25 free things to do in Vancouver this June

Put away your wallet and break out the fun!

Vancouver is filled with great free events to enjoy this June, but you don’t have to break the bank to have fun! From free yoga to Car Free Days and Farmers Markets, here are 25 free things to do around the city this month.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

Mat Collective Free Yoga

• What: Returning for its second year, Mat Collective started as a yoga mat recycling program. Now, the program will offer free yoga indoor and outdoor classes every day all summer long. Mat Collective offers five classes: Hatha, Flow, Power, Kundalini, and Yin. The classes are designed for all levels.
• When: June 1 to August 31. Times vary. Check schedule for details.
• Where: Classes take place at Kitsilano Beach Park 1499 Arbutus Street and 95 East 32nd Avenue in Vancouver. Check the full schedule here. 
• Cost: Free

Acroyoga – Beginners Class at Trout Lake

• What: This class is for people of all ages and all skill levels. Play games and learn beginner acroyoga skills in a safe and playful environment. Join the class as a complete beginner or lend your stability to the class as an experienced acroyogi. Led by Jeremy Glen.
• Where: Trout Lake, Northwest Corner, Vancouver
• When: Every Thursday at 7 pm
• Cost: Free

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

• What: The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is Canada’s largest conservation-based cleanup program, an initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF-Canada. Learn firsthand about the lasting impact litter has on our turtles, seabirds, whales and otters while cleaning out shorelines.
• Where: Various locations around Metro Vancouver. Find a cleanup on the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup website.
• When: June 2 to 5
• Cost: Free

First Caturday

• What: First Caturday is the day for sweet and delicious outdoor cat-napping and socializing. Bring your cat (on a leash, or harness) and socialize with other feline lovers and their furry friends.
  
• Where: Queen Elizabeth Park (meet by the cherry blossoms) – 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver
• When: June 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
• Cost: Free

Velopalooza

• What: Velopalooza promotes fun bike rides and events in Vancouver and surrounding areas. A big festival is held each June, with costumed rides, family rides, and the famous Bike Rave.
• Where: The streets of Vancouver
• When: June 9 to 25

Quintino

• What: Quintino has more than 200 international gigs a year, and has performed at Tomorrowland, Marenostrum, Summerfestival, Sunrise Festival and Ushuaia Ibiza. He has been remixing for the likes of Galantis, Major Lazer and more, which have been played in many clubs and festivals.
• Where: Harbour Event Centre – 750 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
• When: June 10 at 10 pm
• Tickets: Online, Free

Environment Week: Wild About Burnaby Lake

• What: ​Want some wild fun without leaving the city?  Join a weed pull, tour the lake by voyageur canoe or join a guided walk.  Enjoy a free hotdog and meet local stewardship groups. Presented by Metro Vancouver with Burnaby Lake Park Association and City of Burnaby.
• Where: Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion – 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby
• When: June 10 from 10 am to 2 pm
• Cost: Free, registration required for canoe and walking tours: 604-432-6359

Lafarge Lake Annual Free Fishing Day

• What: A free family-friendly day of fishy fun and prizes during BC’s free fishing weekend – when anglers can fish BC’s waters without a licence. The Lake is stocked for the day and volunteers are available to teach fishing techniques.
  
• Where: Lafarge Lake – Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
• When: June 18
• Cost: Free

Artisans in the Fort

• What: An intimate shopping event for everyone in Fort Langley. Each vendor is one of BC’s amazing artisan community.
  
• Where: Fort Langley Lions Seniors Hall – 23022-88 Avenue, Fort Langley
• When: June 18 from 10 am to 5 pm
• Admission: Free

West End Car Free Day Festival

• What: The West End brings together business owners, community organizations, artists and volunteers to seed the idea of building a better, more livable city. There are music stages and jam sessions to listen to, art being exhibited and created live on the street and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or something to drink.
• Where: Denman Street from Robson to Davie
• When: June 17 from noon to 7 pm

Kitsilano Block Parties

• What: Kitsilano does something different for Car Free Day. Instead of closing off a major street, people throughout Kits host block parties with their neighbours. The block parties are as individual as the people who pull them together. Some have dancing, some have music, some have couches, chairs and carpets in the middle of the street and some share chips and a drink together. All of them are a fun, relaxing chance to hang out with the people who live in the neighbourhood.
• Where: Various neighbourhoods around Kitsilano
• When: June 17 to 18

Main Street Car Free Festival

• What: Car Free Day celebrates the vibrancy of Vancouver’s diverse neighbourhoods by organizing a multi-site annual arts and culture festival that reclaims traffic thoroughfares as community focused public spaces. This allows artists, local residents, performers, artisans, non-profits, and businesses to interact, engage, and re-imagine spaces normally reserved for vehicle traffic.
• Where: Main Street from Broadway to 30th
• When: June 18 from noon to 7 pm

Splash! BC Family Fishing Day

• What: ​Try your luck at catching rainbow trout at Rice Lake. Enjoy a BBQ, exhibits, face painting and other festivities. Catch the shuttle to visit the dam and fish hatchery and explore the Seymour Valley.
• Where: Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Meet at Rice Lake Gate – 4900 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
• When: June 18 from 10 am to 3 pm
• Cost: Free activities.  BBQ $10 per plate. Proceeds go to Seymour Salmonid Society.

Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

• What: The world’s best dragon boaters will race down False Creek in Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival. There will also be live entertainment, a Fan Zone and Family Fun Zone, food and sponsor booths to enjoy on the shore.
• Where: Creekside Park and the waters of False Creek
• When: June 23 to 25
• Register: Online. Free to attend.

Downtown Farmers’ Market

• What: This local food destination is situated on the corner of Georgia & Hamilton at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Shop fresh weekly to enjoy quality fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs and poultry, baked goods, artisan food and craft, fresh fish, and local craft beer, wine and spirits.
• Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Thursday to October 5 from 11 am to 3 pm

Granville Island Farmers’ Market

• What: The Granville Island Farmers Market is the oldest of its kind in Vancouver offering customers fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This market also has local craft beer and wine vendors too.
• Where: Triangle Square (between the Net Loft and the Public Market), Granville Island
• When: Every Thursday to September 28 from 10 am to 3 pm

Kitsilano Farmers’ Market

• What: Tempt yourself with a myriad of vegetables, meat, cheese, seafood and music in Kitsilano.
• Where: Parking lot of Kits Community Centre – 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Sunday to October 22 from 10 am – 2 pm

Trout Lake Farmers’ Market

• What: The market where it all began. Come meet your friends and neighbours, pick up supplies for a picnic by the lake, or just rub shoulders with farmers who care about the future of the land as much as the food they put on your plate.
• Where: Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, Vancouver
• When: Every Saturday to October 21 to 9 am – 2 pm

West End Farmers’ Market

• What: Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, this laid-back Saturday market looks onto beautiful Nelson Park and adjacent community gardens. Take the dog for a walk and enjoy the best in local produce, prepared foods and crafts.
• Where: West End Farmers Market – 1100 Comox Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Saturday to October 21 from 9 am to 2 pm

Main Street Station Farmers’ Market

• What: Located just steps from the Skytrain, this convenient Wednesday farmers’ market is ideal for local food fans seeking an easy shop on their commute. Over 85% of the vendors at Main Street Station are primary producers offering an excellent mix of fresh and organic produce, meat, eggs, handmade cheeses, and more.
• Where: Main Street Station – 1100 Station Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Wednesday to October 4 from 2 to 6 pm

Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market

• What: You’ll find familiar faces like Applebarn Pumpkin Farm, Blue Comet Seafoods and Goldwing as well as new ones like Honest Food Farms, Rai Produce and Urban Digs Farm. You won’t have to elbow your way through lines to get at the cauliflower and there’s plenty of adjacent street parking. It’s also only a couple blocks from the 99 B-line.
• Where: Dude Chilling Park – 2390 Brunswick Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Sunday to October 8 from 10 am to 2 pm

Riley Park Farmers’ Market

• What: Tempt yourself with a myriad of vegetables, meat, cheese, seafood and music in Riley Park neighbourhood.
• Where: Riley Park – 50 East 30th Avenue, Vancouver
• When: Every Saturday to October 7 from 10 am to 2 pm

River District Farmers’ Market

• What: This one-of-a-kind market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Come shop for fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, and handmade products produced by farmers and artisans. Stay for live music, a delicious meal and enjoy the waterfront, playground and pier.
• Where: Kerr Street Plaza – 8683 Street, Vancouver
• When: Every Saturday to October 14 from 10 am to 3 pm

Ambleside Farmers’ Market

• What: The Ambleside Farmers’ Market has a wide selection of organic and conventional produce. Prepared food vendors include baking, jams, honey, syrups, salsas and much more. The Ambleside Market has a games table, kids play area, and live music.
• Where: Ambleside Farmers Market – 1500 block of Bellevue Street, West Vancouver
• When: Every Sunday to October 30 from 10 am to 4 pm

Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market

• What: The Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market has a great selection of conventional and organic produce. You also will find local artisans with jewellery, pottery, photography, kids clothing, soaps & much more. The market also has a book exchange, newspaper reading area, and live music.
• Where: East Plaza of the Lonsdale Quay Market – 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
• When: Every Saturday to October 29 from 10 am to 3 pm