The majority of events are happening on Saturday. Festivals! Markets! Fireworks!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Circle Craft Summer Market
Thursday 11am-7pm                
Friday 9am-7pm                 
Saturday 9am-7pm                
Sunday 9am-5pm
Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver
Circle Craft and the Craft Council of BC are pleased to announce their second annual Summer Craft Market! July 24-27th, join us at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron). 88 artisans from throughout BC will be showcasing their handmade work – ranging from wood, glass, jewellery, leather, fine art, and ceramics. You will also find home décor and clever functional items you will not be able to live without. A great market for gifts or to treat yourself. Admission is FREE!

Your Kontinent Festival
From July 17 - 26, (various events, check out website for more info) 
Richmond
“Your Kontinent” is a unique brand which vividly illustrates the Festival’s goal of building an integrated, socially cohesive society. “Your Kontinent” is a variation on the name “Urkontinent” coined by German scientist and geophysicist, Alfred Wegener, for Earth’s first continent – the first single, unbroken landmass. If it were to exist today, this continent would contain a rich mosaic of ethnicities and cultures co-existing in one place.  Under the umbrella of “Your Kontinent,” we present a well-rounded collection of film and media art works that will challenge our perceptions and illuminate the interconnectedness of the world. Deliberately using ‘your’ instead of ‘ur,’ we ask our audience to consider: What does *your* continent look like? What more can it be?

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Blueberry Blast Market
9am - 1pm
UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver 
Chef Demo by Rosie Baykin of Butter Bakery, Blueberry Backed Good Contest, Kids Crafts & Activity Table  

Circle Craft Summer Market
Thursday 11am-7pm                
Friday 9am-7pm                 
Saturday 9am-7pm                
Sunday 9am-5pm
Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver
Circle Craft and the Craft Council of BC are pleased to announce their second annual Summer Craft Market! July 24-27th, join us at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron). 88 artisans from throughout BC will be showcasing their handmade work – ranging from wood, glass, jewellery, leather, fine art, and ceramics. You will also find home décor and clever functional items you will not be able to live without. A great market for gifts or to treat yourself. Admission is FREE! 

Play with LEGO at Landsdowne
9:30am - 6pm, Saturday
Lansdowne  Centre is located at 5300 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
Play with LEGO & help build the story! Build & Play Area, and Toddler Build & Play Area will be open from 11am on July 1, 12, 19 and 26, where kids of all ages can build, create and play with LEGO & DUPLO. Leave your creations intact when you’re finished, and they may be used in the Robin Sather’s final creation! Please note that the Build & Play Areas are unsupervised, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.    Build a mini-DUPLO kit!  Starting at 11am on July 1, 12, 19 & 26, build your very own mini-DUPLO heart to take home, courtesy of Toys“R”Us! Supplies are limited, so come early! While you’re there, enter to win $50 for Toys“R”Us

Owl Summer Open House
10am - 3pm, Sat & Sun
3800 - 72nd Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N2
Join us July 26th and 27th for our semi-annual open house! There will be children’s activities, informative displays and raffles with amazing prizes!  And the fun doesn’t stop there...we will be releasing a rehabilitated bird of prey at 1pm on each day!

Caribbean Days Festival
Sat & Sun 10am - 7pm
Sat 10am - parade
Waterfront Park, North Vancouver
Each last week in July, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver's Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining, socializing (liming) and dancing in the sunshine.  This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar -- and with tens of thousands of attendees, possibly the largest cultural event of its type in BC, period.

Pride Picnic in the Park
11am - 1pm, Saturday
Brockton Oval, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Two of Canada’s cuisine connoisseurs will be demonstrating their culinary flare at the Pride Picnic in the Park at Brockton Oval, Saturday, July26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Chef’s Shelley Robinson and Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck will be creating their stunning signature dishes for picnic goers. At Picnic in the Park, there will be family-friendly games, like tug-of-war, watermelon eating and the high-heel shoe toss and drag race, a fun volleyball tournament hosted by Out in Sport and the Vancouver Tennis association swinging, and handheld and board games hosted by the Vancouver Gaymers. There is even a Dog Park by donation with treats donated by Health Products for Pets. Our 19+ wine & beer garden will feature DJs music throughout the day and the Vancouver Dyke March will is having a Picnic Basket Competition at the event, so bring your best basket to the park!

Viva! Granville '14 Portobello West Market
11am - 6pm
Granville Street (800 Block, between Robson St. and Smithe St.)
On Sunday July 27th, Portobello West will be taking part in the City of Vancouver’s Viva Vancouver program! VIVA Vancouver is about creatively transforming streets into vibrant public spaces.  During the summer, the City closes roads to vehicle traffic in collaboration with local businesses, regional partners, and community groups, and converts them into public spaces for walking, lounging, and lunching (and in our case, SHOPPING!).

Veg Fest Vancouver 
11am - 6pm, Saturday
Granville Street, Downtown Vancouver from Dunsmuir to Smithe
Veg Fest Vancouver is a day-long outdoor festival, happening for it’s fourth year on July 26th, 2014 from 11am – 6pm. The festival features vegan food vendors, music, games & prizes, animal protection organizations, local businesses, and much more! Best of all, it’s entirely FREE to attend!

Summertime “Fish Tales” at the Cannery
2pm - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
Join Ralph Turner, a commercial fisherman during his high school and university years as he shares experiences with us as part of our summer “Fish Tales” fishermen demo and talks series at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

Vancouver Fruit Tree Project: 15th Anniversary Party
3pm - 7pm
UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive Harvest Hut Lawn Vancouver
Celebrate 15 bountiful years of the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project at our Field Day Picnic & Party at UBC Farm. Old fashioned picnic games including Sack Races and Wheelbarrow Races, Plum & Spoon Races, Bocce & more! Complimentary BBQ Dinner & beverages. Cash Bar for adult drinks.  Live Music featuring The Earbuds. Bring your Own plates and cups!

Mount Pleasant Park Festival
6:00pm - 10:30pm, Saturday
16th Ave & Ontario St, Vancouver
-Outdoor movie: The Lego Movie (Begins at Dusk) -Bouncy Inflatables -Games -Live Entertainment -And More!

COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret Screening
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Saturday
Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia, Vancouver
Follow an intrepid documentary filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today, and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.  COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret is the environmental film that environmental organizations don't want you to see. (Contains some brief disturbing imagery.)

Shorefest
5:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday
Sunset Beach and English Bay
SHOREFEST is now entering its 6th year as one of Vancouver’s largest, free community concert series.  Started in 2009 in conjunction with the Celebration of Light fireworks, SHOREFEST showcases some of Canada’s top musical acts in one of Vancouver’s most picturesque settings on the shores of English Bay. Over the course of 3 nights in the summer, hundreds of thousands of spectators gather at English Bay to enjoy the fireworks presentations while being entertained by acts on stages located on the Bathhouse Roof at English Bar and in the park at Sunset Beach.

Celebration of Light - USA
10:00pm - 10:25pm, Saturday
English Bay (and surround area)
The Celebration of Light is not only Vancouver's biggest event, but it's also the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world and attracts up to 400,000 spectators along English Bay each evening. Owned by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.  Another year of exciting countries vying for the title at the Annual Honda Celebration of Light features: July 26  USA  July 30 France   August 2 Japan

Your Kontinent Festival
From July 17 - 26, (various events, check out website for more info) 
Richmond
“Your Kontinent” is a unique brand which vividly illustrates the Festival’s goal of building an integrated, socially cohesive society. “Your Kontinent” is a variation on the name “Urkontinent” coined by German scientist and geophysicist, Alfred Wegener, for Earth’s first continent – the first single, unbroken landmass. If it were to exist today, this continent would contain a rich mosaic of ethnicities and cultures co-existing in one place.  Under the umbrella of “Your Kontinent,” we present a well-rounded collection of film and media art works that will challenge our perceptions and illuminate the interconnectedness of the world. Deliberately using ‘your’ instead of ‘ur,’ we ask our audience to consider: What does *your* continent look like? What more can it be?

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Circle Craft Summer Market
Thursday 11am-7pm                
Friday 9am-7pm                 
Saturday 9am-7pm                
Sunday 9am-5pm
Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver
Circle Craft and the Craft Council of BC are pleased to announce their second annual Summer Craft Market! July 24-27th, join us at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron). 88 artisans from throughout BC will be showcasing their handmade work – ranging from wood, glass, jewellery, leather, fine art, and ceramics. You will also find home décor and clever functional items you will not be able to live without. A great market for gifts or to treat yourself. Admission is FREE!

Owl Summer Open House
10am - 3pm, Sat & Sun
3800 - 72nd Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N2
Join us July 26th and 27th for our semi-annual open house! There will be children’s activities, informative displays and raffles with amazing prizes!  And the fun doesn’t stop there...we will be releasing a rehabilitated bird of prey at 1pm on each day!

Moberly Pollinator Picnic and Presentation
11am - 2:30pm, Sunday
Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver
This Sunday at Moberly, special Guest Sean McCann will be giving a photo presentation and hosting a workshop. He is a biologist and nature photographer with a special passion for noisy birds (Caracaras) and cuckoo bees (Coelyoxis).  Sean McCann will give a photo presentation at 11 am, followed by a BYO (bring your own) picnic lunch and a garden safari/photography workshop. Bring your camera! Dress for the weather--pith helmets are optional.  There will also be a few nibbles of a mysterious nature provided by Cascadia North Catering and Shaktea. 

Chef Tours at Kitsilano - Shopping and Cooking with Kids - $5
11:30am, Sunday
2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre 
The market is a fun place for kids - and it's a great place to start getting them excited about food! Kids who know where their food comes from are more likely to make good food choices as they get older. The chefs will offer ideas and suggestions for bringing your kids to market without a hassle, what foods get kids excited about dinner time, and how to get kids involved in the kitchen so they're inspired!

Music in the Park: Post-Modern Camerata
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday
Haywood Bandstand, Alexandra Park, 1755 Beach Avenue (at Bidwell Street)  Vancouver
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy free performances in the relaxing setting of Alexandra Park in the West End. The Post-Modern Camerata, under the artistic direction of Dr. Greg Caisley, is a group of professional singers and instrumentalists from Vancouver dedicated to performing cantate and chamber music by J. S. Bach and other composers. Celebrate 100 years of community performances at the Haywood Bandstand.

Summertime “Fish Tales” at the Cannery
2pm - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
Join Ralph Turner, a commercial fisherman during his high school and university years as he shares experiences with us as part of our summer “Fish Tales” fishermen demo and talks series at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

Reoccurring Events

YVR Take-Off Fridays
Fridays, 9am - 3pm
Vancouver International Airport
Visit YVR any Friday from July 4th to August 29th from 9:00am to 3:00pm for YVR Take-Off Fridays. Enjoy delicious treats, rockin’ beats and spectacular entertainment that will have travellers and staycationers alike eager to get to the airport.  Whether you’re looking for an entertaining new family activity or looking for an added reason to arrive early for your next flight, YVR has something for everyone.

Food Cart Fest - $2
12pm - 5pm every Sunday until August 31st
215 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver (between the Cambie Street Bridge and the Olympic Village) 
Food Cart Fest is a gathering of over 20 of Vancouver’s top Food Carts presented by Arrival and The Streetfood Vancouver Society. Join us every week in the Summer for food, fun, and sun complemented by community markets, live music and DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, and more. Food Cart Fest will take place every Sunday in the Summer from 12pm-5pm. Free for Vancity or Car2Go Members or when you bring a non-perishable donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

Night Markets:

International Summer Night Market - $2
7pm - 12am Fri, Sat, 
7pm - 11pm Sun, May 9 - Sept 14
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC
6th annual Summer Night Market in Richmond starting May 9, 2013! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors.

Richmond Night Market - $2
Fri-Sat  7PM - 12AM  May 16 - Oct 13
Sun & Stat Holidays  7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.

Farmers Markets:

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake
free 30 minute public tours at 11:00am
UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver

Vancouver Farmers Markets - West End
Saturdays, 10:00am - 3:00pm from May3 - Oct18
Kerr Street Plaza – on Kerr Street, one block South of SE Marine Drive, Vancouver

Kitsilano Farmers Market  
Sundays, 10am - 2pm from June 15 - October 12, 2014 
Guelph Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, on the paved play area between Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Guelph Park

FOSS Farm Market Days 
Fridays in June, July and August from 10:30am - 5pm 
Saturdays in September and October from 12-4pm 
6767 Balaclava St at West 51st Ave, Vancouver

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
1st & 3rd Sundays, May through September, from 10 am- 4 pm
August 3rd and 17th , September 7th and 21st 
Moncton St & Third Ave Richmond, BC V7E