April in Vancouver

April’s 2024 Vancouver calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and Easter events.

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OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver April Calendar of Events

April 1 – Easter Monday
April 22 – Earth Day

Special events this month include Vaisakhi Festivals, Easter Activities, flower festivals, Earth Day events and various other spring activities.

April Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in April 2024. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in April.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

Week of April 16th to 21st

April 16-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Calgary at Rogers Arena.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Unwritten Thursdays: City Poems – presented by Coastal Jazz, four local spoken word artists present their poetry about the city accompanied by live Jazz music at Tyrant Studios on Seymour Street in Vancouver.
Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the show Turn It Up!.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, April 19, 2024

Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is Comedy Night as well as a Mushroom Wonderland Neon Painting event.
TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there is live music with Ryan McAllister.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, April 20, 2024

World Circus Day – because today is the third Saturday in March.
Trail of Coffee – a coffee-themed affair at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The event features presentations, workshops, tastings, a trade show and latte art contest during the afternoon. In the evening there is a mixology show, live music and cocktails. (TIP: Use the promo code “VANSBESTPLACES” and save 20%!)
Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is the Beautiful BC Art Fair as well as a Parent’s Night Out event.
Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
Polish-Gujarati Friendship Meeting – a Polish-Indian cultural event hosted by the Polish Veterans Association in Vancouver.
Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Mozart Requiem – a concert at the New Westminster Christian Reformed Church featuring a professional orchestra with the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra and two choirs.
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend!
420 Vancouver – an annual protest and celebratory gathering at Sunset Beach Park of people who like to smoke marijuana. It attracts thousands and is either an event you’ll want to stay away from or go see out of curiosity and the interesting smells. (TBC)
BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.

Earth Day Events

Earth Day at VMM and Other Museums – the Land, Sea, Sky event at Vanier Park features special activities at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. (NOTE: Admission to VMM and MOV is by donation today.)
Earth Day Events – although Earth Day is officially on April 22nd, Earth Day-related events happen today in New Westminster, Stanley Park, Vanier Park, North Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack and other communities.

Flower-Themed Festivals & Events

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Admission today is by donation.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tallis Scholars: Darkness to Light – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.
Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
Mozart Requiem – a concert at the South Abbotsford Church featuring a professional orchestra, the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra and two choirs.
BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Trevor Whitridge Quartet.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the House Teams show.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of April 22nd to 28th

April 16-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 22, 2024

Earth Day Events – a variety of Earth Day events happen today at various venues.
Pro-D Day – today is a professional development day for children in some school districts (including in the City of Vancouver).
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the show Turn It Up!.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, April 26, 2024

Pro-D Day – today is a professional development day for children in some school districts (including in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison and New Westminster).
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack. (TIP: Today also features Grandparents Day. Normally seniors ages 75+ get free admission. Today, however, grandparents of all ages get in for free.)
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there is live music with Ryan McAllister.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, April 27, 2024

NACAC International Universities Fair – an event for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary educational opportunities at over 100 universities from around the world. It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and admission is free for students and their families.
Koningsdag: King’s Day Extravaganza – an event celebrating the Dutch king’s birthday at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. There are free activities during the day and a ticketed event in the evening.
Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more.
Earth Day Events – although Earth Day is officially on April 22nd, Earth Day-related events happen today in Surrey and Vancouver’s Everett Crowley Park.
Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack. (Note: Today is Fairytale Day at the farm, which means there will be a couple of fairy princesses on site.)
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s beautiful theatre take place today.
Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment.

Saturday Markets

Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free.
Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Stand Up at The Improv show.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of April 29th to 30th

April 16-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 29, 2024

Justin Timberlake Concert at Rogers Arena – the singer performs at 7:00 pm.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Events in April 2024

The following events may or may not also take place in April 2024 (with details to be confirmed).

Festivals and Events

Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. (TBC)
Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides are in the parking lot of the Richmond mall. (March 29 to April 14)
Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre.
Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items at 550 Malkin Avenue in East Vancouver (about 1.2 km from Science World). (TBC)
Made in the 604 Market – pop-up markets featuring dozens of local artisans in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Admission is free. (TBC)
VanDusen Plant Sale – a large plant sale at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.
Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers. (April 23-28, 2024)

April Weather and Activities

For information on what to expect weather-wise in the month of April and for a list of recommended activities, click April Weather and Top Activities.

For a list of what to do over the Easter Long Weekend, click Easter Activities.

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