The last official weekend is spring is here! Say so long to the season by filling up your days with some fun activities.
From Play land to the British Columbia Highland Games, Juneteenth Festival, and more, here are 15 things to do from June 17 to 19 in Vancouver.
The BC Basketball Festival
What: Fraser Valley Bandits is partnering with Canada Basketball and Basketball BC to launch BC Basketball Festival, a youth and adult basketball event happening from June 13 to 19 at Langley Events Center.
The inaugural festival will include a variety of activities for athletes, teams, and fans to enjoy, including boys and girls divisions, an adult basketball competition, 3×3 and wheelchair basketball workshops, and a game between the Bandits and the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
When: June 13 to 19, 2022
Time: Various times
Where: Langley Events Center – 7888 200th Street, Langley
Play land
What: Get ready for the rolls, drops, spins, and thrills, because play land is opening for the summer starting this month. There are over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy at Vancouver’s favorite amusement park, ranging from family fun rides to extreme, heart-racing attractions.
The amusement park also has a variety of exciting activities to enjoy during your visit, including mini-golf, a haunted house, and even a climbing wall. And don’t forget to enjoy all your favorite play land treats like Triple O’s burgers, notches, candy floss, and of course the requisite mini donuts.
When: Various weekdays and every weekend from June 17 to August 19, 2022
Time: Various time slots
Where: Play land — 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Classic Auto Italian – Vancouver Auto Show
What: Calling all car buffs. If Center’s Classic Auto Italian is a stunning display of classic Italian automobiles and motorcycles. There will also be food and drinks for sale during the auto show, but make sure to not spill anything.
When: June 19, 2022
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Italian Cultural Center – 3075 Slogan Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free, register online
Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market
What: Located just steps away from the Surrey Central Sky Train station and bus loop, Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market is a vibrant gathering place that aims to promote small-scale farmers, food producers, and artisans.
When: Every Saturday until October 8, 2022
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Royal mantle Park at the corner of 104th Street and Old Yale Road, Surrey
Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration
What: The first annual Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration, organized by Vancouver activist and Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens, will take place on June 19 at Sunset Beach. The free, all-ages event features live performances by Black and Indigenous artists, local vendors, food trucks, and more.
When: June 19, 2022
Time: 12 to 8 pm
Where: Sunset Beach – 1204 Beach Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Vancouver Canadians
What: Baseball is back #AtTheNat! Join the Vancouver Canadians all month long and cheer on the future of the Blue Jays while enjoying special theme nights. Bring your appetite and dine on hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, and all other ballpark favorites along with a cold beer.
The Vancouver Canadians take on the Eugene Emeralds from June 14 to 19, with a variety of theme nights to make things extra fun. Don’t miss Throwback Thursday, and Dog Day of Summer presented by Pet Food N More, a double-header Forties BC sooner at the Nat, Saturday Fireworks Extravaganza, and A&W Family Fun Sunday with a Father’s Day Hat Giveaway.
When: Now until June 19, 2022
Time: Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm (Thursday, Saturday), Gates open at 12 pm, first pitch at 1:05 pm (Friday and Sunday)
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Cost: Select tickets available and start at $20; tickets can be purchased online, over the phone (604 872 5232), or at Nat Bailey Box Office. Admission: $20 Reserved Grandstand / $25 Box Seat / $32 West Jet Premium Plus Zone; Group discounts are also available
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