2025 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
This is a 2025 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, 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 2025 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily Until Nov30
weather permitting
Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
There is a fee to golf.
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March 1 to December 15, 2025
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.
Reservations Required: No
Time: varys depending on date
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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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 2025 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 to 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 2025 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
April 2025 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 5, 2025
Cherry Blossoms of Stanley Park
This is a walk in Stanley Park. The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author.
Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 12, 2025
Tree Talks and Walks: Stanley Park with Nina
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 the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 12, 2025
Workshop: Ayacuchan Embroidery
This is an in-person workshop where you will try the art of Ayacuchan embroidery. No experience required.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 12pm-2pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: SPES Office in Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 14, 2025
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 16, 2025
In the Nest: Local Bald Eagles with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation
You will learn "about the ecology, behaviour, nesting habits, regional history, and more about bald eagles in the Lower Mainland and Stanley Park".
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: SPES Office in Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 18, 2025 - April 21, 2025
CANCELLED-Easter Miniature Train Ride
2025-03-17 UPDATE: This event has been Cancelled for 2025.
This is the annual Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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April 19, 2025
Walk: That's Not a Duck!
This is walk to dymystify the distinction between ducks and non-ducks(such as floaters).
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 23, 2025
Walk: Wildflowers of Spring
This is walk around Lost Lagoon to "explore the early beautiful blossoms that line that trails of the park--from red-flowering currant to Oregon grape and more".
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 26, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Forest and Wetland Migrants
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: Meet at Tisdall Walk entrance to Beaver Lake just off of Pipeline Road.
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April 27, 2025
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 27, 2025: 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 28, 2025
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 30, 2025
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to visit the Stanley Park Heron rookery and to learn about the Herons.
Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 2025 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 3, 2025
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 4, 2025
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 on May 4, 2025. 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 7, 2025
Concert: Dean Lewis
This is a music concert by Dean Lewis : The Epilogue World Tour
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 12, 2025
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 ??, 2025
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 ??, 2025!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May ??, 2025
Pre-sale 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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May 23, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Friday
This is a music concert featuring Moontricks, DirtWire, and Balkan Bump that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 24, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Saturday
This is a music concert featuring The Funk Hunters, Z-Trip, and The Sponges that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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June 2025 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, 2025
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 7, 2025
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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 2, 2025
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 6-8, 2025
Tennis BC 4Star Selection Series U16 Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournament in Stanley Park
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: U16
Location: Tennis Courts
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June ??, 2025
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups.
Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 23, 2025
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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June 16, 2025
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 2025 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, 2025
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 ?, 2025
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 ?, 2025
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual outdoor concert.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
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: ?
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 7, 2025
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 8??, 2025 at sunset (9:20pm)
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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July 13, 2025
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 15, 2025
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
Cost: Yes and Donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 15, 2025 at sunset (9:20pm)
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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July 11 - July 20, 2025
93rd 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 ??, 2025
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, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 20, 2025
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, 2025
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 22, 2025 at sunset (9:16pm)
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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July ??, 2025
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, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July ??, 2025
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, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 29, 2025 at sunset (8:52pm)
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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August 2025 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 ??, 2025
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event. 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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August 3, 2025
Vancouver Pride Parade
The Vancouver Pride Parade is an annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
The parade had a new route in 2023. The associated 2 day pride festival also had a new location at the end of False Creek. The route and location will be the same for 2025?!
Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End and Yaletown for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Time: 12pm-3pm
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 2-4, 2025
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 5, 2025 at sunset (8:41pm)
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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August 9-10, 2025
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
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 12, 2025 at sunset (9:29pm)
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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August 19, 2025 at sunset (8:20pm)
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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August 23-24, 2025
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 26, 2025 at sunset (8:16pm)
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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September 2025 Stanley Park Events
September 1, 2025
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 6, 2025
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, 2025
Concert: Viagra Boys
This is a music concert by Viagra Boys
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September ??, 2025
Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: TBA.
In 2023, there was a dedication of a plaque to the 8,864 American Airmen who served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII prior to America's entry into the war after Pearl Harbour.
There may be a RCAF flyby at 1:35pm, if weather and operational requirements allow it.
Attendees are asked to arrive before 1:15pm. There will be some pre-parade music by the 15th Field Regiment Band.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 1:30pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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September 12-14, 2025
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 Frd 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 15, 2025
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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September ??, 2025
Ultra Night Run
This is a 10km run/walk or 5km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Time: 7:45pm 10k, 7:55pm 5k
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 14, 2025
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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October 2025 Stanley Park Events
October 1-31, 2025
HalloweenVancouver.com
HalloweenVancouver.com is a 2025 Guide to Halloween in Vancouver.
Complete list of Halloween events, haunted houses, halloween parties, children's parties, halloween costumes, and other halloween-related events in Vancouver, Canada.
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October ??, 2025
Registration for 2026 Vancouver Sun Run opens
Registration for the 2026 Vancouver Sun Run opens.
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada's largest annual 10k run.
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October 6, 2025
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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October 10-31, 2025
Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 6pm-10pm daily, 2pm-5pm weekend matinees
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
This is the annual halloween-themed miniature train ride.
The theme this year(2024) is "Ghosts in the Graveyard" which is "a rollicking ride filled with supernatural surprises and spectacularly spooky sights! Watch as unsuspecting trick-or-treaters encounter the creepy characters who make the graveyard their home".
The evening train 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.
Note: Tickets go on Sale online on Sep 25,2024. Tickets are expected to sell out within an hour or so! Go here to find out what time tickets will go on sale and the link to the Ticket site:
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October 20, 2025
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
There are usually illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: not announced yet???
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 20, 2025
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 3, 2025
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 ??, 2025 12pm(queue starts at 11:30am)
Tickets go on sale for Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park
Tickets for the Bright Nights Christmas Train ride in Stanley Park go on sale on November ?, 2025.
Tickets are sold online only. It is expected that they will sell out quickly!
Accessible tickets can be arranged by calling prior to Nov ??, 2025.
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November ??, 2025
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, 2025
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Cost: free
Time: 10:40am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November ??, 2025 to December 24, 2025
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 90+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November 2025 Stanley Park Events
November 24, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a special budget 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 ??, 2025
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
There will be a choir, free hot chocolate, and photo opportunities with Santa.
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 ??, 2025 to January ??, 2026
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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November 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026 (closed Dec25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
2025 will be the 28th annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park!
Bright Nights consists of the Christmas-themed Miniature Train ride and the Christmas Lights/Displays set up by the Firefighters.
Unfortunately, the Stanley Park Miniature Train has been cancelled for the remainder of the event due to an employee safety issue. Please still come and see the Christmas lights and displays!
The BC Professional Firefighters put up millions of Christmas Lights and fantastic Christmas displays. This will include the favourites such as the Iconic Fire Truck, Giant Red Reindeer, and the Tunnel of Lights!
It is free to view the Christmas Lights and displays. The Firefighters ask for a donation upon entry to the Stanley Park Junction.
Proceeds from the train ride and donations collected by the Firefighters go to their Burn Fund!
Cost: Fee to ride train, entrance to area is by donation
Time: 4pm-10pm daily, except closed Dec 25
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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November ??, 2025 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 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 ??, open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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November ??, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Christmas at Canada Place
Christmas at Canada Place is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is you strolling the West Promenade of Canada Place along the Canada Trail to the North Point.
Along the way you will see the fabulous Woodward's Department Store window displays, the 'Avenue of Trees', and Sails lit up, and ending up seeing 'Chrismoose', the 15ft tall light sculpture.
This event is open every day in this period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day!
Cost: free
Time: daily, 8am to 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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December 2025 Stanley Park Events
December 8, 2025
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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