Best September Events in Vancouver 2026 and Things to Do

Looking for the best September events in Vancouver 2026? September is one of the best months to get out and explore, with late-summer festivals, live music, cultural celebrations, food and drink events, fall fairs, outdoor activities and plenty of family fun.

This guide brings together the best things to do in Vancouver in September, along with events across the North Shore, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Surrey, Langley and the Fraser Valley. From major festivals and free community celebrations to harvest events and early fall favourites, there is plenty happening throughout the month. There are interesting culinary offerings, sunflower festivals, apple and cranberry harvesting, cultural performances, corn mazes to explore, and more.

Check back often. We update this guide as new September events are announced and dates are confirmed.

If we have left off your favourite event, let us know in the comments below.

Plan and save money. Look for early bird discount codes for some events – check out our 2026 Guide best pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Metro Vancouver, 2026 Haunted Halloween Guide for Metro Vancouver, and the 2026 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.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – now to September 2026

Celebrating 37 years, Bard of the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. Four different performances will take place on the Main Stage: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, Goblin:Oedipus and Antigone.

PNE Fair – August 22-September 7, 2026

This year’s PNE promises to be better than ever with lots of fun for the whole family. Tickets on sale now. This year’s PNE prize home is located in Greater Vancouver.

PNE Summer Nights Concerts – August 22-September 7, 2026

One of the most popular programs of the annual PNE Fair, the Summer Night Concerts, will be held in the Pacific Colosseum. Diverse performances will showcase iconic figures from music history in Pop, Rock, and R&B, along with rising stars in the industry.

Here are some of the performers: The Guess Who, Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan, Boy George, Nelly, Barenaked Ladies and more. Admission to the Fair is free with the purchase of show tickets.

Vancouver TAIWANfest September 5–7, 2026

TAIWANfest takes over downtown Vancouver for Labour Day weekend with live music, art, cultural exhibitions, workshops, talks and an artist market. This year’s Islands in the Wind theme explores connections between Taiwan, Canada and Scotland through music, art and storytelling.

Fringe Festival – September 10-20, 2026

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

Ballet Vancouver Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works – September 11–12, 2026

Ballet Vancouver launches its debut season at the Vancouver Playhouse with Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works, featuring a homecoming performance by Richmond-raised Heather Ogden, principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada.

The program marks the return of George Balanchine’s celebrated Apollo to Vancouver for the first time in 38 years. Also featured are the Black Swan Pas de Deux, performed by San Francisco Ballet principal dancers Sasha de Sola and Francesco Gabriele Frola, and the Canadian premiere of Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp. Location: Vancouver Playhouse

Heist – September 17 to October 18, 2026

The Arts Club Theatre Company opens its 2026–27 season with the B.C. premiere of Heist, a fast-paced crime caper by Calgary playwright Arun Lakra. Four highly skilled thieves — a conman, hacker, cat burglar and muscle — are brought together by a mysterious mastermind to steal a multimillion-dollar gem. But when the carefully planned job goes wrong, questions of trust and betrayal turn the perfect crime into something much more complicated.

Expect suspense, humour, high-tech theatrics and plenty of twists in a production with the energy of a classic heist movie brought to the stage. 
Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $39

Interior Design Show Vancouver September 24–27, 2026

IDS Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre, bringing together leading designers, architects, brands and design enthusiasts. Explore the latest in contemporary interiors, architecture, products and emerging design ideas.

Vancouver International Film Festival – September 24–October 4, 2026

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns with films from Canada and around the world, along with an expanded VIFF Live program combining cinema, music and live performance.

Canadian filmmaker Sophy Romvari, director of Blue Heron, is this year’s guest curator for the Leading Lights program, presenting four films that influenced her creative journey. Early selections also include the Canadian premieres of Crocodile, Rose, starring Sandra Hüller, and Take Me Home.

VIFF Live features 10 live experiences this year, including VIFF’s first collaboration with Montreal’s MUTEK festival, the North American premiere of Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites with a full orchestra at the Chan Centre, and the Canadian premiere of ERASERHEAD XIU XIU, Xiu Xiu’s live reinterpretation of David Lynch’s Eraserhead.

Good to know: Festival passes and ticket packs are on sale now. Popular screenings and special events can sell out, so September is a good time to make plans.

Where: Various venues throughout Vancouver

Under Armour Eastside 10K – September 27, 2026

Established in 2013, the Under Armour Eastside 10K takes runners through some of Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhoods, including Gastown, the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona. The distinctive urban course winds through heritage and industrial areas of the city, including streets rarely closed to traffic, making the route a highlight of this popular Vancouver race.

Disney On Ice presents Jump In! November 25–29, 2026

More than 50 Disney characters take to the ice at the Pacific Coliseum, including new appearances by Anxiety from Inside Out 2 and characters from Moana 2. Expect world-class skating, aerial acrobatics, special effects and favourite Disney songs, plus Olaf’s Festive Sing-Along Preshow included with admission. Pre-Sale Code: PR6FDX good until September 7.  www.ticketleader.ca

Among the Trees with Emily Carr Afternoon Tea – now – September 20, Thursday–Sunday

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and the Vancouver Art Gallery celebrate BC artist Emily Carr with a themed afternoon tea at Notch8. Enjoy BC-inspired sweet and savoury creations surrounded by Carr’s artwork and forest-themed décor. Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Artists for Conservation Festival – September 24-27, 2026

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

International Flamenco Festival September 19-27, 2026

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.

Renfrew Ravine Moonfest – September 7-26, 2026

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.

BC Culture Days – September – October 16, 2026

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, 2026

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.

A Series of Concerts by Candlelight until December 31, 2026

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 – August – September 2026

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

Shipyards Friday Night Market Fridays through September 11, 2026

Spend Friday evening on the North Vancouver waterfront with food trucks, artisan vendors, live music, DJ sets and a lively beer garden at The Shipyards. Admission is free.

Polish Festival Vancouver September 12, 2026 1–9 pm

Celebrate Polish culture in North Vancouver with a day of live music, traditional folk dancing, Polish food and family activities. Sample favourites such as pierogi, kielbasa and pączki, browse crafts and enjoy children’s entertainment including face painting, balloon twisting and a magic show. Shipyards

Festivibe 2026 – Multicultural Festival – September 19, noon–10 pm

Enjoy North Vancouver’s diversity at this free multicultural festival at The Shipyards, featuring cultural performances, international food, artisan vendors, family activities and live entertainment along the waterfront.

Vancouver Cheese and Meat Artisan Food and Beverage Festival – September 26, 2026

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.

Burnaby September Events

Nikkei Matsuri Japanese Summer Festival – September 4–6, 2026

Celebrate Japanese culture at Nikkei Matsuri with more than 20 food vendors, traditional dance, taiko drumming, martial arts, ninja stage combat and live music. Festival treats range from okonomiyaki and Okinawan noodles to kakigori, while performances include acclaimed Tsugaru shamisen master Shuichiro Kuboki and J-pop group Non Sweet.

New Westminster September Events

Ukrainian New West Fest September 19, 2026, noon–8 pm

Celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage at this free New Westminster street festival. Enjoy live music and dance, authentic Ukrainian food, artisan vendors, cultural exhibits, a children’s zone, traditional costumes and a lively beer garden.

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

RiverFest September 19 and 26–27, 2026

Celebrate BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s 24th annual RiverFest. The free family festival features live performances, exhibits, an artisan market, activities and the popular Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade. Special river-themed walks and workshops take place September 19, with the main festival and free Discovery Centre admission September 26–27.

Richmond and Delta September Events

Richmond Night Market – now until September 20, 2026

Better hurry; the Richmond Night Market, the largest market of its kind in North America, is closing forever on September 20. It features Asian street food, entertainment, and a wide variety of merchandise vendors. The market is easy to reach from the Canada Line and River Rock Casino.

Country Wines Winery – Weekends, May Long Weekend until the end of October 2026

Take a tour of Country Vines Winery, a six-acre vineyard located behind Richmond Country Farms, to learn about the city’s rich agricultural heritage and how its fertile land contributes to making award-winning wines.

After the tour, enjoy the lounge and picnic area. Make a reservation to be guaranteed a spot to sip wine, savour a charcuterie selection and listen to live music. Please limit your stay to 90 minutes.

Coquitlam September Festivals and Events

Surrey September Festivals and Events

Cloverdale Market Days – September 12, 2026

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 12 2026

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 12, 2026 – 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, 2026

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 at the Bog Riverside Cranberry Farm in Langley

Abbotsford September Events

Taste of Abby – September 18-27, 2026

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

Taves Family Farms Magic of Fall Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze opens September 13, 2026

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, beehive 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. 

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
The entire farm opens on September 1. The Corn Maze begins around September 10, and the Pumpkin Patch opens in mid-September and remains open until October 31. Check to see which activities are available.
Location: 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC

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©

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – Every Saturday, September – October 2026

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 – One Night in Paris – September 26, 2026

This unique event combines lively entertainment and delicious food with the finest artisan spirits, liquors, and seasonal brews from across the region. The BC Tasting Festival brings wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries and local food together at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. This year’s One Night in Paris theme features Paris-inspired food stations by Lakeside Beach Club, tastings, live music and entertainment, with proceeds supporting the Chilliwack Academy of Music.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – September 18-19, 2026

This year’s Agassiz Fall Fair celebrates 122 years and the Corn Festival, 78 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

The Greendale Acres Fall Festival kicks off right after the Labour Day long weekend.
• Apple Days • Fairytale & Superhero Day • Pumpkin Patch Kickoff
• Grandparents’ Days • Princess Day in the Pumpkin Patch
• Thanksgiving on the Farm • Grand Halloween Parade

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/

Squamish September Festivals and Events

Brackendale Fall Fair – September 12, 2026

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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