24 things to do in Vancouver this weekend

Here are some of the top events to check out in Vancouver between September 11 and September 13. For a complete list of events, check out our Vancouver Events Calendar.

Vancouver Fringe Festival

What: Vancouver’s independent and alternative theatre festival brings a series of plays to venues across the city for 10 days of artistic inspiration.
Where: Various locations
When: September 10 to September 20

End of Summer Wine Down

What: Celebrate the end of summer, birthdays and other special moments at the End of Summer Wine Down at the Sea to Sky Gondola. The Sea to Sky Orchestra will play from 6pm – 8pm.Participants receive a special four course menu, carefully crafted by our Executive Chef, Barb Foster, alongside four delicious wines from Le View Pin. All for just $59 a person (plus tax & gratuity).
Where: Sea to Sky Gondola – Squamish, B.C.
When: Friday, September 11; 6 to 9 p.m.

Foo Fighters

What: Rock band Foo Fighters with front-man and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl are landing in Vancouver for their World Tour.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
When: Friday, September 11; 7 p.m.

Unbuckled: Vancouver’s Ultimate Backyard BBQ

What: Unbuckled, Vancouver’s Ultimate Backyard BBQ, will combine casual sporting competitions, picnic eats and drinks, alt-country and bluegrass rhythms and plenty of good times all in the heart of the city.
Where: Brockton Baseball Diamond, Stanley Park – Vancouver
When: Saturday, September 12; 2 to 7:30 p.m.

Parking Lot Series at Red Truck Brewery

What: Featuring musical acts such as, Head Of The Herd, The Dudes, Good For Grapes, Ice Cream Social DJs, and a variety of Red Truck Beer and food trucks, Red Truck Brewery’s Parking Lot Series is sure to be a great and lively event.
Where: Red Truck Brewery parking lot – 295 East 1st Avenue, Strathcona
When: Saturday, September 12; 4 to 10 p.m.

In-N-Out Burger at the Langley Good Time Cruise-In

What: In-N-Out Burger will once again be making their pilgrimage from California to Canada for a special appearance for one day only. This is the only time you can order a Double Double in Metro Vancouver and end up with In-N-Out’s famous two-patty burger with special sauce.
Where: Langley Good Times Cruise-In – Fraser Highway 206th to 208, Douglas Creccent and the Cascades Parking lot
When: Saturday, September 12

alt-J

What: Almost a year after an incredible sold-out performance at the Orpheum Theatre, alt-J are back and taking their stunning live show outdoors.
Where: Deer Lake Park – 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
When: Saturday, September 12; 5:30 p.m.

COHO Festival

What: Fresh salmon grill, performances, booths and a run and walk are all part of this year’s annual COHO Festival at Ambleside Park.
Where: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
When: Sunday, September 13; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Queen Elizabeth Party in the Park

What: There’s one last outdoor party happening this summer that is not to be missed. The Vancouver Park Board is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth Park by throwing a massive party on September 13.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
When: Sunday, September 13; noon to 7 p.m.

21st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

What: Attendees to this annual fundraiser event are encouraged to enjoy a glass of wine as they wander across a farmers field, travelling from tent to tent (sometimes through the barn, past the tractor or around the chicken coup), listening to live music, and tasting gourmet creations from B.C.’s top chefs, farmers, fishers, ranchers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers and other beverage producers.
Where: UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver
When: Sunday, September 13; 1 to 5 p.m.

Colourfest Vancouver

What: Colourfest takes the spirit of the annual Indian holiday of Holi, where people sing, dance and throw colours on each other, and brings it to Vancouver’s Bhakti Yoga on Sunday, September 13.
Where: Iskon Temple – 5462 Marine Drive, Burnaby
When: Sunday, September 13; 1 to 5 p.m.

Autumn Shift Festival and BBQ CookOff

What: Celebrating a shift in seasons, and a shift towards urban gardening, sustainability and eating locally, The Autumn Shift Festival brings live entertainment, shopping, food and fun to the streets of Mount Pleasant.
Where: Main Street (between Broadway and East 7th Ave)
When: Sunday, September 13; noon to 6 p.m.

BC Lions vs. Ottawa Redblacks

What: The BC Lions play the Ottawa Redblacks for the city’s only CFL home game of September.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
When: Sunday, September 13; 1 p.m.

Recurring events

International Summer Night Market

What: Each weekend over 20,000 visitors hit up this massive summertime night market in Richmond and experience the diverse array of booths, food and drink vendors, kids’ play area, and live entertainment.
Where: 12631 Vulcan Way (behind Home Depot on Sweden Way), Richmond
When: Friday, May 8 to September 27; Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 11 p.m. and Sundays 6 to 10 p.m.

Richmond Night Market

What: Drawing crowds from all over Metro Vancouver, the Richmond Night Market is located within easy access of the Canada Line’s Bridgeport Station. Roam the aisles to find games, food, and all sorts of wares for sale. Late nighters take note, this is the only local night market open until midnight (Fridays and Saturdays).
Where: 8351 River Rd. (nearby Bridgeport Station)
When: May 15 to October 12, 2015; Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. to Midnight, Sundays and holiday Mondays 7 to 11 p.m.

Shipyards Night Market

What: The Shipyards Night market features food trucks, live music, numerous vendors and a beer garden.
Where: Shipbuilders’ Square – 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
When: May 1 to September 25; Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m.

Trout Lake Farmers’ Market

What: This is the farmers’ market that started up in 1995 and became the cornerstone of the Vancouver Farmers’ Market collective of markets.
Where: Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, East Vancouver
When: Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; May 9 to October 24

West End Farmers’ Market

What: The West End’s relaxed Saturday market is a great meeting spot for locals. Grab a cup of coffee, peek at the adjacent community gardens, and take a stroll with your purchases at Nelson Park.
Where: Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow), Vancouver
When: Saturdays, May 30 to October 24; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kerrisdale Farmers’ Market

What: The Kerrisdale Farmers’ Market lines East Boulevard every Saturday, bringing out the locals in one of Vancouver’s oldest communities. Stroll, shop, and eat at this vibrant weekend gathering.
Where: East Boulevard (between 37th and 41st Avenues), Vancouver
When: Saturdays, June 10 to October 13; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

River District Farmers’ Market

What: This market offers a unique riverfront gathering place in a burgeoning local community. Shop from vendors and artisans, and soak up some local colour.
Where: Kerr Street Plaza, 8683 Kerr Street
When: Saturdays, May 30 to October 10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Plaza of Nations Saturday Night Market

What: The Plaza of Nations transformed into an outdoor marketplace, complete with food trucks, craft beer, and local bands
Where: Plaza of Nations – 750 Pacific Boulevard
When: Every Saturday, June 20 to September 12, 2015; 5 to 10 p.m.

Kitsilano Farmers’ Market

What: The Kits market takes place Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre, and has a Bike Valet for shoppers on two wheels, and lots nearby for families to do.
Where: West 10th Ave (between Larch and Balsam), Vancouver
When: Sundays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; May 10 to October 25

Mt Pleasant Farmers’ Market

What: The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market is one of the newer kids on the Vancouver Farmers’ Market’s block, but it has quickly become a focal point of the community, bringing familiar vendors and neighbourhood faces together Sundays.
Where: 2300 Guelph Street, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
When: Sundays, June 14 to October 11; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Free Yoga at Dude Chilling Park

What: Yoga instructor Solomon Montijo, along with ten other teachers, hosts free classes daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Dude Chilling Park.
Where: Dude Chilling Park – 2390 Brunswick St., Vancouver
When: Daily; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.