2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
This is a 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2023 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2022 events. weekly events that take place every year.
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
Daily 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
8am-8pm
Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
There is a fee to golf.
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Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point.
This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years! It is a Vancouver tradition!
It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Weekly 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Some of the weekly events during the summer are: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Every Sunny Tuesday
6pm-10pm
Brahm Tams Drum Circle
This is an impromptu drum circle called Brahm Tams Drum Circle at Third Beach.
Anyone can come with or without a drum and join in on the drumming and dancing!
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
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July-Aug:Tuesday to Sunday
10am-5pm
Sep-June:Saturday and Sunday
10am-4pm
Stanley Park Nature House
The Stanley Park Nature House is a mini-museum about the local ecology of Stanley Park!
Inside there are displays on the local ecology, real specimens of wildlife, nature-themed activities and books, and a Gift Shop.
Located under the Lost Lagoon Lookout (corner of Alberni and Chilco streets) it is a little hard to find, but well worth it.
It is free (or by donation) to visit the Nature House.
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Upcoming 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
September 2023 Stanley Park Events
September 20, 2023
5pm-7pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Eagle and Chickadee Trails
This is walk on Eagle and Chickadee Trails in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 22, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Concert: Propogate: With Jayda G, Octave One, Yu Su
This is a music concert by Propogate.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: 19+, ID reqd
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 5:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 23, 2023
10am-12pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Eagle and Chickadee Trails
This is walk on Eagle and Chickadee Trails in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 24, 2023
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day
The West End Car Free Day is an event where Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson Street to Davie Street to allow for people and businesses to take over the street.
There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths!
It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
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September 25, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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September 27, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: The Blaze
This is a music concert by The Blaze.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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October 2023 Stanley Park Events
October 1-31, 2023
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Complete list of Halloween events, haunted houses, halloween parties, children's parties, halloween costumes, and other halloween-related events in Vancouver, Canada.
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October 16, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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October 21, 2023
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
There are usually illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: not announced yet???
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 30, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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November 2023 Stanley Park Events
November 11, 2023 10:40am-11:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 27, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 2023 Stanley Park Events
December 2, 2023
Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk
This is an annual fun run and elf walk fund raiser for the Salvation Army.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Times: ?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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December 4, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting(special budget)
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 9, 2023
9th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 8th annual Big Elf Run which features a 1km Wee Elf Run for kids, a 5km Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10Km run/walk around Stanley Park plus a 15km route.
There is usually Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
They are also doing a toy drive for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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December 11, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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Past 2022/2023 Events in Stanley Park
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January 2022 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2022
2:30pm
Annual Polar Bear Swim
This event has moved online. Find out more here: City of Vancouver Polar Bear Swim.
Cost: free
Time: 2:30pm
Location: your house
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January 24, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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January 25, 2022
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet! The statue is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club . Be sure to visit the statue and eat lots of haggis!
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January 27, 2022
4pm-5:30pm
Walk: Learn about Lost Lagoon
This is an evening walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about its ecology and features.
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 28, 2022
9:30am-11am
Walk: Learn about Lost Lagoon
This is an morning walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about its ecology and features.
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 30, 2022
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Chilly Chirpers
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 2022 Stanley Park Events
February 13, 2022
Annual First Half Marathon
This is an annual 21.1KM run by the Pacific Roadrunners starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. It goes through Yaletown then down the False Creek Seawall, English Bay Seawall, through Ceperley Park, past Lost Lagoon, then around the the Stanley Park Seawall, then back again via the English Bay Seawall and False Creek Seawall to the Yaletown Roundhouse
Stanley Park Road Closures: The section of Stanley Park Drive from the intersection of North Lagoon Drive to Lagoon Drive (i.e. along Ceperley Park) will be closed from 9:15am to 11:45am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: 16+
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
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February 27, 2022
9:30am
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park. There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prices. Dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: $10-$40
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 28, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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March 2022 Stanley Park Events
March 5, 2022
Hot Chocolate Run
This is an annual 10k / 5k / Fun K runs. The 10k goes around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Time: varies for each run
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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March 12, 2022
St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park. The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall. This is a timed race.
Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.
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March 12, 2022 10am-11:30am
Discovery Walk: Meet the Mosses
This is a walk in Stanley Park to get an introductory look at mosses led by moss speciality Dr. Terry McIntosh.
Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the arbor at the Rose Garden.
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March 13, 2022
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: February Flights
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 15, 2022
6:30pm-8pm
Discovery Walk: Beaver Tails and Otter Trails
This is a twilight walk at Lost Lagoon to learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 27, 2022
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Spring Wings
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 28, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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April 2022 Stanley Park Events
April is a great time to check out the Cherry blossoms. Popular spots to see the cherry blossoms are the corner of Chilco and Alberni streets next to Lost Lagoon and at the upper Lumbermens' arch area near the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
April 8, 2022 2pm-4pm
Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park
This is a walk in Stanley Park. The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author. This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 11, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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April 15-18, 2022 10am-4pm
Easter Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual Easter-themed Miniature Train ride. Tickets will be available ONLINE only, and will be available mid to late March.
Hours: 10am - 4pm
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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April 23, 2022
10am-3pm
Earth Day Celebration
Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society to celebrate Earth Day. There will be walks, restoration site tours, invasive plant pulls, and activities for the whole family.
They also have a SPES member-only free tour "Talking Trees Tour" led by a First Nations Guide. Register on the SPES site for this tour. Limited spaces available.
Registration: drop-in
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Beside the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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April 23/24-June 25/26, 2022 weekends 11am-4pm
Spring Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual spring Miniature Train ride. This is only operating on weekends. Tickets will be sold ONSITE only.
Hours: Weekends only, 10am - 4pm
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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April 24, 2022
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Avian April
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 24, 2022
12pm-2pm
Cedar Weaving Workshop
This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be shown some key weaving techniques.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $45-$55
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 25, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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May 2022 Stanley Park Events
May 1, 2022
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 50th annual BMO Vancouver marathon. It actually consists of a full marathon, half marathon, and an 8km race.The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.
There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).
There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goese through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on May 1, 2022. There will be road closures on the east side of Stanley Park from 6:30am-10:30am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: varies
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
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May 2, 2022
10am
Tickets go on sale for Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Tickets go on sale for the ticketed events related to the Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks.
The ticketed events are the Scotiabank Lounge, Concord Lounge at the Inukshuk, and the English Bay Grandstand.
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More activities start up in May in Stanley Park such as the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool which typically opens on the May long weekend.
May 16, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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May 20, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
This is a music concert by OMD. It is the Souvenir OMD 40 Years Greatest Hits.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 21, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Bob Moses
This is a music concert by Bob Moses.
Cost: tbd
Ages: yes, see ticketmaster
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 24, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Honne
This is a music concert by Honne.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 25, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Monolink
This is a music concert by Monolink.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 27, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Snoh Aalegra
This is a music concert by Snoh Aalegra.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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June 2022 Stanley Park Events
Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are concerts at Malkin Bowl. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June 1, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Midnight Oil
This is a music concert by Midnight Oil.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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June 2, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Dean Lewis
This is a music concert by Dean Lewis.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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June 6, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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June 12, 2022
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 20, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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July 2022 Stanley Park Events
July is the month that some of the big events start. Theatre Under the Stars musicals, weekly outdoor Movies start. Also, the Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, and Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival all start in July! Almost all things are going full on in July!
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July 1, 2022
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa! There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment.
The theme for 2022 is 'Coming Together'!
Note: There will NOT be any fireworks due to cost and logistic issues.
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 2, 2022 6:30pm
Free Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
This is a free annual concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 4, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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July 5, 2022 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Lion King
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 8 - July 24, 2022
90th Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 10, 2022
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC. For 2022, it will be a circular route around Vancouver, Richmond, and Steveston. It will start at the Vancouver City Club in Downtown Vancouver.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 10, 2022
8:30am-12:30pm
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 12, 2022 at sunset (9:15pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Zoolander
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 16, 2022
Summerfast 10k Run/Walk
This is an annual flat, fast run along Lost Lagoon then along the Stanley Park Seawall back to Ceperley Park.
Cost: Yes
Location: Starts at Ceperley Park
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July 18, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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July 19, 2022 at sunset (9:10pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Top Gun
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 23, 2022 9am
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 18th annual and 39th running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Time: 9am start
Cost: free, but donation requested
Ages: all
Location: Brockton Oval
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July 23, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Japan
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Akariya Fireworks from Japan.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 2022 Stanley Park Events
July is the month that some of the big events start. Theatre Under the Stars musicals, weekly outdoor Movies start. Also, the Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, and Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival all start in July! Almost all things are going full on in July!
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July 26, 2022 at sunset (9pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Jurassic Park
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 27, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Midnight Sun Fireworks from Canada.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 30, 2022
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament BBQ
This is part of the pride celebrations.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: near Tennis Courts?
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July 30, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Spain
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Pirotecnia Zragozana from Spain.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 31, 2022
12pm-3pm
Vancouver Pride Parade
This is a large parade in the West End of Vancouver to celebrate gay pride. The parade runs along Robson Street, then Denman Street, then Beach Avenue to Sunset Beach park. Hundreds of thousands of spectators come out to watch the parade
Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: West End
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July 31, 2022
Vancouver Pride Sunset Beach Festival
This is a festival at Sunset Beach park with likely a main stage, community zone, family fun zone, beer garden, interactive art, and food trucks, etc.
Note: There are extensive Road Closures in the West End for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: Free?
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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August 2022 Stanley Park Events
August is another busy month in Stanley Park. Events such as the Theatre Under the Stars musicals, and weekly outdoor Movies continue. All the attractions are open and going full on in August!
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August 1, 2022 10:30am-3:30pm
Stanley Park Farmer's Market
This is a one-time farmer's market that will be behind the restaurant.
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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Aug 2, 2022 at sunset (8:55pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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Aug 9, 2022 at sunset (8:40pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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Aug 16, 2022 at sunset (8:25pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Dirty Dancing
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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Aug 23 2022 at sunset (8:25pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Grease
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 2022 Stanley Park Events
September 4, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Lane 8 - Reviver tour
This is a music concert by Lane 8.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 5, 2022 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
This is the 20th Vancouver Triathlon
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 5, 2022. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 8, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: NIKI
This is a music concert by NIKI as part of: The Nicole Tour.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 9, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Nora En Pure
This is a music concert by Nora En Pure.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show tbd, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 9, 2022
Ultra Night Run
This is a 5km run/walk or 10km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: -11
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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September 10, 2022 5:30am-8:30am
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 10, 2022. There will be a limited closure from 3am-10am. Also, the Lions Gate Bridge will be closed northbound for a period of the morning as the bicyclists make their way to Whistler.
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September 10, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Peach Pit
This is a music concert by Peach Pit with guests: Babe Corner and Same Tudor.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 11, 2022 9am
Parkinson Superwalk
This is an annual charity walk to help give hope to approximately 15,000 people in BC living with Parkinson's disease.
Time: Registration starts at 9am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation, register online
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 16, 2022 6pm-10pm
Rescheduled Concert: The Avalanches
This is a music concert by The Avalanches.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 18, 2022 8am-noon
Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. There is usually a pre-run/walk warmup. In 2018, there was a post-run breakfast. There are a couple of courses based on the length of the walk/run that the participants choose to do.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 22, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Giveon
This is a music concert by Giveon with guests: Jenevieve and RIMON.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 25, 2022
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day
Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson St to Davie St. There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths! It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
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October 2022 Stanley Park Events
October 7-31, 2022
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: na
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
September 28, 2022 UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2022!
This is the annual halloween miniature train ride. The theme this year is "Atomicville" where trick or treaters "skirt toxic waste dumps and visit their creepy neighbours in search of irradiated sweets".
The evening train(Tues to Sun: 6pm-10pm and Mon Oct 31 6pm-10pm) has live performers which can be more scary!
The matinee shows(Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers.
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October 8, 2022
10am-1pm
Arbor Day Foundation Planting
This is a planting of land previously cleared of invasive blackberries. This event is sponsored by TD Green Space and The Arbor Day Foundation. You will be shown the skills and techniques for platning.
Registration: yes
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 21, 2022
9:30am-2:30pm
Pro-D Teacher Workshop
This is for a day of place-based learning for teachers in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $18-$22
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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October 24, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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October 30, 2022
Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race
This is the annual running race through Stanley Park then around the seawall from near Second Beach clockwise around Stanley Park on the Stanley Park Seawall returning to Second Beach.
James Cunningham was the master stonemason who single-handedly built a lot of the Stanley Park Seawall.
Registration: required
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: start/finish: Second Beach
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November 2022 Stanley Park Events
November 7, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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November 11, 2022 10:40am-11:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Additionally, there will be the large howitzer guns firing blanks from Stanley Park in the morning as part of the remembrance.
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 14, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 2022 Stanley Park Events
December 5, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 10, 2022
8th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 8th annual Big Elf Run which features a 1km Wee Elf Run for kids, a 5km Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10Km run/walk around Stanley Park plus a 15km route.
There is usually Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
They are also doing a toy drive for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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November 12, 2022 to December 24, 2022
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 90+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: Nov 12-25: 4pm-9:30pm, Nov 26-Dec 23: 11:30am-9:30pm, Dec 24: 11:30am-6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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December 1, 2022 -January 1, 2023 4pm-10pm (closed Dec 5,6,25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 4pm-10pm
Cost: Entrance is by donation
2022 will be the 25th annual Christmas lights display put on by the firefighters to raise money for the Burn Fund.
December 19, 2022: Due to the upcoming heavy snow tonight, the event has been cancelled for tonight and maybe longer. Check back daily to see when it reopens.
December 18, 2022: Due to the heavy snow today, the event has been cancelled for tonight and maybe longer. Check back daily to see when it reopens.
There will be a Santa's Workshop and Live Music!
Due to safety issues, the train ride will NOT happen this year.
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December 2, 2022 to January 2, 2022
Christmas at Canada Place
Christmas at Canada Place is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is you strolling the West Promenade of Canada Place along the Canada Trail to the North Point.
Along the way you will see the fabulous Woodward's Department Store window displays, the 'Avenue of Trees', and Sails lit up, and ending up seeing 'Chrismoose', the 15ft tall light sculpture.
This event is open every day in this period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day!
Cost: free
Time: daily, 8am to 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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January 2023 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2023
12pm-4pm
Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is an annual family-friendly event where thousands of people go swimming in the cold water in English Bay on New Years' Day!
For 2023, this event is back to an in-person event!
This is a Vancouver tradition since 1920 when a few people started the tradition of taking a dip in English Bay on New Years Day. Over the years it has grown to have thousands of swimmers participate!
It is a really fun and festive event with many people dressing up in costumes for the swim!
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
There is also the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race.
Cost: free, registration is helpful
Ages: all
Time: 12pm-4pm, swim at 2:30pm
Location: English Bay
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January 8, 2023
12pm-1:30pm
Discovery Walk: Turn Over a New Leaf
This is a walk to "Look for local birds, identify BC trees, and get our steps in!".
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 14, 2023
10am-11:30am
Get to Know a Trail: Cathedral Trail
This is a walk to explore Cathedral Trail. This is part of a 'Get to Know a Trail' series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 14, 2023
2pm-4:30pm
Introduction to Flower Embroidery
This is an in-person introduction to Flower Embroidery.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 16, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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January 21, 2023
10am-11am
Discovery Walk: Learn About Logging
This is a walk in Stanley Park to "explore some evidence of logging in Stanley Park, as well as some of the history of springborard logging."
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $15-$25
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the Rose Garden.
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January 24, 2023
6pm-8pm
Salve Making with Lori Snyder
This is an in-person event to learn to make healing salves with local plants and beeswax.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $35-$40
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 25, 2023
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet! The statue is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club . Be sure to visit the statue and eat lots of haggis!
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January 25, 2023
9:30am-10:30am
Discovery Walk: Learn About Logging
This is a walk in Stanley Park to "explore some evidence of logging in Stanley Park, as well as some of the history of springborard logging."
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $15-$25
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the Rose Garden.
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January 29, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Birds of a Feather: Frosty Fluttering
This is a walk around Lost Lagoon to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents. This is part of the monthly birding series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 30, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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February 2023 Stanley Park Events
February 12, 2023
Annual First Half Marathon
This is an annual 21.1KM run by the Pacific Roadrunners starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
It goes through Yaletown then down the False Creek Seawall, English Bay Seawall, through Ceperley Park, past Lost Lagoon, then around the the Stanley Park Seawall, then back again via the English Bay Seawall and False Creek Seawall to the Yaletown Roundhouse
Stanley Park Road Closures: The section of Stanley Park Drive from the intersection of North Lagoon Drive to Lagoon Drive (i.e. along Ceperley Park) will be closed from 9:15am to 11:45am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: 16+
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
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February 13, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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February 26, 2023 9am
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.
There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prizes.
Obviously, dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: $15-$40
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 10km: 9:30 am, 5km 9:35 am, 2k 9:45 am
Start Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 27, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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March 2023 Stanley Park Events
March 6, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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March 11, 2023
St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park. The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall. This is a timed race.
Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.
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March 15, 2023
7pm-8pm
Discovery Walk: Beaver Tails and Otter Trails
This is a twilight walk at Lost Lagoon to learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.
Bring a flashlight as it will be dark.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 16, 2023
7pm-8pm
Discovery Walk: Beaver Tails and Otter Trails
This is a twilight walk at Lost Lagoon to learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.
Bring a flashlight as it will be dark.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 17, 20123
7:30pm-9pm
Nights at the Aquarium
This is an after hours event where you get a 3 course meal paired with beer sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing. This is perfect for a date night!
You also get an Aquarium photo.
You can walk around and view all the animals in the aquarium before and after dinner.
Cost: regular: $150+, member: $120+
Time: dinner service: 7:30pm-9pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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March 18, 2023
12pm-2pm
Be a Nature Explorer!
This is a family outing from 12pm-1pm followed by a free presentation by Fiona Cohen open to drop-ins from 1pm-2pm.
This is a special workshop for children and parents. The family nature outing will be around Lost Lagoon to explore some animals and plants. Fiona will give a short presentation from 1pm-2pm and copies of her book will be available for purchase.
Cost: $5-$25
Registration: Online Required for family outing. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 21, 2023
7pm-8pm
Creatures of the Night
This is a night outing to learn about the nocturnal animals in Stanley Park.
Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 23, 2023
7pm-8pm
Creatures of the Night
This is a night outing to learn about the nocturnal animals in Stanley Park.
Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 24, 2023
9:30am-11:30am
Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk
This is a walk down Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park to appreciate the beautiful towering trees.
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 25, 2023
10am-12pm
Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk
This is a walk down Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park to appreciate the beautiful towering trees.
Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 26, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Birds of a Feather: Spring Wings
This is a walk to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents.
This is part of the monthly birding series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 27, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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March 31, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Bird Photography Workshop with Kris Cu
This is a workshop to help you improve the quality of your bird photos.
Biologist and photographer Kris Cu will lead this event and teach you more about your camera settings and the skills you need to capture awesome images.
Partipants MUST have the required equipment: DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual settings control and a lens with at least 300mm focal range.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 2023 Stanley Park Events
April 8, 2022 1:30pm-3:30pm
Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park
This is a walk in Stanley Park. The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author. This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 12, 2023
6:30pm-7:30pm
Walk: Folks that Croak
This is a short walk to Beaver Lake learn some facts about frogs and possibly hear some of their mating calls.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 13, 2023
6:30pm-7:30pm
Walk: Folks that Croak
This is a short walk to Beaver Lake learn some facts about frogs and possibly hear some of their mating calls.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 16, 2023
Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run. Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.
The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue. The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.
Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.
Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 16, 2023: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am. The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open. Expect delays and congestion!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek
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April 22, 2023 10:30am-3pm
Earth Day Celebration
The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) will be celebrating Earth Day.
There will be display tables from the SPES, Stanley Park Brewing, Birds Canada, Photo Booth, and a Craft table.
There will also be some activities/walks/tours:
- 10am-10:30am: Indigineous Land Welcome by Marissa Nahanee) and Opening Remarks.
- 10am-1pm: Eco-stewards Himilayan Blackberry removal session-registration required for this event
- 11am-12pm: Plant Walk
- 12pm-1pm: Guided Tour of the Heron Colony
- 1pm-2pm: Tree Walk
- 2pm-3pm: Wildlife Walk
- 2pm-3pm: Birds Canada Bird Watch
Registration Required: Yes for Eco-stewards invasive species removal
Cost: No?
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: next to Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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April 24, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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April 26, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Beaver Lake Trail
This is walk on Beaver Lake Trail around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park. You will learn about and enjoy the beautiful wetland.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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April 27, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Walk: Goose Body Language
This is a walk to learn about Goose Body Language.
Bird language enthusiast Celina Starnes will take you to Lost Lagoon to interpret what the Canada Geese are saying by their head bobs, hisses, and more.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 28, 2023
1pm-2:30pm
Walk: Fresh Air Friday
This is a nature walk to get outside and get some fresh spring air.
This walk will be guided by a SPES manager.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 29, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Beaver Lake Trail
This is walk on Beaver Lake Trail around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park. You will learn about and enjoy the beautiful wetland.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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April 30, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Birds of a Feather: Avian April
This is a walk to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents.
This is part of the monthly birding series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 2023 Stanley Park Events
May 6, 2023
11am-3pm
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House
The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house. Try lawn bowling. Everyone welcome.
Cost: free
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May 7, 2023
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 50th annual BMO Vancouver marathon. It actually consists of a full marathon, half marathon, and an 8km race.The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.
There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).
There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goese through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on May 7, 2023. There will be road closures on the east side of Stanley Park from 6:30am-10:30am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: varies
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
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May 8, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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May 12, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Concert: Two Friends
This is a music concert by Two Friends.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 20, 2023
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.
Ticket go on sale online on May 17, 2023!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May 20, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Bird Photography Workshop with Kris Cu
This is a workshop to help you improve the quality of your bird photos.
Biologist and photographer Kris Cu will lead this event and teach you more about your camera settings and the skills you need to capture awesome images.
Partipants MUST have the required equipment: DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual settings control and a lens with at least 300mm focal range.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: yes
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 21, 2023 5pm-10pm
Concert: Foundation Vol.3: Black Coffee, Hot Since 82, Layla Benitez, DJ Drac, Sotto Voce
This is a music concert by Black Coffee, Hot Since 82, Layla Benitez, DJ Drac, Sotto Voce.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5pm, show 5pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 23, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: First Aid Kit
This is a music concert by First Aid Kit.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 24, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm
Felting Nature: Bald Eagle Painting
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create 2D wool painting of bald eagles using the art of needle felting. You must register by May 15 to reserve a felting kit (all supplies included with your ticket purchase).
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 25, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm
Felting Nature: Bald Eagle Painting
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create 2D wool painting of bald eagles using the art of needle felting. You must register by May 15 to reserve a felting kit (all supplies included with your ticket purchase).
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 26, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: Purple Disco Machine
This is a music concert by Purple Disco Machine.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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May 27, 2023
9:30am-11am
Bird with Me: Welcoming the Queer Community
This is a free guided walk for members of the Queer community. You will be introduced to the birds found in Stanley Park.
Cost: free
Registration: required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 27, 2023
10am-4pm
Bird Appreciation at the Nature House
This is a drop-in event that is part of Greater Vancouver's Bird Celebration. Drop-in to appreciate some photos by Frank Lin or join a relaxing birding tour. Guided walks (12pm, 1pm) are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Cost: free
Registration: not required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 28, 2023
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Bird Celebration!
This is a free bird watching walk with birder Frank Lin.
Cost: free
Registration: required online
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 29, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 2023 Stanley Park Events
June 1, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Brock Phillips
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Brock Phillips.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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June 11, 2023
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 12, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 14, 2023
4:30pm-5:30pm
Discovery Walk: Common Fruits and Flowers
This is a short guided walk around Lost Lagoon trail to learn common plant species. You'll likely see salal, red osier dogwood, himilayan blackbery, red elderberry, and more types of plants.
Cost: $25?
Registration: required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 15, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Michael Fabro
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Michael Fabro.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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June 16, 2023
1pm-4pm
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups. Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 17, 2023
9:30am-11am
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Rawlings Trail
This is walk on Rawlings Trail where you will see lots of mossy maples!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 17, 2023
11:30am-1:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Merilees Trail
This is walk on Merilees Trail where you are on the edge of the ocean!
Note that this walk will be at a moderate pace and includes steeper inclines on uneven surfaces.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Start: Third Beach Concession Stand
End: Merilees Trail or Third Beach Concession Stand
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June 20, 2023
5:30pm-7pm
Eyes on Eagles: Fledgling Season
This is short guided walk to look at 2 of the eagle nests in the park and to witness how bald eagles are caring for their fledgling, and how their nests are monitored.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-425
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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June 23, 2023
6:30pm
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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June 24, 2023
2pm-3:30pm
Eyes on Eagles: Fledgling Season
This is short guided walk to look at 2 of the eagle nests in the park and to witness how bald eagles are caring for their fledgling, and how their nests are monitored.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-425
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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June 25, 2023 8:30am-1pm
Annual World Partnership Walk
This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.
Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall from and to Lumbermens' Arch.
Cost: ?
Time: ??? Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 25, 2023
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Summer Wings
This is a relaxed bird watching walk around Lost Lagoon with a local birder to learn and identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience necessary.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required online
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 26, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 29, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Brock Phillips
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Brock Phillips.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 2023 Stanley Park Events
July 1, 2023
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!
There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment, but unfortunately NO fireworks!
The theme for 2023 is: Canada Together!
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 4, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Merilees Trail
This is walk on Merilees Trail where you are on the edge of the ocean!
Note that this walk will be at a moderate pace and includes steeper inclines on uneven surfaces.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $15-$25
Ages: all ages
Start: Third Beach Concession Stand
End: Merilees Trail or Third Beach Concession Stand
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July 4, 2023 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Bring It On
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 6, 2023 - August 26, 2023
Theatre Under the Stars
Theatre Under the Stars is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.
The 2023 shows are: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical and The Prom. The shows take place on alternating nights.
There is a paid event with seating and some festival seating on the grass.
This is an outdoor event so you may need to dress warm or bring umbrellas on some nights.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl
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July 8, 2023
9:30am-11am
Discovery Walk: Let's Look at Native Plants
This is a short guided walk around Lost Lagoon trail to learn common plant species. You'll likely see salal, red osier dogwood, himilayan blackbery, red elderberry, and more types of plants.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 8, 2023 8pm-9:30pm
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual outdoor concert.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
For 2023 there is a play zone from 2pm-8pm and a prelude concert with VSO School of Music's Sinfonietta from 6:30pm-7pm and the VSO performance led by Maestro Otto Tausk from 8pm-9:30pm.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 9, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 9, 2023
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
For 2023, it will be a circular route around Vancouver, Richmond, and Steveston. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 10, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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July 11, 2023 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Super Mario Bros Movie
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 14, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: North Creek Trail
This is walk on North Creek Trail in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 15, 2023
9:30am-11:30am
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: North Creek Trail
This is walk on North Creek Trail in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 15, 2023
Summerfast 10k Run/Walk
The Summerfast 10k Run/Walk is an annual flat, fast run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The start/end is at Ceperley Park. The race goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a short-loop in Coal Harbour before getting onto the Stanley Park seawall going counter-clockwise until returning to Ceperley Park.
Cost: Yes
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
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July 17, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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July 18, 2023 at sunset (9:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Movie to be voted on!
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 7 - July 23, 2023
91st National Bank Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 20, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Felting Nature: Leaf Ornaments
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create cute leaf ornaments. You must register by July 17 to reserve a felting kit (all supplies included with your ticket purchase).
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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July 22, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Australia
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Australia (Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 23, 2022 9am
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
The Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk is an annual 5/10km run and walk in Stanley Park for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, friends, and allies hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners.
2023 is the 19th annual and th 40th running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
There are 2 new courses, start line timing for 2023 in addition to the famous disco water stations, snacks and entertainment, prizes, and more! The 10km course is now a BC Athletics certified qualifying race.
The 10km course goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a quick loop in Coal Harbour, then goes counter-clockwise around the entire Stanley Park Seawall back to the start/end at Ceperley Park.
The 5km course goes along the English Bay Seawall for 2.5 km then returns back to the start/end at Ceperley Park.
Time: 9am start
Cost: $40
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 25, 2023 at sunset (9:02pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Jaws
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 26, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Mexico
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Mexico (Grupo AVACON)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 27, 2023 7pm-9:30pm
Sunsetter Yoga in Stanley Park
Sunsetter Yoga is an event put on by Stanley Park Brewing.
This is for all levels. Tickets include light refreshments after the class and a gift.
Cost: $35+tax
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 28, 2023 12pm-4pm
Stanley Park Farmer's Market
This is a one-time farmer's market that will be behind the Stanley Park Brewhouse restaurant.
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 28, 2023 6:30pm-10pm
Stanley Park Brewing Backyard Birthday BBQ
Sunsetter Yoga is an event put on by Stanley Park Brewing.
This is for all levels. Tickets include light refreshments after the class and a gift.
Cost: yes
Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 29, 2023 10am-2:30pm
Drag Brunch in Stanley Park
There will be 2 drag shows (10am-12pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm) with brunch. Book one of the shows for your brunch
This is for all levels. Tickets include light refreshments after the class and a gift.
Cost: yes
Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 29, 2023
11am-12:30pm
Let's Look at Invasive Plants
This is an in-person program to learn about invasive species and projects.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required online
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 29, 2023
4pm-5:30pm
Felting Nature: Leaf Ornaments
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create cute leaf ornaments. You must register by July 17 to reserve a felting kit (all supplies included with your ticket purchase).
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $20-$40
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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July 29, 2023 6:30pm-9:30pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Nette
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on the brew pub's anniversary weekend. This night Nette is performing.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 29, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: The Philippines
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: The Philippines (Blue Peacock Fireworks)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 30, 2023
8:15am-1pm
Park Sesh Pitch and Putt Classic
This is a golf tournament sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
Cost: $70
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
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July 30, 2023
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Molting Magic
This is a relaxed bird watching walk with a local birder to learn and identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience necessary.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required online
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 30, 2023 6:30pm-9:30pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Brock Phillips
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on the brew pub's anniversary weekend. This night is Brock Phillips.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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August 1, 2023 at sunset (8:52pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Wedding Singer
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 6, 2023
12pm-3pm
Vancouver Pride Parade
The Vancouver Pride Parade is an annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
For 2023, the parade has a new route.
For 2023, the associated 2 day (Aug5/6) Festival has a new location also!
Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End and Yaletown for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 2023 Stanley Park Events
August 8, 2023 at sunset (8:41pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Birdcage
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 12, 2023
10am-11:30am
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Brockton Oval
This is walk on Brockton Oval Trail to the Brockton Oval!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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August 12, 2023
12:30pm-1:30pm
Walk: Learn about Lost Lagoon
This is a short guided walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about Lost Lagoon's construction, ecology, and projects.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 15, 2023 at sunset (8:29pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Shrek
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 16, 2023
6:30pm-7:30pm
Walk: Learn about Lost Lagoon
This is a short guided walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about Lost Lagoon's construction, ecology, and projects.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 18, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Brockton Oval
This is walk on Brockton Oval Trail to the Brockton Oval!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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August 19, 2023
12:30pm-2pm
Walk: Ferns, Firs and Other Fascinations
This is walk on a trail to learn some cool facts about plants, where they like growing, how they reproduce, and whether they have a funny smell or not.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 19, 2023
1pm
Vancouver Water Fight 2023
This is an annual Vancouver Water Fight.
This is Vancouver's largest water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun and water balloons and engage in a fun water fight.
Usually hundreds of people show up for this event.
Please read the water fight rules specified in the link below.
Cost: free
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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August 22, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Walk: Ferns, Firs and Other Fascinations
This is walk on a trail to learn some cool facts about plants, where they like growing, how they reproduce, and whether they have a funny smell or not.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 22, 2023 at sunset (8:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 26-27, 2023
11am-6pm
Ratha Yatra Festival
The Ratha Yatra Festival is annual free Hindu Chariot festival.
This festival includes a vegetarian market, entertainment, music, dance, live theatre, kids amusement zone, mendi hand tatoos, yoga, meditation, face painting, and a free feast for thousands.
Cost: Free entry
Ages: All Ages
Location: Creekside Park in False Creek
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August 27, 2023
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: So Long Summer
This is a relaxed bird watching walk with a local birder to learn and identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience necessary.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: required online
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 1, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: Ocean Alley
This is a music concert by Ocean Alley.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: 19+, ID reqd
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 2, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Concert: Foundation Vol. 5: Night Bass w/ AC Slater & Bijou
This is a music concert by Night Bass.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: 19+, ID reqd
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 3, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Concert: Real Love Day: Thuy and Joe Kay
This is a music concert by Thuy and Joe Kay.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 5:30pm???, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 4, 2023 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2023 is the 21st Vancouver Triathlon.
There are Standard Distance (ages 18+), Sprint Distance (ages 16+), Tri it Tri (ages 12+), and Relay Teams (Standard and Sprint) divisions.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 4, 2023. There will be full roa d closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 8, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Concert: Foundation Vol. 6: w/ Chris Lorenzo, Justin Martin, Doc Martin + Keepsix
This is a music concert with various artists.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: 19+, ID reqd
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 9, 2023 5:30am-8:30am
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 9, 2023. There will be a limited closure from 3am-10am. Also, the Lions Gate Bridge will be closed northbound for a period of the morning as the bicyclists make their way to Whistler.
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September 9, 2023
10am-12pm
Weaving with Red Cedar Woman Studio
This is an in-person workshop to learn about the importance of cedar in Coast Salish culture and weaving, how the bark is traditionally harvested and how to weave a small basket that you can take home with you.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $50-$65
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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September 10, 2023 9am
Parkinson Superwalk
This is an annual charity walk to help give hope to approximately 15,000 people in BC living with Parkinson's disease.
Time: Registration starts at 9am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation, register online
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 10, 2023 1:15pm
2023 Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: Honorary Coronel Bob Quartermain, HCol at 19 Wing at Comox, and Scott Jensen, Vancouver Parks Board Chairman.
This year there will be a dedication of a plaque to the 8,864 American Airmen who served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII prior to America's entry into the war after Pearl Harbour.
There may be a RCAF flyby at 1:35pm, if weather and operational requirements allow it.
Attendees are asked to arrive before 1:15pm. There will be some pre-parade music by the 15th Field Regiment Band.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 1:30pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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September 11, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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September 15-16, 2023
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 2 day comedy festival featuring top class comedians.
Russel Peters is the headliner on Friday night. Kevin Hart is the headliner on Saturday night.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Time: Show:8:15pm Fri/8:30pm Sat
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 15, 2023
Ultra Night Run
This is a 10km run/walk or 5km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Time: 7:45pm 10k, 7:55pm 5k
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 19, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: King Krule
This is a music concert by King Krule.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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