2022 Stanley Park Events Calendar
This events calendar is a list of all key dates of all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2022 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2021 events. There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place every year.
There are many annual events that take place in Stanley Park such as 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 2022 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
8am-8pm(10am-5pm holidays)
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
There is a fee to golf.
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Daily at 9pm
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 2022 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
after work to sunset
This is an impromptu 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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Upcoming 2022 Stanley Park Events Calendar
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 22, 2020 5pm-9:30pm
Light the Night Walk
This is an annual charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. There will be illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: Registration: 5pm
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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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.
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. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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TBD -Late Nov to New Years Day
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride
This is the 25th annual Christmas lights display and Christmas themed miniature train ride. Due to Covid this event has been scaled back only people with train tickets will be allowed into the area with lights. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
Cost: Adult: $15.30, Senior(65+)/Youth(12 to 17): $11.80, Child(3-11): $10.75, Children 2 and under are free.
Book online as soon as possible. This event sells out most days!
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December 2022 Stanley Park Events
December 3, 2022
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 5, 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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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. There is usually Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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Past 2021 Events in Stanley Park
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January 2020 Stanley Park Events
January 25, 2020
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, 2020
2pm-4pm
WEChoose Participatory Budgeting Kickoff
This is the kick-off event to the West End Partipatory Budgeting Voting. There is $100,000 that will be allocated to projects chosen by the neighbourhood. There will be 2 weeks of voting at various locations throughout the West End starting at this event. Come out and vote!
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January 25, 2020
1pm-4pm
Workshop: Traditional Medicine-Making: Tinctures
This is a workshop where participants will make (and take home) their own medicine kits and handmade concoctions. Also, you will learn about the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants which are found in Stanley Park.
Registration: required
Cost: $36-$50
Ages: 12+ only
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 30, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Owl Prowl
This is a walk in Stanley Park to experience the breeding season activity and vocalizations of owls. Bring a flashlight!
Cost: $6-$13
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 2020 Stanley Park Events
February 1, 2020
11am-1pm
Discovery Walk: Sea the Future: Rising to our Responsibilities
This is a 2 hour walk along the seawall to discuss the shorelines with a different view. You will learn about tides and what Vancouverites might do to protect the shoreline.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 1, 2020
1pm-3pm
Weaving Arts: Cedar Bark Baskets
This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques. Prepared cedar bark and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$80
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 8, 2020
2pm-4pm
WEChoose Participatory Budgeting Results Announcement and Celebration
This is the results announcement and celebration event to the West End Partipatory Budgeting Voting. There is $100,000 that will be allocated to projects chosen by the neighbourhood. The winning projects will be announced at this event!
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February 10, 2020
6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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February 13, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Love in Nature - A Sex Education
This is a discovery walk to appreciate how members of the plant and animal kingdoms 'get it on'!
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $5-$13
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 16, 2020
1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Community+ Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop
The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre. It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE! Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Mason Bees. Also, there will be a special presentation by a local west end honey bee keeper!
Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share if you can
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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February 16, 2020
2:30pm-3:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... Making See Packets for the Seed Library.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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February 22, 2020
11am-6pm
2010 Games - 10 Year Anniversary Fan Festival
This event will include an Olmpic and Paralympic Athlete meet and greet, sports demonstarations, a main stage, and face painting. At 5:30pm, there will be a ceremonial cauldron lighting and live musical performance.
Cost: free?
Times:11am-6pm
Ages: All
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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February 22
1pm-3pm
Educational Walk: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Meet at SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 22, 2020
1pm-3pm
Discovery Walk: Ancient Forests for Futures
This is a discovery walk to learn how trees pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $5-$13
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 23, 2020
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 prices. Dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 9:45am-10k start, 10am-5km start, 10:15am-2km start, opens at 9am.
Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 23, 2020
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: February Feathers
This is a 2 hour walk to learn about migratory bird identification and behaviour.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 24, 2020
6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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February 27, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm
Film Viewing: The Future of Birds
This is a film viewing of a locally produced documentary featuring footage and experts from around the Fraser estuary.
Cost: $6-$13
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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Until May 1, 2020
2020 Subscriptions are available for sale for Theatre Under the Stars which takes place daily from July 4, 2020 to August 29, 2020. This is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl. For 2020, the shows are: Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! which take place on alternating nights.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl
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March 2020 Stanley Park Events
March 9, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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March 14, 2020 9:30am
CANCELLED-St. Patrick's Day 5k run
2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak! It will be deferred and held in conjunction with the James Cunningham Seawall race on November 1, 2020.
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: 9:30am
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, 2020 1pm-2:30pm
CANCELLED-West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop
2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!
The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre. It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE! Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Passive Houses. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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March 15, 2020 2:30pm-3:30pm
CANCELLED-West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... What are you planting this year?
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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March 30, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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April 2020 Stanley Park Events
April 4, 2020 2pm-3:30pm
Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park
This is a walk in the Shakespeare Garden in Stanley Park to discover many of the beautiful and unusual ornamental trees and plants in the garden. 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 the arbor at the Rose Garden.
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April 9-13, 2020 10am-5pm
CANCELLED-Easter Fair and Easter Miniature Train Ride
2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!
This is the annual Easter Fair and Easter-themed Miniature Train ride. For the fair, there is normally a Bunny Burrow maze, face painting, easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny meet, crafts and carnival activities.
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Cost: yes for train ride, easter egg hunt, and carnival activities
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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April 19, 2020
CANCELLED-36th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
2020-03-12: The Annual Vancouver Sun Run has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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 17, 2020: 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 23, 2020 6pm-9pm
POSTPONED-Sakura Night
This is a cocktail reception fundraiser for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Attire theme is cocktail/cherry blossom.
Attire: Cocktail
Cost: Early Bird: $125, Regular: $150
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 27, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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May 2020 Stanley Park Events
May 3, 2020
CANCELLED-BMO Vancouver Marathon
2020-05-03: The Annual BMO Marathon has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This is the annual marathon. 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. Additionally, there is a kids run around Lost Lagoon.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: ???
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 11, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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May 25, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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May 28, 2020 6pm-10pm
Concert: Louis The Child
This is a music concert by Louis The Child
Cost: $61.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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June 2020 Stanley Park Events
June 5, 2020 6pm-10pm
Concert: Jhené Aiko
This is a music concert by Jhené Aiko
Cost: $166+
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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June 7, 2020 8:30am-1pm
CANCELLED-36rd 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.
Cost: ?
Time: Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 8, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 14, 2020 11am
CANCELLED-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: check in 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 22, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 22, 2020 noon
Some car traffic allowed back into Stanley Park
Some cars are going to be allowed back into Stanley Park as of June 22, 2020. Cars must enter via the Georgia Street entrance and exit via the Georgia Street exit. Stanley Park Drive will be separated by cones to allow for 1 lane for cars and 1 lane for bicycles. This is temporary for the foreseeable future.
Time: noon
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June 22, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium-reopens
The Vancouver Aquarium is planning on re-opening. Please see their website for more information.
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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June 27, 2020 10am-6pm
The free Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch will reopen on June 27, 2020.
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June 28, 2020 9:30am
CANCELLED-Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
This is an annual 21k half marathon and 5k run by the Canada Running Series. The half marathon starts at UBC and finishes in Stanley Park. The 5k starts near Ceperley Field in Stanley Park, goes through Ceperley Meadow and counter-clockwise around Lost Lagoon, then back to the Seawall at Second Beach and along the seawall to the the bottom of Bidwell Street then back along Beach Avenue to the former Fish House Restaurant.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: next to former Fish House Restaurant
Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on Stanley Park Drive from Second Beach to the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park for this event.
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July 2020 Stanley Park Events
July 1 - July 20, 2020
CANCELLED-88th annual Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 4, 2020 7pm-9:30pm
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. There will be food trucks at this event. At 7pm will be a prelude concert by the VSO School of Music students, followed by the VSO at 8pm.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 6, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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July 13, 2020
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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July 19, 2020 9am
CANCELLED-Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This event will be held online this year due to the covid pandemic.
This is the 37th 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: $30+
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 20, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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August 2020 Stanley Park Events
August 2, 2020 11am
CANCELLED-Vancouver Pride Sunset Beach Festival
This is a festival at Sunset Beach park with 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 15, 2020 7am-12pm
CANCELLED-SeaWheeze Half Marathon Run
This is an annual half marathon run organized by Lululemon Athletica.
Cost: Yes
Times: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
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August 15, 2020 4:30pm-11pm
CANCELLED-SeaWheeze Sunset Festival
This is the festival that follows the SeaWheeze run earlier in the day. This event is organized by Lululemon Athletica. It starts with some yoga, then flows into a night of wild dancing. There will be food beverages and local vendors. Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and clothes for when it cools off at night.
Cost: $45
Time: 4:30pm-11pm
Ages: ?
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
More SeaWheeze Sunset Festival Info... SeaWheeze Festival Road Closures
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August 16, 2020 12pm-1:30pm
CANCELLED-Ratha Yatra - Parade
This is a parade that you can join in on and help pull the giant cart! There are usually a number of bands and groups represented. The groups marshall under the Granville Street bridge.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Beach Ave from Howe St to Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
More Ratha Yatra parade info and photos... Ratha Yatra Parade Road Closures
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August 16, 2020 1pm-dusk
CANCELLED-Ratha Yatra - Festival in the Park
This festival includes entertainment on 2 stages, music, dance, live theatre, kids amusement zone, mendi hand tatoos, yoga, meditation, face painting, veggie-cooking demos, clowns, balloon artist, and a free feast for thousands.
Cost: Free entry
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 4 - August 29, 2020
CANCELLED-Theatre Under the Stars
Theatre Under the Stars takes place daily from July 4, 2020 to August 29, 2020. This is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.&nbps; For 2020, the shows are: Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! which take place on alternating nights.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 2020 Stanley Park Events
September 7, 2020 7am-12pm
CANCELLED-Vancouver Triathlon
This is the 20th annual Vancouver Triathlon by Multisport Canada.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
NOTE: There will be full Stanley Park Road Closuresin Stanley Park from 6am to 10am for this event.
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September 12, 2020 5:30am-8:30am
CANCELLED?-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 7, 2019. Most roads in the park will be closed from 3am-8:30am. The Stanley Park Causeway will be closed from 5:30am-8:30am.
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September 14, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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September 20, 2020 8am-noon
CANCELLED-Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. There is 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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October 2020 Stanley Park Events
October 5, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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October 9-31, 2020?
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Matinees: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Cost: yes
This event has been cancelled for 2020.
This is the annual halloween miniature train ride. The theme this year is "tbd". The evening train(Mon to Thurs: 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri to Sun: 5:30pm-10pm has live performers. The matinee shows(Fri to Sunday 11am-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers. Note that there are only matinees on Thanksgiving Day Oct ???.
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October 24, 2020 5pm-9:30pm
CANCELLED-Light the Night Walk
This event has been cancelled for 2020. It is now going to be held online!
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. There will be illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: Registration: 5pm
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 19, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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November 2020 Stanley Park Events
November 1, 2020 10am
51st? 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
8am: check in opens, 10am race starts, 12pm race closed and awards
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: start/finish: Second Beach
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November 2, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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November 11, 2020 10:40am-11:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Due to Covid we are not sure whether this event is taking place or not this year.
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 23, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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Nov 26, 2020- Jan 3, 2021 (closed Dec 25,2020)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride
2020-11-04: This event has just been confirmed to be taking place this year! Christmas has not been cancelled!
This is the 23nd annual Christmas lights display and Christmas Themed miniature train ride. Due to Covid this event has been scaled back. There will only be the train ride and christmas lights from the parking lot to the train station. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
Due to Covid-19, it will basically be the train. Masks are mandatory for all ages 3 and up. Tickets go on sale on November 6, 2020. Santa will not be visitings. You will need a ticket to enter the site. The site will be one-way from when you enter to the train then after the train to the exit. The Stanley Park Junction parking lot will be mainly used as a staging area for people waiting to get on the train. There will be limited disabled parking and a drop-off/pickup zone. Additional parking is across Pipeline road, Beaver Lake, and Information Booth parking lots. Parking is free at these lots after 3pm. Note that the Aquarium parking lot is a paid lot during this event. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled train ride time. Trains will run every 20 minutes with limited tickets per train. The last train is scheduled for 9:40pm. There will be some food vendors in the parking lot.
Cost: $10 +GST(ages 3 and up), Children 2 and under are free.
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December 2020 Stanley Park Events
December 5, 2020 10am
CANCELLED-Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk
This event has been cancelled for 2020. It is now going to be held online!
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 7, 2020 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
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January 2021 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2019
2:30pm
CANCELLED-Annual Polar Bear Swim
2020-12-20: The Jan 1, 2021 Polar Bear swim has been cancelled due to the Covid restrictions.
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year! 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 year it has grown to have thousands of swimmers! There is also the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race. Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Cost: free
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: English Bay
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February 2021 Stanley Park Events
February 22, 2021 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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February 22, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
March 8, 2021 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 29, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
April 12, 2021 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 26, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
May 17, 2021 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 30, 2021 11am-12:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... Growing Tasty Tomatoes!
Covid-19 protocols will be in effect. This event will now be OUTDOORS and limited in number of participants. Also, this event will NOT be a potluck lunch. If you want to eat, please bring your own food for yourself and utensils.
Cost: free for over 50 year olds
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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May 31, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
June 20, 2021 11am-12:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... Growing Tasty Tomatoes!
Covid-19 protocols will be in effect. This event will now be OUTDOORS and limited in number of participants. Also, this event will NOT be a potluck lunch. If you want to eat, please bring your own food for yourself and utensils.
Cost: free for over 50 year olds
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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June 21, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
July 5, 2021 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 10 - July 18, 2021
89th 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: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 16 - July 25, 2021
89th Leith Wheeler Stanley Park NTRP #1 and Mixed Doubles
This is a tennis tournament in a beautiful environment.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 19, 2021 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 21, 2021
6pm-8pm
In Person Walk: Stanley Park After Dark: Beavers, Bats, and Barred Owls - Oh My!
This is a guided stroll around Beaver Lake to look for some of the park's residents that are more active after dark such as beavers, bats, owls, and frogs! It is important that you click the link below and read the Covid protocols for this walk.
Registration Required: Yes, NO DROP-INS
Cost: $10-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 22, 2021 6pm-7:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... Fall and Winter planting!
Covid-19 protocols will be in effect. This event will now be OUTDOORS and limited in number of participants. Also, this event will NOT be a potluck lunch. If you want to eat, please bring your own food for yourself and utensils.
Cost: free for over 50 year olds
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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July 26, 2021
5pm-7pm
In Person Walk: Woodland Wonders
This is a guided stroll in Stanley Park to observe and learn about the temperate rainforest. Please click the link below to find out about the Covid protocols for this walk.
Registration Required: Yes, NO DROP-INS
Cost: $10-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 26, 2021 6:30pm-9:30pm
Sunsetter Yoga
This is a yoga event put on by the Stanley Park Brewpub and Restaurant. It is a yoga practice for all levels on the grass area behind the restaurant. Ticket includes 1 hours yoga class with Mat Collective, a custom yoga mat strap(to keep) and a can of Sunsetter Peach Wheat Ale and a light fruit and quinoa salad after the class.
Ages: 19+
Cost: $35
Time: 6:30pm-welcome, 7pm-8pm class, 8-9pm relax with beer and salad
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 28, 2021 6:30pm-9:30pm
Sunsetter Yoga
This is a yoga event put on by the Stanley Park Brewpub and Restaurant. It is a yoga practice for all levels on the grass area behind the restaurant. Ticket includes 1 hours yoga class with Mat Collective, a custom yoga mat strap(to keep) and a can of Sunsetter Peach Wheat Ale and a light fruit and quinoa salad after the class.
Ages: 19+
Cost: $35
Time: 6:30pm-welcome, 7pm-8pm class, 8-9pm relax with beer and salad
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 29, 2021 6:30pm-10pm
Brewpub Birthday BBQ with Brews and Tunes
This is the 2nd Birthday of the Brew pub and they are celebrating with a BBQ and live music. There will be family-style BBQ food, brews, and tunes. Each ticket includes a sleeve of Birthday Brew IPA or Park Sesh Lager. There will be prizes all evening long.
Cost: $45
Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 30, 2021 12pm-5pm
Pop-up Park Sesh in Our Backyard
The Stanley Park Brew House Restaurant is having an extended happy hour from noon to 5pm in their pop-up space. There will be games such as kubb, croquet, and pickleball available. No tickets required, just show up.
Cost: you pay for food and drink
Time: 12pm-5pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 30, 2021 7pm-10pm
Brews and Tunes with Jonas Wilson
Jonas Wilson will be performing at the pop-up space behind the restaurant. No tickets required, first come-first serve.
Cost: you pay for food and drink
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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August 2021 Stanley Park Events
August 1, 2021 10am-3pm
Stanley Park Farmer's Market
This is a one-time farmer's market that will be behind the restaurant.
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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August 21, 2021
9:30am-11:30am
Walk(no harvesting): Summer Foraging
This is walk with commercial harvester and chef Robin Kort through the forest and seashore to identify edible plants.
Registration: required, NO drop-ins
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 21, 2021
12pm-2pm
Walk(no harvesting): Summer Foraging
This is walk with commercial harvester and chef Robin Kort through the forest and seashore to identify edible plants.
Registration: required, NO drop-ins
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 22, 2021
1pm-3pm
Discovery Walk: Life Between the Tides
This is a walk on the beach to learn about the intertidal zone, tides, and this habitat.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 26, 2021
5pm-7pm
Discovery Walk: Woodland Wonders
This is a walk through the temperate rain forest in Stanley Park to learn about the forest, plants, and animals in it.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 26, 2021 6pm-7:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting
The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly. This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not. There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc.. Everybody is really friendly. New members are very welcome! Free! Discussion topic this month is... Saving Seeds!
Covid-19 protocols will be in effect. This event will now be OUTDOORS and limited in number of participants. Also, this event will NOT be a potluck lunch. If you want to eat, please bring your own food for yourself and utensils.
Cost: free for over 50 year olds
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
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August 29, 2021
9:30am-11:30am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Summer Songs
This is a bird observations and appreciation walk.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 2021 Stanley Park Events
September 3, 2021 6pm-10pm
Concert: The Sheepdogs
This is a music concert by the Sheepdogs and with special guest.
Cost: tbd
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 6, 2021 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
This is the 19th Vancouver Triathlon
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
NOTE: There will be full Stanley Park Road Closuresin Stanley Park from 6am to 10am for this event.
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September 7, 2021 6pm-10pm
Concert: grandson with very special guests Dear Rouge
This is a music concert by grandson with very special guests Dear Rouge.
Cost: tbd
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 8, 2021 6pm-10pm
Concert: The Halluci Nation
This is a music concert by The Halluci Nation with special guest The Librarian.
Cost: tbd
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 17, 2021 6pm-10pm
Show: Drag in the Park
This is a drag show at Malkin Bowl.
Cost: tbd
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 18, 2021 6pm-10pm
Concert: Marianas Trench
This is a music concert by Marianas Trench with special guest Fionn.
Cost: tbd
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 20, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
October 4, 2021 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 18, 2021 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 2021 Stanley Park Events
November 15, 2021 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 29, 2021 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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December 2021 Stanley Park Events
December 11, 2021
1pm
7th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 7th 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. There will be Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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December 13, 2021 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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Nov 26, 2021- Jan 2, 2022 (closed Dec 25, 2021)
CANCELLED-Bright Nights in Stanley Park
2022-01-01 UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to theft of electrical equipment.
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride
This is the 24th annual Christmas lights display and Christmas themed miniature train ride. Due to Covid this event has been scaled back only people with train tickets will be allowed into the area with lights. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
Cost: Adult: $15.30, Senior(65+)/Youth(12 to 17): $11.80, Child(3-11): $10.75, Children 2 and under are free.
Book online as soon as possible. This event sells out most days!
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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 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 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: donations?
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, 2019
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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