Things to Do in Vancouver This Week: August 13–17, 2025

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Looking for exciting festivals, night markets, outdoor movies, dance parties, or family-friendly events happening in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland this week? Whether you're a local or a visitor, there’s something happening every day — from Light Up Chinatown to Crankworx Whistler, PNE Fair, free dance nights, sunflower strolls, and much more.

Here's your official weekly event guide with links to every featured event. 👇

🌟 Featured Festivals & Cultural Events

Light Up Chinatown 2025
📍 Vancouver's Chinatown
🗓 August 16–17 | Free

Lanterns, hawker-style street food, cultural performances, and kids’ activities in a glowing celebration of Chinatown’s rich heritage.

New West Pride 2025
📍 Columbia Street, New Westminster
🗓 August 16 | Free

A vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ community pride, featuring music, food trucks, and inclusive activities.

Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts
📍 Across Metro Vancouver
🗓 Now–August 17

South Asian performing arts fest with dance, theatre, music, and storytelling across multiple venues.

Crankworx Whistler 2025
📍 Whistler
🗓 Ongoing till August 17

The world’s premier mountain biking festival celebrates its 20th anniversary!

Vines Art Festival
📍 Vancouver Parks
🗓 Through August 16 | Free

Land-based performances and installations celebrating ecology and community justice.

PNE Fair 2025
📍 Hastings Park, Vancouver
🗓 Opens August 16 | From $20

Rides, mini donuts, concerts, exhibitions & the iconic SuperDogs — back for another summer.

Richmond Garlic Fest
📍 Terra Nova Rural Park, Richmond
🗓 August 16 | By donation

Celebrate BC-grown garlic with farm food, demos, and family fun.

Water Lantern Festival Vancouver
📍 Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park
🗓 August 16 | Tickets from $42.99

An unforgettable evening of music, lights, and floating lanterns on the water.

🌻 Flower & Farm Experiences

Richmond Sunflower Festival
📍 Richmond Country Farms
🗓 August 12 – September 14

Over 20 sunflower varieties, photo ops, music, and food vendors.

Summer at the Farm – Maan Farms
📍 Abbotsford
🗓 Daily

🎥 Outdoor Movies & Cinema

Deckchair Cinema at Polygon Gallery
📍 North Vancouver
🗓 August 15 | By donation

Sci-fi classics under the stars with popcorn and art gallery access.

Summer Cinema Burnaby
📍 Civic Square & Confederation Park
🗓 Aug 15 & 16 | Free

• • Aug 15: A Minecraft Movie

  • Aug 16: Dog Man

Summer Movie Nights – Downtown Vancouver
📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
🗓 August 14 | Free

Final Thursday screening of the season!

💃 Free Music, Markets & Dance Events

Dance Dance Dance – Pop-Up Classes
📍 650 Hamilton Street
🗓 Friday, August 15 | 6:30 PM | Free

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Robson Square Summer Dance Series
📍 Robson Square
🗓 August 15 | 7:00 PM–10:30 PM | Free

Sunday Afternoon Salsa
📍 Robson Square
🗓 August 17 | 3:00–7:00 PM | Free

Summer Sounds Concert
📍 650 Hamilton Street
🗓 August 14 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Free

Fridays on Front
📍 New Westminster
🗓 August 15 | 5:00–9:00 PM | Free

Uptown Live Summer Series
📍 New Westminster
🗓 August 16 | Noon–3:00 PM | Free

Gastown Sunday Set
📍 Water Street
🗓 August 17 | Free

Car-free street festival with live music and patio vibes.

Portobello West Summer Market
📍 VanDusen Garden
🗓 August 16 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free Entry

The Vegan Night Market
📍 Locarno Beach
🗓 August 14 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Free

Junction Public Market
📍 Granville Square
🗓 August 11–17 | Open daily except Monday

🎭 Outdoor Theatre & Live Entertainment

Theatre Under the Stars – Stanley Park
📍 Malkin Bowl
🗓 Final performances August 11–16

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory & Legally Blonde: The Musical

Bard on the Beach
📍 Vanier Park
🗓 Weeknight & weekend shows

Shakespeare under the tented sky.

🏇 Additional Ongoing Events

Hastings Racecourse Live Racing
📍 Hastings Park
🗓 August 11–17 (select days)

Free entry — races begin at 2:30 PM.

Richmond Lavenderland
📍 Steveston Hwy
🗓 Daily | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wander stunning purple fields, perfect for photos and serenity.

Whistler Summer Concert Series
📍 Olympic Plaza, Whistler
🗓 August 15 | Free

Live music in the mountains.

✅ Plan Your Week in Vancouver

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