25 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: April 14 to 21

This month is just zooming by! Better slow down and have some fun.

We’ve got some great ideas of fantastic things to do around Metro Vancouver from April 14 to 21, including the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade, Easter celebrations, and more.

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Vancouver Canadians vs. Eugene Emeralds

What: Baseball is Back #AtTheNat! Join the Vancouver Canadians and cheer on the future of the Blue Jays as they take on the Eugene Emeralds this week.

You can enjoy the game while enjoying hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, and all other ballpark favourites, along with a cold beer. Plus, don’t miss the exciting theme nights.

When: April 15 to 20, 2025
Time: Various start times
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online at CanadiansBaseball.com, over the phone at 604-872-5232 or in person at the Nat Bailey Box Office

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Heartbeat of a Vessel by Jo Scott-b

What: The Vancouver Maritime Museum hosts the feature exhibit, Heartbeat of a Vessel, by Jo Scott-b. Artworks on display will spotlight how each valve and gauge in an engine has a story to tell.

When: Now until May 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Maritime Museum – 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver
Cost: $14-$18.50, free for children five and under with a paying adult (max two free children per 1 adult)

The Bachelor-ish at The Improv Centre

What: The Improv Centre’s improvisers are looking for love in all the funny places, and they need your help. The Bachelor-ish will see an improviser go on a romantic adventure with a cast of quirky and lovable contestants, with your suggestions inspiring the heartfelt and hilarious show.

When: Fridays and Saturdays from April 17 to May 31, 2025
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Rabbitats Easter BunnyFest

What: The Rabbitats Easter BunnyFest is a great way to visit with rabbits in real life and learn about the cotton-tailed cuties. The family-friendly event features a Meet & Treat, where you can watch the rabbits or join them in their enclosure to feed them treats from a cup. You can even get your face painted like your favourite bunny.

When: April 19 and 20, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lulu Island Winery – 16880 Westminster Hwy., Richmond
Tickets: By donation at the door

Dillon’s Presents: Signature Cold Brew Espresso Martini

What: Head to BC Liquor Park Royal for a complimentary tasting event of the new Dillon’s Signature Cold Brew Espresso Martini. You can also receive a gift with a purchase featuring Dillon’s signature bitters while supplies last, and also get an exclusive $3 off per four-pack for a limited time.

When: April 18, 2025
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: BC Liquor Park Royal – 785 Park Royal N., West Vancouver

Warrior Festival

What: The Cultch’s Warrior Festival celebrates the strength of women and gender-expansive artists with five funny and fierce shows this spring at York Theatre, Historic Theatre, and Vancity Culture Lab.

This year’s festival includes Lxdy Parts: Babes (April 16 to 19), Dance Nation (April 23 to May 11), N.ormies (April 24 to 27), Love You Wrong Time (May 1 to 11), and Every Day She Rose (May 1 to 11).

When: Various dates from April 16 to May 11, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: York Theatre, Vancity Culture Lab, and Cultch Historic Theatre
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Bunny Bingo at Capilano Mall

What: Capilano Mall invites everyone to join in the fluffy festivities in the Grand Court on April 19. Take part in bunny bingo for a chance to win prizes from Purdys Chocolatier. Then, take a selfie with the Easter Bunny for a chance to win a Capilano Mall gift card.

When: April 19, 2025
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: Capilano Mall — 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver
Cost: Free

Burnaby Central Railway

What: Burnaby Central Railway is welcoming passengers to climb aboard its 3 km track near Confederation Park every weekend until this fall. Your ride will take you across tunnels, bridges and viaducts. And while you’re there, stop by the ever-growing Garden Railway.

British Columbia Society of Model Engineers (BCSME) built and operates the mini railway, with three different types of locomotives pulling the ridable trains.

When: Weekends and stat holidays from April 18, 2025, through Thanksgiving weekend
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 120 N. Willingdon Ave., Burnaby
Cost: $4.50 for a single ride, all passengers three years old and up. $40 for a 10-ride pass

The Fabergé Ball

What: The Fabergé Ball is an interactive comedy cabaret hosted by the award-winning Dandy and featuring drag, burlesque, and musical performances by Angora Phobia, Melrose Twist, Mx. Black Ice, Strawberry Short King, and more.

When: April 18, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre — 1660 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $30 online or $35 at the door. VIP seating is also available. Purchase online

Teen Angst Night at Fox Cabaret

What: Teen Angst is a comedic reading series where brave performers share the most embarrassing parts of their teenage notebooks for the audience’s entertainment.

The lineup of performers includes comedians, actors, filmmakers, and people who may have never been on stage before. Laugh along with live readings of high school poetry, LiveJournal posts, songs, letters, journals, and more.

When: April 18, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $20, purchase online

Vancouver Rise vs Calgary FC

What: Vancouver Rise kick off their inagural Northern Super League season this week with a huge game at BC Place against Calgary FC.

When: April 16, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Jimmy O. Yang

What: Jimmy O. Yang, star of Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians, Interior Chinatown, and more, comes to Vancouver for four shows this week on his Big & Tall Tour.

When: April 19 and 20, 2025
Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Easter at Britannia Mine Museum

What: The Britannia Mine Museum invites visitors to learn how working at the mine was like a giant Easter egg hunt. Go on a self-led scavenger hunt and then search for hidden golden eggs for a chance to bring home a piece of golden chalcopyrite.

When: April 18 to 21, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Britannia Mine Museum – 150 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach
Cost: Museum admission varies, children four and under are free. Purchase online

Vancouver Warriors vs. Philadelphia Wings

What: The Vancouver Warriors continue the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this week with a game against the Philadelphia Wings on April 19.

When: April 19, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade 2025

What: The largest Vaisakhi parade in the world will take place in Surrey next month, and organizers expect to draw a massive crowd for the festivities.

Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade, organized by Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, will take place on Saturday, April 19. Over 500,000 people are expected to attend the parade, which will include a variety of floats, live music and dancers, and community groups.

When: April 19, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Starts at the Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar – 12885 85th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free

Easter on the Peak

What: Grouse Mountain is hosting an epic Easter celebration which includes crafts in the “Bunny Burrow,” Easter film screenings in The Theatre in the Sky, photos with the Easter Bunny, and even an egg hunt at the Light Walk. All activities are included with a Mountain Admission Ticket, Lift Ticket, or a valid Grouse Mountain Pass.

Child mountain admission and ski lift tickets are just $10 from April 18 to 21, with $5 from every child ticket sold donated to Family Services of the North Shore.

When: April 18 to 21, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Grouse Mountain
Costs: Included with a Mountain Admission Ticket, Lift Ticket, or a valid Grouse Mountain Pass. Purchase online

Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility Of Communion at The Polygon Gallery

What: Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility of Communion is the first North American survey of the acclaimed Nigerian photographer’s works. Explore several important series of Kayode’s colour and black-and-white photographs, as well as archival prints and never-before-exhibited pieces from his student years.

When: Now until May 25, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesday, Friday to Sunday), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Thursday)
Where: The Polygon Gallery — 101 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver
Cost: By donation

More than Malbec

What: Learn about the different regions of Argentina and how they produce more than Malbec at competitive prices at this BC Liquor event. Guests can also try some traditional empanadas during the tasting.

When: April 16, 2025
Time: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: BC Liquor Cambie & 39th – 5555 Cambie St., Vancouver

Harrison Tulip Festival

What: Harrison Tulip Festival, the massive Tulips of the Valley and Onos Farms floral celebration in Agassiz, invites guests to discover a stunning flower scape with more than 10 million bulbs planted. Explore dozens of tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth varieties at the World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm, which was awarded at the World Tulip Summit in Holland.

There will also be photo ops, floral surprises, food trucks, and more at Canada’s largest tulip festival.

When: April 15 to May 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday), 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and Good Friday)
Where: 5039 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz (parking off Cameron Road)
Tickets: Various prices with season passes are also available. Purchase online.

Bear Creek Park Easter Train

What: Bear Creek Park Train presents its annual Easter Train in Surrey throughout April. Put on your bunny ears and hop aboard Eddy The Engine for a magical ride at one of the city’s most popular parks.

After your Easter Train ride, children of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts, go on a decorated forest tour, and take part in an egg hunt.

There will also be games, animals onsite every weekend, and a chance for a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny.

When: April 5 to 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Park & Mini Golf – 13750 88th Ave., Surrey
Price: $10 plus tax for weekday trains, $15 for weekend trains

Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits

What: Science World invites guests to challenge themselves to jump, dive, fly, and climb in a new feature exhibit that explores some of the most exciting sports in the world. Learn the science behind the sports and hear stories from around the world highlighting the dedication and determination of top-class athletes.

When: Now until May 19, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

Inlet Spring Regatta

What: Dragon boat racers and fans are taking to the waters of the Burrard Inlet this weekend for Canada’s first dragon boat event of 2025.

The sixth annual Inlet Spring Regatta will be held on Saturday, April 19, at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

This year’s family-friendly event features dozens of teams competing in several divisions. The Regatta will also feature plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages.

When: April 19, 2025
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Rocky Point Park — 2800 Murray St., Port Moody
Cost: Free

Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s

What: The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s, a deep dive into the experimental art made in six Central Eastern European nations on the three decades.

The interdisciplinary exhibition features works from nearly 100 artists questioning how, when, and where art could exist and uncovering its various meanings for society.

When: Now until April 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays)
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday to Wednesday), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday and Friday)
Where: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Admission: $29-$35, free for ages 18 and under, gallery members, Indigenous peoples, and caregivers. Book online

Easter at the Cannery

What: This annual family-friendly weekend at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site features crafts, storytime, games, and the popular Easter Salmon Scavenger Hunt. Activities are suitable for children ages two to six, though all ages are welcome.

When: April 18 to 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – 12138 4th Ave., Richmond
Cost: Special event admission of $6.50 for children two years old and above, $9.50 for adults 18+

Verses Festival of Words

What: Canada’s largest alternative literary festival, Verses Festival of Words, is back for a 15th year of programming celebrating a broad intersection of poetic artists, including spoken word and page poets, storytellers, singer-songwriters, improvisers, and more.

Highlights of this year’s Verses include Mashed Poetics: “Fully, Completely” by The Tragically Hip, the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, and Hullabaloo, a youth poetry slam competition for high school students across the province.

When: Now until April 19, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Festival passes and tickets to individual events can be purchased online