Fall is upon us, and the new season is filled with wonderful events and happenings to check out around Metro Vancouver.

We’re here to help you make the most of autumn with these 43 events you need to check out around the city. Vancouver International Film Festival, Harvest Haus, and more!

Be sure to check out our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town.

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Things to do this fall

Vancouver International Film Festival 2025

Jay Kelly by Noah Baumbach

What: Grab the popcorn and don’t forget the butter because one of the largest film festivals in North America is returning to Vancouver this fall.

The 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival is taking place from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 12.

Movie lovers will discover 170 features and 100 shorts from around the world at the festival’s 44th edition. The festival will also include insightful talkbacks, conferences, live performances, and other special events.

When: Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Single tickets are $21 for regular screenings, with ticket packs and festival passes also available. VIFF+ Members receive discounts on all VIFF tickets and the free U25 membership offers additional discounts to those between the ages of 19 and 25. Purchase online

Vancouver Etsy Co – Fall Pop-Up

What: Calling all local handmade enthusiasts! Explore more than 90 verified Canadian small businesses at Robson Square, showcasing genuine handmade treasures from unique accessories to innovative home decor.

There are new workshops, including matcha candle making, block printing, and perfume blending, that you can register for under $55. Plus, check out activities for everyone, ranging from button making, photobooth, and pet corner. And don’t miss out on the early bird perks and charity donations.

RSVP for free admission online to unlock giveaway entries. The pet-friendly event supports real Canadian entrepreneurs and charities, one quarterly can’t-miss event at a time.

When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Robson Square Rink –800 Robson St., Vancouver
Tickets: Free, RSVP for free online. Register for workshops online for an additional cost.

Shipyards Christmas Market

What: It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when a festive event is gearing up for its Metro Vancouver return this fall.

The Shipyards Christmas Market is back in North Vancouver, starting on Friday, Nov. 28 and running through to Christmas Eve. Check out dozens of artisan stalls, food vendors, and live performers, as well as visits with Santa, and more.

When: Friday, Nov. 28 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (opening day), 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday to Sunday), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Dec. 22 and 23), 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Dec. 24)
Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Free

Harvest Haus

Harvest Haus

What: Vancouver’s take on the traditional German beer festival comes in the form of Harvest Haus, a fun-filled weekend combining modern cuisine with traditional and “authentic European harvest traditions.”

You can expect to dine on freshly made pretzels accompanied by grainy mustard and sauerkraut, as well as sausage and other treats available for purchase in the marketplatz.

Over 25 European and craft biers, wines, and spirits will be available to discover. Traditional oompah bands and live DJs will complete the party atmosphere each day.

When: Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: PNE Forum — 2901 Hastings St. E., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

The BOG at Riverside Cranberry Farm

What: Just an hour’s drive from Vancouver, the Riverside Cranberry Farm is opening for the new season. Don stylish hip waders and waddle down the ladder straight into a flooded field. Surrounded by floating red berries, you’ll feel like a kid again, gently wading through the water.

Be sure to take the Harvest Farm Tour before you take the plunge. This self-guided tour of the field’s perimeter lets you watch the harvest in real time.

When: Various dates from Saturday, Sept. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Time: Various time slots.
Where: The BOG at Riverside Cranberry Farm – 26885 88th Ave., Langley City
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

The Wedding Party

What: The Wedding Party, an immersive experience presented by Secret City Adventures, will take over Glowbal Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver starting Friday, Oct. 3.

The unique event will see guests taking in a live performance, deciphering clues and solving puzzles, and enjoying a delicious dinner at the wedding reception of Norah and Jack.

When: Saturdays and Sundays starting on Saturday, Oct. 4. Opening night on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
Time 1 and 6 p.m.
Where: Glowbal – 590 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of four, and VIP. More info online

Vancouver Christmas Market 2025

Vancouver Christmas Market

What: The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and the city’s largest and longest-running Christmas Market has announced its return this holiday season.

Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from Thursday, Nov. 13, to Monday, Dec. 24.

A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the market features over 35 food and drink vendors, as well as more than 75 artisans and makers. There are also plenty of festive activities, live entertainment and new experiences to enjoy.

When: Thursday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Dec. 24, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

NFL Football at PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino Grand

What: NFL Football is officially back for the 2025/2026 season, and Parq Casino is doing it up big for NFL Pick’em.

As Vancouver’s premier sports-viewing venue, the PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge is hosting each game on a massive 50-foot screen, complete with surround sound and stadium-style energy. Hang out with friends and other football enthusiasts while cheering for the teams that bring you together.

And of course, no football viewing is complete without epic eats and delicious drinks, which is why, along with the classic Sportsbook Lounge menu, you can enjoy a special NFL brunch menu.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Free

Vancouver Career Fair and Training Expo Canada

What: Career Fair and Training Expo Canada is taking place at Pan Pacific Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

The upcoming Vancouver job fairs bring together a mix of employers from a variety of industries, as well as onsite training exhibitors who can teach applicants about different credentials that may help them land their dream jobs.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Pan Pacific Vancouver – 999 Canada Place, #300
Cost: Free, register online

Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes

What: Canadian superstar Shawn Mendes is on the road for his Europe and North America tour, and he’s bringing the party to Vancouver.

Mendes has eight Juno Awards and three Grammy nominations under his belt, as well as won 13 SOCAN awards and 10 MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2018, he was named one of Time‘s 100 most influential people in the world and also provided the singing voice of the title character in the film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices. Purchase tickets online

Hyrox: World Series of Fitness Racing

What: Hyrox, the world’s fastest-growing fitness sport, is making its Vancouver debut, and you’d better be ready to work up a sweat.

The huge competition is taking over the Vancouver Convention Centre from Dec. 20 to 21, with thousands of fans and participants expected to attend.

The World Series of Fitness Racing comprises over 80 international competitions in 2025, and organizers promise that Hyrox Vancouver will be an “unforgettable weekend.”

When: Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Noel Surrey and Bright Nights

What: Noel Surrey will feature massive displays, stunning LED forests, and photo opportunities, along with 300 feet of light tunnels.

Take a stroll around the pond at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre to enjoy the accessible Bright Nights light display, produced through thousands of volunteer hours by over 800 firefighters.

Bright Nights has roots in Surrey and is the single largest fundraiser each year for the Burn Fund, which provides life-saving, life-supporting, and life-enriching services to people in B.C.

When: Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey
Admission: $17-$22 from Monday to Thursday, $19-$25 from Friday to Sunday, and free for children six and under. Purchase online

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. (Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences)

What: Beginning in Fall 2025, a stretch of Stanley Park’s towering trees will be infused with a touch of magic. After dusk, the forest will glow with an otherworldly trail where wands are welcome, creatures stir in the shadows, and Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest is brought to life beneath Vancouver’s canopy.

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, to early 2026; nightly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: Starting at 4:45 p.m. each event night until late evening. All entry is timed.
Where: Site of the Stanley Park Train — Pipeline Road in Stanley Park, via the West Georgia Street park entrance
Admission: Tickets online. Starting at $49.50 for adults; free for children under the age of three.

Happy Halloween

Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival

Maan Farms

What: Abbotsford’s Maan Farms is known for its epic fall events, and this year, it is introducing a new Halloween Fright Festival.

When: Sept. 27 to Nov. 1, 2025
Where: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford
Tickets: General admission and VIP, purchase online

DreadWorlds

What: DreadWorlds Realm of Horror is a full-sensory Halloween attraction that combines live horror theatre with captivating terror.

Award-winning filmmakers and industry-leading special effects and makeup artists are bringing the horror to life at the immersive indoor experience. Do you and your group have what it takes to make it through the hour-long nightmare? There will also be a midway, photo ops, and more.

When: Select dates from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: DreadWorlds Realm of Horror – 3987 232 St., Langley Twp
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

MastersFX Monster Museum

MastersFX Monster Museum

What: MastersFX Monster Museum will open its doors to horror fans just in time for the Halloween season on select dates from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 26.

Guests to the eerie 5,000 sq ft space will discover 80 exhibits of handcrafted monsters, creatures, and characters from popular movies and TV shows, created by the award-winning special effects studio.

When: Select dates from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: MastersFX Monster Museum – 4185 Dawson St., Burnaby
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

I Know What You Did Last Weekend at The Improv Centre

What: I Know What You Did Last Weekend is a blend of ’90s teen slasher films with the spontaneity of live improv comedy. The show begins with a murder based on suggestions from the audience and then dives into a world of secrets, betrayals and laughs.

When: Every Friday and Saturday from Sept. 19 to Nov. 1, 2025. Also, a special opening night performance on Thursday, Sept. 18 and additional shows on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Cirque Costume Ball

What: Vancouver’s longest-running licensed Halloween bash takes over Science World on Friday, Oct. 31. Over 1,200 ghoulish party-goers will enjoy live cirque performances, spooky decor, and the city’s top DJs and performers.

Prepare for a full night of frights with three music rooms across two floors featuring 10 of the city’s top DJs and live performers. Cirque performance artists, including silk aerialists, contortionists, LED dancers, stilt walkers, jugglers, and more, will leave your jaw on the floor.

When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Science World — 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Truth and Reconciliation Day

Semiahmoo First Nation’s 5th Annual Walk for Truth & Reconciliation

Semiahmoo First Nation’s Annual Walk for Truth & Reconciliation

What: Semiahmoo First Nation welcomes the community to its Walk for Truth & Reconciliation at Semiahmoo Park.

Highlights include live performances, family-friendly activities, a complimentary lunch, several exhibitions, and an Indigenous artisan market. Orange shirts will also be sold before the walk.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Semihamoo Park. The walk begins in the parking lot adjacent to Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Plaza at 15393 Marine Dr., White Rock
Cost: Free

Truth & Reconciliation Day at MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver

What: The Museum and Archives of North Vancouver invites guests of all ages to reflect on Indigenous histories and cultures on the North Shore and across Canada, led by MONOVA’s Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson & Tsawaysia Spukwus. There will be hands-on crafts and activities to help inspire dialogue for families.

Admission to MONOVA will also be pay-what-you-can on Truth and Reconciliation Day.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: MONOVA — 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Admission: Pay what you can, register online

Discover incredible murals by Indigenous artists around Vancouver

The winds and the waters will always call us home by Ocean Hyland | Turtle Island by Caleb Ellison-Dysart

What: There are many Indigenous artworks to be found all over Vancouver, and each one has an important story to tell.

Some of the most thought-provoking pieces that can be seen throughout the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations are the dozens of Indigenous murals. Many of which were created for the Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF).

Where: Various mural locations across Vancouver. See the list online

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Noons Creek Hatchery

What: Noons Creek Hatchery in Port Moody invites the community to learn about Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Sept. 30. This year’s guest speaker is Manuel Axel Strain, a two-spirit artist from Musqueam, Simpcw and Syilx peoples.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Noons Creek Hatchery — 336 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
Cost: Free

Cheer on the home teams

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

What: Vancouver Whitecaps continue their MLS season this fall with several exciting home games at BC Place. Cheer on the ‘Caps as they face the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Sept. 24, Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championships on Wednesday, Oct. 1, San Jose Quakes on Sunday, Oct. 5, and FC Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 18.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

BC Lions

What: BC Lions’ CFL season roars on at BC Place this fall with games against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday, Sept. 26, Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Edmonton Elks on Friday, Oct. 17.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Vancouver Giants

What: The Vancouver Giants start the new season this fall at the Langley Events Centre with games against the Victoria Royals on Friday, Sept. 26, Wenatchee Wild on Friday, Oct. 17, Kelowna Rockets on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Spokane Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 14.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online

Vancouver Canucks

Bob Frid/USA TODAY Sports

What: The Canucks are back in September with a pair of pre-season games. They take on the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Abbotsford Centre, and hit the ice against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, Sept. 26.

The regular season kicks into high gear this fall with games including the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, Oct. 3, the Calgary Flames on Sunday, Nov. 23, and the Utah Mammoth on Friday, Dec. 5.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford (Sept. 24), Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver (Sept. 26 and regular season games)
Cost: Various; purchase online

Vancouver FC

What: Vancouver FC continue their Canadian Premier League season at Willoughby Community Park in the fall. The home games at the Langley Events Centre include HFX Wanderers on Sunday, Sept. 28 and Cavalry FC on Saturday, Oct. 18.

When: Sunday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre – 7782 200th St., Langley Township
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Vancouver Warriors

Vancouver Warriors

What: The Vancouver Warriors begin the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this fall with a game against the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday, Nov. 29, and the Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Saturday, Dec. 13.

When: Saturday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Abbotsford Canucks

What: Abbotsford Canucks fire up their AHL campaign this fall, with home games including visitors Ontario Reign on Friday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 26, San Jose Barracuda on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday, Nov. 12, and Calgary Wranglers on Sunday, Dec. 2 and Monday, Dec. 3.

When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online

Bon Appetit

Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl

Marco Ovies/Dished

What: The fall festival, taking place from Nov. 1 to 16, is a self-guided tour of creative and Instagrammable limited-edition croissants from bakeries across Metro Vancouver.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Time: Various operating hours
Where: Participating vendors across Metro Vancouver

Vancity Food Fights Food Truck Competition

What: Vancity Food Fights Food Truck Competition features a Hot Dog Eating Contest and a fiery “Bring da Heat” Chicken Wing Contest. Enter onsite or reserve your competition spot in advance.

Bring your appetite as 25 of Vancouver’s top food trucks are competing for the championship belt. There will also be an all-star panel of judges, including local celebrity chefs Vikram Vij and Chanthy Yen, and popular foodie and travel influencer Maggie Mei.

There will also be a variety of local craft beers and spirits, live bands, and DJs to keep the fall fun vibes going.

When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 2300 Guelph St., Vancouver
Cost: RSVP, register online

Whistler Cornucopia

What: Whistler Cornucopia is Whistler’s signature fall festival of food and drink, held every November. It’s known as the ultimate celebration of taste, bringing together chefs, winemakers, distillers, brewers, and food lovers for 11 days of culinary adventure.

Most events are held at the Whistler Conference Centre or at local restaurants in Whistler. Exclusive Cornucopia packages start from $95 per person, per night. Plus, extend your stay to 3 nights or more and receive a complimentary $100 CAD Dining Voucher, valid for use at a variety of Whistler restaurants.

When: Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Time Various times
Where: Various venues and restaurants in Whistler
Cost: Exclusive Cornucopia packages start from $95 per person, per night. More info online

UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival

UBC Botanical Garden/Facebook

What: Entering its 34th year, the huge apple celebration gives attendees a chance to learn about apple diversity and taste several rare and peculiar varieties.

There will also be live entertainment, an apple and apple tree sale, and a food fair onsite.

When: Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Time: Various time slots from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: UBC Botanical Garden — 6804 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Children seven years and under can enter for free with a paying adult, though they must still register for a ticket. Purchase online

The Perfect Bite

What: Time to pick up your magnifying glass, detectives! An official Netflix murder mystery dinner has come to Vancouver, and you’re invited to take a bite out of crime.

Secret City Adventures is collaborating with Netflix on the event, which will see guests watching a murder case unfold while deciphering clues. Of course, they will also enjoy a delicious dinner that is simply to die for.

When: Select dates until Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
Time 7 p.m.
Where: Glowbal — 590 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of 4, and VIP. More info online

Oktoberfest at Parallel 49

Parallel 49

What: Every day until Sunday, Oct. 5, Parallel 49 Brewing will be celebrating Oktoberfest in their massive tent and biergarten. Come enjoy live music from a traditional Rheinlander band from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and 5:30 to 9:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

There will also be a great selection of Oktoberfest-style beers, traditional German food features and specials, and more. Plus dress up on Fridays and Saturdays for your chance to win the best-dressed Oktoberfest outfit.

Enjoy the arts

Splash – Free Preview Exhibition

Jamie-Lee Fuoco

What: Over 90 stunning artworks make up the Splash 2025 Art Collection on display at the Pendulum Gallery at 885 W. Georgia St. The free public preview showcases the pieces of art donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists.

The lineup of artists this year includes Moses Salihou, a Cameroonian artist who blends abstraction with portraiture, Maggie Hall, a painter inspired by pop culture, and Cole Speck, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist who infuses Northwest Coast carving traditions with contemporary narratives.

When: Now until Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 (closed Sunday and stat holidays)
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Thursday to Friday) and  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Pendulum Gallery – 885 W. Georgia St., Vancouver
Admission: Free, walk-ins welcome

Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts) by Daniel Léveillé (Montreal)

What: DanceHouse presents Daniel Léveillé’s Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts). Set against a score of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, pop music, and birdsong, Léveillé uses the mechanics of arms, legs, torsos and skulls to plumb the very nature of the human condition. Note: the performance includes nudity.

As the dancers move through a series of entanglements, the shock of nudity dissipates, aided by a hint of humour that runs beneath the solos, duets, and ensemble work.

When: Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $40.75, purchase online

John Legend

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What: Thirteen-time Grammy winner John Legend brings the Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour to Rogers Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

John Legend is an EGOT winner with multiple Grammys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Tony, and three Emmys under his belt. Fans will also recognize him as The Voice‘s senior coach on the hit reality singing competition.

The Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour will showcase the entirety of the double-platinum album Get Lifted, which won him legions of fans with hits like “Ordinary People,” “Used to Love U,” and “Number One.”

When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Tickets for sale online

Musical Magic: Disney Edition

What: The next edition of Inspired at The Chan brings guests to the Happiest Place on Earth. Musical Magic: Disney Edition features songs from beloved films performed by several local talents in this matinee concert. Costumes are welcome, and candy will even be given out pre-show

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: Chan Shun Concert Hall, UBC
Tickets: $10-$35, purchase online

19th annual Vancouver Story Slam Storytelling Championship Finals

What: The 19th annual Vancouver Story Slam Storytelling Championship is the grand finale of the 2025 Vancouver Story Slam season. Ten storytellers bring their best stories to the longest-running storytelling event of its kind in Canada.

The winner, selected by an anonymous audience ballot, will receive a share of $2,500 in cash prizes as well as the title of the year’s Vancouver Story Slam Champion. Stories are not pre-screened and are as unique and entertaining as the people telling them.

When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Eat fresh with farmers markets

West End Farmers Market

The West End’s charming, community-minded farmers market is open on Saturdays. Grab a coffee, peek at the adjacent community garden, and stock up on a vast array of locally grown foods.

When: Every Saturday until Oct. 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow), Vancouver

UBC Farm Farmers Market

What: The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems operates the UBC Farm, providing students, faculty, and staff with the chance to engage with the community and support local farming. Shop for farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and more at their three weekly markets:

• Tuesday Evening Market at the UBC Farm
• Wednesday Bookstore Market, outside the UBC Bookstore
• Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers Market at the UBC Farm

Saturday’s market also features coffee and food trucks, baked goods, and more.

When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday until Fall 2025
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. (Tuesday), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Wednesday), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Dr., Vancouver (Tuesday and Saturday), UBC Bookstore – 6200 University Blvd., Vancouver (Wednesday)

Brentwood Farmers Market

What: Head to The Amazing Brentwood every Sunday to shop for farm-fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods and more. The event happens right on Brentwood Boulevard and also features live music to enjoy while you explore the vendors.

When: Every Sunday from June 15 to Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brentwood Boulevard off Halifax Way at The Amazing Brentwood

Ambleside Farmers Market

What: This popular seasonal Farmers Market takes place in Ambleside Park, at the foot of 13th Street, from May through October. Pick up fresh local food and goods from crafters and food artisans at this West Vancouver gathering spot.

When: Every Sunday until Oct. 6, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ambleside Park – 1000 Argyle Ave. (the end of 13th Street), West Vancouver

North Delta Farmers Market

What: The City of Delta and The Collective Markets are teaming up for a “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” style market at the North Delta Recreation Centre. Shoppers will discover dozens of vendors offering fresh local produce, handcrafted goods, tasty food, and more in a lively atmosphere.

When: Alternate Saturdays: July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 6 and 20, Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: North Delta Recreation Centre — 11415 84th Ave., Delta