2025 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
This is a 2025 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and taking place and past events that took place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, 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!
Daily 2025 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily Until Nov30
weather permitting
Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
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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 2025.
This waterpark is free to use.
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March 1 to December 15, 2025
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour
The Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour is a 1 hour long narrated tour around the east side of Stanley Park.
The tour visits some of the main attractions of Stanley Park such as the Totem Poles.
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Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun is an over 100 year old cannon that fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years! It is a Vancouver tradition!
It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Weekly 2025 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Most of the weekly events occur during the summer such as the: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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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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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.
Located under the Lost Lagoon Lookout (corner of Alberni and Chilco streets) it is a little hard to find, but well worth it.
It is free (or by donation) to visit the Nature House.
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Upcoming 2025 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
September 2025 Stanley Park Events
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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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 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 20, 2025
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
There are usually illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: not announced yet???
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 20, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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November 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 - December 7, 2025
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: Daily except for Nov 17,18,24,25 and Dec 1,2
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.
Cost: free
Time: 10:40am-11:30am
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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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 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 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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November ??, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Christmas at Canada Place
Christmas at Canada Place is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is you strolling the West Promenade of Canada Place along the Canada Trail to the North Point.
Along the way you will see the fabulous Woodward's Department Store window displays, the 'Avenue of Trees', and Sails lit up, and ending up seeing 'Chrismoose', the 15ft tall light sculpture.
This event is open every day in this period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day!
Cost: free
Time: daily, 8am to 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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December 2025 Stanley Park Events
December 8, 2025
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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Past 2024/2025 Events in Stanley Park
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January 2024 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2024
12pm-4pm
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 2 - 5, 2024
9am-4pm
Winter Wildlife EcoCamp (ages 6-11)
"Winter Wildlife EcoCamp offers an exciting immersion into the winter realm of Stanley Park. Through nature-based education, games, activities, and crafts, campers will learn about the park’s ecosystems during the cold season and the animals that call them home. From winter birding adventures to looking for wildlife tracks in the silent forests, ecocamp offers the opportunity for kids to connect with nature, even in the cold! Join us for a frosty, fun-filled adventure this winter break!"
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: yes
Ages: 6-11
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 6, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: A Seashore Surprise: The Marine Life of Coal Harbour
This is an morning walk on the eastern part of the seawall with a wildlife photographer and educator.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 13, 2024
10am-11:30am
Walk: A Shifting Landscape: Tour the Ecological Timeline
This is walk with a Stanley Park Ecology Society educator "to travel through ecological time to learn about how our natural spaces form and change.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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January 20, 2024
4:30pm-6pm
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".
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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January 22, 2024 6:30pm
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 25, 2024
Robbie Burns Day
The first statue ever put up in Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet! The statue is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club . Be sure to visit the statue and eat lots of haggis!
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January 27, 2024
9:30am-11am
Get to Know a Trail: Cathedral Trail
This is a walk to explore Cathedral Trail. This is part of a 'Get to Know a Trail' series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 27, 2024
10:30am-3:30pm
Forest Family Storytime and Worry Doll Workshop
This is a storytelling of "Little Sap: The Magical Story of a Forest Family" followed by a drop in workshop wher you can craft your very own worry doll using eco-friendly materials.
This is a free family event.
Cost: free
Registration: Online Required.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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January 28, 2024
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Over the Winter
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 3, 2024
5pm-6:30pm
SOLD OUT-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".
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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February 5, 2024 6:30pm
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 10, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: Wigeons and Waddles: Water Birds of Coal Harbour
This is an morning nature walk along the seawall at Coal Harbour and Devonian Harbour Park with a wildlife photographer to see the birds that reside there.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 10, 2024
2pm-3:30pm
Seed Bomb Workshop
This is a workshop to build Seed Bombs.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 11, 2024
Annual First Half Marathon-SOLD OUT
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 17, 2024
10am-11:30am
Walk: Woods and Wetlands Walk
This is a casual walk to get to know the creatures and features of Stanley Park's woods and wetlands. This is a walk around Lost Lagoon and nearby forested Trails.
Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 2024 Stanley Park Events
February 2, 2024 10am
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Tom Segura is the headliner on Friday night.
Tickets on sale for 1st night of Great Outdoors Comedy Festival go on sale today at 10am.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Time: Show:8:15pm Fri/8:30pm Sat
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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February 9, 2024 to February 27, 2024
Coastal Lunar Lanterns
The Coastal Lunar Lanterns is a temporary art exhibit that features local indigenous artists in collaboration with the C3 Society, and an indigenous artist from Taiwan to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Cost: No
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
Website: https://thelanterncity.ca/2024-jack-poole-plaza-lanterns/
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February 19, 2024
Family Day
Family Day is a holiday in British Columbia. Get out and enjoy Stanley Park with your family!
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February 24, 2024
10am-noon
Ayacuchan Embroidery Workshop
This is a workshop to learn traditional Peruvian embroidery from Ayacucho, Peru.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Cost: $25-$40
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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February 24, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
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".
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 25, 2024 9:30am
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.
There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prizes.
Obviously, dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: $15-$40
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 25, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Habitat Hopping
This is a relaxed bird watching walk with a local birder to learn and identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience necessary.
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 2024 Stanley Park Events
March 1-30, 2024
10am-3pm
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour
The Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour is a 1 hour long narrated tour around the east side of Stanley Park.
The tour visits some of the main attractions of Stanley Park such as the Totem Poles.
Reservations Required: No
Cost: Adult:$76, Senior/Student: $68, Child: $34
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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March 2, 2024
Hot Chocolate Run
This is an annual 10k / 5k / Fun K runs. The 10k goes around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: yes
Time: varies for each run
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Details: details
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March 2, 2024
1pm
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC
The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is where people take a dip/swim in English Bay to raise money for charity.
This is the 2nd year in a row that this event has taken place.
This plunge is organized by Michael Campbell, the tv/radio personality who will go in the water. Ozzie Jurock and Gordon Campbell will also be participating.
Cost: free, donate online
Ages: all
Time: 1pm
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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March 5, 2024 10am
REGISTRATION STARTS FOR APRIL 6: Tree Talks and Walks: Stanley Park
Registration opens for the April 6, 2024 walk: Tree Talks and Walks: Stanley Park
Tickets: max 2 per person, online starting March 5, 2024 at 10am
Cost: $5
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March 11, 2024 6:30pm
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 12, 2024 Noon (11:30am queue opens)
Tickets go on sale for Easter Miniature Train ride
The Easter Train will operate from March 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024 10am-4pm.
Tickets for the train ride are only available online.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Time: Noon(11:30am queue starts)
Location: na
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March 16, 2024
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 16, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: Spring is in the Air: Start of Migration
This is a bird watching walk with a local biologist to learn about what migrating birds were are seeing in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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March 16, 2024
2pm-3:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Beaver Lake Trail
This is walk on Beaver Lake Trail around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park. You will learn about and enjoy the beautiful wetland.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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March 21, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: Beaver Lake Trail
This is walk on Beaver Lake Trail around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park. You will learn about and enjoy the beautiful wetland.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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March 23, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Walk: Wildlife of Beaver Lake
This is walk to Beaver Lake in Stanley Park. You will learn about and enjoy the animals that call this place home.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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March 29, 2024 - April 1, 2024 (tbc)
Easter Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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March 30, 2024
10am-12pm
Cedar Basket Weaving
This is an in-person workshop to learn to weave a basket while learning also about the importance of cedar in Coast Salish culture and society.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $70-$85
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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March 21, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Walk: Prehistoric Plants Among Us
This is walk with an SPES Educator to discover some plants that evolved 200-400+ million years ago.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
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April 2024 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 6, 2024 10am-11:30am
Tree Talks and Walks: Stanley Park
This is a guided walk in Stanley Park through 10 locations 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.
New this year is a small fee and registration policy. See Details below.
Tickets: max 2 per person, online starting March 5, 2024 at 10am
Cost: $5
Time: All Ages
Start Location: Meet at 9:45am at '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 8, 2024 6:30pm
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 21, 2024
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 21, 2024: 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, 2024 6:30pm
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 2024 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 4, 2024
11am-3pm
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
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
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May 5, 2024
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 51st 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 5, 2024. 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 6, 2024 6:30pm
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 11, 2024
10am-12pm
Workshop: Tree Swallow Nest Box Building with Vancouver Tool Library
This is a hands-on birdhouse building event.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 12+ with adult,18+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 11, 2024
1pm-3:30pm
Walk: The World of Mosses with Shona Ellis
This is a 2.5 hour walk with a moss expert to learn about mosses.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at NW corner of Lost Lagoon near stone bridge.
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May 17, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Xavier Rudd (night 1)
This is a music concert by Xavier Rudd with guest: Bobby Alu
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 18, 2024
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, 2024!
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
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May 18, 2024
10am-11:30
Walk: Pollinators and Plants
This is a nature walk to "Learn about the inextricable connection between plants and their pollinators!"
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 18, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Xavier Rudd (night 2)
This is a music concert by Xavier Rudd with guest: Bobby Alu
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 19, 2024
9:30am-11:30am
FULL: Walk: Birds and Brews
This is a birding walk and then having a beer at the Stanley Park Brewhouse as part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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May 22, 2024
Pre-sale Tickets go on sale for Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Tickets go on sale for the ticketed events related to the Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks.
The ticketed events are the Scotiabank Lounge, Concord Lounge at the Inukshuk, and the English Bay Grandstand.
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May 22, 2024
6pm-7:30pm
Felting Nature: Bird Celebration
This is an in-person workshop to make a felted black-capped chickadee as part of Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $40-$58
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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May 24, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Duke Dumont
This is a music concert by Duke Dumont with guest: Galen Allan
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 25, 2024
2pm-3:30pm
Walk: Get to Know a Trail: South Creek Trail
This is walk on South Creek Trail in Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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May 26, 2024 5:30pm-9:30pm
Concert: bbno$ Presents Baby's Bonanza
This is a music concert : bbno$ Presents Baby's Bonanza
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 5:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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May 27, 2024 6:30pm
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 1, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: The Coronas
This is a music concert by the Coronas
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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June 2, 2024 8:30am-1pm
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 8, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: Prehistoric Plants Among Us
This is walk with an SPES Educator to discover some plants that evolved 200-400+ million years ago.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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June 8, 2024 12pm-3pm
Beach BioBlitz for World Oceans Day
This is an event to find and observe as many crabs, sea stars, mussels, seaweeds and other marine organisms as possible.
Cost: free
Registration: recommended
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: meet at seawall in front of the Lumbermens' Arch
Details: details
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June 9, 2024 8:30am-1pm
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 10, 2024 6:30pm
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 15, 2024
9:30am-11am
Walk: The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
This is a walk to the Heron Colony to learn about the Great Blue Herons.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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June 15, 2024
1pm-2:30pm
Walk: Common Flowers and Fruits
This is a walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about about the common flowers and fruits of our native plant species.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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June 15, 2024
1pm-4pm
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups.
Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 19, 2024
6pm-7:30pm
Felting Nature: Bird Celebration
This is an in-person workshop to make a felted black-capped chickadee as part of Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $40-$58
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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June 20, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Walk: Common Flowers and Fruits
This is a walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about about the common flowers and fruits of our native plant species.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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June 2024 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 22, 2024
1pm-2:30pm
Walk: Buzzing Native Bees
This is a walk around Lost Lagoon to learn about native bees.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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June 22, 2024
7pm-10pm
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 23, 2024
6:30pm
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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June 24, 2024 6:30pm
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 29, 2024
10am-11:30am
Walk: Swallows and Swifts
This is a birding walk to learn about Swallows and Swifts.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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July 2024 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, 2024 11am-6pm
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
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 6, 2024 7:30am
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
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
Website: Summerfast.ca
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July 6, 2024 8pm-9:30pm
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park is a free annual outdoor concert.
Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Note: This event is very popular and it gets overcrowded. If you want a place to sit and see the stage, come very early!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 8, 2024 6:30pm
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 9, 2024 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Toy Story
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 14, 2024
8:30am-12:30pm
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 14, 2024
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
For 2024, it will be 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 16, 2024 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Back to the Future
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 5 - July 21, 2024
92nd 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 19, 2024
7pm-10pm
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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July 20, 2024
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Portugal
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: Portugal-Team Macedos Pirotecnia
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 22, 2024 6:30pm
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 23, 2024 at sunset (9:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Emperor's New Groove
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 24, 2024
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Malaysia
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: Malaysia-Team Pyro Tact
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 27, 2024
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: United Kingdom
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: United Kingdom-Team Pyrotex Fireworx
Cost: free, some paid viewing areas
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 28, 2024 7am
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 30, 2024 at sunset (8:52pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 2024 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, 2024
12pm
World Naked Bike Ride
World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event. Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park. The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!
Cost: free
Time: noon for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride.
Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.
Facebook: Facebook page
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August 4, 2024
12pm-3pm
Vancouver Pride Parade
The Vancouver Pride Parade is an annual parade in Vancouver to celebrate Pride.
This is Vancouver's largest parade and one of the largest events held in the city each year. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to see the parade!
The parade had a new route in 2023. The associated 2 day pride festival also had a new location at the end of False Creek. The route and location will be the same for 2024!
Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End and Yaletown for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: West End and Yaletown
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August 3-5, 2024
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 6, 2024 at sunset (8:41pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: School of Rock
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 10-11, 2024
10am-9pm
African Descent Festival
The African Descent Festival is an annual event that showcases African Arts and Cultures.
There will be live performances, a marketplace with handmade crafts, clothing, and more for sale. Also, there will be food vendors selling African food.
Cost: free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated
Ages: all
Time: 10am-9pm
Registration/Donation: Plunge for Special Olympics
Location: English Bay Beach
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August 13, 2024 at sunset (9:29pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Barbie
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 20, 2024 at sunset (8:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Twilight
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 24, 2024
7pm-10pm
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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August 27, 2024 at sunset (8:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Princess Diaries
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 29, 2024
6pm-8pm
Workshop: Mapping in Motion: Spatial Storytelling in Stanley Park
This is an in-person workshop to explore Stanley Park from the perspective of mapping. This includes a walk int he park to create your own map that tells the story of your experience.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $12-$30
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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September 2024 Stanley Park Events
September 1, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: TroiBoi
This is a music concert by Troyboi
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 2, 2024 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2024 is the 22nd 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
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 2, 2024. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 5, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Walk: Beaver Lake
This is walk to Beaver Lake to learn about the homes and lives of the wildlife that lives there.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 5, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Cromeo and the Midnight
This is a music concert by Cromeo and the Midnight with special guest Ruth Radelet.
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, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Lane 8 (night 1)
This is a music concert by Lane 8 -presents This Never Happened Summer Gathering 2024
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 7, 2024
10am-11:30am
Get to Know a Trail: Cathedral Trail
This is a walk to explore Cathedral Trail. This is part of a 'Get to Know a Trail' series.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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September 7, 2024
1:30pm-3pm
Walk: A Changing Forest
This is walk with an SPES Educator to learn about the changing forest.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $12-$30
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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September 7, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Lane 8 (night 2)
This is a music concert by Lane 8 -presents This Never Happened Summer Gathering 2024
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 7, 2024 5:30am-8:30am
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 7, 2024. 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 9, 2024 6:30pm
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, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Future Islands (night 1)
This is a music concert by Future Islands with Oh, Rose.
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, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Future Islands (night 2)
This is a music concert by Future Islands with Oh, Rose.
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, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: David Kushner
This is a music concert by David Kushner.
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 ?to be announced-maybe 8th?, 2024 1:15pm
2024 Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony
This is a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The main speakers are: TBA.
In 2023, there was a dedication of a plaque to the 8,864 American Airmen who served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII prior to America's entry into the war after Pearl Harbour.
There may be a RCAF flyby at 1:35pm, if weather and operational requirements allow it.
Attendees are asked to arrive before 1:15pm. There will be some pre-parade music by the 15th Field Regiment Band.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Time: ceremony: 1:30pm
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
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September 13-15, 2024
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top class comedians.
There are General Admission(GA) and VIP Reserved tickets.
Cost: Yes
Cost: 19+ NO MINORS
Time: Show:8:15pm Fri/8:30pm Sat
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 13, 2024
Ultra Night Run
This is a 10km run/walk or 5km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Time: 7:45pm 10k, 7:55pm 5k
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Location: Ceperley Park
Website: website
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September 15, 2024 8am-12pm
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 16, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Wave to Earth
This is a music concert by Wave to Earth.
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 20, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: L'Imperatrice
This is a music concert by L'Imperatrice.
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 21, 2024 5pm-9pm
Concert: RED FUTURE: Snotty Nose Rez Kids with Travis Thompson, Drezus &Amp; more
This is a music concert by RED FUTURE: Snotty Nose Rez Kids with Travis Thompson, Drezus and more.
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 23, 2024 6:30pm
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 2024 Stanley Park Events
October 1, 2024
Registration for 2025 Vancouver Sun Run opens
Registration for the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run opens.
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada's largest annual 10k run.
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October 5, 2024
2pm-3:30pm
Meet the Urban Forest: Fall Foliage
This is a walk to 'get to know the trees in Stanley park in all of their autumnal glory with Elliot Bellis'.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 7, 2024 6:30pm
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 9, 2024
5:30pm-7pm
Beauti-Fall Botany
This is walk in Stanley Park to 'learn tips and tricks for identifying our plant neighbours in the autumn season as the colours change and leaves begin to fall'.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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October 10-31, 2024 (closed Oct 14)
Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 6pm-10pm daily, 2pm-5pm weekend matinees
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
This is the annual halloween-themed miniature train ride.
The theme this year is "Ghosts in the Graveyard" which is "a rollicking ride filled with supernatural surprises and spectacularly spooky sights! Watch as unsuspecting trick-or-treaters encounter the creepy characters who make the graveyard their home".
The evening train has live performers which can be more scary!
The matinee shows(Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers.
Note: Tickets go on Sale online on Sep 25,2024. Tickets are expected to sell out within an hour or so! Go here to find out what time tickets will go on sale and the link to the Ticket site:
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October 16, 2024
6pm-7:30pm
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.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 19, 2024
10:30am-12pm
Harvest to Hibernation: Seasons of Nature
This is walk on some of the trails in Stanley Park to 'discover the preparations taking place for winter during this autumn season'.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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October 22, 2024
5pm-6:30pm
Making Friends with Fungi
This is walk to 'explore mushrooms, mycelium, biology and more with mycologist Willoughby Arévalo.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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October 21, 2024 6:30pm
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 24, 2024
6pm-7:30pm
A Raven and Crow's Who's Who
This is a 'presentation all about our common corvids and how to distinguish between them, with photographer and crow-watcher June Hunter'
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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October 27, 2024
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Trick or Tweet
This is the halloween edition of the monthly relaxed bird watching walk with a local birder to learn and identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience necessary.
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All Ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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October 29, 2024
5pm-6:30pm
Fungi, Death, and Decay
This is walk to 'learn from mycologist Willoughby Arévalo how all life depends on the death and decay brought on by fungi'.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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October 30, 2024
6pm-7:30pm
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.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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November 4, 2024 6:30pm
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 8, 2024 12pm(queue starts at 11:30am)
Tickets go on sale for Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park
Tickets for the Bright Nights Christmas Train ride in Stanley Park go on sale on November 8, 2024.
Tickets are sold online only. It is expected that they will sell out quickly!
Accessible tickets can be arranged by calling prior to Nov 8, 2024.
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November 10, 2024
7pm
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, 2024 10:40am-11:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 13, 2024 to December 24, 2024
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 90+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: varies based on date
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
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November 13, 2024
6pm-8pm
Felting Nature: Amanita Mushrooms
This is an in-person workshop to learn how to create Amanita Mushrooms.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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November 16, 2024
10:30am-12pm
Slime, Goop, and Ooze!
This is walk in Stanley Park to 'dive into the gooey world of slime molds, mushrooms, slugs, sap, and all things squishy on this ooze-tastic nature walk!'.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet under white arches at Rose Garden
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November 16, 2024
7pm-10pm
Fish and Sips at the Aquarium: Jingle Jellies
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-9pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
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November 23, 2024
10:30am-12pm
Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk
This is a walk down Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park to appreciate the beautiful towering trees.
Cost: Yes
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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November 24, 2024
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Cold-Weather Wings
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: Yes
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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November 2024 Stanley Park Events
November 25, 2024 6:30pm
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 26, 2024
6pm-8pm
Workshop: Mapping in Motion: Spatial Storytelling in Stanley Park
This is an in-person workshop to explore Stanley Park from the perspective of mapping. This includes a walk in the park to create your own map that tells the story of your experience.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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November 27, 2024 6pm-8pm
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope-Lighting
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is the 27th annual lighting of the Christmas lights outside of St. Paul's Hospital.
There will be a choir, free hot chocolate, and photo opportunities with Santa.
After the lights are lit, they will stay on until the new year to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm-8pm, lighting up just after 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November 28, 2024 to January 3, 2025
St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope
The St. Paul's Hospital Lights of Hope is a Christmas light display that is free for everyone to enjoy.
Visit at night to see the lights lit up!
Cost: free
Time: after dark
Ages: All Ages
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
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November 29, 2024 -January 4, 2025 4pm-10pm (closed Dec25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
2024 will be the 27th annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park!
Bright Nights consists of the Christmas-themed Miniature Train ride and the Christmas Lights/Displays set up by the Firefighters.
Unfortunately, the Stanley Park Miniature Train has been cancelled for the remainder of the event due to an employee safety issue. Please still come and see the Christmas lights and displays!
The BC Professional Firefighters put up millions of Christmas Lights and fantastic Christmas displays. This will include the favourites such as the Iconic Fire Truck, Giant Red Reindeer, and the Tunnel of Lights!
It is free to view the Christmas Lights and displays. The Firefighters ask for a donation upon entry to the Stanley Park Junction.
Proceeds from the train ride and donations collected by the Firefighters go to their Burn Fund!
Cost: Fee to ride train, entrance to area is by donation
Time: 4pm-10pm daily, except closed Dec 25
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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November 29, 2024 to end of December
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a family friendly free charity Christmas event.
They will be lighting the largest Christmas Tree in Western Canada which is 76 feet tall!
During the lighting there will be speeches, live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate, and a meet/greet with Santa Claus!
After the tree it lit, it will stay in the plaza for the month of December to be enjoyed.
Cost: free
Time: Lighting at 6pm on Nov 29, open daily afterwards
Ages: All Ages
Location: North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 block of West Georgia St.
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November 29, 2024 to January 1, 2025 8am-11pm
Christmas at Canada Place
Christmas at Canada Place is a family friendly free Christmas event.
This event is you strolling the West Promenade of Canada Place along the Canada Trail to the North Point.
Along the way you will see the fabulous Woodward's Department Store window displays, the 'Avenue of Trees', and Sails lit up, and ending up seeing 'Chrismoose', the 15ft tall light sculpture.
This event is open every day in this period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day!
Cost: free
Time: daily, 8am to 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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December 2024 Stanley Park Events
December 7, 2024
10:30am-12pm
Critters in the Cold
This is an morning walk to see how 'animals use an amazing range of physical and behavioural adaptations to survive a cold winter'.
Cost: Yes
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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December 7, 2024
1:30pm-3pm
Walk: A Changing Forest
This is walk with an SPES Educator to learn about the changing forest.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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December 9, 2024 6:30pm
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 14, 2024
10:30-12pm
Walk: Winter Wanerings at Beaver Lake
This is walk with an SPES Educator to learn about the 'wonders of the Beaver Lake wetland ecosystem in the winter!'
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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December 15, 2024
9:30am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Winter Wings on the Water
This is an morning walk that is part of the monthly birding series to discover seasonal species
Cost: Yes
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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December 16, 2024
1:30pm-3pm
Walk: Evergreen Tree Trek!
This is walk with an SPES Educator to learn about the 'immerse yourself in the world of conifers and the towering trees who dominate our forests!'
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
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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
RunGo Dash for Dogs
This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.
There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prizes.
Obviously, dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 10km: 9:30 am, 5km 9:35 am, 2k 9:45 am
Start Location: Brockton Pavilion
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February 23, 2025
Walk: Birds of a Feather: February Flights
This is walk that is part of the monthly birding program.
Time: 9:30am-11am
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
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February 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 15, 2025
St. Patrick's Day 5k run
The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park. The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall. This is a timed race.
Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.
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March 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 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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