15 fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend: Sept. 5 to 7
We’re running out of summer weekends! You’d better use this one to the fullest.
From Car Free Day to Filipino Fest, Everything Electric and more, here are 15 fantastic things to do around Vancouver from Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 7.
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Car Free Day Commercial Drive
Car Free Day Vancouver
What: Vancouver’s ever-popular Car Free Day returns to Commercial Drive this weekend for an epic celebration.
Thousands of attendees will transform the stretch of Grandview Highway to 1st Avenue into a pedestrian paradise, with 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, 2025
Time: 12 to 7 p.m.
Where: Commercial Drive – Grandview to 1st Avenue
Cost: Free
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
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
Friends of the VPL
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
Everything Electric Vancouver
Everything Electric
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
Vancouver Fringe Bar
What: For 10 days of the Vancouver Fringe, the Vancouver Fringe Bar features a variety of local bands and artists each night. Acts and activities include fringe bingo, paint and sips, live band karaoke, and more. There will also be food trucks on site nightly.
When: Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to late (weekdays), 3 p.m. to late (weekends)
Where: 1531 Johnston St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Vokra’s Walk For The Kitties 2025
VOKRA
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
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 offers guests the opportunity 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.
The all-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature a sustainable market, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more. Get ready to chow down on tasty eats from local food trucks, too.
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kitsilano Beach
Tickets: Free
Vancouver Rise vs. Calgary Wild
Vancouver Rise
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
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; tickets are available 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
MBCA Show & Shine at Mercedes-Benz Vancouver
MBCA BC Stars Section/Facebook
What: MBCA BC Section and Benzcouver are teaming up for their annual Show & Shine on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Everyone is invited to head to Mercedes-Benz Vancouver at 550 Terminal Ave. to see more than 150 show and feature vehicles. There will also be food and beverage vendors, live entertainment, and prizes for the best vehicles in the show.
Admission is free for spectators, which has got our motors revving.
When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Vancouver — 550 Terminal Ave., Vancouver
Admission: Free for spectators