10 things to do in Vancouver today: Sunday, September 9

Keep the Sunday Funday going with these 10 things to do in Vancouver today, September 9. Check out Polish Festival Vancouver, Dish & DUER Warehouse Sale, and more.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

Polish Festival Vancouver

• What: The Polish party is going down at the Shipbuilders’ Square and Pipe Shop in North Vancouver and will feature music, singing, folk dancing, arts, games, and more. And of course, there will be delicious traditional Polish food including sausages, pierogis and pastries. After you feast, check out the vendors selling Polish crafts, jewelry and accessories.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 1 to 9 pm
• Where: The Shipyards — 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver BC
• Admission: Free

24th Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

• What: Feast of Fields is a wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and between farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you’ll stroll across a farmers field, travelling from tent to tent (sometimes through the barn, past the tractor or around the chicken coop) listening to live music, and tasting gourmet creations from some of BC’s top chefs, bakers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers and other beverage producers.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 1 to 5 pm
• Where: UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver
• Price: $95; buy online

One Love Westcoast Fest

• What: One Love Westcoast Fest is a Reggae, Latin and Afro festival that has been taking place on the lower mainland since 2001. Formerly hosted at Trout Lake, the festival is moving to Taj Park Convention Centre in 2018.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018 
  
• Time: 11 am to 7 pm
• Where: Taj Park Convention Centre – 8580 132 St., Surrey
• Admission: Online, $20 for adults, free for children

Treefest 25 – Riverview Arboretum 2018

• What: Enjoy guided tree and heritage walks, talks and tours. Yes, there will be cake.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 11 am to 4 pm
• Where: Riverview Lands. Enter the site from Colony Farm Road. Event is held in the Arboretum above Pine Terrace. Parking is available on Pine Terrace.
• Admission: Free

Ladner Village Market

• What: Ladner Village Market takes over the heart of Ladner Village with live music, tons of vendors, and much to see and taste.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 10 am to 4 pm
• Where: 5028 48th Avenue (between Delta and Elliott Streets) in Ladner Village
• Admission: Free

BC SPCA’s Paws for a Cause

• What: Taking place at David Lam Park, the fundraising walk-turned-celebration benefits local animals in the care of the BC SPCA at the Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver, and Richmond Branches. A one-kilometre walk is open to participants (both human and canine) of all ages and fills the False Creek Seawall with animal lovers alike. In addition to the walk, the event will feature an afternoon filled with activities for both pets and owners. The festival site will feature vendors, activities, BC SPCA booths, and interactive games for fun-loving canines.
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 10 am to 3 pm
• Where: David Lam Park – 1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
• Price: $20 registration fee for adults

Purchase a Panda at Aberdeen Centre

• What: For two days only, 500 plush pandas are being put up for ‘adoption’ – an initiative put on by Aberdeen Centre to benefit a local charitable organization – Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG). Anyone who visits the mall between 12 to 4 pm will be able to take a panda home for just $25.
• When: Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 12 to 4 pm
• Where: Aberdeen Centre – 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
• Price: $25, cash only

Dish & DUER Warehouse Sale

• What: Snag bargain deals on hundreds of the Dish & DUER’s most popular styles during a massive three-day warehouse sale. This year’s warehouse sale is taking place at a new location: 33 West 8th Avenue beside 33 Acres Brewing. You can go right ahead and treat yourself to a congratulatory beer for scoring some premium denim for $50 or less.
• When: Now to Sunday, September 9, 2017
• Time: Various times
• Where:  33 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
• Price: FREE admission- Click here for more info

Kim’s Convenience

• What: Mr. Kim is proud of his store, Kim’s Convenience. After thirty years of selling lottery tickets, catching petty thieves, and reporting illegally parked cars, he tries desperately – and hilariously – to convince his artist daughter Janet to take over the store. The play that inspired the hit TV sitcom.
• When: Now to Saturday, October 6, 2018
• Time: Various times
• Where: Pacific Theatre – 1440 W 12th Ave, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online

3rd Annual McSpadden County Fair

• What: Harvest time fun at McSpadden County Fair. Enjoy live music, raffle, market, information booths, food, and more.
  
• When: Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Time: 11 am to 5 pm
• Where: McSpadden Park –  2125 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
• Admission: Free

See also

• Canada's only farm-based fresh beer festival is happening this month
• The Extraordinary Future Conference returns to Vancouver this month
• Ferment Fest Vancouver returns for annual celebration next weekend