Metro Vancouver events on September 12, 2026

Sunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms

Richmond Country Farms Sunflower Festival is now open for the season, transforming 20 acres of fields into a sea of bright yellow beneath blue summer skies

Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival 2026

Experience enchanting live music, giant lanterns and illuminated art set among the towering trees and flowing waters of Renfrew Ravine

Vancouver | Various locations, Renfrew-Collingwood | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Wings Over Iona

Join us to witness one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the south

Richmond | Iona Beach Regional Park | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

Filipino Fest

Come celebrate Filipino culture at Museum of Surrey with food, live performances, vendors, textile displays, Tagalog and English storytelling sessions and more!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | Family | Free

Fleetwood Festival

A community celebration packed with music, laughter, and family-friendly entertainment

Surrey | Francis Park | 11:00 am to 6:20 pm | Family | Free

Dished Presents: Picklefest™ Vancouver 2026

Featuring 40+ vendors offering all things pickled and fermented with fully licensed beverage selections and live music

Vancouver | City Centre Artist Lodge | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Food / Wine

Walks with History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home

North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | History

Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026

The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026

Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow

Langley | Langley Events Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Festival

Every Child Matters Open House

Walk the path of truth and reconciliation together

Surrey | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids

Downtown's Front Yard: Hyack Square Market Days

Spend your Saturday in the heart of Downtown New West at Hyack Market Days in Hyack Square

New Westminster | Hyack Square | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

Summer Sounds at University Boulevard

The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

Vancouver | University Boulevard | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free

Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village

The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

Vancouver | Norman MacKenzie Square | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free

Barnside Harvest Festival 2026

The festival returns to Paterson Park from September 11 to 13, 2026 with three stages of multi-generational programming spanning rock, country, alternative, roots, and beyond

Delta | Paterson Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Music

Indigenous Culture: Squamish Nation Wool Weaving

Join Spelexilh, Anjeanette Dawson of the S7wx7wú7mesh Nation, for a two-session, beginner-friendly workshop in wool weaving.

West Vancouver | Music Box, Harmony Room | Workshop

The Death And Life Of Granville Street Walking Tour

Join Forbidden Tours for The Death and Life of Granville Street on Saturdays in September

Vancouver | outside Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | History

Do Go On: Canada Tour 2026

Do Go On is a comedy/history podcast hosted by Australian Comedians Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Lecture

38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival

The upcoming 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in-person September 10-20, 2026 and online September 21-27, 2026

Vancouver | different places | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

Ballet BC – Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works

Three acclaimed works open Ballet Vancouver's inaugural season in a dazzling triple bill of breathtaking range

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Searching for Serafim: An Author Talk with Ruby Smith Diaz

Join Ruby Smith Diaz, author of Searching for Serafim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim “Joe” Fortes

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Lecture

Vancouver Hot Sauce Festival 2026

Get ready to turn up the heat & taste some hot sauces with fellow spice lovers. Pepper Eating contest! Performers & Rooftop Wrestling!

Vancouver | Skript Kitchen | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Vancouver Hot Sauce Festival. Rooftop After Party ft Dusk Pro Wrestling

Get ready to turn up the heat & taste some hot sauces with fellow spice lovers. Pepper Eating contest! Performers & Rooftop Wrestling!

Vancouver | Skript Kitchen | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Folklore Festival 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!

Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival

Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows:Dale Ward and Damonde Tschritter

Damonde recently became the first Canadian winner in the 27 year history of the illustrious Seattle International Comedy Competition

Surrey | Elements Casino Surrey | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Nosferatu: Silent Sinema with the Invincible Czars

A symphony of horror

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Film

Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour

Support: Sarnia

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Dark Comedy with Dale Ward and Alex Carr

A dark evening with 2 of Canada’s best touring headline comedians: Dale Ward and Alex Carr

Surrey | Elements Casino Surrey | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy