Discover the best Vancouver Spring Events and Festivals. Spring in Vancouver is the most wonderful time of the year, from fun Easter activities to viewing incredible cherry blossoms, to cultural performances and so much more. There are lots of fun-filled family events for young and old to explore. We will be continually updating these Spring Events, so remember to check back often.
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Vancouver Spring Events and Festivals
Lights at Lafarge – November 28 – February 16, 2026
Activities: The winter Lights at Lafarge has two walking loops to help disperse crowding. Admission: Free. Parking is limited. Consider walking or taking the SkyTrain to Lafage Lake – Douglas station. Hours: November 28 – February 17, 2026 from 4 pm – 10 pm. Avoid the crowds for the best viewing experience. Come before 6 pm or after 8 pm. Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8 – January 9 – February 22, 2026
Welcoming the Year of the Horse, Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver presents a Lunar New Year inspired afternoon tea that feels both celebratory and meaningful. This seasonal experience blends traditional flavours with refined afternoon tea classics, pairing beautifully crafted sweet and savoury bites with an exceptional selection of teas. What makes this offering especially memorable is its partnership with the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Guests will find Gold Mountain tea featured on the menu, along with opportunities to receive tickets to the Storytelling Centre and be entered to win exclusive experiences in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, adding a thoughtful cultural dimension to the occasion. For families, Notch8 also offers a charming Children’s Tea, complete with kid-friendly finger sandwiches, cookies, and scones, making this an inviting experience across generations.
Vancouver Lunar New Year Parade – February 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
The 52nd annual Vancouver Lunar New Year Parade starts at Chinatown’s Millennium Gate, located on Pender Street, at 11:00 am and runs until about 1:30 pm. The parade travels along Pender Street and ends on Keefer. The colourful parade features Lion Dances, community and cultural performances.
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)- Immersive Experiences – January and February 2026
The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts launches the year with hands-on cooking and wine classes at its Granville Island campus, offering immersive experiences for food lovers looking to sharpen skills or explore new flavours.
- Valentine’s Chocolate-Making Workshop – Saturday, February 7, 10 am–2 pm – Create a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with truffle bonbons and learn professional techniques for tempering, moulding, and decorating chocolate with master chocolatier Chef Patrice. $159 plus tax
- Chicken Butchery & Chicken Vesuvio Cooking Class – Saturday, February 7, 10 am–1:30 pm Chef Phyllis teaches essential chicken butchery skills, followed by preparation of classic Chicken Vesuvio with garlic, white wine, herbs, and potatoes. $175 plus tax
- Pinot Noir: Roots, Regions & Revelations – Tuesday, February 10, 6–8 pm – An exploration of Pinot Noir’s global expression, from Burgundy to the New World and British Columbia, featuring six wines and canapé pairings. $98 plus tax
- It Hasta Be Pasta: An Exploration of Filled Pastas – Thursday, February 12, 6–8:30 pm – A hands-on evening with Chef Shane focused on filled pastas, including ravioli with lemon, ricotta, and spinach, and tortelloni with wild mushrooms and mascarpone, paired with Aperol Spritz. Includes a PICA-branded apron. $139 plus tax
Dine Out Vancouver – January 21 – February 8, 2026
Savour and sip your way through Canada’s largest food and drink festival, featuring experiences designed to delight every palate. Enjoy curated fixed-price menus at hundreds of Vancouver’s top restaurants, along with standout culinary events ranging from sea foraging adventures to lively dumpling festivals.
Animal-themed Light Installations – January 9 to February 28, 2026
Animal-themed light installations brighten downtown Vancouver from January 9 to February 28, transforming the Canada Place area into a playful winter experience. Visit each illuminated animal, scan its tag to collect digital stamps and enter to win major prizes, then continue your evening stroll along the Coal Harbour seawall, where more than 120 twinkling trees light the way between the Vancouver Convention Centre and Cardero Park.
Vancouver Opera – Mozart’s Così fan tutte – February 7, 12 and 15, 2026
Vancouver Opera presents Mozart’s Così fan tutte at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with three performances on February 7, 12, and 15, 2026. This sparkling comic opera blends playful disguises and unforgettable melodies with sharp insight into love, loyalty, and human nature, making it an ideal choice for both first-time opera-goers and devoted fans.
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks at Science World Until – Apr 6, 2026
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks, presented by White Spot Restaurants, brings the science of space travel to life through hands-on challenges inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Visitors step into the roles of engineers, scientists, and astronauts, using LEGO® bricks to design and solve real-world space exploration challenges. Larger-than-life LEGO® builds and interactive workshop stations spark creativity while revealing what it takes to explore deep space.
Arts Club Theatre Production of Burning Mom on Tour January 8 to March 8, 2026
Burning Mom is a heartfelt and humorous road-trip story about grief, courage, and late-life reinvention. After losing her husband, Dorothy sets off in an RV bound for Burning Man, discovering along the way how art, human connection, and the open road can transform a life.
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art – Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist – until February 1, 2026
The Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist. The multidisciplinary artworks from the past half-century range from intricate argillite carvings and monumental sculptures to ocean going cedar canoes and gold and silver jewelry – showing his lifelong commitment to the preservation and celebration of Haida stories, songs, and dances. In addition, the exhibition will feature numerous carved works created in collaboration with eight key apprentices, representing the next generation of contemporary Haida artists.
Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? Gateway Theatre – February 16–21, 2026
This moving Theatre for Young Audiences production by Axis Theatre Company offers a powerful and poetic journey through Métis history. Told through music, vivid storytelling, and a life-like buffalo puppet, the 50-minute performance follows two souls across seven pivotal moments—from the birth of Métis nations to the disappearance of the buffalo and beyond. Recommended for ages 9+, this intimate and visually striking show is a meaningful choice for Family Day outings, school groups, and families seeking thoughtful, engaging theatre. Studio B 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond .
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art – February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027
This world premiere exhibition is guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, and brings together 13 emerging and established Salish artists. Every River Has a Mouth explores stories carried across generations—honouring ancestral knowledge while weaving contemporary perspectives through visual and narrative traditions. The exhibition reflects on how Indigenous teachings continue to shape identity, memory, and ways of seeing the world today.
Fan Expo Vancouver – February 14-16, 2026
Fan Expo Vancouver takes over the city for a full weekend of pop-culture immersion, drawing celebrity guests from film, television, voice acting, and the comic world. Fans can meet stars throughout the weekend, attend panels, and collect autographs and photo keepsakes that last long after the show ends.
Anime fans will find plenty to love, from voice-actor appearances and themed panels to cosplay meetups, parties, and hard-to-find memorabilia. Families are equally well served, with an Interactive Kids’ Zone and hands-on activities designed for younger fans. From sci-fi legends to beloved fantasy icons, including special appearances by cast members from The Lord of the Rings universe. Check out the full list of celebrities.
Vancouver International Wine Festival – March 7-14, 2026
Discover a world of wine at the 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, featuring 113 wineries from 14 countries across 33 events, with a special spotlight on France (27 French wineries from nine regions). Sip your way through grand tastings and themed events, level up your knowledge in engaging seminars and book coveted winery dinners , plus elegant gala experiences, lunches, and minglers. There’s something for every palate and budget.
The festival is for both the public and industry. The wine experience promises to be another exciting showcase of international wine and food, seminar speakers, and winery personalities from around the wine world. It also helps raise funds for its charity partner, Bard on the Beach Theatre Society.
What events should you attend at VanWineFest?
The public has many different events to choose from, but buy tickets early as they often sell out. The main event is the Tasting Room each night of the four International Festival Tastings. Here is a complete list of events.
Location: The main events are held at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver.
Vancouver Cocktail Week – March 1-8, 2026
Talented, multi-award-winning bartenders will showcase their cocktail creativity during the eight days of events to celebrate the city’s cocktail culture with food and drink. This year’s event is presented by The Alchemist Magazine.
Vancouver Cocktail Week kicks off with a five-course cocktail-paired brunch at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar – March 1, 2026
Kick off Vancouver Cocktail Week with a five-course cocktail-paired brunch at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Executive Chef Roger Ma and Executive Pastry Chef Kenta Takahashi reimagine brunch classics with West Coast flair, while Bar Manager Adam Domet and the Boulevard bar team craft inventive cocktails to match each course.
Neighbourhood Cocktail Crawl
Discover three celebrated neighbourhood haunts located in Main Street, Gastown, Yaltown and Commercial Drive and two on West 4th Avenue.
Gala of Cocktails – March 7, 2026
The signature event of Vancouver Cocktail Week, the Gala of Cocktails is a high-energy, all-inclusive celebration of mixology. Set in the elegant Spanish Ballroom at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, the evening features unlimited tastings from 25+ open bar stations, showcasing 35+ creative cocktails by top bartenders and global spirit brands. Expect premium bites, a live DJ and a stylish crowd ready to sip, mingle and celebrate the city’s vibrant cocktail culture.
Vancouver International Dance Festival – March 4-14, 2026
Celebrating 26 years, the Vancouver International Dance Festival features contemporary dance with performances from international and local artists as well as workshops, and other activities.
CelticFest – March 7-17, 2026 – subject to change
Now in its 22nd year, Western Canada’s largest Celtic Festival is a week-long community event. The outdoor event features a Celtic-themed market, live music, performance, food and drink, Irish dancing, a family zone, sports demonstrations and more.
Elevate – Vancouver International Car Show – March 25-29, 2026
This year, the Vancouver International Car Show will feature over 200 vehicles. Over 30 manufacturing brands and dealers will display their latest vehicles, concepts, and technology displays, including a showcase of luxury supercars and exotics, high-powered classics, overlanders, and everything in between. Brands include GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Ford, Lincoln, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, Genesis, Volvo, Kia, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Tesla, Rivian, Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren, Ferrari, Maserati, and more.
The Cherry Blossom Festival – March 27-April 12, 2026
The Cherry Blossom Festival takes place all over Vancouver. Various events, from Tree Talks and Walks to Bike the Blossoms, are held in different parts of the city. Find out more.
BC Gin Festival – March 28, 2026
Experience BC’s craft gin scene with tastings, distiller meet-and-greets, and local artisans. Get tickets here.
Food Truck Festival at UBC – April 1-2, 2026: 11 am to 7 pm
Get ready for two days of food and fun at this festival, which includes more than 20 food trucks, local entertainment and an artisan market. Gate admission is free, but you still need a ticket. Location: UBC Commons, in front of AMS Nest.
Cherry Blossom Festival and Sakura Days Japan Fair – April 11-12, 2026
Celebrate Japanese arts and culture at the Sakura Days Japan Fair. Activities: The fair and festival offer a wide range of interesting and fun outdoor and indoor experiences, from taiko drumming and theatre performances to woodworking demonstrations and sake sampling. Visitors can also learn popular Japanese games, participate in tea ceremonies, sample Japanese food, and enjoy the renewed Japanese Garden display. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Find more information here. Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.
Vaisakhi Parade – to be confirmed
Vancouver’s annual colourful Vaisakhi Parade, known as Nagar Kirtan, starts at the temple and will follow the traditional route along parts of Main Street and Fraser. Last year, the parade was held on Saturday, April 13th. (note the Surrey Vaisakhi is held the following week) From traditional Indian foods and sweets to more mainstream food, parade goers are treated to a wide range of delicious offerings. Here is a map of the route.
Vancouver Sun Run – April 19, 2026
The Vancouver Sun Run is the biggest fun run event in Vancouver. For over 40 years, it has inspired fitness for all ages to walk, run, or cheer. Join one of the training clinics to get ready for the run.
North America’s 50 Best Bars – April 22, 2026
North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, returns to Vancouver for its fifth edition. The awards ceremony is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
After debuting as a host city in 2025, Vancouver returns as a host city in the North American bar world. For three days, the event brings together industry leaders from the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, highlighting the city’s growing role in the cocktail scene.
Web Summit Vancouver 2026 – May 11-14, 2026
Spot Prawn Festival – May 25, 2026 to be confirmed
Vancouver’s popular Spot Prawn Festival will be back in all its glory at False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf; we’re just waiting for confirmation of the 2026 dates. The event features spot prawn dishes from some of Vancouver’s best chefs. Open to the public, local celebrity chefs will be doing cooking demonstrations. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample this delicious seafood. The festival itself is free, but the tasting experience requires a ticket. Find out more about the festival here.
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – May 25-31, 2026
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on any child’s face and make you hoot with laughter. Tickets go on sale March 6.
A Series of Concerts by Candlelight, now until December 31, 2026
Enjoy a series of live concerts illuminated by candlelight in a variety of locations throughout Vancouver. To find out more or to book tickets, visit Concert by Candlelight.
Burnaby Events and Festivals
Bite of Burnaby – March 1-31, 2026 – Subject to change
A culinary dining festival celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Burnaby’s food scene. Participating restaurants offer special menus, combos, and deals at set prices ranging from $10 to $60. Discover events for a unique Japanese Tea Ceremony, art of pairing dinners and live cooking demos
Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum – March 16-27, 2026
Histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities are showcased at the Burnaby Village Museum‘s 10-acre open-air site. Explore how homes and businesses used to look, see how different cultures help shape our community and learn from Indigenous educators. Education staff are available in select exhibits to interact with and learn from.
Burnaby Blooms – May 3, 2026
Burnaby Blooms (formerly the Rhododendron Festival) promotes the long-term sustainability and ecological health of this Greater Vancouver community in a fun and creative environment. Locations: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Deer Lake Park
Burnaby Farmers Market – May-October 18, 2026
Shop for an assortment of BC crafts, farm-fresh produce and delicious baked foods, while listening to live music. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through the end of October. Location: Burnaby City Hall near Deer Lake
North Vancouver and West Vancouver Festivals and Events
Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival – May 1, 2026
Brewhalla North Vancouver will feature more than 30 craft beverage makers: beer, wine, cider, non-alcoholic offerings and spirits, along with great local music. Get tickets here.
Ambleside Farmers Market – From May to the end of October 2026
Shop the Ambleside Farmers Market for an assortment of BC Crafts, farm-fresh produce and delicious prepared foods. The market is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays at Ambleside Park.
New Westminster Spring Festivals and Events
Pending
Richmond and Delta Spring Events and Festivals
Richmond Night Market – April-October 2026
The Richmond Night Market is the largest market of its kind in North America. It features Asian street food, entertainment, and a wide variety of merchandise vendors. There are more than 250 food and retail booths, along with food trucks. This annual summer event has been approved for another two years. It’s easy to get to from the Canada Line and River Rock Casino.
Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration: May 14-June 25, 2026 – Subject to change
For seafood lovers, we can’t recommend this festival enough. Local restaurants create special menus featuring these delectable crustaceans, while fishing boats gather at Fisherman’s Wharf to sell their fresh seafood starting at 6 a.m. Tip: Bring your own bag to take your spot prawns home, and most of the fishermen only take cash.
Coquitlam Spring Events
Taste of the Tri-Cities Food and Drink Festival – Feb 15 – March 15, 2026
Tri-Cities’ very own food and drink festival showcases an assortment of culinary offerings throughout Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam .
Surrey Spring Events
Easter Fun at Bear Creek Park – April 5,6, 12, 13, 18-21, 2026 – To be confirmed
Join in all the Easter fun at Bear Creek Park. Ride the train through the forest, hunt for Easter eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, play games and make arts and crafts. New this year is a petting zoo. Concession foods are available for purchase. Parking is free. No online tickets. First-come, first-served. Location: Bear Creek Park, 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey.
Vaisakhi Parade – April 19, 2026 – To be confirmed
Surrey’s annual Vaisakhi Parade is the largest of its kind in the world. Sikh communities worldwide consider Vaisakhi one of their most important festivals of the year. Approximately 500,000 people are expected to attend the Surrey celebration. From traditional Indian foods and sweets to more mainstream fare, parade-goers are treated to a wide range of delicious offerings. The parade begins at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple at 12885 85th Avenue. Here is a map.
Food Truck War – April 10, 11, 12, 2026
Surrey’s biggest Street Food Showdown at Food Truck Wars 2026. Three days of food and fun with more than 35 food trucks, local beers, talented local musicians and an artisan market. Gate admission is free, but you still need a ticket. Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Party for the Planet Celebrates Earth Day – April 25, 2026
This annual Earth Day event in Surrey is billed as the largest celebration of its kind in B.C. The free party includes a sustainable marketplace, live music, dance battles and environmental workshops featuring Indigenous education. There will be a plant sale and food trucks. Find out more. Location: Surrey Civic Centre
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair – May 14-18, 2026
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is back for its 135th year. This is one of the most popular family-friendly events of the season. Get ready for some exciting cowboy and cowgirl action. Learn about Indigenous culture and traditions at the Indigenous Village. See log rolling and more at the West Coast Lumberjack Show.
77th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo Parade – May 17 at 10 a.m. – to be confirmed
The parade will feature a variety of floats, marching bands, an assortment of classic and antique cars, cultural groups, horses, dance groups, clowns, dogs, and more. It starts at the corner of 177B Street and Highway 10 and heads west on Highway 10 to 176 Street.
Langley Spring Festivals and Events
Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival Fort Langley – June 13, 2026
Brewhalla Fort Langley will feature more than 30 craft beverage makers: beer, wine, cider, non-alcoholic offerings and spirits, along with great local music. Get tickets here.
Abbotsford Spring Events
Bradner Hall Daffodil and Flower Show – April 10, 11, 12, 2026
View hundreds of daffodils on display at this annual event, which has been going on since 1929. There will be arts and crafts, gardening ideas and talks by gardening experts. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Hospital. Location: Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival by Lakeland Flowers – April 5th to May 11th, 2026 – Dates pending
Wander through 35 acres of tulips and lupins, marvelling at more than 100 breathtaking varieties. Snap Instagram-worthy photos along golden pathways, sit in canoes and swings in the fields and pose with giant Dutch klompen (traditional shoes).
One of the best things to do in Abbotsford for a spring getaway is visit Lakeland Flowers’ Abbotsford Tulip Festival Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Chilliwack Spring Events
Chilliwack Party in the Park – Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival – April 25 and 26, 2026
Two days of food and fun with more than 20 food trucks, local beers, local musicians, and an artisan market. Gate admission is free, but you still need a ticket. Party in the Park offers an incredible weekend of family-friendly fun, food, music, and more! Location: Central Community Park
Sweet Spring Flower Festival at the Farm – March 27-May 11, 2026 – Dates to be confirmed
Greendale Acres Farm celebrates the season with over 100,000 hand-planted tulips with Dutch-inspired displays throughout. Stroll along the tulip river, and enjoy the sights of the spring gardens featuring a classic windmill.
The Harrison Tulip Festival – Opens in April
The Harrison Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled from April 8 to May 5, 2026. Ten million bulbs are planted on 35 acres. There are 50 different kinds of tulips to admire, along with more than 15 varieties of double daffodils and dozens of different types of hyacinths. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Online tickets sell
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