by Explore Vancouver | Oct 28, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
Day of the Dead weekend in Vancouver runs from Halloween night through Monday, November 2, 2026. Latincouver closes its Latin American Heritage Month festival with a two-day Day of the Dead Market on Granville Island on October 31 and November 1, followed by the...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 26, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so October 30 to November 1 is the big Halloween weekend in Metro Vancouver, and the last chance for most of the season’s haunts. Fireworks are not allowed inside the City of Vancouver, so the two big fireworks shows are...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 22, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
Christmas market season in Metro Vancouver runs from the second week of November to Christmas Eve, and the lineup grows every year. This guide covers 13 Christmas markets, craft fairs and festive village events across Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, New...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 21, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
Quick Info: Vancouver This Weekend Dates: Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25 Where: Vancouver and nearby Metro Vancouver cities, including Burnaby, North Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam and New Westminster Best for: Halloween events, DÃa de los Muertos, Diwali,...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 12, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
Vancouver has more than 30 designated dog off-leash areas, from fenced city runs in Yaletown and Olympic Village to open beaches at Spanish Banks and Hadden Park. This guide covers the best dog parks in Vancouver and nearby, with notes on beach access, fencing and...