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Heads up, Vancouver – the weekend is just around the corner! Make the most of your Friday with our list of seven things to do around Vancouver, including the BC Lions, Science World After Dark, and more.
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
UBC Botanical Garden’s Garden Days
- What: Tour the Garden, learn about pollinators, celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a maple tree hunt, and sip some tea made from plants grown right in the Garden. Join the birds, bees and butterflies to celebrate nature and the great outdoors!
- When: June 16 to 18 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Special Garden Days activities from 12 to 3 pm
- Tickets: 2-for-1 admission, plus half price on the Greenheart TreeWalk canopy walk adventure. More info online.
Slurpee Crazy Hair Day
- What: Take part in Slurpee Crazy Hair Day by heading into participating locations across Canada with wild hair and you’ll receive a free medium-sized Slurpee. Mohawk, unicorn colours, glitter, crazy wigs, or funky braids – all it takes is a little colour or imagination with your locks, and bam! You’ve got a free slurpee in your creative and capable hands.
- Where: Participating 7-Eleven stores across Metro Vancouver and Canada
- When: June 16
- Cost: Free
BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Image: BC Lions / Twitter
- What: CFL is finally back as the BC Lions host the Roughriders at BC Place for a pre-season game.
- Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
- When: June 16 at 7 pm
- Tickets: Online
Il Mercato Italian Market
- What: This market brings together the tastes of Italy with fresh produce grown locally, in addition to delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef and handmade products from local artisans.
- Where: Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver
- When: June 16 from 5 to 9 pm
- Cost: Free
Science World After Dark: Made In Canada
- What: Play like a kid without the kids in our newest original feature exhibition. Tinker and test inventions of your own creation, at Science World’s adults-only evening. Plus enjoy a screening of MacGillivray Freeman’s latest film on the amazing feats of human engineering and design, Dream Big.
- Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
- When: June 16 from 7 to 10 pm
- Tickets: Online, $24-$30
Point Grey Fiesta
- What: This year’s festivities kick off Friday afternoon with bike decorating hosted by UBC Bike Coop and carnival rides from Shooting Star Amusements in Trimble Park/ Saturday morning the parade and street acts take over West 10th Avenue, followed by activities in Trimble Park including local businesses, artisans and local acts performing under the big tent. Carnival games and rides run until Sunday afternoon.
- Where: Point Grey, Vancouver
- When: June 16 to 18
- Cost: Free
Eastside Flea Market
- What: The Eastside Flea Market returns on select weekends this summer offering a curated mix of vintage clothing and collectibles, local handmade goods, and artisanal foods.
- Where: Ellis Building – 1024 Main Street, Vancouver
- When: June 16 to 18
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