This events calendar is a list of all key dates of all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2023 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2022 events. There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place every year.
There are many annual events that take place in Stanley Park such as the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
January 2022 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2022
2:30pm
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January 25, 2022
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January 24, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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January 25, 2022
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January 27, 2022
4pm-5:30pm
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January 28, 2022
9:30am-11am
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January 30, 2022
9:30am-11am
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February 2022 Stanley Park Events
February 13, 2022
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
More Information and Registration...
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February 27, 2022
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 prices. Dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.
Cost: $10-$40
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Brockton Pavilion
More Information and Registration...
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February 28, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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March 2022 Stanley Park Events
March 5, 2022
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
More info...
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March 12, 2022
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March 12, 2022 10am-11:30am
Discovery Walk: Meet the Mosses
This is a walk in Stanley Park to get an introductory look at mosses led by moss speciality Dr. Terry McIntosh.
Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the arbor at the Rose Garden.
More Information...
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March 13, 2022
9:30am-11am
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March 15, 2022
6:30pm-8pm
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March 27, 2022
9:30am-11am
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March 28, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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April 2022 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 8, 2022 2pm-4pm
Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park
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 annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.
More Information...
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April 11, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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April 15-18, 2022 10am-4pm
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April 23, 2022
10am-3pm
Earth Day Celebration
Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society to celebrate Earth Day. There will be walks, restoration site tours, invasive plant pulls, and activities for the whole family.
They also have a SPES member-only free tour "Talking Trees Tour" led by a First Nations Guide. Register on the SPES site for this tour. Limited spaces available.
Registration: drop-in
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Beside the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
More Information...
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April 23/24-June 25/26, 2022 weekends 11am-4pm
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April 24, 2022
9:30am-11am
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April 24, 2022
12pm-2pm
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April 25, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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May 2022 Stanley Park Events
May 1, 2022
BMO Vancouver Marathon
This is the 50th 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 goese through Stanley Park.
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on May 1, 2022. 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.
More Information and Registration...
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May 2, 2022
10am
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.
More Fireworks info...
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May 16, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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May 20, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
This is a music concert by OMD. It is the Souvenir OMD 40 Years Greatest Hits.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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May 21, 2022 6pm-10pm
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May 24, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Honne
This is a music concert by Honne.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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May 25, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Monolink
This is a music concert by Monolink.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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May 27, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Snoh Aalegra
This is a music concert by Snoh Aalegra.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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June 2022 Stanley Park Events
Events start picking up in June in Stanley Park. There are concerts at Malkin Bowl. June is typically the best month to visit the Rose Garden.
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June 1, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Midnight Oil
This is a music concert by Midnight Oil.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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June 2, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Dean Lewis
This is a music concert by Dean Lewis.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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June 6, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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June 12, 2022
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June 20, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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July 2022 Stanley Park Events
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July 1, 2022
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.
The theme for 2022 is 'Coming Together'!
Note: There will NOT be any fireworks due to cost and logistic issues.
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
More info and complete entertainment schedule...
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July 2, 2022 6:30pm
Free Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
This is a free annual concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
More Information...
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July 4, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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July 5, 2022 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Lion King
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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July 8 - July 24, 2022
90th Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
More Information and Registration...
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July 10, 2022
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC. For 2022, it will be a circular route around Vancouver, Richmond, and Steveston. It will start at the Vancouver City Club in Downtown Vancouver.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
More Information and Registration...
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July 10, 2019
8:30am-12:30pm
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July 12, 2022 at sunset (9:15pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Zoolander
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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July 16, 2022
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July 18, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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July 19, 2022 at sunset (9:10pm)
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
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
More Outdoor Movie info...
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July 23, 2022 9am
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
This is the 18th annual and 39th running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Time: 9am start
Cost: free, but donation requested
Ages: all
Location: Brockton Oval
More Information and registration..
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July 23, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Japan
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: Akariya Fireworks from Japan.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
More Fireworks info...
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July 2022 Stanley Park Events
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July 26, 2022 at sunset (9pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Jurassic Park
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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July 27, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Midnight Sun Fireworks from Canada.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
More Fireworks info...
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July 30, 2022
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament BBQ
This is part of the pride celebrations.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: near Tennis Courts?
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July 30, 2022
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Spain
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: Pirotecnia Zragozana from Spain.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
More Fireworks info...
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July 31, 2022
12pm-3pm
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July 31, 2022
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August 2022 Stanley Park Events
August is another busy month in Stanley Park. Events such as the Theatre Under the Stars musicals, and weekly outdoor Movies continue. All the attractions are open and going full on in August!
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August 1, 2022 10:30am-3:30pm
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Aug 2, 2022 at sunset (8:55pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: TBA
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
More Outdoor Movie info...
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Aug 9, 2022 at sunset (8:40pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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Aug 16, 2022 at sunset (8:25pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Dirty Dancing
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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Aug 23 2022 at sunset (8:25pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Grease
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
More Outdoor Movie info...
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September 2022 Stanley Park Events
September 4, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Lane 8 - Reviver tour
This is a music concert by Lane 8.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 5, 2022 7am-12pm
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September 8, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: NIKI
This is a music concert by NIKI as part of: The Nicole Tour.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 9, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Nora En Pure
This is a music concert by Nora En Pure.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show tbd, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 9, 2022
Ultra Night Run
This is a 5km run/walk or 10km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: -11
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
More Information and Registration...
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September 10, 2022 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 10, 2022. 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.
More Information and registration...
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September 10, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Peach Pit
This is a music concert by Peach Pit with guests: Babe Corner and Same Tudor.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 11, 2022 9am
Parkinson Superwalk
This is an annual charity walk to help give hope to approximately 15,000 people in BC living with Parkinson's disease.
Time: Registration starts at 9am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation, register online
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
More Parkinson SuperWalk Info...
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September 16, 2022 6pm-10pm
Rescheduled Concert: The Avalanches
This is a music concert by The Avalanches.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 18, 2022 8am-noon
Terry Fox Run
This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. There is usually a pre-run/walk warmup. In 2018, there was a post-run breakfast. There are a couple of courses based on the length of the walk/run that the participants choose to do.
Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
More Terry Fox Run Info...
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September 22, 2022 6pm-10pm
Concert: Giveon
This is a music concert by Giveon with guests: Jenevieve and RIMON.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
More Information and tickets...
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September 25, 2022
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day
Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson St to Davie St. There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths! It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
More Information...
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October 2022 Stanley Park Events
October 7-31, 2022
CANCELLED-Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: na
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
September 28, 2022 UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2022!
This is the annual halloween miniature train ride. The theme this year is "Atomicville" where trick or treaters "skirt toxic waste dumps and visit their creepy neighbours in search of irradiated sweets".
The evening train(Tues to Sun: 6pm-10pm and Mon Oct 31 6pm-10pm) 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.
More Information, Tickets, etc. ...
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October 8, 2022
10am-1pm
Arbor Day Foundation Planting
This is a planting of land previously cleared of invasive blackberries. This event is sponsored by TD Green Space and The Arbor Day Foundation. You will be shown the skills and techniques for platning.
Registration: yes
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
More Information and registration...
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October 21, 2022
9:30am-2:30pm
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October 24, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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October 30, 2022
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November 2022 Stanley Park Events
November 7, 2022 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meetings are now done online.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online
Meeting Agenda...
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November 11, 2022 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.
Additionally, there will be the large howitzer guns firing blanks from Stanley Park in the morning as part of the remembrance.
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 14, 2022 6:30pm
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December 2022 Stanley Park Events
December 5, 2022 6:30pm
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December 10, 2022
8th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 8th annual Big Elf Run which features a 1km Wee Elf Run for kids, a 5km Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10Km run/walk around Stanley Park plus a 15km route.
There is usually Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event.
They are also doing a toy drive for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
More Information and Registration...
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November 12, 2022 to December 24, 2022
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 90+ huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Yes
Times: Nov 12-25: 4pm-9:30pm, Nov 26-Dec 23: 11:30am-9:30pm, Dec 24: 11:30am-6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
More Information and tickets...
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December 1, 2022 -January 1, 2023 4pm-10pm (closed Dec 5,6,25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 4pm-10pm
Cost: Entrance is by donation
2022 will be the 25th annual Christmas lights display put on by the firefighters to raise money for the Burn Fund.
December 19, 2022: Due to the upcoming heavy snow tonight, the event has been cancelled for tonight and maybe longer. Check back daily to see when it reopens.
December 18, 2022: Due to the heavy snow today, the event has been cancelled for tonight and maybe longer. Check back daily to see when it reopens.
There will be a Santa's Workshop and Live Music!
Due to safety issues, the train ride will NOT happen this year.
More Information ...
Parking Information ...
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December 2, 2022 to January 2, 2022
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
More Info...
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January 2023 Stanley Park Events
January 1, 2023
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!
For 2023, this event is back to an in-person event!
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!
It is a really fun and festive event with many people dressing up in costumes for the swim!
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
There is also the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race.
Cost: free, registration is helpful
Ages: all
Time: 12pm-4pm, swim at 2:30pm
Location: English Bay
More Information/Registration...
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January 8, 2023
12pm-1:30pm
Discovery Walk: Turn Over a New Leaf
This is a walk to "Look for local birds, identify BC trees, and get our steps in!".
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
More Information and registration...
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January 14, 2023
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: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
More Information and registration...
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January 14, 2023
2pm-4:30pm
Introduction to Flower Embroidery
This is an in-person introduction to Flower Embroidery.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
More Information and registration...
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January 16, 2023 6:30pm
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January 21, 2023
10am-11am
Discovery Walk: Learn About Logging
This is a walk in Stanley Park to "explore some evidence of logging in Stanley Park, as well as some of the history of springborard logging."
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $15-$25
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the Rose Garden.
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January 24, 2023
6pm-8pm
Salve Making with Lori Snyder
This is an in-person event to learn to make healing salves with local plants and beeswax.
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $35-$40
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
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January 25, 2023
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January 25, 2023
9:30am-10:30am
Discovery Walk: Learn About Logging
This is a walk in Stanley Park to "explore some evidence of logging in Stanley Park, as well as some of the history of springborard logging."
This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $15-$25
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the Rose Garden.
More Information...
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January 29, 2023
9:30am-11:00am
Birds of a Feather: Frosty Fluttering
This is a walk around Lost Lagoon to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents. This is part of the monthly birding 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 30, 2023 6:30pm
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