Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Sun August 04, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

The 2013 Pride Parade travels through the downtown core, along Denman Street & ends at Sunset Beach Festival site. The parade entries include colourful floats, musical marching bands, community groups and 650,000 spectators. Pride takes over the streets & rainbows fill our city at the largest one day event in Vancouver. This is the must-see event of the summer! Celebrations continue during & after the Parade at the Sunset Beach Pride Festival. Join us in the park, listen to live music & enjoy the headliners on the Festival Stage. There will be booths with products and services & a private, beachfront beer garden.

Sun August 11, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

The Delta Community Animal Shelter is holding its annual animal expo; a fun, free community event that promotes animal safety and awareness of the shelter and animal care services available to pet owners. Multiple rescue groups with a variety of small animals will be out to educate the public about their organizations and the services they provide. The event will also feature a stage that will showcase dog trainers, dog bite prevention education for children, wildlife management and fun activities.

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Anime Revolution is an annual Anime Convention held in the Conventional Centre. Aiming to spread the love and appreciation for Anime and Japanese Culture, we celebrate the culture of Japan and partake in cultural exchange over 3 fun filled days of activities, exhibits, panels and performances. These include art, animation, comics, costuming, cultural displays, dance, gaming, musical performances and much more.

Sat August 17, 2013 - Mon September 02, 2013

This 17-day annual tradition features over 500 performances, such as nightly concerts, kids shows, cultural shows, Superdogs & several great new attractions; not to mention, over 50 amusement park rides. Don't forget to pick up your Mini Donuts & enjoy the fun.

Sun August 18, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Vintage cars will be on display along with a myriad of different types of handmade quilts while strolling downtown Ladner. There are over 10,000 visitors and more than 100 classic cares, polished and gleaming in the sunlight. The streets of Ladner Village are filled with entertainment, food and merchandise vendors.

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.