2026 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
This is a 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and taking place and past events that took place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Vancouver Triathlon, and Terry Fox Run.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
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Daily 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily Until Nov30
weather permitting
Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
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Daily
10am-7pm
Variety Kids Water Park
The Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch operates daily to the end of September 2026.
This waterpark is free to use.
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Daily
9:30am-5:30pm
Vancouver Aquarium
Located in the heart of scenic Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is a world-class facility dedicated to ocean conservation and education.
As Canada’s largest aquarium, it offers an immersive journey through diverse aquatic habitats, from the icy waters of the Arctic to the vibrant biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.
Visitors can marvel at thousands of incredible species—including playful sea otters, majestic sea lions, and mesmerizing jellyfish—while learning about the vital research and rescue efforts that help protect our coastlines.
It is an unforgettable, family-friendly destination that connects people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world.
This is a paid attraction.
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Daily
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.
The tour operates daily from February 28, 2026 to December 15, 2026.
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Sep thru June:
Saturdays and Sundays
10am-4pm
Stanley Park Nature House
The Stanley Park Nature House is a mini-museum about the local ecology of Stanley Park!
Inside there are displays on the local ecology, real specimens of wildlife, nature-themed activities and books, and a Gift Shop.
It is free (or by donation) to visit the Nature House.
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Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun is an over 100 year old cannon that fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years! It is a Vancouver tradition!
It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Weekly 2026 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Most of the weekly events occur during the summer such as the: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Every Sunny Tuesday
6pm-10pm
Brahm Tams Drum Circle
This is an impromptu drum circle called Brahm Tams Drum Circle at Third Beach.
Anyone can come with or without a drum and join in on the drumming and dancing!
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
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Upcoming 2026 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
Multiple Dates in July/August/Sep
Walk: Get to Know Stanley Park Habitats
This is walk to "observe and notice the wildlife, plants, and history of surrounding ecosystms".
Dates/Times:
Thursdays July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 20, 27: 10:30am-12pm
Saturdays July 4,18,25; August 1, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26: 2:30pm-4pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: starts at Stanley Park Bus Loop, Ends at Lumbermens' Arch
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Multiple Dates in July/August/Sep
Walk: Twilight Tour: Beaver Lake is Awake
This is a "guided evening tour to learn about hte history, ecology, and twilight wildlife of Beaver Lake!
Dates/Times:
July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26: 6:30pm-8pm
September 9,16,23: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: starts/ends at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 2026 Stanley Park Events
August 15, 2026
Workshop: Paint the Forest: Trees and Berries Watercolour Workshop
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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September 19, 2026
Concert: Bahamas: Industrial Sport and Sound
This is a music concert by Bahamas
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 20, 2026
Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
There are pre-run/walk speeches and a warm up.
There are snacks available after the run.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 24, 2026
Concert: Big Thief
This is a music concert by Big Thief
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 26, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Pumpkin Magic Beneath the Waves at the Aquarium
This is an fall event where jack-o-laterns are carved underwater.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Time: Various
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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September 27, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Fall Migrations
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 28, 2026
Concert: Oskar med K
This is a music concert by Oskar med K
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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October 2026 Stanley Park Events
October 18, 2026
The Seawall Run
The Seawall Run is a new annual 10k run around the seawall put on by Kamino Running co.
Time: 10am
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Ceperley Park
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October 26, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November 2026 Stanley Park Events
November 2, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November 7, 2026
Kicking PancreAS 5k run
This is an charity evening run/walk.
Show your support by wearing purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—get creative with costumes! Let’s make this the most unforgettable night walk/run in the city.
Registration: Required beforehand, no onsite registration
Time: Check in 6pm, run starts at 7pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war.
Following the ceremony attendees are invited to a reception at the Vancouver Rowing Club where light refreshments will be served.
Cost: free
Time: 10:30am SHARP
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 11?tbc?, 2026
Remembrance Day Gun Salute
This is the annual Remembrance Day Gun Salute that takes place in Stanley Park at Hallelujah Point.
Artillery guns will fire blanks so there will be loud noises during this.
Cost: free
Time: 10:50am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Hallelujah Point
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November 16, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November ?tba?, 2026
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a free, family-friendly event, where you can see the fabulous display light up for the first time in 2025, experience a fireworks show, take a holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to live holiday favourites, and so much more!
This event is the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
After the lights are lit, they will stay on until the new year to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm-8pm, lighting up just after 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November 16, 2026 to December 24, 2026
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 110+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November ?tba?, 2026 to January ?tba?, 2027
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a Christmas light display that is free for everyone to enjoy.
Visit at night to see the lights lit up!
Cost: free
Time: after dark
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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CANCELLED INDEFINITELY
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Christmas Miniature Train Ride
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled indefinitely!
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November 27, 2026 - December 29, 2026 (except Nov 30, Dec 24, Dec 25)
Bright Nights at Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Bright Nights is an annual event that has millions of Christmas lights and many Christmas Displays raising money for the Firefighters Burn Fund.
Due to the cancellation of the Christmas Miniature Train ride, this event has moved to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey!
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November ?tba?, 2026 to end of December
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a family friendly free charity Christmas event.
They will be lighting the largest Christmas Tree in Western Canada which is 76 feet tall!
During the lighting on November ?tbc?, 2026 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 ?tbc?, 2026 then open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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UNCONFIRMED FOR 2026
CANCELLED IN 2025-Christmas at Canada Place
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November ?28?, 2026
Moustache Miler 5k charity run
The Moustache Miler is a timed 5k charity race for the Movember charity.
There is a post-race party at Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery.
Time: 7pm
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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November 30, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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December 2026 Stanley Park Events
December 12, 2026
12th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 12th annual Big Elf Run which features a 1km Wee Elf Run for kids, a 5km Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10Km run/walk around Stanley Park plus a 15km route.
There is usually Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
They are also doing a toy drive for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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December 14, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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February 21, 2027
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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Past 2025/2026 Events in Stanley Park
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January 2025 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2025
Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is an annual family-friendly event where thousands of people go swimming in the cold water in English Bay on New Years' Day!
This is a Vancouver tradition since 1920 when a few people started the tradition of taking a dip in English Bay on New Years Day. Over the years it has grown to have thousands of swimmers participate!
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
Cost: free, registration is helpful
Ages: all
Time: 12pm-4pm, swim at 2:30pm
Location: English Bay
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January 18, 2025
Walk: The Hidden Web: Mycelial Networks and Forest Connections
"Uncover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together -- from the intricate lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!"
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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January 19, 2025
Workshop: Paint in the Park: Winter Watercolours
This is an in-person beginner-friendy watercolour workshop.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 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
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January 23, 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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January 25, 2025
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in the city of Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet!
This statue is in Stanley Park and is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club.
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January 25, 2025
Walk: Winter's Green: Frosty Ferns and Firs
"Discover the hidden ecosystems that flourish beneath a blanket of snow, and gain insight into the crucial roles that plants like ferns, Douglas-firs, and other resilient plants play in forest ecology."
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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January 25,26,27,31 and Feb 1,2,3,4,5,6 2025
Dine out Vancouver at the Aquarium
This is an after hours event where you get a 3 course meal and after hours access to some of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
Time: 7pm-10pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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January 26, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Coastal Waterbirds
"From the sleek pelagic cormorant, to the ruffled bufflehead, to the chunky-billed surf scoter, it's a great time to get hooked on birding along the coast."
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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January 29, 2025
Workshop: Nature Bound: Journal-Making Workshop
This is an in-person workshop where you will hand-bind your own nature journal.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 2025 Stanley Park Events
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 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
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 2025
Tickets on sale for 1st and 2nd nights of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Bert Kreisher is the headliner on Friday night.
Mulaney is the headliner on Saturday night.
Tickets on sale for 1st and 2nd nights of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival are on sale now.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Location: Online
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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 2025 Stanley Park Events
March 1, 2025
11th Annual Chocolate 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
This is an annual 5k / 10k/ Half Marathon that goes along the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Time: varies for each run
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Details: details
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March 1, 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 3nd 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.
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 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 14, 2025
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Lucky Tides Edition
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!
This is a holiday event.
Drinks and cocktails will be available.;Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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March 19, 2025
Walk: The Wetlands Awaken
This is a 'stroll around the habitats of Beaver Lake, as the wetlands awaken and begin to turn green again!'
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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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 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 30, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Spring Arrivals
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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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 2025 Stanley Park Events
April is a great time to check out the Cherry blossoms. Popular spots to see the cherry blossoms are the corner of Chilco and Alberni streets next to Lost Lagoon and at the upper Lumbermens' arch area near the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
April 5, 2025
Cherry Blossoms of Stanley Park
This is a walk in Stanley Park. The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author.
Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 12, 2025
Tree Talks and Walks: Stanley Park with Nina
This is a walk in Stanley Park. The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author.
This event is part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
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April 12, 2025
Workshop: Ayacuchan Embroidery
This is an in-person workshop where you will try the art of Ayacuchan embroidery. No experience required.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 12pm-2pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: SPES Office in Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 14, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 16, 2025
In the Nest: Local Bald Eagles with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation
You will learn "about the ecology, behaviour, nesting habits, regional history, and more about bald eagles in the Lower Mainland and Stanley Park".
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: SPES Office in Stanley Park Pavilion
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April 18, 2025 - April 21, 2025
CANCELLED-Easter Miniature Train Ride
2025-03-17 UPDATE: This event has been Cancelled for 2025.
This is the annual Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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April 19, 2025
Walk: That's Not a Duck!
This is walk to dymystify the distinction between ducks and non-ducks(such as floaters).
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 23, 2025
Walk: Wildflowers of Spring
This is walk around Lost Lagoon to "explore the early beautiful blossoms that line that trails of the park--from red-flowering currant to Oregon grape and more".
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 26, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Forest and Wetland Migrants
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Tisdall Walk entrance to Beaver Lake just off of Pipeline Road.
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April 27, 2025
Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run. Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.
The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue. The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.
Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.
Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 27, 2025: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am. The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open. Expect delays and congestion!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek
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April 28, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 30, 2025
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to visit the Stanley Park Heron rookery and to learn about the Herons.
Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 2025 Stanley Park Events
More activities start up in May in Stanley Park such as the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool which typically opens on the May long weekend.
May 3, 2025
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House
The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house. Try lawn bowling. Everyone welcome.
Cost: free
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May 3, 2025
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Fin-tastic Fiesta Edition
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!
Drinks and cocktails will be available. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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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 (postponed)
Concert: Dean Lewis
2025-05-01 UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to a medical issue.
This is a music concert by Dean Lewis : The Epilogue World Tour
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 8, 2025
Prospect Point Cafe and Gift Shop Re-opens
The Prospect Point Cafe(including Ice Cream!) and href="stanley-park-van-gift-shops.html#prospectpoint" target="_self">Trading Post Gifts and Goods re-opens for the 2025 season.
Location: Prospect Point
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May 8, 2025
Tickets onsale for reserved seating for Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Ticket go onsale for the reserved seating for the Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks in July.
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May 10, 2025
Workshop: Paint in the Park: Feathered Friends
This is an in-person beginner-friendly watercolour workshop with themes of feathered birds and their habitats.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10am-1pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: SPES Office in Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 10-11, 2025
Nights at the Aquarium: Mother's Day
This is an exclusive, adults-only fine dining experience surrounded by the serene beauty of the underwater world.
Cost: $150
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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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 17, 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 15, 2025!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May 19, 2025
Concert: Dope Lemon
This is a music concert by Dope Lemon
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 21, 2025
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to visit the Stanley Park Heron rookery and to learn about the Herons.
Time: 6pm-7:15pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 22, 2025
Felting Nature: Pileated Woodpecker
This is an in-person workshop to make a felted Pileated Woodpecket as part of Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 22, 2025
Concert: Ziggy Alberts
This is a music concert by Ziggy Alberts
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 23, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Friday
This is a music concert featuring Moontricks, DirtWire, and Balkan Bump that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 24, 2025
Concert: Westwood in the Wild: Saturday
This is a music concert featuring The Funk Hunters, Z-Trip, and The Sponges that is part of a 2 days of music.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 29, 2025
Walk: Blooms and Berries 101
This is walk to get to know the berries and flowers that are out at this time of year.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 31, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Songs and Sounds
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 2025 Stanley Park Events
Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are charity walks and concerts. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June 1, 2025
Annual World Partnership Walk
This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.
Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall from and to Lumbermens' Arch.
Cost: ?
Time: ??? Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 2, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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June 6-8, 2025
Tennis BC 4Star Selection Series U16 Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournament in Stanley Park
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: U16
Location: Tennis Courts
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June 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 11, 2025
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 13, 2025
Presentation/Movie: Protecting our Species and Ecosystems at Risk
This is a presentation in conjunction with Birds Canada that is a presentation followed by a screening of the movie: Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wildernes..
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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June 14, 2025
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There is live music and booths/shops from local groups.
Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 14, 2025
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium
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!
There will be a dancefloor with a DJ and other live entertainment.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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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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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 25, 2025
Walk: Forest Plants of Stanley Park
This is walk through the forest to get to know the common forest plants of our region.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Shakespeare Garden
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June 28, 2025
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: South Creek Trail
This is walk on South Creek Trail in Stanley Park.
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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June 28, 2025
Walk: Buzzing Native Bees
This is walk to learn about the 400 species of native bees that live in BC.
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 29, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Summer Wings
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 2025 Stanley Park Events
July is the month that some of the big events start. Theatre Under the Stars musicals, weekly outdoor Movies start. Also, the Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, and Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival all start in July! Almost all things are going full on in July!
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July 1, 2025
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!
There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment, but unfortunately NO fireworks!
Cost: free
Time: 11am-6pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 1, 2025
Jelly Jamboree at the Aquarium
This is an after hours all ages event where you get after hours access to some of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for Canada Day!
There will be live entertainment and face-painting.
Cost: $35 adults, $20 child, $25 senior/student
Ages: all ages
Time: 6m-9pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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July 5, 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 5, 2025
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual open-air concert. The concert goes for approximately 90 minutes.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Note: This event is very popular and it gets overcrowded. If you want a place to sit and see the stage, come very early!
Cost: Free
Time: 6:40pm: Prelude performance, 8pm VSO Concert
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 6, 2025
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event that is a protest against Car Culture and Oil Dependency.
Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park.
The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!
Cost: free
Time: 12pm??? for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
Facebook: Facebook page
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July 7, 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
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Princess Bride
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 12, 2025
Workshop: Stanley Park Air Tasting
This is a workshop to learn about 'Air Tasting' which is a way of using the senses to understand the atmosphere as out shared habitat.
Time: 3pm-5pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 12, 2025
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to some of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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July 13, 2025
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 41st running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Time: 8:30am 1st wave starts
Cost: $40?
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 15, 2025
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
In 2024, it was a circular route around Vancouver, and Richmond. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: Yes and Donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 15, 2025
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Land Before Time
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:11pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 11 - July 20, 2025
93rd National Bank Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 16, 2025
Walk: What's That Tree
This is a walk to learn some beginner tree identification.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 19, 2025
Walk: Bugs, Birds, and Forest Treasures
This is a 'forest ecology walk to learn about the hidden connections from the mossy ground to the treetop canopies'.
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Shakespeare Garden
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July 19, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada-Yukon
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: Team Midnight Sun from the Yukon
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 20, 2025
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 21, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 22, 2025
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Legally Blond
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:03pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 23, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada-Quebec
+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: Team Royal Pyrotechnie from Quebec
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 26, 2025
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada-Nova Scotia
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: Team Fireworks FX from Nova Scotia
Cost: free and some paid reserved seating areas
Time: 10pm drone show, 10:15pm fireworks
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 27, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Beaks in the Sun
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 29, 2025
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (8:54pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 30, 2025
Walk: Frogs and Bogs: Wildlife of Beaver Lake
This is a walk along a wetland trail.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 2025 Stanley Park Events
August is another busy month in Stanley Park. Events such as the Theatre Under the Stars musicals, and weekly outdoor Movies continue. All the attractions are open and going full on in August!
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August 3, 2025
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival
The Vancouver Pride Parade is the annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
The parade has a new route(and direction) in 2025.
The associated pride festival has a new location in 2025.
Cost: free
Parade Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Festival: 2pm-10pm
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 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
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Mama Mia!
You voted for this movie!
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (8:43pm)
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, 2025
Vancouver Water Fight 2025
This is an annual Vancouver Water Fight.
This is Vancouver's largest water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun and water balloons and engage in a fun water fight.
Usually hundreds of people show up for this event.
Please read the water fight rules specified in the link below.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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August 9-10, 2025
CANCELLED-African Descent Festival
AUG 8, 2025 UPDATE: The African Descent Festival has been cancelled. They were unsuccessful in securing a permit from the Parks Board.
The African Descent Festival is an annual event that showcases African Arts and Cultures.
There will be live performances, a marketplace with handmade crafts, clothing, and more for sale. Also, there will be food vendors selling African food.
Cost: free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated
Ages: all
Time: 10am-9pm
Website: African Descent Festival
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 12, 2025
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Top Gun
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (8:31pm)
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
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: My Best Friend's Wedding
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (8:18pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 23-24, 2025
Festival of India - Vancouver Ratha Yatra
This is a 2 day festival for Ratha Yatra ("Festival of Chariots") which is an annual Hindu festival.
Day 1 has a plant-based market, Kirtan, and Yoga.
Day 2 starts with a large procession on the False Creek Seawall, followed by Live Kirtan music and Theatre, cultural performances, and a vegetarian feast for thousands.
This festival used to take place in Stanley Park, but not takes place at the end of False Creek.
Cost: free to enter
Ages: all
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Creekside Park
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August 26, 2025
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Harry Potter: The Philosopher's Stone
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (8:04pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 29, 2025
Concert: Bright Eyes
This is a music concert by Bright Eyes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 7pm, show 8pm, curfew 11pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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August 30, 2025
Concert: Tennis
This is a music concert by Tennis
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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August 31, 2025
Concert: Nora En Pure
This is a music concert by Nora En Pure
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 2025 Stanley Park Events
September 1, 2025
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2025 is the 23rd Vancouver Triathlon.
There are Standard Distance (ages 18+), Sprint Distance (ages 16+), Tri it Tri (ages 12+), and Relay Teams (Standard and Sprint) divisions.
Cost: Yes
Time: 7am-12pm
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 1, 2025. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 3, 2025
Concert: Wet Leg
This is a music concert by Wet Leg on their North American Moistourizer 2025 tour.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 4, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular almost 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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September 5, 2025
Concert: Down With Webster
This is a music concert by Down With Webster.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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 6, 2025
Concert: BADBADNOTGOOD
This is a music concert by BADBADNOTGOOD.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 9, 2025
Concert: Hollow Coves
This is a music concert by HollowCoves.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 10, 2025
Concert: Viagra Boys(Night 1)
This is a music concert by Viagra Boys
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 11, 2025
Concert: Viagra Boys(Night 2)
This is a music concert by Viagra Boys
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 12, 2025
Brita Run
This is a 5km/10km run/walk with proceeds supporting the Special Olympic BC's year-round sport, health, and youth programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities! The course will be illuminated and there will be post-race festivities.
Registration: Required
Time: 7pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 12-14, 2025
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top comedians.
The 2025 Line up is:
- Friday: Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, and Derrick Stroup
- Saturday: John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, and Fred Armisen
- Sunday Afternoon: Trailer Park Boys and Jeremy Piven
- Sunday Evening: Tony Hinchcliffe and the Killers of Kill Tony, Kam Patterson, Ari Mati, David Lucas and William Montgomery
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 13, 2025
Walk: Bugs, Birds, and Forest Treasures
This is a forest ecology walk to learn about 'hidden connections from the mossy ground to the treetop canopies'.
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Rose Garden
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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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September 14, 2025
Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: TBA.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 11:45am-2pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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September 15, 2025
Concert: Theivery Corporation
This is a music concert by Theivery Corporation
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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 10, 2025
Tickets go on sale for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
They also have an exclusive pre-sale waitlist that you can sign up for.
Tickets are sold online only. It is expected that they will sell out quickly!
Tickets: Harry Potter Tickets
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September 17, 2025
Walk: Busy Beavers and Brilliant Bats
This is a walk at dusk.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 18, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular almost 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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September 19, 2025
Concert: MJ Lenderman and the Wind
This is a music concert by MJ Lenderman and the Wind
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 24, 2025
Lost Lagoon: Changes Through Time
This is walk to learn about the origins of Lost Lagoon and it's contruction, role as habitat fo animals and plants.
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 25, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular almost 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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September 27, 2025
Walk: Changing Fall Colours on Stanley Park's Trees
This is a walk with author Nina Shoroplova to learn about some of the native and ornamental trees.
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 28, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Fall Migrations
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 28, 2025
Concert: Polo and Pan
This is a music concert by Polo and Pan.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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October 2025 Stanley Park Events
October 1-31, 2025
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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 1, 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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CANCELLED FOR 2025
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled indefinitely!
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October 9, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a regular almost weekly summer 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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October 15, 2025
Walk: Creatures of the Night
This is a night outing to learn about the 'night-time happenings of local wildlife' in Stanley Park.
Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 16, 2025
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a last show of the season of the almost weekly summer 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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October 18, 2025
Seawall 10k Race
This is a 10k race around the seawall. There is also a free Kids 1km run after.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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October 18, 2025
Workshop: Fungi and Fall Leaves: Watercolour Workshop
This is an in-person beginner-friendy watercolour workshop.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 12:30pm-3pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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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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October 22, 2025
Felting Nature: Turkey Tail Fungi
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create Turkey Tail Fungi.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 12+?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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October 23, 2025
Making Friends with Fungi
This is walk to 'explore mushrooms, mycelium, biology and more with mycologist Willoughby Arévalo.
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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October 26, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Autumn Flutters
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 29, 2025
Walk: Creatures of the Night
This is a night outing to learn about the 'night-time happenings of local wildlife' in Stanley Park.
Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 30, 2025
Fungi, Death, and Dcay
This is walk to learn 'how all life depends on the death and decay brought on by these dwellers of the underworld' with mycologist Willoughby Arévalo.
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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November 2025 Stanley Park Events
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 7, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience
This is an outdoor experience where visitors travel along an 'illuminated path filled with illuminated path filled with magical creatures such as Hippogriffs and Nifflers, and iconic wizarding wonders'.
This is an interactive, family-friendly event.
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Dates: Not every night
Hours: 5pm-10:15pm
Cost: Yes
Tickets: Harry Potter Tickets
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November 8, 2025
Kicking PancreAS 5k run
This is an charity evening run/walk.
Show your support by wearing purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—get creative with costumes! Let’s make this the most unforgettable night walk/run in the city.
Registration: Required beforehand, no onsite registration
Time: Check in 3:30pm, run starts at 4:30pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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November 10, 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.
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war.
Following the ceremony attendees are invited to a reception at the Vancouver Rowing Club where light refreshments will be served.
Cost: free
Time: 10:30am SHARP
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 11, 2025
Remembrance Day Gun Salute
This is the annual Remembrance Day Gun Salute that takes place in Stanley Park at Hallelujah Point.
Artillery guns will fire blanks so there will be loud noises during this.
Cost: free
Time: 10:50am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Hallelujah Point
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November 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 27, 2025
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a free, family-friendly event, where you can see the fabulous display light up for the first time in 2025, experience a fireworks show, take a holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to live holiday favourites, and so much more!
This event is the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
After the lights are lit, they will stay on until the new year to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm-8pm, lighting up just after 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November 13, 2025 to December 24, 2025
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 110+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November 27, 2025 to January 2, 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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CANCELLED FOR 2025
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Christmas Miniature Train Ride
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled indefinitely!
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November 28, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Bright Nights at Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Bright Nights is an annual event that has millions of Christmas lights and many Christmas Displays raising money for the Firefighters Burn Fund.
Due to the cancellation of the Christmas Miniature Train ride, this event has moved to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey!
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November 28, 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 on November 28, 2025 there will be speeches, live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate, and a meet/greet with Santa Claus!
After the tree it lit, it will stay in the plaza for the month of December to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: Lighting at 6pm on Nov 28, 2025 then open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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CANCELLED FOR 2025
CANCELLED-Christmas at Canada Place
December 2025 Stanley Park Events
December 8, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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December 21, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Winter Waterbirds
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 2026 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2026
Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is an annual family-friendly event where thousands of people go swimming in the cold water in English Bay on New Years' Day!
This is a Vancouver tradition since 1920 when a few people started the tradition of taking a dip in English Bay on New Years Day. Over the years it has grown to have thousands of swimmers participate!
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN!
Cost: free, online registration is helpful
Ages: all
Time: 12pm-4pm, swim at 2:30pm
Location: English Bay
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January 10, 2026
Workshop: Winter Watercolour Workshop
This is an in-person beginner watercolour workshop.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 17, 2026
Walk: Guided Duck Walk for World Waterfowl Day
This is guided walk to see ducks!
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 17, 2026
Presentation: World Waterfowl Day Drop-in Duck Talks
There will be presentations at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm in the Nature House.
Time: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Registration Required: No
Cost: No
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 19, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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January 25, 2026
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in the city of Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet!
This statue is in Stanley Park and is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club.
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January 25, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Frosty Flutters
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 31, 2026
Workshop: Glass Fusion
This is an in-person beginner art workship.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10:30am-12:30
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 10+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 2026 Stanley Park Events
February 2, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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February ?tba?, 2026 10am
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival go on sale today at 10am.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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February 6, 2026
Olympic Cauldron Lighting Ceremony
This is a ceremony to light the Olympic cauldron in support of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina!
Cost: No
Times: 3:45pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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February 8, 2026
Annual First Half Marathon
This is an annual 21.1KM run by the Pacific Roadrunners starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
It goes through Yaletown then down the False Creek Seawall, English Bay Seawall, through Ceperley Park, past Lost Lagoon, then around the the Stanley Park Seawall, then back again via the English Bay Seawall and False Creek Seawall to the Yaletown Roundhouse
Stanley Park Road Closures: The section of Stanley Park Drive from the intersection of North Lagoon Drive to Lagoon Drive (i.e. along Ceperley Park) will be closed from 9:15am to 11:45am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: 16+
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
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February 16, 2026
Family Day
Family Day is a holiday in British Columbia. Get out and enjoy Stanley Park with your family!
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February 22, 2026
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.
There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prizes.
Obviously, dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 10km: 9:30 am, 5km 9:35 am, 2k 9:45 am
Start Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 23, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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March 2026 Stanley Park Events
March 2, 2026
Chocolate Run
This is an annual 10k / 5k / Fun K runs. The 10k goes around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Time: varies for each run
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Details: details
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March 6, 2026
Olympic Cauldron Lighting Ceremony
This is a ceremony to light the Olympic cauldron in support of the Paralympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina!
Cost: No
Times: 4pm-6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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March 8, 2026
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 4th 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.
Cost: free, donate online
Ages: all
Time: Noon
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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March 9, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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March 11, 2026
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 14, 2026
St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park. The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall. This is a timed race.
Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.
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March 13, 2025
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium-St. Paddy's Party
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to some of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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March 18, 2026
Workshop: Mason Bee House Workshop
This is an in-person workshop to learn about mason bees and how to car for them.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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March 21, 2026
Walk: Living Fossils and "Prehistoric" Plants
This is walk to "discover what makes a plant a living fossil and get a glimpse into the ecosystems of Earth during the Cretaceious and Jurassic periods and beyond".
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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March 26, 2026
Walk: Beavers, Frogs, and Bogs!
This is walk along a wetland trail to learn about the animals of Beaver Lake.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Railway parking lot
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March 28, 2026
Workshop: Linocut Relief Print Workshop
This is an in-person workshop to learn to make your own relief print!
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10am-1pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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March 28, 2026
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 2:30pm-3:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 29, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Spring Flutters
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 30, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 2026 Stanley Park Events
April is a great time to check out the Cherry blossoms. Popular spots to see the cherry blossoms are the corner of Chilco and Alberni streets next to Lost Lagoon and at the upper Lumbermens' arch area near the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
April 5, 2026
Walk: Tree Talks and Walks: West End and Stanley Park (Easter Parade)
This is a 3.5km walk in the West End and Stanley Park to seek out trees in bloom. Show up with your Easter Bonnet and participate in some singing to a ukulele accompanent at 1:15pm.
This event is part of the annual Cherry Blossom festival.
Time: 1:15pm-3:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Burrard Station
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April 10, 2026
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Spring into Sips and Sea Life
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to most of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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April 12, 2026
Walks: Stanley Park with Nina Shoroplova
This is a guided walk in Stanley Park to see different types of trees.
This is part of the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
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: Yes
Time: 2:30-4pm
Start Location: Meet at the 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park
End Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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April 13, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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April 18, 2026 10:30am-4pm
Earth Day Celebration
The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) will be celebrating Earth Day.
There will be display tables from the SPES, Talasay Tours, RAVEN Trust, BC Community Bat programs, Invasive species council of Metro Vancouver, and Vancouver Aquarium.
There will also be some activities/walks/tours:
- 11am: Event Opening and Land Welcome
- 11:30am-12:45pm: Forest Family Nature Walk -note: registration full, some drop-ins available
- 12:30pm-1:30pm: Intertidal Wander - drop in
- 2pm-3:30pm: Love the Land Walk - Talasay Tours - pre-registration required
- 2:30pm-3:30pm: Trees and Forest Plant Walk -pre-registration, some drop-ins
Cost: ?
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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April 19, 2026
Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run. Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.
The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue. The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.
Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.
Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 19, 2026: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am. The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open. Expect delays and congestion!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek
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April 22, 2026
Walk: Birds and Brews
This is a birding walk to the Heron colony and then having a beer at the Stanley Park Brewhouse.
Registration Required: Yes
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 26, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Spring Wetland Migrants
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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April 27, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May 2026 Stanley Park Events
More activities start up in May in Stanley Park such as the Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool which typically opens on the May long weekend.
May 2, 2026
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House
The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house.
Everyone welcome.
Cost: free
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May 2, 2026
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Fin-tastic Fiesta Edition
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to most of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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May 3, 2026
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 52nd annual BMO Vancouver marathon. It actually consists of a full marathon, half marathon, and an 8km race.
The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.
There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).
There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goes through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event. There will be road closures on the east side of Stanley Park from 6:30am-10:30am.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: varies
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
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May 4, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May 7, 2026
Walk: Birds and Blooms: Plant and Bird Walk
This is walk along Lost Lagoon to learn how birds rely on native plants.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 8, 2026
Bird Sit Bird Watch
This is a beginner friendly bird count at Lost Lagoon.
Time: 11am-1pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 8, 2026
Concert: it's murph: Weightless Tour
This is a music concert by the it's murph
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 9, 2026
Workshop: Birds in Watercolour: Beginner Painting Workshop
This is an in-person beginner watercolour workshop.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 9, 2026
Global Big Day Bird Count
This is a bird count at Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake.
Time: 10am-2pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 9, 2026
Concert: The Martinez Brothers
This is a music concert by the Martinez Brothers
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 13, 2026
Workshop: Make a Bird Stamp! Beginner-Friendly Workshop
This is an in-person beginner workshop to create your own bird stamp.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 16, 2026
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.
To guarantee entry you need to buy a ticket. Online reserved Tickets are on sale now!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May 16, 2026
Walk: Heron Colony Tour: Hatchling Season
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 11am-12:15pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 16, 2026
Presentation: Birds across the Pacific
This is presentation of photographs from Frank Lin's trips to Taiwan.
Time: 1pm-2pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 21, 2026
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a show of the almost weekly summer 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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May 25, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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May 28, 2026
Brews and Tunes Live Music at the Brewhouse
This is a show of the almost weekly summer 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: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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May 30, 2026
Walk: From Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk
This is walk on the seawall to view birds along the shoreline. Bring your own binoculars.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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May 31, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Birding by Ear
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 31, 2026
Annual World Partnership Walk
This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.
Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall from and to Lumbermens' Arch.
Cost: ?
Time: ??? Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 2026 Stanley Park Events
Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are charity walks and concerts. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June 1, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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June 6, 2026
Walk: From Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk for Ocean Week
This is walk on the seawall to view birds along the shoreline. Bring your own binoculars.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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June 6, 2026
Breakthrough T1D Canada
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
This was previously called the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Cost: by donation
Time: 10:45am
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am?, start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 6, 2026
Demonstration: Test the Water! Water Quality Demo with Water Rangers
This is a free hands-on intro session with Water Rangers.
Time: 12pm-1pm
Registration Required: ?
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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June 10, 2026
Walk: Summer Berries and Wildflowers: Nature Tour
This is a stroll to learn about local wildflowers and summer berries.
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 13, 2026
Walk: Seaweeds of Stanley Park
This is a walk during low tide to learn about seaweeds.
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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June 13, 2026
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There is live music and booths/shops from local groups.
Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 13, 2026
Walk: Bumblebees and Bee-yond: Native Bee Walk
This is a stroll to learn about bees.
Time: 2:30pm-4pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 14, 2026
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
In 2024, it was a circular route around Vancouver, and Richmond. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park along Stanley Park Drive.
Cost: Yes and Donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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June 17, 2026
Walk: Heron Colony Tour: Fledging Season
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 6pm-7:15pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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June 19, 2026
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Goal-fish Edition
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to most of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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June 20, 2026
Walk: From Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk
This is walk on the seawall to view birds along the shoreline. Bring your own binoculars.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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June 23, 2026
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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June 27, 2026
Walk: From Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk
This is walk on the seawall to view birds along the shoreline. Bring your own binoculars.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumberman's Arch Public Washrooms
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June 28, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Birding by Ear
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 2026 Stanley Park Events
July is the month that some of the big events start. Theatre Under the Stars musicals, weekly outdoor Movies start. Also, the Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament starts in July! Almost all things are going full on in July!
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July 1, 2026
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!
There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment, but unfortunately NO fireworks!
Cost: free
Time: 11am-6pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 3 - July 19, 2026
94th National Bank Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 4, 2026
Summerfast 10k Run
The Summerfast 10k Run is an annual flat, fast run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The start/end is at Ceperley Park. The race goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a short-loop in Coal Harbour before getting onto the Stanley Park seawall going counter-clockwise until returning to Ceperley Park.
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30am
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
Website: Summerfast.ca
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July 11, 2026
Symphony at Sunset Concert
May 2026 Update: The concert will take place at David Lam Park this year due to construction at Sunset Beach.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual open-air concert. The concert goes for approximately 90 minutes.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Note: This event is very popular and it gets overcrowded. If you want a place to sit and see the stage, come very early!
Cost: Free
Time: 6:40pm: Prelude performance, 8pm VSO Concert
Ages: All Ages
Location: David Lam Park
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July 4, 2026
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event that is a protest against Car Culture and Oil Dependency.
Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park.
The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!
Cost: free
Time: 12pm??? for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
Facebook: Facebook page
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July 9, 2026
Walk: Heron Colony Tour: Fledging Season
This is walk to the Heron colony to learn about the Pacific Great Blue Herons that nest in Stanley Park.
Time: 6pm-7:15pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 13, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 14, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Bend It Like Beckam
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 16, 2026
Walk: What's that Tree?
This is a walk to learn some beginner tree identification.
Dates/Times: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: starts at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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July 18, 2026
Walk: Hummingbird and Pollinator Walk
This is walk to "learn about the fascinating world of hummingbirds, bumblebees, and some of the flowers that they rely on".
Time: 10am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 18, 2026
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium
This is an after hours adults only event where you get after hours access to most of the exhibits and the 4D Theatre.
This is perfect for a date night!
There will be a DJ.
Drinks and cocktails will be available at indoor and outdoor bars. Food will also be available.
Cost: $35
Ages: 19+
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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July 19, 2026
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 21, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Mean Girls
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 23, 2026
Walk: Up-Close in Nature: Forest Hand Lens Walk
This is walk "through the forest to explore the hidden textures and patterns all around us using a 10x magnification hands lens".
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 26, 2026
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 43rd 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 26, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Chicks and Chirps
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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July 27, 2026
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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July 28, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Moulin Rouge
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 31, 2026
Summer Lights in English Bay Fireworks
NOTE: This is a one-night fireworks event to make up for the cancelled 3 night fireworks.
This is free one-night fireworks celebration.
No tickets or registration is required.
Cost: free
Time: 10pm-10:25pm
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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August 2026 Stanley Park Events
August is another busy month in Stanley Park. Events such as the Theatre Under the Stars musicals, and weekly outdoor Movies continue. All the attractions are open and going full on in August!
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August 1, 2026
Walk: Take Flight: Beginner Bird Walk
This is walk for beginner and amateur birders.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 1, 2026
Walk: Bumblebees and Dragonflies: Beaver Lake Bugs
This is a walk to learn about the bugs of Beaver Lake.
Dates/Times: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: starts at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 2, 2026
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival
The Vancouver Pride Parade is the annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
The parade had a new route(and direction) in 2025.
The associated pride festival has a new location in 2025.
Cost: free
Parade Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Festival: 2pm-10pm
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 1-3, 2026
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament
This is a tennis tournament that is part of the pride celebrations.
Cost: yes
Ages: Various
Location: Stanley Park Tennis Courts
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August 4, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Disney Pixar's Hoppers
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 6, 2026
Walk: Summer Berries and Edible Plants
This is beginner-friendly walk on the trails in summertime to learn about the common berries and other plants.
Time: 6pm-7:45pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 8, 2026
Vancouver Water Fight 2026
This is an annual Vancouver Water Fight.
This is Vancouver's largest water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun and water balloons and engage in a fun water fight.
Usually hundreds of people show up for this event.
Please read the water fight rules specified in the link below.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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August 11, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Crazy Rich Asians
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 13, 2026
VMO Live Symphony Performance
This is an annual performance by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra featuring classical masterworks and popular scores.
Cost: No
Time: 7pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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August 15, 2026
Walk: Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park
This is a night walk to learn about hte fascinating lives of bats.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 8:15pm-9:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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August 16, 2026
Walk: Fast Falcons and Speedy Swifts
This is a walk to learn about the birds that fly over the waters of Lost Lagoon.
Time: 10am-11:30am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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August 18, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Notebook
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 22-23, 2026
African Descent Festival
The African Descent Festival is an annual event that showcases African Arts and Cultures.
There will be live performances, a marketplace with handmade crafts, clothing, and more for sale. Also, there will be food vendors selling African food.
Cost: free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated
Ages: all
Time: 10am-9pm
Website: African Descent Festival
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 23, 2026
Walk: Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park
This is a night walk to learn about hte fascinating lives of bats.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 7:30pm-8:45pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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August 25, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Interstellar
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 28-30, 2026
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top comedians.
The 2026 Line up is:
- Friday Evening: Bill Burr
- Saturday Afternoon: Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live with special guests
- Saturday Evening: Antony Jeselnik, Pete Davidson, Pete Holmes, Jordan Jensen
- Sunday Afternoon: Jeff Arguri
- Sunday Evening: Matt Rife
There are VIP tables and General Admission(GA) tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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August 29, 2026
Walk: Learn Your Ferns! Beginner Plant Walk
This is a walk to learn some beginner fern identification.
Dates/Times: 10:30am-12:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: starts at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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August 29, 2026
Port Day at Canada Place
Port day is presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
This is a free, family-friendly event. This annual event celebrate our local maritime industry with live music and performances, interactive exhibits, marine demonstations, vessel simulators, and multiple activity zones.
Cost: free
Time: 11am-4pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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August 30, 2026
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Summer on the Wing
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program. Bring your own binoculars
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 1, 2026
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Either Jurrasic Park or Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Time: sunset (9:17pm)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 4, 2026
Concert: Vandelux
This is a music concert by Vandelux
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 5, 2026
Concert: Matroda
This is a music concert by Matroda
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 5, 2026
Walk: Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park
This is a night walk to learn about hte fascinating lives of bats.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Time: 7:15pm-8:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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September 7, 2026
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2026 is the 24th 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 7, 2026. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 8, 2026
Walk: Living Fossil Plants
This is walk to "discover what makes a plant a living fossil and get a glimpse into the ecosystems of Earth during the Cretaceious and Jurassic periods and beyond".
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 8, 2026
Concert: Artemas
This is a music concert by Artemas
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 11, 2026
Concert: Of the Trees
This is a music concert by Of the Trees
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 11, 2026
Brita Night Run
This is a 5km/10km run/walk with proceeds supporting the Special Olympic BC's year-round sport, health, and youth programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities! The course will be illuminated and there will be post-race festivities.
Registration: Required
Time: 7pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 12, 2026
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Time: 5:30am-8:30am
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 12, 2026. 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 12, 2026
Parkinson Superwalk
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for Parkinson's support services, advocacy, and research for British Columbians affected by Parkinson's disease.
This is a 2km or 4km(two laps) around Lost Lagoon.
Time: Registration: 9am, Walk: 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 12, 2026
Concert: Sasha and John Digweed
This is a music concert by Sasha and John Digweed
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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