5 things to do in Vancouver this weekend

Aug 28 2020, 7:45 pm

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Believe it or not, we’re already in the last weekend of August, and if you’re looking for some ideas on how to spend it, don’t worry, we’ve got you.

Here are nine activities for you to enjoy in Vancouver this week, August 24 to 30.

Enjoy the Vancouver Mural Festival

 

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What: This year, mural lovers can expect artwork in more neighbourhoods than ever. From August 18 to September 7, artists will paint and unveil over 60 murals in nine different neighbourhoods. In addition to stunning artwork, VMF, alongside Granville Island Brewing, has announced the Pop-Up Patio series — three weeks of live, nightly performances at an outdoor, cabaret-style venue. Learn more about the mural festival here.

When: August 18 to September 7
Time: Various times
Where: Mural locations vary; performances take place at 123 E 6th Avenue in Mount Pleasant
Cost: $24.90; Tickets for performances can be found on Eventbrite

Taste of the PNE

 

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What: Gather your social circle for a fun ride through Hastings Park, experiencing your Fair favourites from the comfort of your vehicle. The event includes the President’s Choice SuperDogs Tail-Gate Party, farm animals like pigs, cows, and goats, and a reverse parade where you’re part of the show.

When: August 22 to 30
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Where: PNE — Hastings Park
Cost: $25; tickets are available online

Volunteer at Trout Lake

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Wildcoast Ecological Society‎

What: Help the birds and other wildlife by removing invasive plants. With your assistance, the area near Trout Lake swimming beach can be prepared for the planting of native vegetation this fall. This is not child-friendly, as you will be mostly removing blackberry canes.

When: August 29
Time: 10 am to 12 pm and 12:30 to 2 pm
Where: Trout Lake Swimming Beach — E 19 Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Free — register online

BIKEnnale/WALKennale

 

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What: The BIKEnnale/WALKennale is a fun, safe, and unique way to stay active and rediscover Metro Vancouver’s best public art, architecture, and points of cultural interest, on bike or foot. The guided tours are available for all ages and athletic abilities. Routes stretch across 24 neighbourhoods (throughout Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, and New Westminster).

When: Registration ends August 30
Time: Times Vary
Where: All across the Lower Mainland
Cost: $5 to $15

Visit the Museum of Vancouver

 

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What: Head out to the Museum of Vancouver and learn about our great city and history. The museum is currently featuring eight exhibitions: Acts of Resistance, Haida Now, c̓əsnaʔəm, Neon Vancouver, 1900s – 1920s: Gateway to the Pacific, 1930s – 1940s: Boom, Bust, and War, 1950s: The ‘50s Gallery, 1960s – 1970s: You Say You Want A Revolution.

When: Thursday to Sunday
Time: Museum admission is now on a timed-entry basis.
Where: Museum of Vancouver
Cost: $20.50 — tickets are available online

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