Dogfight: The Musical
An impulsive wager among young Marines becomes a musical about empathy, the cost of choices and human connection.
Waterfront Theatre · VancouverView event
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Find weekend family activities in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, filtered to your selected city. Explore ideas for a day out with children and check age guidance, registration and adult-accompaniment requirements.
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City Drop: A Motherland: Fort Salem Convention
City Drop is the first North American fan convention dedicated to the Freeform series Motherland: Fort Salem, taking place in Vancouver on October 17 and 18, 2026. The weekend includes meet and greets, photo opportunities, autographs and interview panels with stars from the show.
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront · VancouverView event
Wildlife Photography Essentials
Learn wildlife-photography techniques with Liron Gertsman, practise on a garden photo walk and explore post-processing.
VanDusen Guides Classroom · VancouverView event
Family Stay and Play
Families can explore library books and toys during this playtime and connect with other families. For ages 0–5.
West Point Grey Branch · VancouverView event
LEGO® Block Party
Drop in for LEGO® building at the library and connect with other kids through hands-on building activities.
Kensington Branch · VancouverView event
Firehall Fibre Arts Circle
Bring your own project to knit, crochet, embroider, mend and connect with other crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome.
Firehall Branch — Meeting Room · VancouverView event
UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival
A family event for all ages, the UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival offers a chance to learn about the diversity of apples and taste rare and unusual varieties. The Friends of the Garden organizes the fundraiser, which directly supports education, research and conservation at UBC Botanical Garden.
UBC Botanical Garden · VancouverView event
UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival
Apple Festival, 11:00–16:00. From October 1, online admission is $15 for ages 8–64, $14 for 65+; ages 0–7 need a free ticket. On-site prices are $18/$17. Apple tasting requires a separate $12 timed ticket. Check ticket availability.
UBC Botanical Garden · VancouverView event
Intro to Indian Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam with Vidya Kotamraju
Learn about the history, artistry, and culture of movement in Indian Classical Dance through an introduction to Bharatanatyam with Vidya Kotamraju.
Kitsilano Branch · VancouverView event
Space Camp
Participants explore the stars, design their own rocket, and take it for a spin. For students in Grades K–7; drop-in.
Kerrisdale Branch · VancouverView event
ESL Conversation Practice
A casual, supportive meet-up for intermediate English speakers to practise conversation and meet other English language learners. Drop in; 14 spots are available.
South Hill Branch · VancouverView event
LEGO® Block Party
A drop-in LEGO® building activity at the library where kids can connect with one another and build with bricks.
Mount Pleasant Branch · VancouverView event
ESL Conversation Practice
A casual, supportive drop-in for intermediate English language learners to practise conversation skills and meet other learners.
Champlain Heights Branch · VancouverView event
Family Stay and Play
Drop in to explore library books and toys during playtime, and connect with other families. For ages 0 to 5, with children of all ages and abilities welcome to learn together.
Fraserview Branch · VancouverView event
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour — October 17
Bruno Mars performs at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.
BC Place · VancouverView event
Joanne McNally
Irish comedian Joanne McNally appears at 7 pm. She is known for stand-up shows including Wine Tamer and The Prosecco Express.
Orpheum · VancouverView event
Prabh Gill
EYP Canada presents Tareyaan De Des: A Prabh Gill Musical, featuring Punjabi singer Prabh Gill.
Vancouver Playhouse · VancouverView event
Discoveries & Rediscoveries
Turning Point Ensemble presents new works and overlooked gems in the intimate ANNEX, including a world premiere by Taylor Brook written for TPE.
ANNEX · VancouverView event
Shaboozey
GRAMMY®-winning artist Shaboozey brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at UBC on October 17, one of a limited number of Canadian dates on the North American tour.
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre · VancouverView event
Phyllis & Mimi's Multiverse After Dark
Phyllis & Mimi’s Halloween-themed Multiverse After Dark at Hotel At The Waldorf on October 17, 8–10 p.m. General admission CA$22.63 including fees; current early-bird tickets CA$15.18.
Hotel At The Waldorf · VancouverView eventMore to discover in Yo! Vancouver