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Vallea Lumina, The Cake, and more! Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered with these 10 fun events happening around Vancouver on Saturday, May 18!
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
See also
- A huge rodeo and country fair is returning to Metro Vancouver this month
- Multi-platinum selling rapper Logic is performing in Vancouver this October
- Vallea Lumina, Whistler's light-up night walk returns for 2019 (PHOTOS)
Day Out with Thomas
What: Day Out With Thomas provides an opportunity for kids to take a ride with their favourite tank engine, meet the railway controller, Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in the Imagination Station, enjoy face painting, musical entertainment and much more. Tickets are sold for specific train times, with departures from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
When: May 18 to May 20, May 25 to May 26, 2019
Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Where: West Coast Railway Heritage Park 39645 Government Road Squamish
Tickets: Online
The Juice Truck X TMRW Foods Pop-up
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What: Popular local juicery and cafe, The Juice Truck will be teaming up with Vancouver’s TMRW Foods for a drool-worthy weekly event. The Juice Truck’s Main Street location will host a weekly pop-up on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: The Juice Truck – 4236 Main Street, Vancouver
More Info: Online
Armin van Buuren
What: Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer Armin van Buuren performs at the PNE Forum. All ages with 19+ bar.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: PNE Forum – 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $61.65
Haney Farmers’ Market
What: A vibrant outdoor Saturday market in downtown Maple Ridge, Haney Farmers’ Market sells fresh farm produce, locally-grown fruit and veg, preserves, baked goods, artisan crafts, fine art, and more.
When: Every Saturday until Saturday, September 7, 2019
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Memorial Peace Park – 224th Street, Maple Ridge
Admission: Free
Reading & Book Launch: Amy Fung & Kim Nguyen
What: In celebration of the release of Amy Fung’s new book, Before I Was a Critic I Was a Human Being, the writer will read sections of the book in discussion with writer/curator Kim Nguyen. This debut collection of creative nonfiction stories by Fung takes a closer examination at Canada’s mythologies of multiculturalism, settler colonialism, and identity through the lens of a national art critic. Books will be available for sale at the event. This event is held in partnership with the Richmond Public Library, Brighouse branch at the Richmond Cultural Centre.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time: 1 to 2:30 pm
Where: Richmond Art Gallery – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Admission: Free, more info online
42nd Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival
What: The 42nd Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival is being hosted by Vancouver’s own Tamburica Orchestra Kardinal Stepinac and is bringing groups from all over Western Canada to perform with guests from San Jose and Hamilton as well.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm start
Where: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
Tickets: Online
London Heritage Farm Mother’s Day Tea
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What: Celebrate Mother’s Day with high tea in the Tea Room at London Heritage Farm. A popular annual event for mothers, grandmothers, and their families. Enjoy London Farms own blend of London Lady tea, home-baked scones, London Farm jam/jelly, and homemade goodies. Coffee, hot chocolate and juice are also available. Reservations recommended.
When: May 18 and 19, 2019
Time: 12 to 5 pm
Where: London Heritage Farm – 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond
Admission: $15
Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market
What: Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market is an authentic BC Farmers’ Market and features local farmers and Certified Safe Prepared food vendors bringing in fresh local produce, field greens, vegetables, fruits & flowers, fresh baking, fruit pies, cupcakes and cookies, local craft beer, varietal wines, tasty prepared foods from our Fraser Valley, the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys.
When: Every Saturday from now to October 26, 2019
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: St. Andrews Historic Church – 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley
Admission: Free
The Cake
What: Della believes that the secret to a good cake and a good life is simple: just follow the rules. When her best friend’s daughter asks her to make her wedding cake, she is overjoyed… until she learns that there will be not one bride, but two. Suddenly, Della is working without a recipe as her previously-unquestioned beliefs and emotions come into sharp conflict.
When: Various dates from now to Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Pacific Theatre – 1440 W 12th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
Vallea Lumina
What: Vallea Lumina the interactive experience is presented by Montreal-based entertainment studio, Moment Factory and Whistler’s very own “The Adventure Group.” Through the use of emotive lights, video, soundscape, and scenography, guests are “transported” to another world with opportunities to touch, play, and explore their new environment.
When: Weekend operations begin Saturday, May 18, 2019, and nightly operations begin June 7, 2019
Time: Shows begin at sundown
Where: Cougar Mountain, free shuttles from Whistler Village
Tickets: Online, Adults: $39.99, Kids $34.99