Vancouver family events

Fresh plans around Vancouver, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.

Find an eventNear Vancouver
Dates
Pick a vibe
Showing Vancouver, Canada

3 events near Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver3 plans
See website

Playland Pride: Drag Bingo

Kick Off Vancouver Pride Week at Playland! Kick off Vancouver Pride Week at Playland with an afternoon of celebration, community, and entertainment! Playland will host Drag Bingo on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM...

Vancouver · PlaylandPlayland
FestivalFamilyKids
See website

Summerween 2026

Summerween: The Countdown to Fright Nights Starts Now! Get ready for Summerween, Playland's Halloween-in-July celebration and the official kickoff to Fright Nights tickets on sale! For one spooky day, the park will transform wi...

Vancouver · PlaylandPlayland
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
First visit

New here? Start with Vancouver

If you are new to Vancouver, CA-BC, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

Official pageMapParkingWeather
Read the visitor playbook
Popular venues

What is coming up by place

Worth a look

More ideas for Vancouver

First-time visitor plansVancouver plans for first-time visitorsYear-round visitor planning · Metro VancouverWeekend eventsVancouver things to do this weekendFriday through Sunday · Metro VancouverFamily eventsVancouver family eventsWeekends and school breaks · Metro VancouverDate night eventsVancouver date night ideasEvenings and weekends · Metro Vancouver
See all stories