Things to Do in Vancouver This Week: September 9–14, 2025

Looking for what’s on across Metro Vancouver this week (Tuesday–Sunday, Sept 9–14, 2025)? From film and comedy festivals to big-match sports, family fun, markets, and night rides, here’s your curated list—brought to you by Vancouver Page, your local guide to events, businesses, and attractions.

Week At-a-Glance (Quick Scan)

Tue, Sept 9

• Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – Third Beach · 6:00 PM–sunset

Thu, Sept 11

• Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) – Opening week · various times

• Bard on the Beach – Performances this week · various shows

• The Vegan Night Market – Locarno Beach (Final week) · 6:00–9:30 PM

Fri, Sept 12

• Barnside Harvest Festival – Day 1 (Ladner) · from afternoon

• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – Day 1 (Stanley Park) · evening

• Stalew Pow Wow – Day 1 (Langley Events Centre) · various times

• Whistler Village Beer Festival – Weeklong; Main Event tomorrow · various times

• Shipyards Night Market – Final Friday · 3:00–10:00 PM

• Richmond Night Market – Open · evening hours

Sat, Sept 13

• HEADLINERS:

  • Bike the Night – HUB Cycling · Festival 5:00 PM; rides 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM

  • BC Derby – Hastings Racecourse (Free entry) · 2:30–6:30 PM

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Philadelphia Union – BC Place · 6:30 PM

• Plus:

  • Whistler Village Beer Festival – Main Event · 12:00–6:00 PM

  • Cloverdale Market Days – Final date · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

  • Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

  • Barnside Harvest Festival – Day 2 · day & evening

  • Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – Day 2 · evening

  • Stalew Pow Wow – Day 2 · various times

  • Bard on the Beach – Performances today · various shows

  • Richmond Night Market – Open · evening hours

Sun, Sept 14

• Fiesta Mexicana: Ceremonia del Grito – Robson Square/VAG · 12:00–8:00 PM

• North Shore Kids Fest – Shipbuilders’ Square · 12:00–6:00 PM

• Car Free Day Vancouver – Main Street · 12:00–7:00 PM

• Barnside Harvest Festival – Day 3 · day & evening

• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – Day 3 · evening

• Stalew Pow Wow – Day 3 · various times

• Richmond Sunflower Festival · 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

• Richmond Night Market · evening hours

Featured Picks

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Philadelphia Union 2025

Sat, Sept 13 · 6:30 PM · BC Place

MLS energy under the dome! Join thousands of fans as the ‘Caps host Philadelphia in a prime-time clash in downtown Vancouver.

🔗 Ticket Link

Bike the Night 2025 – Vancouver’s Biggest Night Ride

Sat, Sept 13 · David Lam Park (Festival 5:00 PM; rides 6:30 & 8:30 PM)

Light up the Seawall and the new Granville Connector with a family-friendly 10 km celebration of cycling—music, food, and games included.

🔗 Event Info

BC Derby 2025 – Hastings Racecourse (Free Entry)

Sat, Sept 13 · 2:30–6:30 PM · Hastings Racecourse

One of the season’s biggest race days. Bring friends, pick favourites, and feel the trackside buzz.
🔗 Event Info

Festivals & Big Week Events

Whistler Village Beer Festival 2025

Sept 8–14 · Whistler Olympic Plaza & venues

A full week of tap takeovers, tastings, trivia, and more—capped by the Main Event (Sat, Sept 13 · 12–6 PM) with 80+ brews and live music.
🔗 Event Info

Barnside Harvest Festival 2025 (Ladner)

Sept 12–14 · Paterson Park, Ladner

Metro Vancouver’s largest three-day music + harvest celebration—live acts, artisan market, craft beer, farm-fresh eats, and family fun.
🔗 Event Info

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – Vancouver

Sept 12–14 · Brockton Point, Stanley Park

World-class comics and festival vibes set against Vancouver’s most iconic park scenery.
🔗 Event Info

Stalew Pow Wow 2025

Sept 12–14 · Langley Events Centre

One of the region’s largest Indigenous cultural gatherings—dancing, drums, regalia, vendors, and community.
🔗 Event Info

Fiesta Mexicana 2025 – Ceremonia del Grito

Sun, Sept 14 · 12:00–8:00 PM · Robson Square & Vancouver Art Gallery

Live music, folkloric dance, mariachi, lucha libre, authentic Mexican food, artisans—and the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremony.

🔗 Event Info

Car Free Day Vancouver – Main Street

Sun, Sept 14 · 12:00–7:00 PM · Main St (10th–30th Ave)

Vancouver’s signature open-street party—local vendors, food, music, performances, and community spirit along Main.
🔗 Event Info

Arts, Film & Theatre

Vancouver Fringe Festival 2025

Through Sun, Sept 14 · Multiple venues

The final week of boundary-pushing theatre, comedy, dance, and immersive shows across the city.
🔗 Event Info

Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2025

Sept 11–21 (In-person) · Sept 22–28 (Online)

Celebrating queer, trans, and Two-Spirit cinema with screenings, talks, and community gatherings.
🔗 Event Info

Bard on the Beach – Outdoor Shakespeare

Sept 11–13 shows this week · Vanier Park

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Classic plays under the tents—ocean backdrop, mountain views, unforgettable performances.
🔗 Event Info

Markets, Night Markets & Ongoing

Thursday – The Vegan Night Market (Final 2025 date)

Thu, Sept 11 · 6:00–9:30 PM · Locarno Beach

30+ plant-based vendors, live music, yoga, paddleboarding, and more.
🔗 Event Info

Friday – Shipyards Night Market (Final Friday)

Fri, Sept 12 · 3:00–10:00 PM · North Vancouver

Artisan vendors, food trucks, live bands, and waterfront sunset views.
🔗 Event Info

Fri–Sun – Richmond Night Market (25th Anniversary)

Sept 12–14 · Evening hours · Richmond

Hundreds of vendors, global street food, games, and performances.
🔗 Event Info

Sat – Cloverdale Market Days (Final 2025 date)

Sat, Sept 13 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Open-air community market on 176th Street—shop local makers and eats.
🔗 Event Info

Sat – Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market

Sat, Sept 13 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

BC produce, baked goods, artisans, spirits, and more in historic Fort Langley.
🔗 Event Info

All Week – Junction Public Market – Granville Square

Tue–Sun · Vendors 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Patio 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Downtown waterfront market + the Sipping Container licensed patio.
🔗 Event Info

Tue – Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – Third Beach

Tue, Sept 9 · 6:00 PM–sunset (weather-permitting)

Iconic sunset drum circle at Third Beach—bring a blanket and soak up the vibes.
🔗 Event Info

Seasonal – Richmond Sunflower Festival

Ends Sun, Sept 14 · Richmond Country Farms

20+ sunflower varieties, photo ops, weekend music, and farm treats.
🔗 Event Info

Seasonal (Sept–Oct) – Fall at the Farm – Maan Farms

September 13–Oct · Abbotsford
Canada’s first Forest Pumpkin Patch, family attractions, and seasonal treats; tickets from $16.50 (online).
🔗 Event Info

Plan Your Saturday Power-Combo (Sept 13)

• Afternoon: BC Derby at Hastings (2:30–6:30 PM)

• Evening Option A: Whitecaps vs. Philadelphia Union (6:30 PM)

• Evening Option B: Bike the Night (festival 5:00 PM; main ride 8:30 PM)

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