Fill your weekend with fun times with the help of our list of 15 great things to do around Vancouver from July 25 to 27.
Vancouver Rise, Chinatown Festival, Strathcona Blocks Party, and more for you to enjoy.
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Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival
Grouse Mountain
What: Grouse Mountain is celebrating 100 years of remarkable memories, amazing people, and extraordinary experiences with a major event that you don’t want to miss.
Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival is set to be a week of unforgettable experiences at The Peak of Vancouver. From fantastic shows and family-friendly activities to limited-time adventure offers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while taking in the mountain atmosphere.
Throughout the festival, a variety of local food trucks will be on-site offering everything from sweet treats to savoury favourites, because the only thing better than a delicious meal is one with a view.
When: July 23 to Aug. 3, 2026
Where: Grouse Mountain — 6400 Nancy Greene Way
Cost: Tickets from $34
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
What: The 24th Vancouver Chinatown Festival will be held on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. It will feature a variety of activities and live entertainment highlighting the historical neighbourhood.
This year’s celebration features an artisan market, a Kids Zone, international food trucks, and more.
When: Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Columbia Street and Keefer Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Vancouver Rise vs. Halifax Tides
What: Vancouver Rise continue their Northern Super League season this weekend with a match against Halifax Tides on Saturday, July 25 at Swangard Stadium.
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium — 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Various; purchase online
Strathcona Blocks Party
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What: The Strathcona Blocks Party is a free community event featuring activities with local Strathcona businesses, live entertainment and performances, food, shopping, and a beer garden with games, BBQ food and live DJ entertainment hosted by Strathcona Beer in celebration of their 10th anniversary.
Once you’ve explored all there is to do at the Strathcona Blocks Party, head over to the East Side Arts Festival at MacLean Park, open until 8 p.m.
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: 600 to 900 blocks of East Hastings, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Mission Folk Music Festival
What: The Mission Folk Music Festival is back for its 39th year with two days and three nights of live open-air concerts.
Enjoy over two dozen artists on four stages, as well as artisan markets, food vendors, all-ages activities, camping, and more.
When: July 24 to 26, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission
Cost: Various, purchase online
Eastside Arts Festival
What: The Eastside Arts Festival features a variety of arts workshops, live performances, art activations, and more in several Eastside Arts District studios, breweries, and venues.
Hosts Eastside Arts Society also welcomes art lovers to a full day of fun at MacLean Park on July 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be outdoor art-making workshops, food trucks, a beverage garden with beer, cider and wine from Strange Fellows Brewing, and a free outdoor concert stage presented in collaboration with Rickshaw Theatre.
When: Now until July 26, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various costs, purchase online
Meet Me at the Gallery: Pride Edition
Vancouver Art Gallery
What: The Vancouver Art Gallery is teaming up with Thursday Dating for a Pride edition of the after-hours singles mixer.
Acclaimed drag artist Mx Bukuru hosts the 19+ event, which includes a live DJ, cocktails and mocktails by the Lazy Gourmet and exclusive access to the Gallery’s first- and second-floor exhibitions, including That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature, Jim Lambie: Zobop (Colour-Chrome) and Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change.
When: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: Doors 6:45 p.m., event from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery – 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Olympic Village Comedy Classic
What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional stand-ups all over Metro Vancouver. Featuring acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more.
This week, Jokers is bringing the Comedy Classics to the BMO Theatre Centre at Olympic Village. Performers include Myles Anderson (CBC Debaters), Cory Lupovici (JFL Vancouver), Bobby Warrener (“Subway Takes”), Alannah Brittany (CBC New Wave), Patricia Mansur (winner of the LMG Comedian Competition), Ray Morrison (CBC LOL), and Darcy Boon Collins (actor and touring Comedian).
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre – 162 West 1st Ave. 203, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, promo code DAILYHIVE25 for discount. 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: July 26, Aug. 9 and 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)
12th Street Festival
West End Business Association
What: On Sunday, July 26, the West End Business Association of New Westminster is hosting the 12th Street Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The roads from 12th Street from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue will be closed off for the free, all-ages community celebration.
When: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 12th Street from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue, New Westminster
Cost: Free
Vancouver Pride Week
What: Vancouver Pride is celebrating being “Unapologetically Queer” in 2026, with a whole week of events from July 25 to Aug. 2.
The fun culminates with the return of the Davie Village Pride Festival and the 48th annual Vancouver Pride Parade. There will also be dance parties, drag shows, and more to enjoy.
When: July 25 to Aug. 2, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Ticketed and Free Events
False Creek Crab Fest
What: False Creek Crab Fest is returning to Vancouver for its fourth year.
The event takes place at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, allowing festival goers the rare opportunity to connect directly with local fishers (all while enjoying some of Vancouver’s top waterfront views). You can also expect plenty of live music, games, and educational booths.
At the heart of this celebration is, of course, Dungenous crab, which will be highlighted in a mouthwatering crab boil experience by local chefs, including Vish Mayekar (chef and owner of Elem) and Johnny Bridge (president of Chefs’ Table Society of B.C.).
When: July 26, 20206
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf — 1505 W. 1st Ave., Vancouver
Cost: $65 plus tax for early bird tickets until June 14, $70 plus tax for general admission starting June 15, and $75 on the day of
Wine School Wine Bar
Forecast Coffee
What: A wine bar pop-up in collaboration with This Is Wine School and Autostradda at Forecast Coffee on Main Street.
Enjoy a selection of premium, unique wines served by sommeliers at the bar at Forecast and a selection of bites created by Autostradda.
When: Every Friday and Saturday night starting July 24, 2026
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Forecast Coffee – 2980 Main St., Vancouver
Admissions: Free
Kitsilano Farmers Market
What: Kitsilano Farmers Market takes place on Sundays 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 Nov. 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Larch Street and West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Maestro Improv
What: Tightrope Theatre in Mount Pleasant presents an elimination-style comedy show every Friday evening. The audience gives the players the scores, with the last improviser standing being crowned the Maestro champion of the week.
When: Every Friday
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Tightrope Theatre – 1330 Napier St., Vancouver
Tickets: $25 plus fees, purchase online