Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Fri September 13, 2013 - Sat September 14, 2013

The best mall town fair in BC. This annual event includes a parade, midway, exhibits, music, animal shows and demos, antique tractor pull, logger sports and good ol' country fun.

Sun September 15, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event where individuals, families & groups get together to raise money for cancer research.

Terry was a Canadian cancer activist who, in 1980, with one leg amputated, embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money & awareness for cancer research.

Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days & 5,373 km & ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy.

This annual run, first held in 1981, now involves millions of participants in over 60 countries & is the world's largest one-day cancer research fundraiser.

Sat September 21, 2013 - Sat September 21, 2013

The Mt. Lehman Fall Fair is an annual event held at the Mt. Lehman Community Hall and Mt. Lehman Elementary School at the corner of Mt. Lehman and Taylor Road. It begins with a pancake breakfast and continues all day ending with a BBQ chicken dinner. Good family fun, pet parade, kids zone, preschool activities, petting zoo, exhibits, history room, contests, raffle, Bessie Bingo, lively entertainment, tea room, snack shack and burger bus.

Sun September-29-13

Come celebrate World Rivers Day at this FREE event in Maple Ridge. Great for the family with lots of activities for kids. Live entertainment, BBQ, children's fishing pond, environmental displays, nature tours, and much, much more!

Sat October 12, 2013 - Sat October 12, 2013

Pick up some fresh cranberries for your Thanksgiving feast and browse over 100 vendors in the village of Fort Langley's biggest event of the year! At Fort Langley National Historic Site, watch a barrel-making demonstration, try cranberry bannock, play the cranberry toss, and more.

Thu October 17, 2013 - Thu October 31, 2013

Don't miss the scariest Halloween event in Vancouver when Fright Nights consumes all of Playland.

Fright Nights at Playland is a Halloween experience for the lovers of freak, horror and terror. Disturbing haunted houses, freaky twilight rides, escapee axe murderers and a handful of monsters fill all of Playland making for a deathly night out! We strongly advise you to keep a friend close, within arm's reach... you never know what creepy creatures are waiting for you in the shadows!

Miss it and be left in the dark.

Tue October 22, 2013 - Sun October 27, 2013

The Vancouver Writers Festival (previously the Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival) celebrates its 25th year with a new name & fresh look. The festival is one of North America's top literary events & attracts some of the world's best writers.

Internationally renowned & undiscovered authors mingle with readers of all ages in intimate & informal settings. The festival features a variety of conversations, panel discussions, on-stage interviews & musical collaborations. Whether you attend an author reading, poetry bash or passionate writers' debate, you can count on stimulation & inspiration.

Check the website for schedule updates & news.

Sun October 27, 2013 - Sun October 27, 2013

Brought to life by Public Dreams, this event is for families with children aged 9 and younger. It features games, performances, Halloween crafts and a carved pumpkin display. Play Giant Jenga - a fun and interactive game with 7' tall pieces made from lightweight packing foam - or learn to juggle from a circus performer and make spooky wind catchers with ghosts and goblins. Tickets are available in advance at the Garden Entrance or at the Gate on the day of the event.

Sat November 23, 2013 - Sun November 24, 2013

Whistler's Original Artisan Market has built a reputation of presenting unique, quality, handmade art & crafts for Whistler residents & visitors looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. Featuring hundreds of artisans at a time, vendors travel from from all over BC to sell their handmade goods and original artwork. The 24th annual holiday craft fair will feature paper goods, food, housewares, ceramics, bath products, jewelry, craft kits, accessories, clothing, knits, artwork, Christmas decorations and so much more! Bizarre Bazaar is juried from hundreds of applications to purposefully feature an array of original and handmade goods in a wide variety of media. Entrance by donation.

Sun November 24, 2013 - Mon November 25, 2013

Each farm plans a special experience to celebrate the season including a live nativity, entertainment, food samples, and great shopping opportunities. Check our website for updates.