Over 40 fun and fantastic things to do in Vancouver in September | Daily Hive

More than 40 fun and fantastic things to do in Vancouver in September

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Summer is winding down, and fall is just around the corner, which means just one thing: September has arrived in Vancouver.

Let’s enjoy everything the new month has to offer. From the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival to Bike the Night, and more, here are 42 things to see and do in and around Vancouver this September!

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The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

What: The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival takes place in Stanley Park from Friday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 14. With huge headliners like John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, Trailer Park Boys, and Tony Hinchcliffe coming to Vancouver, plus a mouthwatering lineup of food vendors. It just may be one of the best days out you’ll have this year.

When: Sept. 12 to 14, 2025
Where: Stanley Park, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices for general admission. VIP tickets and hotel packages are also available. Purchase online

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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

Chilliwack Corn Maze

What: Greendale Acres’ iconic maze is celebrating its 27th year in 2025, and the new design of the massive cornfield has longtime fans buzzing with excitement.

The field pays tribute to what the designers call “the quiet heroes of our farm and our food system” — the bee.

It’s worth making a day trip to Greendale Acres. With a giant corn maze, tractor and hay rides, farm animals, children’s activities, and more, your day will be filled with non-stop fun.

When: Now until Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: Various times. Check opening hours online
Where: Greendale Acres – 41905 Yale Rd. W., Chilliwack
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online. Ages two and under and those over 75 years are free. Memberships are also available.

Bike the Night

What: Bike the Night Vancouver is rolling back into town this September with music, lights, prizes, and hundreds of riders cruising the Seawall after dark, and it’s free to join.

Designed for people of all ages and experience levels, the event turns the Seawall into a glowing, music-filled ride route, with a community festival to kick things off.

When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. (family wave) & 8:30 p.m. (main wave)
Where: David Lam Park, Vancouver
Admission: Free (early access available with a $10 lifetime HUB Cycling membership at bikehub.ca; general tickets on Hub Cycling’s Bike The Night page)

Car Free Days Vancouver

Car Free Day Surrey

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

The massive street festivals are presented by Car Free Vancouver Society as well as Translink, local municipalities, and BIAs to promote the growth of car-free culture and spaces.

Each year, thousands of attendees, food vendors and artisan booths, kids’ activities, and more. There will also be plenty of great live music to check out.

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

Richmond Sunflower Festival

What: Those who can’t get enough sunshine and summertime will want to head to the Richmond Sunflower Festival while the flowers are in bloom.

The seventh annual floral celebration is now welcoming guests to its over 20 acres of sunflowers and seasonal blooms at Richmond Country Farms.

Open until mid-September, the festival features dozens of varieties of stunning flowers as well as plenty of Instagram-worthy spots.

When: Now until mid-September 2025
Time: Noon to 7 p.m. (Mondays to Fridays), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Weekends and Holidays)
Where: Richmond Country Farms — 12900 Steveston Hwy., Richmond
Cost: Admission at the gates is $14 plus GST on weekdays and $17 plus GST on weekends. Children aged three to 12 and seniors are $12 plus GST on weekdays and $15 plus GST on weekends. Ages two and under are 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

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.

Filipino Fest

Museum of Surrey

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

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 Road, Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Extreme Bounce Inflatapark

What: Those looking for a new activity to do with the whole family can finally jump for joy, because North America’s largest indoor bounce park is now open in Surrey.

Extreme Bounce Inflatapark is an 18,000 sq. ft. destination filled with immersive activities, high-tech visuals, and surprises for guests of all ages to enjoy.

There are 17 events to challenge yourself with inside Extreme Bounce Inflatapark during your 60-minute timeslot, from slides to obstacle courses and even dodgeball. Numerous staff members are inside the park to ensure safety.

When: Open seven days a week
Where: Unit 3700 10153 King George Blvd., Surrey

Vivacity – Vancouver’s Premier Medical Aesthetics, Longevity, and Healthy Aging Show!

Vivacity

What: Vivacity, presented by Beautifi, is the first-of-its-kind consumer event redefining the future of medical aesthetics, healthy aging, longevity, and wellness.

Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West from Sept. 19 to 21, Vivacity boasts 50,000 square feet of innovation, expert insights, and hands-on experiences. More than 20,000 highly engaged attendees are expected to connect with leading brands and learn about transformative solutions, to not only look their best but to feel it too at any age.

When: Friday, Sept. 19, to Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West – 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: Various options. Single-day tickets start at $32.50 — Available online.

stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow

What: All are welcome to attend the fourth annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow at Langley Events Centre, happening from Friday, Sept.12 to Sunday, Sept. 14. The three-day immersive Indigenous event celebrates pow wow culture and tradition with drumming, singing, dancing, and regalia.

In addition, you can check out Indigenous artists and artisans in the Vendors Market, located inside the gymnasium at Gate 1, and treat yourself to Indigenous Food Vendors, located just outside the Langley Events Centre.

Tickets are available online or at the door.

When: Friday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 6 to 11 p.m. (Friday), 12 noon to 11 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: $10 for a daily pass, $20 for a three-day weekend pass, and free for elders 60+ and children five and under. Purchase online

Richmond Night Market 2025

When: The Richmond Night Market is officially open for its 2025 season. This highly anticipated event is the largest night market in North America.

This year is extra special because it marks the 25th anniversary of the market, and there will be some special offers, including the return of its popular summer happy hour with special food and drink deals that are all under $10.

When: Now through Oct. 13, 2025; The night market will be open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond

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, plus a special opening night performance on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Bryan Adams

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What: Grammy-winning Canadian Icon Bryan Adams is bringing his Roll With the Punches tour to Rogers Arena on Friday, Sept. 12.

Adams’ latest North American tour is in support of his upcoming 17th studio album of the same name, and it is described as his largest in years.

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

Surrey’s Heritage Rail

What: Take a trip back through time by riding Surrey’s Heritage Interurban rail car.

Heritage Rail Adventure trips take place on Saturdays and feature a tour of the Cloverdale railway station, a trip on the B.C. Electric Intraurban Railcar, and more. Sullivan Excursions happen on Sundays and feature a 55-minute sightseeing ride to Sullivan Park and back.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday until Sept. 28, 2025
Time: First train at 10 a.m., last train at 3 p.m.
Where: Cloverdale Station – Highway 10 and 176A Street, Surrey
Cost: $12-$25, free for children two and under. Purchase online

The Canine Library

What: Canine Library is woofing it up at John Hendry Park, and participants can choose from various poetry books from VPL’s collection for their session. There will also be fun with VPL’s Children’s tent and poetry workshops with VPL’s Writer in Residence, Selina Boan.

When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: John Hendry Park — 3300 Victoria Dr., Vancouver (behind the Trout Lake Community Centre on the east side and along the path)
Cost: Free

Cheer on the home teams

Vancouver Canadians vs Everett Aquasox

Vancouver Canadians

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

Vancouver Whitecaps

What: Vancouver Whitecaps continue their MLS season this month with several exciting home games at BC Place. Cheer on the ‘Caps as they face the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, Sept. 13, Forge FC in the Canadian Championship on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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 with games against the Ottawa RedBlacks on Friday, Sept. 12 and Toronto Argonauts on Friday, Sept. 26.

When: Friday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Vancouver Rise

What: Vancouver Rise continue their inaugural Northern Super League season this month with a game against the Calgary Wild on Saturday, Sept. 6, and a Fan Appreciation Match against the Ottawa Rapid on Saturday, Sept. 20.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. kickoff (Sept. 6), 1 p.m. kickoff (Sept. 20)
Where: Swangard Stadium — 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Various; purchase online

Vancouver FC

What: Vancouver FC continue their Canadian Premier League season at Willoughby Community Park in September. The home games at the Langley Events Centre include Valour FC on Friday, Sept. 5, York United on Sunday, Sept. 21, and HFX Wanderers on Sunday, Sept. 28.

When: Friday, Sept. 5, Sunday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre – 7782 200th St., Langley Township
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Vancouver Canucks

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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.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Road, Abbotsford (Sept. 24), Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver (Sept. 26)
Cost: Various; purchase online

Bon appetite

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

Whistler Village Beer Festival 2025

What: The 12th Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) returns to the heart of the resort from Sept. 9 to 14 for a massive celebration of everything craft beverages. Get ready for an Oktoberfest celebration, a craft beer brunch, bandaoke, and more.

The Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 13, will showcase over 80 varieties of cider, beer, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. And the extravaganza also includes great concerts you won’t want to miss.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Main Event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: Various times. Main event from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Various locations throughout Whistler Village, Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

ARC Restaurant and HYPE Chocolate‘s Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Up

What: Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant and HYPE Chocolate are teaming up for an Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Up, right next to ARC Patio in downtown Vancouver.

Ice cream fans can discover distinctive flavours like Lemon, Wildflower Honey & Thyme sorbet, a Salted Chocolate ice cream, and a Vanilla Bean & Brown Butter Croissant flavour that is crowned with edible gold.

There will also be a rotating selection of signature flavours and HYPE Chocolate’s signature seasonal B.C. berry cups topped with warm chocolate.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday until Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Beside Arc Restaurant’s Patio — 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver

The Vegan Night Market

What: From plant-based cheese to handmade ceramics, delicious spreads, and upcycled clothing, the Vegan Summer Night Market is packed with unique items for all shopping needs. Admission is free and there will also be a variety of food trucks on-site to keep your tastebuds satisfied.

When: Every other Thursday until Sept. 11, 2025
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Locarno Beach
Admission: Free

Cheese and Meat Festival 2025

Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival

What: The Cheese and Meat Festival is all about indulging in small plates, so be ready to discover dozens of vendors showcasing their finest products through elevated bites.

When you arrive at The Pipe Shop, you’ll receive your own charcuterie board (yours to bring home) and a welcome drink. You’ll be fully equipped to discover the finest flavours with your all-inclusive ticket.

When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time: Various tasting sessions
Where: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices with VIP option also available. 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 a variety of regional kimchi dishes, including gat kimchi and bossam kimchi, as well as 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

Enjoy the arts

Vancouver Fringe Festival

Vancouver Fringe

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

Music Mountain Series at Sea to Sky Gondola

What: The hills are alive with the sound of music at Sea to Sky Gondola. The popular attraction is hosting a variety of acclaimed musicians throughout the summer, including The Whiskeydicks on Aug. 15 and Ruckus Deluxe on Sept. 12.

When: Every Friday from Aug. 1 until Sept. 12, 2025
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: 36800 BC-99, Squamish
Admission: Free with a season pass or day ticket

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, having cofounded 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.

Broadway Across Canada – The Lion King

The Lion King (Matthew Murphy/Broadway Across Canada)

What: Watch as the Serengeti comes to life as never before in The Lion King by Broadway Across Canada. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

When: Now until Sept. 14, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Vancouver Queer Film Festival

What: Vancouver Queer Film Festival is Western Canada’s largest queer arts event. Since 1988, the festival contextualizes and celebrates queer lives and experiences through online and in-person film screenings.

This year, over 100 films from 25 countries will showcase the struggles, joys, and journeys of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. There will also be performances by local artists, post-screening Q&As, and industry events.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Venues across Vancouver and online screenings
Tickets: Various prices starting at $7; purchase online

Ice Cube

What: NWA and Ride Along star Ice Cube is bringing the Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude tour to the Pacific Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Ice Cube launched his career in 1987 when he formed NWA with Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. He established himself as a West Coast hip-hop heavyweight with his work on Straight Outta Compton and his debut solo album, AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, which sold more than a million copies.

When: Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum — 100 N. Renfrew St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices. Purchase tickets online

Farmers markets in Metro Vancouver

Trout Lake Farmers Market

This farmers market began back in 1995 and became the cornerstone of the Vancouver Farmers Market collective of markets. One of the most popular markets, Trout Lake has food trucks on-site and a variety of vendors selling fresh local produce, locally made goods, and all things food.

When: Every Saturday until Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Drive and East 13th Avenue, Vancouver

Kitsilano Farmers Market

What: Kitsilano Farmers Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on for the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market.

When: Every Sunday until Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kitsilano Community Centre — 2690 Larch St., Vancouver

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