2024 Stanley Park Events Calendar
This is a 2024 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2024!
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
Daily 2024 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
6:45am-9pm 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.
There is a fee to golf.
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Daily
Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool is open daily from May 18, 2024 until September 2, 2024.
The pool is open in 4 time slots (9am-11:30am(most days), noon-2:30pm, 3pm-5:30pm, 6-8:30pm). Additionally, a 7am-8:30am lane swim Monday to Friday time slot has been recently added.
There is a fee to use the swimming pool.
You can book a time slot online which guarantees you entry! There are some drop-in slots available. It gets really busy on weekends and during the summer so we highly recommend that you book a time slot online days in advance!
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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 2024.
This waterpark is free to use.
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July 1 - Sep 2, 2024
10am-5:30pm
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(incl Tax): Adult:$76, Senior/Student: $68, Child: $34
Ages: all ages
Start/Finish: Stanley Park Information Booth
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Wednesday and Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday to Sunday plus Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm
Urban Forest Miniature Train Ride
This is the annual summer Miniature Train ride that operates as 'The Urban Forest Train'.
From July 3 to Sep2, 2024, the ride will operate on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am-4pm, Fridays to Sundays from 10am-4pm, plus Holiday Mondays from 10am-4pm.
There is a fee to ride the train. Tickets are sold ONSITE only...credit/debit preferred.
Hours: 11am-4pm: Wed/Thurs, 10am-4pm: Fri/Sat/Sun (plus holiday Mondays)
Cost: yes for train ride
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
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Daily at 9pm
Nine O'Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point.
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 2024 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Some of the weekly events during the summer are: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Mondays
except Jul1/Jul29/Aug 5
7pm-9pm
There is Royal Scottish Country Dancing weekly on most Monday nights, weather-permitting, from June 17, 2024 to August 19, 2024 at Ceperley Park as part of 'Dancing in the Park'.
This event included popular audience-participation dances for young and old. Visitors are welcome.
NOTE: NO dancing on July 1, July 29 and August 5 because of statutory holidays and other reasons!
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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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Tuesdays
7:30pm-9:30pm
There is Vancouver International Folk Dancing weekly on Tuesday nights, weather-permitting, from June ?tbc?, 2024 to August ?tbc?, 2024 at Ceperley Park as part of 'Dance at Dusk'.
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
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July, August: Tues to Sund 10am-5pm
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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Tuesdays from July 9, 2024 - August 27, 2024 at sunset
Free Outdoor Movies
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is a free outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park as part of the EVO Car Share Summer Cinema.
There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people. You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating. There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen.
The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.
This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.
You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $??? 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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Upcoming 2024 Stanley Park Daily Events Calendar
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 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: TBA: you vote!
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 2024 Stanley Park Events
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 6pm-10pm
Concert: Cromeo and the Midnight
This is a music concert by Cromeo and the Midnight with special guest Ruth Radelet.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 11, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: Future Islands (night 2)
This is a music concert by Future Islands with Oh, Rose.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 12, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: David Kushner
This is a music concert by David Kushner.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September ?to be announced?, 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.
Tom Segura is the headliner on Friday night. The headliners for Sat and Sun have not yet been announced.
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 20, 2024 6pm-10pm
Concert: L'Imperatrice
This is a music concert by L'Imperatrice.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Tickets: More Info/Tickets
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September 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, see ticketmaster
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 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 11-31, 2024
Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: na
Cost: yes, buy tickets online
March 6, 2024 UPDATE: Details for this event have not been released yet. We will update the details below when they are released.
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.
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October 20, 2024
Light the Night Walk
NOTE: This event is not yet confirmed yet.
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 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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November 2024 Stanley Park Events
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 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 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 29, 2024 -January 1, 2025 4pm-10pm (closed Dec25)
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
March 6, 2024 UPDATE: Details for this event have not been released yet. We will update the details below when they are released.
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: 4pm-10pm
Cost: Entrance is by donation, cost to ride train
2023 will be the 26th 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.
The Stanley Park Miniature Train operates with a Christmas theme with Christmas lights and displays along the way. As well, Christmas music is played during the ride. There is a fee to ride the train. The train ride is SOLD OUT for this year!
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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December 2024 Stanley Park Events
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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