2026 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
This is a 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and taking place and past events that took place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!
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, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, and Terry Fox Run.
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 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
10am-5pm winter hours
Vancouver Aquarium
Located in the heart of scenic Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is a world-class facility dedicated to ocean conservation and education.
As Canada’s largest aquarium, it offers an immersive journey through diverse aquatic habitats, from the icy waters of the Arctic to the vibrant biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.
Visitors can marvel at thousands of incredible species—including playful sea otters, majestic sea lions, and mesmerizing jellyfish—while learning about the vital research and rescue efforts that help protect our coastlines.
It is an unforgettable, family-friendly destination that connects people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world.
This is a paid attraction.
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March 1 to December 15, 2026
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour
The Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour is a 1 hour long narrated tour around the east side of Stanley Park.
The tour visits some of the main attractions of Stanley Park such as the Totem Poles.
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Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun is an over 100 year old cannon that fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
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 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Most of the weekly events occur during the summer such as the: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Sep thru June:
Saturdays and Sundays
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 2026 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
January 2026 Stanley Park Events
November 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience
This is an outdoor experience where visitors travel along an 'illuminated path filled with illuminated path filled with magical creatures such as Hippogriffs and Nifflers, and iconic wizarding wonders'.
This is an interactive, family-friendly event.
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Dates: Not every night
Hours: 5pm-10:15pm
Cost: Yes
Tickets: Harry Potter Tickets
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January 1, 2026
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!
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!
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN!
Cost: free, online registration is helpful
Ages: all
Time: 12pm-4pm, swim at 2:30pm
Location: English Bay
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January 10, 2026
Workshop: Winter Watercolour Workshop
This is an in-person beginner watercolour workshop.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 17, 2026
Walk: Guided Duck Walk for World Waterfowl Day
This is guided walk to see ducks!
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 17, 2026
Presentation: World Waterfowl Day Drop-in Duck Talks
There will be presentations at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm in the Nature House.
Time: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Registration Required: No
Cost: No
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 19, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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January 25, 2026
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in the city of Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet!
This statue is in Stanley Park and is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club.
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January 25, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Frosty Flutters
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 31, 2026
Workshop: Glass Fusion
This is an in-person beginner art workship.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10:30am-12:30
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 10+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 2026 Stanley Park Events
February 2, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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February ?tba?, 2026 10am
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival go on sale today at 10am.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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February 8, 2026
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 16, 2026
Family Day
Family Day is a holiday in British Columbia. Get out and enjoy Stanley Park with your family!
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February 22, 2026
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: Yes
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 23, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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March 2026 Stanley Park Events
March 2, 2026
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
Details: details
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March 9, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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March 14, 2026
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 30, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 2026 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 13, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 19, 2026
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 19, 2026: 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 27, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May 2026 Stanley Park Events
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 ?tba?, 2026
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
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May ?tba?, 2026
Tickets onsale for reserved seating for Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Ticket go onsale for the reserved seating for the Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks in July.
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May 3, 2026
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 52nd 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 goes through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event. 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 4, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May 9, 2026
Concert: The Martinez Brothers
This is a music concert by the Martinez Brothers
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 23(tba), 2026
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.
To guarantee entry you need to buy a ticket. Ticket go on sale online starting on May ?tba?, 2026!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May 25, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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June 2026 Stanley Park Events
Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are charity walks and concerts. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June 1, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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June ?tba?, 2026
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 ?tba?, 2026
Breakthrough T1D Canada
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
This was previously called the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Cost: by donation
Time: 8:30am-1pm
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June ?tba?, 2026
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There is live music and booths/shops 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 14, 2026
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
In 2024, it was a circular route around Vancouver, and Richmond. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park along Stanley Park Drive.
Cost: Yes and Donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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June 23, 2026
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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July 2026 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, 2026
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!
Cost: free
Time: 11am-6pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July ?tba?, 2026
Summerfast 10k Run
The Summerfast 10k Run 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
Time: 7:30am
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
Website: Summerfast.ca
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July ?tba?, 2026
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual open-air concert. The concert goes for approximately 90 minutes.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Note: This event is very popular and it gets overcrowded. If you want a place to sit and see the stage, come very early!
Cost: Free
Time: 6:40pm: Prelude performance, 8pm VSO Concert
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July ?tba?, 2026
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event that is a protest against Car Culture and Oil Dependency.
Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park.
The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!
Cost: free
Time: 12pm??? for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
Facebook: Facebook page
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July 7???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July ?tba?, 2026
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 41st running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Time: 8:30am 1st wave starts
Cost: $40?
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 13, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 14???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 13? - July 19?, 2026
94th 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 18???, 2026
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: ?tba?
Jan 2026 NOTE: This event currently has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship!
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: ?tba?
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 19, 2026
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
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 21???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 22???, 2026
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: ?tba?
Jan 2026 NOTE: This event currently has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship!
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: ?tba?
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 25???, 2026
Jan 2026 NOTE: This event currently has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship!
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: ?tba?
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: ?tba?
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 27, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 28???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 2026 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 2?tbc?, 2026
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival
The Vancouver Pride Parade is the 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!
The parade has a new route(and direction) in 2025.
The associated pride festival has a new location in 2025.
Cost: free
Parade Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Festival: 2pm-10pm
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 1-3, 2026
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournament that is part of the pride celebrations.
Cost: yes
Ages: Various
Location: Stanley Park Tennis Courts
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August 4???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August ?tba?, 2026
Vancouver Water Fight 2026
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
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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August 8-9, 2026
African Descent Festival
The African Descent Festival is an annual event that showcases African Arts and Cultures.
There will be live performances, a marketplace with handmade crafts, clothing, and more for sale. Also, there will be food vendors selling African food.
Cost: free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated
Ages: all
Time: 10am-9pm
Website: African Descent Festival
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 8-9?tbc? OR 15-16?tbc?, 2026
Festival of India - Vancouver Ratha Yatra
This is a 2 day festival for Ratha Yatra ("Festival of Chariots") which is an annual Hindu festival.
Day 1 has a plant-based market, Kirtan, and Yoga.
Day 2 starts with a large procession on the False Creek Seawall, followed by Live Kirtan music and Theatre, cultural performances, and a vegetarian feast for thousands.
This festival used to take place in Stanley Park, but not takes place at the end of False Creek.
Cost: free to enter
Ages: all
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Creekside Park
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August 11???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 18???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 25???, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor 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
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 28-30, 2026
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top comedians.
The 2025 Line up is:
- Friday: Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, and Derrick Stroup
- Saturday: John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, and Fred Armisen
- Sunday Afternoon: Trailer Park Boys and Jeremy Piven
- Sunday Evening: Tony Hinchcliffe and the Killers of Kill Tony, Kam Patterson, Ari Mati, David Lucas and William Montgomery
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 2026 Stanley Park Events
September 7, 2026
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2025 is the 23rd 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
Time: 7am-12pm
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 1, 2025. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 12, 2026
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
Time: 5:30am-8:30am
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 6, 2025. 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 11, 2026
Brita Night Run
This is a 5km/10km run/walk with proceeds supporting the Special Olympic BC's year-round sport, health, and youth programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities! The course will be illuminated and there will be post-race festivities.
Registration: Required
Time: 7pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 13?tbc?, 2026
Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
There are pre-run/walk speeches and a warm up.
There are snacks available after the run.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 13?tbc?, 2026
Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: TBA.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 11:45am-2pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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October 2026 Stanley Park Events
October 26, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November 2026 Stanley Park Events
November 2, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November ?tba?, 2026
Kicking PancreAS 5k run
This is an charity evening run/walk.
Show your support by wearing purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—get creative with costumes! Let’s make this the most unforgettable night walk/run in the city.
Registration: Required beforehand, no onsite registration
Time: Check in 3:30pm, run starts at 4:30pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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November ?tba?, 2026
Moustache Miler 5k charity run
The Moustache Miler is a timed 5k charity race for the Movember charity.
There is a post-race party at Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery.
Time: 7pm
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war.
Following the ceremony attendees are invited to a reception at the Vancouver Rowing Club where light refreshments will be served.
Cost: free
Time: 10:30am SHARP
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 11?tbc?, 2026
Remembrance Day Gun Salute
This is the annual Remembrance Day Gun Salute that takes place in Stanley Park at Hallelujah Point.
Artillery guns will fire blanks so there will be loud noises during this.
Cost: free
Time: 10:50am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Hallelujah Point
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November 16, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November ?tba?, 2026
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a free, family-friendly event, where you can see the fabulous display light up for the first time in 2025, experience a fireworks show, take a holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to live holiday favourites, and so much more!
This event is the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
After the lights are lit, they will stay on until the new year to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm-8pm, lighting up just after 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November ?tba?, 2026 to December ?tba?, 2026
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 110+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November ?tba?, 2026 to January ?tba?, 2027
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a Christmas light display that is free for everyone to enjoy.
Visit at night to see the lights lit up!
Cost: free
Time: after dark
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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CANCELLED FOR 2025
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Christmas Miniature Train Ride
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled indefinitely!
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November ?tba?, 2026 - December ?tba?, 2026
Bright Nights at Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Bright Nights is an annual event that has millions of Christmas lights and many Christmas Displays raising money for the Firefighters Burn Fund.
Due to the cancellation of the Christmas Miniature Train ride, this event has moved to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey!
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November ?tba?, 2026 to end of December
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a family friendly free charity Christmas event.
They will be lighting the largest Christmas Tree in Western Canada which is 76 feet tall!
During the lighting on November 28, 2025 there will be speeches, live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate, and a meet/greet with Santa Claus!
After the tree it lit, it will stay in the plaza for the month of December to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: Lighting at 6pm on Nov 28, 2025 then open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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CANCELLED FOR 2025
CANCELLED-Christmas at Canada Place
November 30, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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December 2026 Stanley Park Events
December ?tba?, 2026
12th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 12th 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 14, 2026
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
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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