2021 Stanley Park Events Calendar
In a few weeks, the Variety Kids Water Park will open for the summer. The Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival has officially been CANCELLED for 2021. We are hoping that more events and attractions will restart/reopen later in 2021. When we hear that something is restarting or reopening we will update this page. If you know of something that has restarted, please contact us. ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZER TO SEE IF THE EVENT IS HAPPENING OR NOT!
This is a list of all key dates of all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2021 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2019/2020 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 2021 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
7am-dusk
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily. There is a fee to golf.
Daily
9am-8:30pm
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool is open daily from May 22, 2021 until September 6, 2021. There is a fee to use the swimming pool. You must book a time slot for either lap swimming or public swimming online. Click link below for this page.
Daily
10am-6pm
The free Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch operates daily from June 15, 2021 to September 1, 2021. This waterpark is free to use.
Daily at 9pm
The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point. It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Weekly 2021 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Weekends(May 22 to June 29)
11am-4pm
The Stanley Park Miniature Train operates on weekends from May 22, 2021 to June 29, 2021 including statutory holiday Mondays. Covid protocols will be in place including physical distancing and wearing a mask for those over 2 years old. From June 30, 2021 to September 6, 2021.
Upcoming 2021 Stanley Park Events Calendar
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
More Information and Registration...
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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 meeting 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 meeting are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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July 9 - July 25, 2021
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
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 meeting are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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August 2021 Stanley Park Events
September 2021 Stanley Park Events
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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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December 2021 Stanley Park Events
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 meeting are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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Past 2019/2020 Events in Stanley Park
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January 2019 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2019
2:30pm
Annual Polar Bear Swim
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
January 14, 2019
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
January 16, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Talk: Re-Imagining the Stanley Park Coastline
This is talk by Ali Canning who is a Master of Landscape Architecture about a vision for the Stanley Park Seawall.
Registration:
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
January 20, 2019
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 lunch 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...How to Create a Village in the City. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
January 20, 2019
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... What are you planting this year?.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
January 24, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
January 25, 2019
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!
January 26, 2019
9am-12pm
MEC Vancouver: Road Race One, Stanley Park 5k/10k
This is the first event in the 2019 MEC Lower Mainland Race Series. This is a counter-clockwise run around the Stanley Park Seawall. Included in the cost are chip-timed results, coffee and bananas, finish-line massages, and free high-fives!
Cost: $20 online/instore, $30 race day
Ages: 13+
Location: Devonian Harbour Park
January 26, 2019
1pm-4pm
Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop
This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
January 27, 2019
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Wings of Winter
This is a 2 hour walk to learn about bird identification and behaviour.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
January 28, 2019
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
January 31, 2019
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-$12
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion
February 2019 Stanley Park Events
February 9, 2019
1pm-4pm
Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop
This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
February 9, 2018
2:30pm-4:30pm
Art Night: Cedar-Weaving
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 will be provided. Hot drinks will be available by donation.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 10, 2018
8:30am
28th 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
February 11, 2019
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
February 12, 2019
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! Note: This walk is weather-dependent.
Cost: $6-$12
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion
February 14, 2019
6pm-11pm
Vancouver Aquarium-After Hours
This is an after hours event where you can view the galleries with a beer or wine while enjoying special programming such as a oyster shucking, shark reproduction, coral sex talk, wolf eel romance, adult puppet show, etc.. Beer, wine, and food is available for purchase.
Cost: regular: $35, member: $27
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
February 14, 2018
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Freestyling!
Create your own art using the charcoal, pencils, pastels, watercolour paints, and paper that will be provided. Enjoy a beer or two at this event
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $20-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 16, 2018
10am-1pm
Family Drop-In: Captivating Crawlies
Look at insects through magnifying glasses.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: families
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 16, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm
Walk-Courting Coyotes
This is a walk in Stanley Park to learn more about the coyotes in the park and their movements during denning season.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: starts/ends at: Stanley Park Nature House
February 17, 2019
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 lunch 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...Building Soil(composting) for Patio and Balcony Gardeners. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
February 17, 2019
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... Mason Bees.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
February 17, 2019
2:30pm-6:30pm
Discovery Walk: Nature Art: Wildlife Photography
This is for intermdediate and advances photographers. This is a photo walk in Stanley Park where you join an award winning photographer on a photography tour of Beaver Lake. Please bring your camera and telephoto lens.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $18-$22
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
February 21, 2019
7pm
Vancouver Aquarium-Chowder Chowdown
This is an after hours event where Top Ocean Wise chefs will compete for the title of the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion in Vancouver. You will get to taste chowders, local craft beer, and vote for the title. You get chowder and a complimentary beer, wine, and spirits sampling.
Cost: regular: $75, member: ???
Time: 6pm-11pm
Ages: Adults only
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
February 23, 2018
11am-11:30am
Family Drop-In: Beaver Tales
This is a monthly, last Saturday of the month, event which is interactive story telling of ecology-themed stories. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: families
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 23, 2018
2:30pm-4:30pm
Discovery Walk: Sea the Future
This is a discovery walk to learn about the rising seas and the impact to Stanley Park's shoreline.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 24, 2019
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: $10-$30
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 9:45am-10k start, 10:15am-5km start, 10:30am-2km start, opens at 9am.
Location: Brockton Pavilion
February 24, 2019
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: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
February 25, 2019
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
March 2019 Stanley Park Events
March 1, 2019
Ticket go on sale for the 2019 Theatre Under the Stars shows: Mamma Mia and Disney's Newsies which will be performed on alternating nights during July/Aug at Malkin Bowl.
March 6, 2018
6:30pm
Secret Marathon 3K run/walk
This is 3k run in Vancouver in honour of a secret marathon that was held in Afghanistan in 2015 where women and men participated. This run is to celebrate women's rights to be free to run. The course remains a secret up until run time. It may or may not go through Stanley Park.
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Times: 6:30pm
Location: starts at Georgia St and Denman St.
March 7, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 8, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Cedar-Weaving
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 will be provided. Hot drinks will be available by donation.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 11, 2019
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
March 14, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: You Otter See Beavers!
This is a 2 hour guided walk to discover the habitat and behaviour of beavers and otters. Bring your flashlight.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Pavilion
March 16, 2019
9:30am
BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a 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.
March 17, 2019
8am-11am
Workshop: Nature Art: Wildlife Photography
This is for intermdediate and advances photographers. This is a workship where you join an award winning photographer on a workshop on migratory birds. Please bring your camera and telephoto lens.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 17, 2019
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 lunch 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...Admendments and Fertilizers for Patio and Balcony Gardeners. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
March 17, 2019
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... Seed Packet Party.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
March 22, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Beavers and Beverages
This is a guided stroll to discover the habitat and twilight activities of beavers. You can drink a cold beer before heading out. Beer is by donation. Bring yoru flashlight.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 23, 2019
1pm-4pm
Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop
This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
March 23, 2019
2:30pm-4:30pm
Art Night: Cedar-Weaving
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 will be provided. Hot drinks will be available by donation.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 27, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: You Otter See Beavers!
This is a 2 hour guided walk to discover the habitat and behaviour of beavers and otters. Bring your flashlight.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Pavilion
March 29, 2019
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Bitter Truths: A Spring in Your Sip
This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions. Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents. You will try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations. Some bottled liquours will be on sale.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $27-$30
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 31, 2019
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Big Birds
This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about the heron and the eagle in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 2019 Stanley Park Events
April 1, 2019
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
April 7, 2019
1:30pm-3pm
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 Bill Stephen who is the Park Board Superintendent of Urban Forestry. Bill will also discuss some history of Stanley Park and how the Parks Board balances the demands of the public with the need for open green space. This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the arbor at the Rose Garden.
April 7, 2019
2pm-3:30pm
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Granville Island and False Creek by Boat: Explore the Transformation with Architect Joost Bakker
This is a boat tour organized by Heritage Vancouver Society. This tour will explore the history and transformation of False Creek and Granville Island. This tour will take place on a False Creek ferry. Space is limited.
NOTE: This event is currently full. Contact them at 604-264-9642 to be wait-listed.
Cost: $35
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: False Creek
April 13, 2019
10am-noon
Easter Carnival
This is an Easter Carnival for children. The Easter Bunny will be there. It will have an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, and play time. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, balloon making, photo booth, and animal display. Parents must participate.
Registration: pre-registration is required
Cost: $5.50/child early registration, $7.50/child on day of event
Ages: ???
Location: Coal Harbour Community Centre
April 14, 2019
35th Annual 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 14, 2019: 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
April 14, 2019
2pm-3:30pm
False Creek by Boat: 150 Years of Industry and Change with Historian John Atkin
This is a boat tour organized by Heritage Vancouver Society. This tour will explore the changes to False Creek that have occurred over the last 150 years. This tour will take place on a False Creek ferry. Space is limited.
NOTE: This event is currently full. Contact them at 604-264-9642 to be wait-listed.
Cost: $35
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: False Creek
April 15, 2019
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
April 18-22, 2019
10am-5pm
Easter Fair and Easter Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual Easter Fair and Easter-themed Miniature Train ride. For the fair, there is 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
April 18, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 25, 2019
1pm-3pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
April 26, 2019
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Weaving Arts: Roses and Rope Twists
This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be shown some key weaving techniques. Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 27, 2019
12pm-4pm
Earth Day Celebration
This is to celebrate Earth Day. Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society to celebrate Earth Day.
Registration: not required
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lost Lagoon Lookout
April 27, 2019
1pm-4pm
Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop
This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
April 28, 2019
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Hello, Migrants!
This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about migrating bird identificaton and behaviour in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 28, 2019
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 lunch 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...Growing Edible Flowers. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
April 28, 2019
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... Exploring the West End Urban Gardening Calendar.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
May 2019 Stanley Park Events
May 4, 2019
11am-3pm
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House
The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house.
Cost: free
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
May 5, 2019
BMO Vancouver International Marathon
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 Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive). There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Fish House Restaurant(PERMANENTLY CLOSED) and does a similar route through Stanley Park as the 8k. 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.
May 5, 2019
6:30pm-9:30pm
Sakura Night Gala
The Sakura Night Gala is an annual event where top Vancouver restaurants are celebrated with Asian-fusion food. This is a standing dinner reception. This is part of the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Attire: Cocktail
Cost: Early Bird: $150, Regular: $175
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
May 11, 2019
Noon-4pm
Bird Week Take-off Celebration
This is a kick off to the annual bird week. There will be a parade, giveaways, and activities for the whole family. There will also be a Native Plant Giveaway by the Environmental Youth Alliance.
Events begin at noon, 2:30pm: speeches, 3pm: parade
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 12, 2019
8am-10am
Bird Photography Workshop
This is a workshop for beginner to intermediate birders. It starts indoors with some guidance, then outdoors to capture the early dya light, then returning for some photo critique. Bring your own camera
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 12, 2019
9am
BlueShore Financial Mother's Day Run presented by the Westin Bayshore
This is an annual 3k, 5k, or 10k run or walk in Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. All participants will receive a souvenir technical running shirt and gift bag. Moms will get a commemorative scarf at the finish line. There will also be a festival at the finish line with kid's activities, and champagne giveaways. This event is for everyone. The official charity is Make-A-Wish BC and Yukon.
The 3k route goes from Ceperley Park to Jack Poole Plaza along the Coal Harbour Seawall. The 5k routes goes from Ceperley Park around Lost Lagoon, then along the Coal Harbour Seawall to Jack Poole Plaza. The 10k route goes counter-clockwise around the Stanley Park Seawall from Ceperley Park then along the Coal Harbour Seawall to Jack Poole Plaza. Shuttles between the start and finish area will be available. The finish line festival is at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.
Cost: $35-$69 plus GST
Ages: All
Location: Starts at Ceperley Park
May 12, 2019
10am-1pm
Bird Monitoring in Stanley Park
This is the monthly bird count on Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake for all levels of birders!
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 13, 2019
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
May 14, 2019
7pm-9pm
SOLD OUT: Walk: Rise fo the Hipster Birdwatcher
This is a walk for people who aren't birders yet. You can have a beer(by donation) at the start of the walk. Participants get to download the EyeLoveBirds Vancouver bird app for iPhones and get a printed checklist of common birds of Stanley Park birds.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: FREE
Ages: 19+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
May 15, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm
Bird Week: Meet the Herons
Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony. A naturalist will answer your questions. There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds. This is a drop-in exhibit.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office
May 15, 2019
6pm-8pm
Bird Week: Feathers and Fungi Tour
This is a walk to learn about the connections between birds and mushrooms led by experts in mycology and ornithology.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $5-$10
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
May 16, 2019
10am-11:30am
Walking Tour: Bird Week: Indigenous Birds and Plants
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the tradional and presend day relationships between birds, people, and nature as well as the importance of birds from a West Coast Salish First Nations perspective.
Cost: ???
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
May 16, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Bird Week: Bird Wing Taxidermy Workshop
Learn about the inner workings of the birds of Stanley Park by examining the mechanics of muscle, bone, and feathers as you dissect wings to prepare taxidermy spreads with an experienced guide. Note that you can't take home your work.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
May 17, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Cedar-Weaving
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 refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31?
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 18, 2019
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
May 20, 2019
Victoria Day Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
May 23, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 26, 2019
9am
31st Annual Larry Young Memorial Run
This is a 5k run and walk in honour of Sergeant Larry Young, the last VPD member to die in the line of duty.
Cost: yes, registration fee, includes t-shirt
Times: Walkers start at 9am, Runners start at 9:30am
Location: HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
May 26, 2019
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 lunch 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...Growing Great Tomatoes. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
May 26, 2019
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... How to Create a Village in the City.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
May 27, 2019
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
June 2019 Stanley Park Events
June 6, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Guided Walk: Herons in the Eve
This is a guided walk to visit the herons that nest in Stanley Park. Learn about the newly hatched herons.
Registration: Required
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 7, 2019
7pm-10pm
Chromeo
This is a music concert that is ninety minutes of non stop funk for the first time with a live band.
Cost: $58-$187.50
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
June 8, 2019
10am-12pm
Guided Walk: Herons in the Morn
This is a guided walk to visit the herons that nest in Stanley Park. Learn about the newly hatched herons.
Registration: Required
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
Postponed to June30: June 8, 2019
2:30pm-4:30pm
Butterfly Pinning Course
This is a course to get to know butterfly species and their behaviour. You will get a chance to mount 2 specimens to take home. All materials are provided and the butterflies are properly sourced from an entomological research supplier.
Registration: Required
Cost: $85-$100
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 9, 2019
11am
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
June 10, 2019
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
June 12, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm
Meet the Herons
Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony. A naturalist will answer your questions. There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds. This is a drop-in exhibit.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office
June 13, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
June 15, 2019
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day Festival
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
June 16, 2019
8:30am-1pm
35rd 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
June 17, 2019
7pm-9:30pm
There is free Scottish Country Dancing weekly on Monday nights, weather-permitting, from June 17, 2019 to August 12, 2019 at Ceperley Park. It is recommended that you bring a cushion to sit on for when you are not dancing.
NOTE: NO dancing on July 1 and August 5 Holiday!
June 18, 2019
7pm-9:30pm
There is free International Folk Dancing weekly on Tuesday nights, weather-permitting, from June 18, 2019 to August 20, 2019 at Ceperley Park. It is open to everyone, all ages, all skill levels. They teach you very easy dances from many countries.
June 19, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm
Meet the Herons
Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony. A naturalist will answer your questions. There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds. This is a drop-in exhibit.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office
June 20, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 22, 2019
1pm-4pm
Strawberry Festival 2019
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver. There will be musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, 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
June 22, 2019
3:30pm-5:30pm
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 refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$70
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 23, 2018
9:30am
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.
June 23, 2019
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 lunch 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...Eating on the Wild Side: Growing Vegetable Varieties that Maximize Nutrition. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
June 23, 2019
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... Seed Packet Party.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
June 23, 2019
6:30pm
Memorial for Air India Bombing Victims
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
June 24, 2019
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
June 26, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm
Meet the Herons
Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony. A naturalist will answer your questions. There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds. This is a drop-in exhibit.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office
June 26, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Eyeing the Eaglets
This is a walk to try to spot the young eagles in Stanley Park. You will learn about these young eagles.
Cost: $7-$12.50
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
June 29, 2019
1pm-3pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
June 29 - July 1, 2019
Ricardo Amar Invitational Doubles Tennis Tournament
This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
June 30, 2019
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Birds of Beaver Lake
This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about migrating bird identificaton and behaviour in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 30
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: Murfitt and Main
This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay
June 30, 2019
2pm-4pm
Butterfly Pinning Course
This is a course to get to know butterfly species and their behaviour. You will get a chance to mount 2 specimens to take home. All materials are provided and the butterflies are properly sourced from an entomological research supplier.
Registration: Required
Cost: $85-$100
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 2019 Stanley Park Events
July 1, 2019
9:30am-10:50pm
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa. There are numerous stages with live entertainment. There are also Canadian Forces and Innovation zones.
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
July 1, 2019
10:30pm
Canada Day Fireworks at Coal Harbour
This is the largest Canada Day Fireworks display in Vancouver. The fireworks generally last about 20 minutes. The fireworks are set off from a barge in Coal Harbour. The fireworks can be viewed from Canada Place, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre , along the complete Coal Harbour Seawall, the Stanley Park Seawall from the Vancouver Rowing Club to Brockton Point. Hundreds of thousands of people usually come to see the fireworks so it is very crowded especially around Canada Place.
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Coal Harbour
July 2, 2019 at sunset(9:20pm)
Outdoor Movie: Wayne's World
This is the first of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 6, 2019
2pm-4pm
Old Growth Ecology Tour
This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.
Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 7, 2019
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: Silk Road Music
This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay
July 7, 2019
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
July 8, 2019
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
July 9, 2019 at sunset(9:15pm)
Outdoor Movie: Beetlejuice
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 11, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two by donation at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 12, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
July 13, 2019
11am-2pm
Rockin' in the Park
This is a free, all ages family event that will take place rain or shine at Coal Habour Park(roof of Coal Harbour Community Centre). There will be a bouncy castle, family entertainment, mini golf, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, cariacature artist, youth programs fundraising BBQ.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Coal Harbour Park (roof of Coal Harbour Community Centre)
July 13, 2019
11am-5pm
Pride Sports Day
This is a day of games, sports, performances, a beer garden and vendors. This is organized by the Vancouver Pride Society.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
July 14, 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. This is 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.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 14, 2019
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: The Mad Affair
This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay
July 14, 2019
2pm-4pm
Discovery Walk: Forests and Fires
This is a guided walk to learn about BC's Forest ecosystems and the historical burns that have blazed through Stanley Park.&nbps; Foresty consultant Bruce Blackwell will lead this walk.
Cost: $5-$12.50
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Second Beach Concession Stand
July 16, 2019 at sunset(9:10pm)
Outdoor Movie: Shrek
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 18, 2019
6pm-7pm
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...Planting Fall and Winter Veggies. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
July 18, 2019
7pm-9pm
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... Japanese Herbs and Vegetables. There will be some sample food made with these. Also, there will be some plant starts given out!
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
July 18, 2019
7pm-8:30pm
Movie Night: Flying Dinosaurs in the City
This is a special viewing of the film "Flying Dinosaurs in the City". Maria Morlin who is a biologist created this film about the Great Blue Herons in Vancouver including those that nest in Stanley Park. There will be a Q&A with the film maker at the end.
Cost: $5-$12.50
Ages: all ages?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 5 - July 21, 2019
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
July 20, 2019
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
July 20, 2019
3pm
Church in the Park
Coastal Church hosts an afternoon of fun for the entire family. There will be food trucks with food for purchase or you can bring your own food. Bring chairs, blankets, and games as you wish. There will be a family section with inflatables, activities, and games. There will be a stage with live music and performances. At 5pm there will be a group worship and message from the pastor.
Cost: free
Location: Prospect Point Picnic Area
July 21, 2019
8:30am
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 16th annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Cost: $30-$40
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
July 21, 2019
11am-5pm
Vancouver Pride Picnic in the Park
This is a picnic put on as part of Vancouver Pride celebrations. Families welcome. Bring a picnic or buy food from food trucks. There will be many activities such as yoga classes, Teddy Bear picnic, salsa lessons, storytime, ultimate frisbee, relay races, drag races, inflatable hocke game, volleyball, Tug o'War, watermelon eating contest, giant rainbow parachute, three-legged race, etc.. There will also be special musical performances.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
July 21, 2019
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: Ginalina and Accordion Man
This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay
July 22, 2019
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
July 23, 2019 at sunset(9:05pm)
Outdoor Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 24, 2019
2pm-4pm
Workshop: Stems, Stamens, and Stiches
This is a crash course on floer embroidery to help you on your way to do your own projects. &bnsp;All supplies are provided, but bring a pair of scissors and eyeglasses(if required). You will learn about the biological structures of flowers so as to better embroider them!
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $25-34
Ages: 16+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 25, 2019
7pm-9pm
6th Annual VMO Live Symphony Performance
This is a free family-friendly evening of music by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra led by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh.
Cost: free
Times:7pm-9pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
July 25, 2019
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Bitter Truths: Summer Flavours
This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions. Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents. You will ty a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $25-$34
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 27, 2019
12pm
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: noon for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
July 27, 2019
2pm-4pm
Old Growth Ecology Tour
This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.
Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 27, 2019
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park
July 27, 2019
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: India
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.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
July 28, 2019
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Hummingbird Hurrah!
This is an easy 2 hour walk to learn about hummingbird identification and behaviour.
Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 29, 2019
Stanley Park Brewery Restaurant and Brewpub Officially Opens
The Stanley Park Brewery Restaurant and Brewpub will officially open to the public on this day!
July 29 - July 30, 2019
Rogers Rookie Tour Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournaments for kids. On July 29, the under 10 and under 14/16 events will take place. On July 30, the under 12 event will take place.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
July 30, 2019
1pm-3pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
July 30, 2019 at sunset(8:55pm)
Outdoor Movie: Moulin Rouge!
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 31, 2019
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park
July 31, 2019
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.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
August 2019 Stanley Park Events
August 1, 2019
7pm-11pm
Vancouver Aquarium-Pride After Hours
This is an event for Vancouver Pride. It is an after-hours experience at the Vancouver Aquarium. There will be drag performances, DJs spinning music all night, educational programmes, 4D movie, etc.
Cost: regular: $38, member: $30
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
August 3, 2019
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park
August 3, 2019
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Croatia
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.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
August 4, 2019
11am
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
August 4, 2019
noon
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
August 6, 2019 at sunset(8:45pm)
Outdoor Movie: Finding Nemo
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 8, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two by donation at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 10, 2019
1pm - 4pm
Vancouver Waterfight 2019
This is the 12th annual Vancouver Waterfight. This is Vancouver's largest water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun and water balloons and engage in a fun water fight. Usually hundreds of people show up for this event. Please read the code of conduct rules on the link below.
Cost: free
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
August 11, 2019
10am-12pm
Discovery Walk: Scouting the Seaside!
This is a walk on the beach to learn about the intertidal zone, tides, and this habitat.
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
August 11, 2019
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: Lucie Walker Band
This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park
August 13, 2019 at sunset(8:30pm)
Outdoor Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 14, 2019
7pm-9pm
Talk: Re-Imagining the Stanley Park Coastline
This is talk by Ali Canning who is a Master of Landscape Architecture about a vision for the Stanley Park Seawall.
Registration:
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
August 15, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
August 17, 2019
7am-12pm
SeaWheeze Half Marathon Run
This is an annual half marathon run organized by Lululemon Athletica.
Cost: Yes
Times: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
August 17, 2019
4:30pm-11pm
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
August 18, 2019
12pm-1:30pm
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
August 18, 2019
1pm-dusk
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
August 18, 2019
1pm-3pm
Music in the Park: The Just Jazz Trio
This is a free almost weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay
August 18, 2019
2pm-4pm
Discovery Walk: The Rising Tides
This is a walk to learn about the changing climate and the rising seas affects on Stanley Park.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 20, 2019 at sunset(8:20pm)
Outdoor Movie: Jurassic Park
This is the last of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. The movies start after sunset weather-permitting. This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol. You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want. They will have brand new blankets for sale. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $???(one show)-$???(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 22, 2019
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Bitter Truths: Summer Flavours
This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions. Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents. You will ty a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $25-$34
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 24, 2019
10am-12pm
Old Growth Ecology Tour
This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.
Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 24, 2019
3pm-8pm
Our City Ride
This is a non-competitive all inclusive mass participation ride. The ride starts and finishes at David Lam Park in False Creek. The ride goes counter-clockwise through Chinatown, Gastown (on Water St), then Coal Harbour (on West Pender St and West Georgia St), then through Stanley Park on trails, then along Beach Ave back to David Lam Park.
The festival at David Lam Park will have a beer garden(opens at 4pm), food trucks, entertainment, kids zone, international Expo zone and a bicycle valet.
Time: Festival:3pm-8pm, Ride: 5pm
Cost: 18 years and older: $20?, under 18: Free?
Ages: All Ages and Abilities
Location: Starts/Finishes at David Lam Park
August 25, 2019
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Summer Vacationers
This is an easy 2 hour walk to learn about birds that stop in Stanley Park during the summer.
Cost: by donation-see registration
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 31, 2019
1pm-3pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
August 31, 2019
5pm-10pm
Anjunadeep Open Air
This is a music concert.
Cost: $60-$71 + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 2019 Stanley Park Events
September 2, 2019
7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
This is the 19th 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.
September 2, 2019
Season Ender Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
September 5, 2019
6:30pm-10pm
Concert: Death Cab for Cutie
This is a music concert with Death Cab for Cutie and special guest Jenn Champion
Cost: general admission: $77
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:45pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 6, 2019
6pm-10pm
Concert: Said the Whale concert
This is a music concert with Said the Whale and special guests The Beaches
Cost: $48-$160(vip) + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 7, 2019
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 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.
September 10, 2019
7pm-10pm
Concert: Gary Clark Jr.
This is a music concert with Gary Clark Jr.
Cost: general admission: $81.15, vip: $233.04
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 15, 2019
8am-noon
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
September 16, 2019
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
September 20, 2019
7:30pm
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
September 21, 2019
5:40pm-10pm
Concert: Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch
This is a music concert with Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch
Cost: general admission: $67.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 5:40pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 22, 2019
5:40pm-10pm
Concert: Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch
This is a music concert with Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch
Cost: general admission: $65.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 5:40pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 30, 2019
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
October 2019 Stanley Park Events
October 5, 2019
Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop
This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Oct 11-31, 2019
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 is the annual halloween miniature train ride. The theme this year is "Alice in Nightmareland". 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 14.
October 19, 2019
5pm-9:30pm
Light the Night Walk
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
October 21, 2019
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
October 27, 2019
10am
49th 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
November 2019 Stanley Park Events
November 4, 2019
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
November 11, 2019
10:40am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park.
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
November 18, 2019
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
Nov 20, 2019 to Dec 24, 2019
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 80 huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: 11:30am-9:30pm, Dec 24 closes at 6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
November 23, 2019
10am
Moustache Miller 1mile/5k charity run
The Moustache Miller is a charity race for the Movember charity. You can run the 1 mile, 5k, or both. There is a post-race party also.
Time: 10am: 1 mile start, 10:30am: 5km start
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: ???
Nov 28, 2019- Jan 1, 2020
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride, displays and lights are by donation
This is the 22nd annual Christmas lights display and Christmas Themed miniature train ride. There will be 3 million lights lighting up Stanley Park Junction in Stanley Park. The train ride costs money, but to view all the lights and displays is just by donation. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
December 2019 Stanley Park Events
December 2, 2019
6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board-2020 fees and charges and budget.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
December 5, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Bird Week: Bird Wing Taxidermy Workshop
Learn about the inner workings of the birds of Stanley Park by examining the mechanics of muscle, bone, and feathers as you dissect wings to prepare taxidermy spreads with an experienced guide. Note that you can't take home your work.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
December 7, 2019
10am
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
December 7, 2019
10am-12:30pm
Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2018
This is an annual bird count by youth and experts. There will be a brief introduction to bird identification, then you will head out in groups to the forest and foreshore for a 45 minute bird count, then remeet to share findings.
Cost: free
Times: 10am-12:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
December 9, 2019
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
December 12, 2019
7pm-9pm
Art Night: Sketching with Skulls
This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. You can enjoy a beer or two at this session. Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 14, 2019
1pm
5th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 5th 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. Registration includes a customized elf name(by Nov 19), a momento, Elf toque, and Chip Time(5km/10km only)! Add-on available are a woolies set, fun pack and race kit mail-out option. This run is in support of Canuck Place. Online registration closes on ??? at 12pm. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The course will go through trails as well as along the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
December 14, 2019
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 shown some key weaving techniques. Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided. Participants will create their own small baskets to take home.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$70
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 15, 2019
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Seabirds of the Season
This is a 2 hour walk to learn about seabirds touching down during their winter migration.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
December 19, 2019
7pm-9pm
Bitter Truths: Festive Flavours
You can craft bitters from ethically sourced plants native to Stanley Park. Learn about the traditions of bitters as medicines and flavouring agents. You can try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters. You can take home your own created bitters. No plant harvesting will take place.
Cost: $25-$30
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
December 21, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Nature Walk: Celebrating Solstice
On this 2 hour walk you will learn about the history and customs of mid-winter festivals.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $5-$13
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
January 1, 2020
2:30pm
Annual Polar Bear Swim
NOTE: This year is the 100th anniversary of this event!
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
Location: English Bay
January 19, 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...Exploring Responses to the Climate Emergency (share actions you've taken, especially ones which others can take).
Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share if you can
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
January 19, 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... Place your 2020 Seed and Soil Admendment Orders.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
January 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
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!
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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!
More info about WE Choose Participatory Budgeting
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and Registration...
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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
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
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
More Information and registration...
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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
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.
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and Registration...
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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
More Information and Registration...
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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.
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
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
More Information and Registration...
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
June 27, 2020 10am-6pm
The free Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch will reopen on June 27, 2020.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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 ???.
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
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
CANCELLED-50th Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race
This event has been cancelled for 2020. The organizers hope to have it on again in 2021.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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 meeting 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
More Information and Registration...
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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 meeting are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
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