20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Sept. 1 to 7

The first full week of September has arrived, and it’s filled with fun events you need in your calendar!

From Vancouver Rise to Neil Young in concert to much more, here are 20 fantastic things to do in Metro Vancouver from Sept. 1 to 7

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Picklefest Vancouver

What: Taking over City Centre Artist Lodge at 2111 Main St. and brought to us by Henderson Brewing Co. for one day only, Picklefest — Canada’s biggest pickle festival — is happening this September, spreading the scent of pickle juice far and wide across the city.

Festivities include a bustling marketplace made up of dozens of vendors serving pickles by the jar, on a stick, and other pickle-inspired eats and beverages.

That’ll be paired with plenty of live entertainment, pickle-themed paraphernalia, and the star of the show, the festival’s annual home pickling contest, where an elite group of amateur picklers will walk away with cash prizes and infinite glory for their fermented food creations.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Centre Artist Lodge — 211 Main St., Vancouver
Admission: $28.27, kids under 12 free

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Flats Fest

What: Flats Fest, presented by Low Tide Properties, is the perfect family-friendly event for your summer weekend. Attendees will enjoy live music from Surf Hat and Yukon Blonde, an artisan market, a kids’ zone with a bouncy castle, a site-wide beverage garden, and food trucks.

There will also be an Innovation Zone to explore, a climbing wall to challenge yourself, and complimentary treats while supplies last.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 12 to 9 p.m.
Where: 565 Great Northern Way, Vancouver
Admission: Free

Friends of the Vancouver Public Library Fall Book Sale

What: Bookworms will be in page-turning paradise with the return of the huge Vancouver Public Library’s book sale this month.

Friends of the Vancouver Public Library is hosting its popular Fall Used Book Sale from Thursday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 7 at the VPL’s main branch at 350 West Georgia St.

Head to the Alice McKay Room to discover over 50,000 books at bargain prices. In fact, titles start at just a toonie.

When: Thursday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch – 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $2

Nation Extreme Wrestling: Final Testament

What: Nation Extreme Wrestling brings hard-hitting, high-flying action to The WISE Hall on Saturday, Sept. 6, with its Final Testament show. Grab your tickets and cheer on your favourite pro wrestling stars, including Richie Coy, Travis Williams, Tony Baroni, Miles Deville, and the tag team of Illa Tribe.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Doors 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Where: The Wise – 1882 Adanac St., Vancouver
Cost: $22-$35, purchase online

Vancouver Fringe Festival

What: The popular Vancouver Fringe Festival is celebrating its 41st anniversary in 2025, with 87 acts ranging from comedy, storytelling, solo performances, and more. Get ready to discover local stars and international artists in this lineup of shows you won’t want to miss.

The festival will feature nightly entertainment in the popular Fringe Bar, and free creative activities for children ages four to 12 and their grown-ups with the new Kids Fringe.

When: Thursday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues across Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Everything Electric Vancouver

What: Everything Electric, powered by BC Hydro Power Smart, will take place from Friday, Sept. 5, to Sunday, Sept. 7, and feature a massive EV test drive experience and display.

There will also be live expert-led panels, home energy product showcases, and lots of other visitor attractions.

When: Friday, Sept. 5, to Sunday, Sept. 7
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
Cost: Various options. Single-day tickets start at $32.50 — Available online.

Vancouver Canadians vs Everett Aquasox

What: Baseball is Back #AtTheNat! Join the Vancouver Canadians all season long and cheer on the future of the Blue Jays. You can watch 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.

Cheer them on as they take on the Everett Aquasox from Tuesday, Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 7.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
Time: Various start times
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online at CanadiansBaseball.com

White Rock Night Market

What: The White Rock Night Market returns for another year with an incredible lineup of food tents, local artisans, live entertainment, lawn games, face painting, and the best sunset views in town.

When: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Time: Starting at 3 p.m.
Where: 14970 Marine Dr., White Rock

Filipino Fest

What: The Museum of Surrey is hosting its annual Filipino Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6, with live performances, food vendors, children’s activities, and more.

According to the museum, it is an opportunity for guests to reconnect with their roots or learn about Filipino culture for the first time.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56a Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free

Vancouver Vegan Festival

What: The Vancouver Vegan Festival returns to Kitsilano Beach with plant-based food and drink vendors, community booths, artisans, and more.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kitsilano Beach
Tickets: Free

Car Free Days Vancouver

What: Vancouver’s ever-popular Car Free Day is returning this summer for two epic celebrations across the city.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 12 to 7 p.m.
Where: Commercial Drive – Grandview to 1st Avenue (Sept. 6) and Main Street — 10th Avenue to 30th Avenue (Sept. 14)
Cost: Free

A Feast in the Flower Field

Enjoy the beautiful weather with a family-style menu prepared by the Bar Bravo team in a gorgeous setting at the River and Sea Flower Farm. Expect a delicious menu featuring some of the best local ingredients, with all net proceeds of ticket sales going to support the Fresh to Families Fund.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Starts at 4:30 p.m.
Where: River and Sea Flowers — 4362 Tamboline Rd., Delta
Cost: $280, purchase online

Vancouver Rise vs Calgary Wild

What: It’s the inaugural season of Vancouver Rise FC, and history is being made at Swangard Stadium. Come cheer on the hometown professional women’s soccer team and feel the energy rise with every goal, save, and tackle. 

You can get your tickets starting at $19 plus service charge and fees.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. kickoff
Where: Swangard Stadium – 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Starting at $19 plus service charge and fees; purchase online

Kimchi and K-Food Festival

What: The Kimchi and K-Food Festival is coming to Metro Vancouver, and it’s calling itself the biggest kimchi celebration in Canada. Plus, admission is free.

Taking place from Sept. 5 to 6, the festival will feature plenty of different regional varieties of the spicy dish, like gat kimchi and bossam kimchi, in addition to other Korean street food favourites like tteokbokki and hotteok. You’ll even be able to make your own kimchi and attend the kimchi-making workshop.

When: Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Where: Parking lot by Lougheed Town Centre Skytrain Station
Entry: Free

The Magic of Sunflowers and The Magic of Fall

What: Taves Farms invites guests to the Magic of Sunflowers to explore the season’s stunning blooms and take pictures in the various photo spots until Sunday, Sept. 7.

Then head back from Saturday, Sept. 13, until Friday, Oct. 31, for the Magic of Fall, with a giant pumpkin patch, three corn mazes and over 30 acres of fall activities.

When: Now until Sunday, Sept. 7 (Magic of Sunflowers), Saturday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Oct. 31 (Magic of Fall). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays until Friday, Sept. 26, and on Tuesdays until the end of the season, except for Tuesday, Sept. 30, which will be open.
Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Now until Friday, Sept. 26), 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m
Where: 333 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Summer Movie Nights at Lot 19

What: Downtown Van is hosting two more free outdoor movie nights on Thursday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 11 at Lot 19. Head down early to enjoy free activations starting at 5 p.m., with the films starting at sundown.

On Sept. 4 is a screening of Lady Bird and on Sept. 11 is a showing of In the Mood for Love.

When: Thursday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 11
Time: Activations start at 5 p.m.; movies start at dusk
Where: Lot 19 – 855 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Cost: Free

Neil Young

What: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young will perform at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 8.

Young and his band, the Chrome Hearts, are hitting the road on the Love Earth world tour. The three-time Grammy winner and seven-time Juno recipient has plenty of iconic hits, including “Heart Of Gold,” “Old Man,” and “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Young is also an activist and philanthropist, co-founding the benefit concert Farm Aid in 1985.

When: Sept. 6 and 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Deer Lake Park – 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Tickets: Various prices; purchase tickets online starting Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.

In-N-Out at the Langley Good Times Cruise-In 2025

What: The famous American chain, known for its 3×3 burgers and Animal Style Fries, will once again attend the Langley Good Times Cruise-In, a large-scale charity event for retro car enthusiasts.

Those looking to get their hands on some In-N-Out will need to purchase a ticket, and the line opens at 8 a.m. You’ll be able to find the line by the In-N-Out truck, which is located next to the Royal Canadian Legion on the North side of Fraser Highway at 266th Street.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out, and no pre-purchases are available. There is also a limit of two tickets per person.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Starting at 8 a.m.
Where: Downtown Aldergrove, Langley — Fraser Highway between 264th and 272nd streets
Cost: Each ticket costs $20 and includes one Double Double burger, one drink, and one bag of chips.

Vancouver FC

What: Vancouver FC continue their Canadian Premier League season at Willoughby Community Park in September. The home game this week at the Langley Events Centre is Valour FC on Friday, Sept. 5.

When: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre – 7782 200th St., Langley Township
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Polish Festival

What: Polish Festival Vancouver returns for a milestone anniversary next month on the North Shore, so get ready to “Smacznego!”

North Shore Polish Association Belweder presents the lively festivities on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale.

The popular annual event features live entertainment, a marketplace, and plenty of mouthwatering dishes.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 1 to 9 p.m.
Where: Shipbuilders Square and Pipe Shop — 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Admission: Free

Vokra’s Walk For The Kitties 2025

What: Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association, better known as VOKRA, is hosting a 5 km fun walk. The popular annual fundraiser raises funds to support the no-kill, registered non-profit cat rescue organization in rescuing, healing and finding new loving homes for over 1,200 cats and kittens every year.

When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Jericho/Locarno Beach Park
Registration: online

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 rideable trains.

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

Hoagie Half

What: The Hoagie Half is a sandwich-fuelled relay-style run that will see teams of four race to four of Vancouver’s best sandwich spots. This includes Meat and Bread, Say Hey Café, Juke Fried Chicken, and Vennie’s Sub Shop.

Participants will collect and eat a sandwich at each leg of the relay. The final stretch then finishes at Container Brewery, with a big party to celebrate the event, including DJs, a prize draw from sponsors like Adidas, Do Well, and Fine Parts Salon — and, of course, more sandwiches.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Where: Starts and ends at Container Brewing — 1216 Franklin St., Vancouver
Cost: Tickets starting at $221 (team of four required)