20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Feb. 23 to March 1
We’re transitioning into the new month this week, and there are lots of fun events happening around Metro Vancouver!
Make your plans with our list of 20 great things to do from Feb. 23 to March 1. Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest, BC Gin Fest, and more!
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2026
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
What: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which runs from Feb. 27 to March 11, is here to inspire you with dozens of films celebrating climbing, snow sports, mountain biking, and more.
Guests will also hear from inspiring guest speakers and thought-provoking filmmakers from around the world in the thrilling lineup of films, presentations and workshops.
When: Feb. 27 to March 11, 2026 (in-person), March 14 to April 11, 2026 (online)
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Vancouver Public Library’s Black History Month Celebration
What: Vancouver Public Library hosts a film screening and community social celebrating leader and advocate Nalda Callender.
The event will feature a screening of the uplifting feature-length documentary, Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Montalbano Family Theatre, VPL Central Library — 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Free, drop-in welcome
Ria Mae
What: Halifax’s Ria Mae is a platinum-selling pop star and songwriter known for catchy hits like “Bend,” “Too Close,” and “Clothes Off.” The three-time Juno nominee recently released her second album, Two, and comes to the Biltmore Cabaret on Feb. 27.
When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Biltmore Cabaret – 2755 Prince Edward St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Vanier Park: Monthly Pay-What-You-Can Sundays at Vancouver’s Museums
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
What: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Museum of Vancouver are partnering up for Pay-What-You-Can Sundays.
On the first Sunday of every month, guests of all ages are invited to visit the three Kitsilano waterfront attractions and explore the exhibits without financial barriers.
The three Vancouver attractions are within walking distance of each other in Vanier Park, and guests can discover maritime history, learn about local heritage, and explore science and space.
When: The first Sunday of every month
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Museum of Vancouver
Cost: Pay what you can
Trevor Linden Bottle Signing with J.P. Wiser’s
What: Enjoy an exclusive meet-and-greet with former NHL legend Trevor Linden to celebrate the iconic NHL partnership with J.P. Wiser’s Canadian whisky.
To participate in the signing, you must purchase a bottle of J.P. Wiser’s. Availability will be capped, time permitting. Purchase guarantees a photo with Trevor Linden during the signing.
No custom videos, video calls, or signing of outside merchandise will be permitted. Purchasers and those in the photo must be 19 years of age or older.
When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: BCLIQUOR 39th and Cambie – 5555 Cambie St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Super Weekend at Fraser River Discovery Centre
What: Fraser Valley Discovery Centre hosts a series of public programs for families on the last weekend of each month, with immersive activities that help guests of all ages discover the important waterway.
January and February explores the Blustery Fraser Canyon and how its unique geography of the Fraser Canyon shapes the Lower Mainland’s weather patterns.
When: Jan. 24 and 25 and Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre – 788 Quayside Dr., New Westminster
Cost: Included with admission, $5-$8. Free for ages 2 and under
Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration
What: Silk Road Music blends the historic traditions of Asian and non-Asian music for a Lunar New Year celebration at Gateway Theatre on Feb. 28.
The celebratory concert will showcase why Silk Road Music has won two Best World Music awards from the West Coast Music Awards, been featured on BBC International Recital, and spotlighted at festivals all over North America.
When: Feb. 28, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Gateway Theatre — 6500 Gilbert Rd., Vancouver
Tickets: $25, purchase online
Britannia Mine Museum – Ores & Orcas
Brittania Mine Museum
What: Britannia Mine Museum hosts Ores & Orcas – Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A Recovering Ecosystem until February 2026. Guests will be able to explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators and discover how remediation efforts protect the important ecosystem.
The temporary exhibit also showcases specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, including the skeleton of a real killer whale.
When: Now until Feb. 28, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach
Cost: Prices vary; purchase online
Vancouver Goldeneyes vs Toronto Sceptres
What: Vancouver Goldeneyes take the ice at Pacific Coliseum this weekend for a matchup against the Toronto Sceptres.
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum at the PNE – 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
Milk and Cookies for Canuck Place
What: Beloved local bakeries, including Purebread, Lee’s Donuts, Bak’d, Benanna Bakery, Cozy Bean Bakery, and more, are all teaming up to offer special treats and host in-store fundraisers to raise money to support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Plus, B.C. dairy farmers are matching donations up to $30,000.
When: Various days of operation starting on Feb. 26, 2026
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: Various bakeries across Vancouver
Robson Square Ice Rink
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What: Located under the covered outdoor plaza at Robson Square, the rink operates seasonally when temperatures begin to dip. Over 100,000 skaters are expected to visit each year.
Skating is free for all ages. Those without skates can rent them on-site for a fee, and helmets are mandatory for anyone under the age of 12.
When: Open daily until Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Robson Square — 800 Robson St., Vancouver; beneath Robson Street and Howe Street
Cost: Free for all ages if you bring your skates. Skate rentals are also available for a fee.
Il Borro wines: Ferragamo Signing
What: BCLIQUOR is hosting a special visit from Salvatore Ferragamo of Il Borro. He’ll be in store to meet customers, share the story of his family’s Tuscan estate, and sign bottles of our featured Il Borro wine.
A unique chance to connect with the maker and bring home a memorable keepsake.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: BCLIQUOR 39th and Cambie – 5555 Cambie St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets
What: The Canucks are back in action at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a game against the Winnipeg Jets.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
BC Gin Festival
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What: This lively celebration of British Columbia and beyond’s craft distilling culture brings together diverse artisans working with unique, inspired, and local ingredients. Every bottle distilled tells a story, and this festival invites you to taste them all.
With unlimited tastings, a custom keepsake glass, an onsite bottle shop, and access to more than 100 exceptional gins from 30+ distilleries, BC Gin Festival offers an immersive journey. A silent auction and raffle with distillery tours, gin bundles, and special prizes add even more excitement to the night.
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Time: Evening Tasting: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Late Night Tasting: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre — 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: $85 for evening tasting, $65 for late-night tasting. Purchase online
LunarFest 2026 – Year of the Horse
What: The Lantern City is back for 2026, with five sites running until late February and early March. Enormous, totem-like lanterns by acclaimed artists can be found at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, Pendulum Gallery, Granville Island, 800 Robson St., and Bentall Centre.
LunarFest is also presenting the 2026 Lunarfest Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Orpheum Theatre. Attendees will enjoy Taiwanese family theatre troupe, Fooderlon Theater, Kristin Fung, Harmonia, West Vancouver Youth Band’s Symphonic Strings, Nicholas Urquhart, and Emma Qu.
When: Various dates until Feb. 28, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Admission: Free and ticketed events
Around The Kitchen Table: Crafting Connections
What: This exhibition explores how making by hand can function as a language of its own. Through contemporary jewellery, clay works, and a participatory installation inspired by dumpling-making, the project reflects on communication across generations, cultural memory, and the quiet power of shared gestures around the kitchen table.
When: Monday to Friday from Feb. 26 to April 23, 2026
Time: 10 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Craft Council of BC – 1386 Cartwright St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Sin Peaks: O-Sin’s Eleven
What: Sin Peaks is Vancouver’s only live improvised soap opera. Just like your favourite TV shows, its characters return each week to tell a brand new, one-of-a-kind story. Don’t worry if you miss a week; there is a recap at the top of every episode, and each show is uniquely hilarious unto itself.
This season’s theme: O-Sin’s Eleven! It’s a season full of heists, betrayal, and the search for the infamous Sin Diamond.
When: Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays until March 18th, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Little Mountain Gallery — 110 Water St., Vancouver
Cost: $16 plus taxes and fees, purchase online
PICS Mega Job Fair 2026
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What: Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is hosting its annual Mega Job Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
The upcoming Vancouver job fair brings together a mix of employers from a variety of industries, as well as on-site training exhibitors who can teach applicants about different credentials that may help them land their dream jobs.
When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Cost: Free, register online
Taste of the Tri-Cities
What: Taking place from Feb. 15 to March 15, select restaurants around the Tri-Cities will be offering special menus at discounted prices for you to enjoy.
When: Now until March 15, 2026
Time: Various restaurant hours
Where: Participating restaurants in the Tri-Cities
H Tasting Lounge’s Winterlust
What: Winterlust is once again taking over the stunning H Tasting Lounge’s patio. The event consists of five private translucent domes decorated with seasonal evergreen elements and Alpine-themed accents. Visitors will also enjoy views of the North Shore mountains and Coal Harbour.
Each dome can accommodate up to six guests and is fully equipped with heaters and fresh-air circulation to keep things nice and cozy. Additionally, each dome has an independent sound system so you can enjoy your own tunes while dining.
When: Now until Sunday, March 1
Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Reservations: Online