Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: September 19-21, 2025

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend – September 19 - September 21, 2025

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: September 19–21, 2025

Looking for the best festivals, concerts, expos, and seasonal fun in Metro Vancouver this weekend? From pirate runs and garlic festivals to flamenco, Linkin Park, and Abbotsford’s foodie night market, there’s something for everyone.

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Friday, September 19, 2025

4th Annual Taste of Abby Night Market 2025 – Abbotsford

📍 Jubilee Park, Abbotsford
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kick off the Taste of Abby Fall Festival at this beloved outdoor night market under the lights of Jubilee Park. Sample craft drinks, discover unique local flavours, and enjoy live music in Abbotsford’s downtown core.
🎟️ Tickets: $35 + GST

Vancity Card Show 2025 – Canada’s Largest Collectibles Expo

📍 Vancouver Convention Centre West
🗓 Sept 19–21 (all day)

Canada’s premier collectibles event returns with 500+ tables of rare trading cards, memorabilia, and pop culture treasures. Meet special guests, attend autograph sessions, and explore panels and live podcasts.

Vivacity 2025 – Medical Aesthetics & Longevity Expo

📍 Vancouver Convention Centre West
🗓 Sept 19–21 (all day)

BC Culture Days 2025 – Opening Weekend

📍 Across BC (Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver & more)
🗓 Sept 19 – Oct 12

The province-wide celebration of arts, culture, and heritage launches with free and interactive events: workshops, performances, pop-ups, and more.

Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2025 – Final In-Person Weekend

📍 Various Venues, Downtown Vancouver
🗓 In-person thru Sept 21 | Online Sept 22–28

The 37th edition closes its in-person programming this weekend, showcasing queer, trans, and Two-Spirit voices through film and art.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Shipyards Festival 2025 – North Vancouver (Free)

📍 The Shipyards & Lower Lonsdale
🕛 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

North Vancouver’s waterfront comes alive with multiple stages of live music, food trucks, a site-wide beer garden, and a family-friendly zone.

End of Summer Mount Pleasant Block Party 2025 (Free)

📍 300 Block East 11th Avenue (at Kingsway), Vancouver
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Celebrate the season’s close with local restaurants, breweries, artisan vendors, and DJs. A perfect community gathering in the heart of Mount Pleasant.

Stinking Rose Garlic Festival 2025 – Chilliwack

📍 Fantasy Farms, 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack
🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (evening concert at 6:00 PM)

Garlic takes centre stage with farmers, food stalls, live music, and family fun. This long-running Chilliwack festival is all about bold flavours and great community spirit.

White Rock Craft Beer Festival 2025 (19+)

📍 Memorial Park & White Rock Museum
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sample brews from 12+ craft breweries with ocean views. Admission includes a souvenir glass and tasting tokens, with local food vendors and live music on-site.

ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival

📍 Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver (Musqueam Territory)
🕛 Daytime free programming, evening ticketed

Indigenous-led festival celebrating arts, music, and culture with artisan markets, workshops, and storytelling. Evening concerts highlight emerging and established Indigenous performers.

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – 35th Anniversary

📍 Multiple venues (Granville Island, Vancouver Playhouse, and more)
🕛 Sept 20–28

Celebrate flamenco with world-class performers, intimate workshops, and free outdoor showcases.

Namaste Canada 2025 – Indian Cultural Festival (Free)

📍 Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
🕛 All day

Dance, music, poetry, food, and visual arts honour India’s vibrant heritage in this annual downtown festival hosted by the Consulate General of India.