Looking for fun things to do this weekend around Vancouver? We’ve got you covered!
Here are 15 fantastic things to do around the city from Aug. 21 to 23. WNBA basketball, Indonesian Festival, and more.
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Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Summer Regatta
Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Summer Regatta
What: The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta will help keep the action going with a huge one-day festival this month.
The free community celebration will be held at Concord Pacific Place and False Creek on Saturday, Aug. 22, with racing, culture, music, and more.
Attendees will enjoy a special headliner hometown show by internationally acclaimed EDM artist Hoang in celebration of the end of summer. In addition to the aquatic action, there will be activities and displays from Chinatown and Indigenous groups and artisans, local makers, and food trucks to check out.
When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concord Pacific Place and False Creek, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Indonesian Festival
What: Enjoy Indonesian performances, food, experiences and activities, and more at the Indonesian Festival at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square. The free event is family-friendly and is presented by the Indonesian Consulate General in Vancouver.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – 850 W. Georgia St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Summer Music and Fireworks Festival
What: Head down to New Westminster’s waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 22, for the Summer Music and Fireworks Festival.
The family-friendly event, presented by the Hyack Festival Association, features a day full of activities, entertainment, and, of course, a huge fireworks display at the end of the evening.
When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
Time: 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Westminster Quay, New Westminster
Cost: Free
PNE Fair
PNE Fair
What: The PNE Fair in Vancouver is gearing up for a big 2026, and you’ll want to prepare your summer schedule accordingly.
A highlight of the fair every year is the huge summer night concerts. Music lovers won’t want to miss the exciting mix of legends and rising stars coming to the new amphitheatre.
When: Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Theatre Under the Stars
What: A longtime Vancouver theatre tradition returns to Stanley Park with a pair of iconic Broadway musicals.
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)’s 2026 season, its 86th year at the Malkin Bowl, will feature Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Get swept up in the magic this summer.
When: Now to Aug. 22, 2026 (Performances alternate evenings)
Time: 8 p.m., except on special event nights, which start at 7 p.m.
Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park – 610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Bend & Flow Community Yoga
What: Find your center with refreshing, fresh-air movement classes. Admission is entirely free; participants just need to bring their own yoga mat.
When: Aug. 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: South Granville Plaza East – Granville Street and West 14th Avenue, Vancouver
Admission: Free (Bring your own mat)
Toronto Tempo at Rogers Arena
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What: Canada’s new WNBA team will play two regular-season games in Vancouver next week at Rogers Arena. The Tempo will play their expansion cousin, the Portland Fire, on Friday, Aug. 21, before battling the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, Aug. 23.
In between the two Vancouver games is a free fan festival at Rogers Arena, hosted by the Tempo. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring events for the entire family. Tempo players will be at the event, along with the team’s new mascot, which has yet to be revealed. The Tempo will be revealing their mascot on Aug. 18, so fans in Vancouver attending the event will get one of the first live looks at the new team member.
Other events include pennant-making, face-painting, along with the chance to learn dance routines “from the pros.”
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
The Artistic Journey of Our Seniors
What: Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society presents a four-day public art exhibition celebrating the creativity, resilience, and lifelong learning of seniors in the community.
This year’s theme is “Learning, Creating, Collaborating,” and features paintings and recycled art projects from the participants. Guests will also have a chance to meet some of the artists, and there will be interactive art workshops throughout the exhibition.
When: Aug. 19 to 22, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chinese School – 499 E. Pender St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Ambleside Farmers Market
What: This popular seasonal Farmers Market takes place in Ambleside Park, at the foot of 13th Street, through September. Pick up fresh local food and goods from crafters and food artisans at this West Vancouver gathering spot.
When: Every Sunday until Sept. 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ambleside Park – 1000 Argyle Ave. (the end of 13th Street), West Vancouver
The Guess Who
The Guess Who
What: One of Canada’s biggest rock bands of all time is coming to one of Vancouver’s newest stages this weekend.
Legendary classic rockers Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are heading out on the road as The Guess Who, and will be playing the Freedom Mobile Arch as part of the 2026 PNE Fair.
It will be the first time in 23 years that Cummings and Bachman are touring under the name The Guess Who.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Where: Freedom Mobile Arch at The PNE — 2901 E. Hastings St.
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Pet-A-Palooza – Day of the Dog
What: North America’s largest dog festival is returning to Vancouver this weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a paw-some time!
Pet-A-Palooza’s The Day of the Dog takes over Yaletown on Aug. 23. The free event features new attractions, playful photo opportunities, and tasty treats for our four-legged friends. The outdoor celebration is pet-friendly, so bring your furry family members along to join the party.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1100 Mainland St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Cinema Sul Corso
What: Commercial Drive Business Society hosts Cinema Sul Corso every Sunday in August. Arrive early for free all-ages activities and a variety of food vendors starting at 5:30 p.m., with films beginning at dusk.
When: Every Sunday in August
Time: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Screenings begin at dusk
Where: Little Italy Kitchener Piazza next to LIVA Forno e Vino – 1399 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Richmond Maritime Festival
Richmond Maritime Festival
What: Richmond Maritime Festival will take place at the Britannia Shipyards on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23.
The 23rd annual event features plenty of free activities for all ages, including live concerts, heritage boats, artisan and food vendors, and more.
When: Aug. 22 and 23, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Britannia Shipyards – 5180 Westwater Dr., Richmond
Admission: Free
BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
What: BC Lions continue the CFL season at BC Place this weekend when the Saskatchewan Roughriders roll into town on Aug. 23.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
DJ Diesel
What: Shaquille O’Neal is coming to town, but not to play basketball. The 15-time NBA All-Star also performs EDM as “DJ Diesel,” which is what will bring him to Vancouver in August.
O’Neal is performing at Harbour Event Centre on Aug. 21, as part of his “Summer of Shaq 2026” tour. The tour will see the 54-year-old travel to Spain, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, and multiple spots in the United States before landing in Vancouver this week.
When: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: Harbour Event Centre – 760 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online