Best September events in Vancouver and nearby

Enjoy the best September events in Vancouver and nearby areas. The cooler days of September nod its head to the close of summer as children head back to school. September doesn’t have to mean the fun stops. It’s just a new time of the year to explore some great new events. There are interesting culinary offerings, sunflower festivals, apple and cranberry harvesting, cultural performances, corn mazes to explore, and more.

For the first time in Canada, Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Stanley Park this fall. Opening November 7, 2025, the illuminated nighttime trail invites fans to step into the wizarding world and explore the magical Forbidden Forest as seen in the films. Tickets: From $49.50, available starting September 10, at HPForbiddenForestExperience.com

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Plan and save money. Look for early bird discount codes for some events – check out our 2025 Guide best pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Metro Vancouver, 2025 Haunted Halloween Guide for Metro Vancouver, and the 2025 guide for Vancouver Christmas events, holiday light displays and markets.

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Best September Events in Vancouver

Trout Lake Farmers Market – Saturdays, April – end of October.

Trout Lake Farmers Market brings farm-fresh goodness to the city, with fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products. There is also a good selection of artisan foods and crafts, along with food trucks and buskers. The market is located in the north parking lot.

The art and heritage of Japanese brewing – Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – Starts Sept 1, 2025

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – until September 20, 2025

Celebrating its 36th year, the Bard of the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. Four performances will occur on the Main Stage: Twelfth Night, Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors, and Measure for Measure.

Everything Electric Canada 2025 – September 5, 7, 2025

Find out how to use clean and renewable energy to power your life at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. This year’s Everything Electric Canada brings together special guests and expert panellists to discuss various subjects, including home heating, home and off-street charging, energy, and more. Test drives will be available on a wide range of the latest EVs available on the market. There will be e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, and a lineup of over 20 EV vehicles from some of the top automakers and transport companies.

Fringe Festival – September 4-14, 2025

The Fringe Festival is the largest alternative theatre event of its kind in BC. It has been running since 1985 and features more than 700 performances. The performances showcase a variety of theatrical styles, and there is something for everyone, from comedy to drama to dance.

Admission: Tickets will be available online starting August 6 in advance. Location: Granville Island and beyond, Vancouver

American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio – various dates in September and October 2025

Feel the excitement under the big top with African acrobats, high-flying flyers and much more. The Flying Circus is coming to:

• Abbotsford Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
• Surrey Guildford Town Centre
• Tsawwassen Mills
• Coquitlam Centre

Buy tickets here.

Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance! – Nov 26–30, 2025 Promo code only good until Sept 7, 2025

Get ready to sing, cheer, and dance along as Disney On Ice brings an all-new production to Vancouver. This spectacular show features fan-favourite stories from Frozen 2, Wish, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana.
It’s also the only place to see multiple characters from Disney’s newest animated film, Wish, together on the ice. With dazzling choreography, beloved music, and breathtaking skating, this magical event promises fun for the whole family.
*Note: Costumes are not permitted for guests age 14 and older. Fall 25% promo code B2SC26 good until September 7.  www.ticketleader.ca

Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields – September 7, 2025

The 30th Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields will be hosted at UBC Farm in Vancouver on Sunday, September 7th. VIP starts at 12 pm and general admission is from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks.

Italian Kitchen Launches Pasta-Making Experience – September 20, 2025,  2–5 p.m

Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Italian Kitchen is inviting guests to roll up their sleeves and dive into the art of authentic Italian pasta-making. The restaurant will host Pasta Making Experiences once a month from 2–5 p.m. in its elegant La Serra Room at 860 Burrard Street.
Designed for groups of six, these hands-on classes guide participants through preparing fresh gnocchi, ravioli du dauphine, and a choice of fettuccine or spaghetti. Each session concludes with a private dining experience featuring a dramatic Pasta Tower, served with a trio of classic sauces: pesto, pomodoro, and cacio e pepe.
The experience includes:
• Two hours of interactive instruction
• A glass of Mionetto Prosecco (or non-alcoholic cocktail) and wine with dinner
• An Italian Kitchen apron and pasta cutter to take home
Two formats are available:
• Basic Experience: $165 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
• Corporate Experience: $199 per person (plus tax & gratuity)

Iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Culinary Events of Note:

The Dalmore x Hotel Vancouver Sunset Dinner – September 18

For one night only, ascend to a never-before-featured venue atop Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Grand Balcony, where sweeping 360° city views set the stage for an extraordinary evening. Guests will enjoy a five-course menu crafted by the hotel’s culinary team, paired with rare and iconic Highland Single Malt whiskies from The Dalmore, including the remarkable 30-Year-Old expression. This exclusive dinner marries seasonal, locally inspired cuisine with reserve and vintage scotches, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience of craftsmanship and flavour.

Timeless Taste, Modern Palate Wine Dinner – September 22

Step into the grandeur of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s historic lobby for an intimate, five-course wine-paired dinner. This exclusive evening celebrates tradition, innovation, and the evolving palate of the modern wine lover. Featured wineries include Penfolds, Bodega Garzón, and Pasqua, each bringing their distinct philosophy to the table. Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients will complement each pairing, while winery ambassadors share insights into their craft. Expect curated pairings, vibrant conversation, and a celebration of fine wine’s future.

Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea – September 24  to November 9, 2025

This fall, elegance takes a haunting turn with Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea. Beneath the hotel’s storied walls, guests are welcomed into a gothic-inspired setting of flickering candlelight and supernatural touches. The menu features savoury bites like a sausage roll with beet ketchup, tuna tartare with pine nuts and “black magic” aioli, and an autumn fig tart with caramelized onions, rosemary, and brie. Sweet creations include the decadent “Midnight Burial” milk chocolate mousse with bitter brownie and cherries, a New York cheesecake with raspberry gel and spooky garnish, and the whimsical “Bewitched” caramel pecan cupcake topped with a witch’s hat. A chillingly delightful twist on a timeless tradition.

Artists for Conservation Festival – September 25-28, 2025

Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture for all ages to experience a blend of visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, and more.

International Flamenco Festival September 20-28, 2025

For more than thirty years, the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival has been one of the few festivals celebrated outside Spain dedicated to the art of flamenco. Performances take place at Granville Island’s Waterfront, Vancouver Playhouse and other venues.

VanDusen Botanical Gardens Harvest Days – weekends from end of September to the middle of October

Celebrate the beautiful fall colours at VanDusen Botanical Gardens with an autumn stroll during Harvest Days. There are great activities and photo opportunities for the entire family. Enjoy live entertainment, a fall-inspired craft section for kids and a scarecrow-themed hedge maze. Tasty treats are available for purchase from vendors.

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival September 12-14, 2025

All time great comedians will be performing at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Stanley Park. Find out more about the festival and tickets.

Jazz Nights on September 19 and 20 at Dahlia

Renfrew Ravine Moonfest – September 8-October 4, 2025

In its 23rd year, the Renfrew Ravine Moonfest is a delightful progressive free event with multiple components put on by the Still Moon Arts Society. The festival celebrates the full moon, harvest, diverse cultural traditions, and the neighbourhood’s natural environment. See map of area. There is a great lineup of entertainers, artists and workshops. Of note are the Art of Making Mooncakes, Making a Salmon Lantern and, in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Natural Dye Truth & Reconciliation Workshop.

This year’s theme is wetlands.

• The main event of Moonfest, which starts at 4 p.m. with the Harvest Fair in Slocan Park, is an afternoon of music, workshops, performances, games, and food.
• 7:10 p.m. – Twilight Lantern Procession is a walk with colourful figures and performers among surprising sounds and sights along the route of streams buried beneath the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.
• 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Streamside Lantern Installations, projections, and live performers will light up Renfrew Community Park.

Vancouver Dumpling Fest September 24, 2025

BC Culture Days – September – October 16, 2025

BC Culture Days is a three-week celebration of culture, heritage and arts in communities around BC.

With more than 100 events to choose from in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, discover pop-up Flamenco, free dance and music performances, a DIY Donut Workshop, art sessions, storytelling, walking tours, and more. Find an event.

Uncover a Dark Truth – Murder Mystery Dinner Experience – until December 19, 2025

Don’t miss this entertaining, immersive, and interactive event. In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind murder
mystery dinner experience launching for the first time in Vancouver, Canada. The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery takes a bite out of the captivating and thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series. This immersive and interactive event will have guests on the edge of their seats as they dine together and work to uncover a dark truth.

Vancouver International Film Festival – October 2-12, 2025

Celebrating its 45 years, VIFF is one of North America’s largest film festivals. The festival will present about 120 features and 100 short films. Buy tickets online. Tickets are now on sale for two VIFF Live events, and VIFF+ Members can purchase festival ticket packs starting today. Ticket packs go on sale to the general public on August 28.

A Series of Concerts by Candlelight until December 31, 2025

Enjoy a series of live concerts illuminated by candlelight in a variety of locations throughout Vancouver.

Find out more about this Concert by Candlelight and to book tickets.

North Vancouver and West Vancouver September Events

Breakfast with the Bears on Grouse Mountain – September 2025

Breakfast with the Bears allows early access to the mountain to watch our resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, enjoy their breakfast and learn from one of our wildlife experts about Grizzlies and bear conservation. This special experience includes a delicious buffet breakfast in The Grizzly Lookout and special gifts from Grinder and Coola.

• September (Saturday & Sunday)

Shipyards Festival – September 20, 2025 – Noon – 10 pm

Come enjoy the car-free sights, sounds and tastes of the North Vancouver Shipyards Festival, an event for the whole family

Vancouver Cheese and Meat Artisan Food and Beverage Festival – September 27, 2025

A showcase of artisan cheeses and meats from the Pacific Northwest, along with liquor samples. Participants are given a small charcuterie board to try the samples described by the vendors.

There are three tasting times offered: 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm, or a full pass for all. Buy tickets.

The festival occurs at the historic Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.

Ambleside Farmers Market – Now until the end of October

Shop the Ambleside Farmers Market for an assortment of BC Crafts, a variety of farm-fresh produce and delicious prepared foods.

The market is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays at Ambleside Park located at the foot of 13th Street.

New Westminster September Events

Haunted Walking Tour of New Westminster

Activities: Join Ghostly Vancouver Tours for their Ghostly New West Walking Tour and spooky storytelling of lingering spirits in Downtown New Westminister. They say they do not fabricate ghost stories; all haunted stops are researched through archives and interviews. This adult-oriented event is for ages 12 and up. Check out all four tours offered: Ghostly Downtown, Ghostly West End Stories, Ghostly Gastown and New West.
Admission: $29 – Adults.
Hours: Weekly on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm

Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance – October 4, 2025

The Mushtari Begum Festival celebrates its 14th annual event of Indian dance and classical music. Find out more about tickets to the performance at the Massey Theatre.

RiverFest 2024 – September 28 and 29, 2024

RiverFest annual celebration of World Rivers Day is put on by the Fraser River Discovery Centre. This free festival features family-friendly activities, an artisan market, live music and a tugboat parade.

Location: Quayside boardwalk, Waterfront Esplanade

Richmond and Delta September Events

Richmond Night Market – Every weekend until October 13, 2025

The Richmond Night Market is the largest event of its kind in North America. Come experience the array of international foods, interesting characters and creative merchandise sold by many booths. There are more than 110 food booths along with food trucks offering more than 600 different foods, drinks and desserts.

Coquitlam September Festivals and Events

Surrey September Festivals and Events

Cloverdale Market Days – September 13, 2025

Market Days is set in historic downtown Cloverdale. The street is closed to car traffic for the open air market allowing easy access to explore the 150 vendors. There are food trucks, local artisans and family-friendly activities. Take time to discover the charming shops and restaurants in the area.  Location: 176 St: between 56A Ave and 58 Ave

Filipino Festival – September 6, 2025

Celebrate the Philippines. This event is held at the Surrey Museum. Enjoy live performances, dance, music, and ocean-inspired expressive arts with Filipino-Canadian artist Paulina Constancia, Tagalog and English storytelling, and more.

Langley September Festivals and Events

Langley Good Times Cruise In – September 6, 2025 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Good Times Cruise In is one of Canada’s largest mixed car shows. The annual event began in 1997 and has continued to grow in popularity ever since. The car show may display more than 1,200 vehicles, depending on the number of registrations. In 2002, there were 1,532 cars registered.

Location: Fraser Hwy from 264 to 272 St in Aldergrove

The Bog Riverside Cranberry Farm – Late September – October, 2024

Come experience the Cranberry Harvest and Farm Tour at Riverside Cranberry Farm.

Take the Harvest Walk around the perimeter of the cranberry field to watch active cranberry harvesting. Then, take a self-guided audio tour to learn about cranberry farming and its history. There are lots of great photo opportunities. For an additional fee, take the cranberry plunge-wading experience.

Remember to visit the farm-to-table store on site to pick up fresh cranberries for Thanksgiving. The stage of harvest cannot be guaranteed for the tour date purchased.

Check for dates and tickets.

Harvesting cranberries can be found near Vancouver in September at the Bog Riverside Cranberry Farm in Langley

Harvesting cranberries at the Bog Riverside Cranberry Farm in Langley

Abbotsford September Events

Taste of Abby – September 19-28, 2025

Celebrate the local fall harvest with unique culinary events, special restaurant menus and more throughout Abbotsford.

Taves Family Farms Applebarn, Fall Fun at the Farm – Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze mid September

Taves Family Farms remains our favourite fall pumpkin patch experience, and we appreciate all the hand sanitizing stations.

Activities: Pumpkin Patch, U-Pick apples, slides, zipline, bee hive viewing, cider press demonstrations, petting barn, three corn mazes (Mystery Maze, Corn Quest Maze, and the kiddie maze), pedal carts, hay rides, playground, Jumping Pillow and Pumpkin Pillow, Bunny Town, and Farmville. Pick up a locally grown pumpkin.

The concession food is available on weekends and is delicious. Kids love the apple cider slushies, and we tried the new Sweet Bubble Waffle Chocolate Brownie Explosion and savoury Bubble Waffle with pulled pork. Both hit the spot. Roasted corn on the cob and mini donuts are also a popular fall treat.

Check out our last visit to Taves Family Farms Applebarn.

When you visit the farm, be sure to check out Taves Estate Cidery. Remember to book a tasting. There are also cider-based cocktail tasting flights.
Check admission rates here
Hours: The entire farm opens on September 1, 2025. The Corn Maze begins around September 10, 2025, and the Pumpkin Patch opens in the middle of  September and remains open until October 31, 2025. Check to see which activities are available.
Location: 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
email: info@tavesfamilyfarms.com
Phone: 604-853-3108

Maan Farms Fall Festival opens in the middle of September

Activities: Celebrate family fun at the 11th annual Fall Festival on the Maan Farm. The Barnyard Adventureland features a zip line, pedal kart track, giant tire crawl, play fortress, jumping pillow, and giant slides.

The Classic Pumpkin Patch includes taking a photo in the Pumpkin House with a Princess. The four-acre poop-themed Corn Maze is an interactive daytime adventure of interesting facts. There is also an animal play area with goats and hay wagon rides.

The festive fall and Halloween-inspired treats are popular and tasty. There are apple juice pumpkins, wine-filled ‘blood’ bags at the Blood Bar, Mad Jack Pumpkin Spice wine, and a Creepy Cloud Cocktail.

We tasted the Butter Chicken Naan Tacos, Double Pumpkin SpiceCream, and Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, which were all delicious. Hours: Opens September 14 for the Fall at the Farm. Pumpkin Patch opens around the middle of September.
Location: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, BC

See our guide to Metro Vancouver Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

Beautiful, bright and bold, sunflowers can be found in several fields near Vancouver in September. Photo Credit: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Terror at Tanglebank Estate – September 20-October 30, 2025

This Halloween season, Fraser Valley’s newest haunted attraction has arrived at Tanglebank Estate.

Terror at Tanglewood offers immersive thrills and scares with both family-friendly and adult-themed activities as well as seasonal fun and farm to table meals. At dusk, the forest comes alive with terrifying creatures lurking and eerie sights and sounds throughout the fog-shrouded labyrinth of trails.

The Fall Apothecary is brimming with seasonal wares. Discover a curated selection of Halloween themed goods including TAT gear, locally made soaps & candles, spooky home décor and scary Halloween masks.

The Pumpkin Market is filled with a variety of seasonal flowers, corn stalks and pumpkins from the classic orange to unique heirloom varieties in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours, ensuring you find the ideal pumpkin for your display.

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – Every Saturday, September – October 2025

Pick up locally grown and produced products from Abbotsford farmers and artisans.  The market is Abbotsford’s longest running market. All vendors are vetted, meaning the market showcases the best in the area. Location: Jubilee Park,  2552 McCallum Road. 9 a.m. – Noon.

See our guide to Metro Vancouver Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

A visit to Maan Farms Fall Festival. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

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Maan Farms Fall Festival Fun

Maan Farms Fall Festival Fun

Maan Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch fun. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Chilliwack Fall Festivals and Events

BC Tasting Festival – Fire and Ice – September 13, 2025

This unique event combines lively entertainment and delicious food with the finest artisan spirits, liquors, and seasonal brews from across the region.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – September 12 and 13, 2025

This year’s Agassiz Fall Fair celebrates 121 years and the Corn Festival, 77 years. This long running event draws about 10,000 people to partake in a wealth of agricultural entertainment and fun activities, including midway rides. There are food and artisan booths, a parade, farm animals and assorted competitions.

Location: Agassiz Fairgrounds, 6800 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC

Greendale Acres Fall Festival: Family Fun, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

(about an hour from Vancouver)
The Greendale Acres Fall Festival kicks off right after the Labour Day long weekend, starting on Sept. 6 with First Responder Day. For the next two months, families can celebrate the season with themed events, including:
• Apple Days – Sept. 13–14
• Fairytale & Superhero Day – Sept. 20
• Pumpkin Patch Kickoff – Sept. 27–28
• Grandparents’ Days – Sept. 29 & Oct. 24
• Princess Day in the Pumpkin Patch – Oct. 4
• Thanksgiving on the Farm – Oct. 11–13
• Grand Halloween Parade – Oct. 31
Family-Friendly Activities at Greendale Acres
Alongside these special events, guests can enjoy Greendale Acres’ signature fall attractions every day of the festival. Popular highlights include the bee-themed Corn Maze, the Greendale Express Train, and the Pumpkin Patch and Pyramid, all perfect for making autumn memories. Families can also relax in designated picnic areas while the kids explore:
Jumping Pillow, Adventure Course, Ball Zone, Bubble Bar, Pedal Cart Track, Hay Bale Maze, Animal Displays, Farm Carousel

Location: 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC, Exit 109 off Hwy 1
Website: http://chilliwackcornmaze.com/

Harrison Hot Springs September Festivals and Events

Harrison Sunflower Festival – Not open for 2025 – see you next year

Harrison Pumpkin Festival – Not open for 2025 – see you next year

Squamish September Festivals and Events

Brackendale Fall Fair – September 6, 2025

Celebrating 25 years, the Brackendale Fall Fair is a great family event. It offers food, music, hay rides, farm animals, 80 vendors with local produce, handmade artisan goods and more.

Going to Squamish? Why not make a weekend of it and stay over so you can also check out the Squamish Craft Tasting Trail.

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