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This is a 2025 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and taking place and past events that took place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun is an over 100 year old cannon that fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years! It is a Vancouver tradition!
It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Most of the weekly events occur during the summer such as the: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Sep to June:
Saturdays and Sundays
10am-4pm
Stanley Park Nature House
The Stanley Park Nature House is a mini-museum about the local ecology of Stanley Park!
Inside there are displays on the local ecology, real specimens of wildlife, nature-themed activities and books, and a Gift Shop.
Located under the Lost Lagoon Lookout (corner of Alberni and Chilco streets) it is a little hard to find, but well worth it.
It is free (or by donation) to visit the Nature House.
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February 3, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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February 6, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Nette
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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February 8, 2025
Walk: Forest Journalling and Tea: Mindful Nature in Stanley Park
This is reflective morning outing in the forest to "pause, observe, and absorb our environment" before returning indoors for some tea.
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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February 9, 2025
Annual First Half Marathon
This is an annual 21.1KM run by the Pacific Roadrunners starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
It goes through Yaletown then down the False Creek Seawall, English Bay Seawall, through Ceperley Park, past Lost Lagoon, then around the the Stanley Park Seawall, then back again via the English Bay Seawall and False Creek Seawall to the Yaletown Roundhouse
Stanley Park Road Closures: The section of Stanley Park Drive from the intersection of North Lagoon Drive to Lagoon Drive (i.e. along Ceperley Park) will be closed from 9:15am to 11:45am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: 16+
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
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February 13, 2025
Walk: Owl Prowl
This is walk with a Stanley Park Ecology Society educator "to experience the breeding season activity and sounds of Stanley Park's owls on a nighttime walk".
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 13, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Jake Hammond
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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February ??, 2025
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
???? is the headliner on Friday night.
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival go on sale today at 10am.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Time: 10am
Location: Online
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February 14, 2025
Nights At The Aquarium: Sea Of Love
This is an after hours event where you get after hours access to some of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre, This is perfect for a date night!
Time: 7pm-10pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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February 15, 2025
Walk: All about Coyotes
This is "a nature walk through the forest to get to know coyotes, focusing on topics such as their behavior, ecology, and how we can coexist with these fascinating and curious creatures.
Time: 10am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 17, 2025
Family Day
Family Day is a holiday in British Columbia.
Get out and enjoy Stanley Park with your family!
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February 20, 2025
Walk: Owl Prowl
This is walk with a Stanley Park Ecology Society educator "to experience the breeding season activity and sounds of Stanley Park's owls on a nighttime walk".
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 20, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Patrick Gavigan
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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February 23, 2025
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.
There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prizes.
Obviously, dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 10km: 9:30 am, 5km 9:35 am, 2k 9:45 am
Start Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 23, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: February Flights
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program.
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 24, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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February 27, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Jada Laroux
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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March 1 - December 15, 2025
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour
The Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour is a 1 hour long narrated tour around the east side of Stanley Park.
The tour visits some of the main attractions of Stanley Park such as the Totem Poles.
Reservations Required: No
Cost: Adult:$76, Senior/Student: $68, Child: $34
Times: Mar 1-31: 10am-3pm, Apr 1- May31: 10am-4pm, Jun 1-30: 10am-5pm, Jul 1-Sep2: 10am-5:30pm, Sep 3-30: 10am-5pm, Oct 1-31: 10am-4pm, Nov 1-30: 10am-3pm, Dec 1-15: 10:30am-2:30pm, Dec 16 to Feb: CLOSED
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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March 1, 2025
Hot Chocolate Run
This is an annual 10k / 5k / Fun K runs. The 10k goes around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Time: varies for each run
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Details: details
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March ?, 2025
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC
The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is where people take a dip/swim in English Bay to raise money for charity.
This is the 2nd year in a row that this event has taken place.
This plunge is organized by Michael Campbell, the tv/radio personality who will go in the water. Ozzie Jurock and Gordon Campbell will also be participating.
Cost: free, donate online
Ages: all
Time: 1pm
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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March 6, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Nette
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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March 10, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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March ??, 2025
Tickets go on sale for Easter Miniature Train ride
The Easter Train will operate from April 18, 2025 to April 21, 2025 10am-4pm.
Tickets for the train ride are only available online.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Time: Noon(11:30am queue starts)
Location: na
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March 13, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Patrick Gavigan
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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March 15, 2025
St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park. The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall. This is a timed race.
Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.
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March 20, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Jake Hammond
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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March ??, 2025 - April ??, 2025
Easter Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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March 27, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular weekly Thursday night live music with local artist at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Tonights artist: Jada Laroux
Cost: free, but 1st come, first serve, reservations recommended
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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March 31, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April is a great time to check out the Cherry blossoms. Popular spots to see the cherry blossoms are the corner of Chilco and Alberni streets next to Lost Lagoon and at the upper Lumbermens' arch area near the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
April 14, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 27, 2025
Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run. Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.
The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue. The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.
Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.
Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 27, 2025: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am. The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open. Expect delays and congestion!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek
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April 28, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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More activities start up in May in Stanley Park such as the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool which typically opens on the May long weekend.
May ?, 2025
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House
The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house. Try lawn bowling. Everyone welcome.
Cost: free
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May 4, 2025
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 52nd annual BMO Vancouver marathon. It actually consists of a full marathon, half marathon, and an 8km race.The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.
There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).
There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goes through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on May 4, 2025. There will be road closures on the east side of Stanley Park from 6:30am-10:30am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: varies
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
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May 7, 2025
Concert: Dean Lewis
This is a music concert by Dean Lewis : The Epilogue World Tour
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 12, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May ??, 2025
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.
To guarantee entry you need to buy a ticket. Ticket go on sale online starting on May ??, 2025!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May ??, 2025
Pre-sale Tickets go on sale for Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Tickets go on sale for the ticketed events related to the Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks.
The ticketed events are the Scotiabank Lounge, Concord Lounge at the Inukshuk, and the English Bay Grandstand.
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May 23, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Friday
This is a music concert featuring Moontricks, DirtWire, and Balkan Bump that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 24, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Saturday
This is a music concert featuring The Funk Hunters, Z-Trip, and The Sponges that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are charity walks and concerts. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June ??, 2025
Annual World Partnership Walk
This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.
Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall from and to Lumbermens' Arch.
Cost: ?
Time: ??? Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 7, 2025
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: by donation
Time: 8:30am-1pm
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 2, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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June ??, 2025
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups.
Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 23, 2025
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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June 16, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July is the month that some of the big events start. Theatre Under the Stars musicals, weekly outdoor Movies start. Also, the Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, and Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival all start in July! Almost all things are going full on in July!
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July 1, 2025
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!
There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment, but unfortunately NO fireworks!
Cost: free
Time: 11am-6pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July ?, 2025
Summerfast 10k Run
The Summerfast 10k Run is an annual flat, fast run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The start/end is at Ceperley Park. The race goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a short-loop in Coal Harbour before getting onto the Stanley Park seawall going counter-clockwise until returning to Ceperley Park.
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30am
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
Website: Summerfast.ca
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July ?, 2025
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual outdoor concert.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Note: This event is very popular and it gets overcrowded. If you want a place to sit and see the stage, come very early!
Cost: Free
Time: ?
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 7, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 8??, 2025 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: tba
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 20, 2025
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 15, 2025
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
In 2024, it was a circular route around Vancouver, and Richmond. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: Yes and Donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 15, 2025 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July ? - July ?, 2025
93rd National Bank Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July ??, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: TBA
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: TBA
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 21, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 22, 2025 at sunset (9:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July ??, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: TBA
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: TBA
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July ??, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: TBA
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: TBA
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Time: 10pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July ??, 2025
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 41st running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Time: 8:30am 1st wave starts
Cost: $40?
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 29, 2025 at sunset (8:52pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August is another busy month in Stanley Park. Events such as the Theatre Under the Stars musicals, and weekly outdoor Movies continue. All the attractions are open and going full on in August!
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August ??, 2025
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event. Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park. The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!
Cost: free
Time: 12pm for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
Facebook: Facebook page
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August 3, 2025
Vancouver Pride Parade
The Vancouver Pride Parade is an annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
The parade had a new route in 2023. The associated 2 day pride festival also had a new location at the end of False Creek. The route and location will be the same for 2025?!
Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End and Yaletown for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Time: 12pm-3pm
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 2-4, 2025
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournament that is part of the pride celebrations.
Cost: yes
Ages: Various
Location: Stanley Park Tennis Courts
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August 5, 2025 at sunset (8:41pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 9-10, 2025
African Descent Festival
The African Descent Festival is an annual event that showcases African Arts and Cultures.
There will be live performances, a marketplace with handmade crafts, clothing, and more for sale. Also, there will be food vendors selling African food.
Cost: free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated
Ages: all
Time: 10am-9pm
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 12, 2025 at sunset (9:29pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 19, 2025 at sunset (8:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 26, 2025 at sunset (8:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 1, 2025
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2025 is the 23rd Vancouver Triathlon.
There are Standard Distance (ages 18+), Sprint Distance (ages 16+), Tri it Tri (ages 12+), and Relay Teams (Standard and Sprint) divisions.
Cost: Yes
Time: 7am-12pm
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 1, 2025. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 6, 2025
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Time: 5:30am-8:30am
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 6, 2025. There will be a limited closure from 3am-10am. Also, the Lions Gate Bridge will be closed northbound for a period of the morning as the bicyclists make their way to Whistler.
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September 11, 2025
Concert: Viagra Boys
This is a music concert by Viagra Boys
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September ??, 2025
Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: TBA.
In 2023, there was a dedication of a plaque to the 8,864 American Airmen who served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII prior to America's entry into the war after Pearl Harbour.
There may be a RCAF flyby at 1:35pm, if weather and operational requirements allow it.
Attendees are asked to arrive before 1:15pm. There will be some pre-parade music by the 15th Field Regiment Band.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 1:30pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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September 12-14, 2025
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top class comedians.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Time: Show:8:15pm Fri/8:30pm Sat
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 15, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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September ??, 2025
Ultra Night Run
This is a 10km run/walk or 5km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Time: 7:45pm 10k, 7:55pm 5k
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 14, 2025
Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
There are pre-run/walk speeches and a warm up.
There are snacks available after the run.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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October 1-31, 2025
HalloweenVancouver.com
HalloweenVancouver.com is a 2025 Guide to Halloween in Vancouver.
Complete list of Halloween events, haunted houses, halloween parties, children's parties, halloween costumes, and other halloween-related events in Vancouver, Canada.
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October ??, 2025
Registration for 2026 Vancouver Sun Run opens
Registration for the 2026 Vancouver Sun Run opens.
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada's largest annual 10k run.
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October 6, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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October 10-31, 2025
Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 6pm-10pm daily, 2pm-5pm weekend matinees
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
This is the annual halloween-themed miniature train ride.
The theme this year(2024) is "Ghosts in the Graveyard" which is "a rollicking ride filled with supernatural surprises and spectacularly spooky sights! Watch as unsuspecting trick-or-treaters encounter the creepy characters who make the graveyard their home".
The evening train has live performers which can be more scary!
The matinee shows(Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers.
Note: Tickets go on Sale online on Sep 25,2024. Tickets are expected to sell out within an hour or so! Go here to find out what time tickets will go on sale and the link to the Ticket site:
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October 20, 2025
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
There are usually illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: not announced yet???
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 20, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November 3, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November ??, 2025 12pm(queue starts at 11:30am)
Tickets go on sale for Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park
Tickets for the Bright Nights Christmas Train ride in Stanley Park go on sale on November ?, 2025.
Tickets are sold online only. It is expected that they will sell out quickly!
Accessible tickets can be arranged by calling prior to Nov ??, 2025.
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November ??, 2025
Moustache Miler 5k charity run
The Moustache Miler is a timed 5k charity race for the Movember charity. There is a post-race party at Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery.
Time: 7pm
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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November 11, 2025
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Cost: free
Time: 10:40am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November ??, 2025 to December 24, 2025
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 90+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November 24, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a special budget meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November ??, 2025
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
There will be a choir, free hot chocolate, and photo opportunities with Santa.
After the lights are lit, they will stay on until the new year to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm-8pm, lighting up just after 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November ??, 2025 to January ??, 2026
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a Christmas light display that is free for everyone to enjoy.
Visit at night to see the lights lit up!
Cost: free
Time: after dark
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026 (closed Dec25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
2025 will be the 28th annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park!
Bright Nights consists of the Christmas-themed Miniature Train ride and the Christmas Lights/Displays set up by the Firefighters.
Unfortunately, the Stanley Park Miniature Train has been cancelled for the remainder of the event due to an employee safety issue. Please still come and see the Christmas lights and displays!
The BC Professional Firefighters put up millions of Christmas Lights and fantastic Christmas displays. This will include the favourites such as the Iconic Fire Truck, Giant Red Reindeer, and the Tunnel of Lights!
It is free to view the Christmas Lights and displays. The Firefighters ask for a donation upon entry to the Stanley Park Junction.
Proceeds from the train ride and donations collected by the Firefighters go to their Burn Fund!
Cost: Fee to ride train, entrance to area is by donation
Time: 4pm-10pm daily, except closed Dec 25
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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November ??, 2025 to end of December
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a family friendly free charity Christmas event.
They will be lighting the largest Christmas Tree in Western Canada which is 76 feet tall!
During the lighting there will be speeches, live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate, and a meet/greet with Santa Claus!
After the tree it lit, it will stay in the plaza for the month of December to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: Lighting at 6pm on Nov ??, open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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November ??, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Christmas at Canada Place
Christmas at Canada Place is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is you strolling the West Promenade of Canada Place along the Canada Trail to the North Point.
Along the way you will see the fabulous Woodward's Department Store window displays, the 'Avenue of Trees', and Sails lit up, and ending up seeing 'Chrismoose', the 15ft tall light sculpture.
This event is open every day in this period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day!
Cost: free
Time: daily, 8am to 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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December 8, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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