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Ballet Vancouver announces its 2026/27 debut season of three captivating programs celebrating the full breadth of classical and neoclassical ballet, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from September 2026 through May 2027. The season opens with a dazzling triple bill headlined by Balanchine’s Apollo, the Canadian premiere of Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp, and the...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, on view September 12, 2026 – January 17, 2027. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists working across carving, weaving, painting, and beadwork, each honouring cultural knowledge while expanding their individual practice. Several of the...

Everyday from September 28 to October 31 celebrate the magic of autumn with Merridale’s Kids Harvest Scavenger Hunt! This free family-friendly activity invites young explorers to discover the orchard, solve harvest-themed clues, and learn about the apples that become our award-winning cider. Whether you’re visiting for lunch, Thanksgiving weekend, or simply enjoying a fall day...

DanceHouse announces its 2026/27 season of five evocative contemporary performances from some of the world’s leading dance companies, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from October 2026 through April 2027. An eclectic mix of dancemakers from Canada, the UK, Sweden, and India will explore the many pathways to liberation–from breaking free of conformity to uniting...

The CKNW Kids’ Fund Spotlight Series, presented by FortisBC, celebrates inspiring stories of children and youth who are thriving after receiving support from the Fund. From specialized medical equipment and therapies to education and youth programs, these grants help provide the tools and opportunities kids need to reach their full potential. Stories that Inspire, Communities...

Discover the incredible engineering hidden in the animal kingdom at The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants. Get up close with eight larger-than-life robotic animals and uncover how nature inspires extraordinary mechanical designs. From a swimming platypus to a squid hunting its prey, explore the science of movement, adaptation, and survival through fascinating animatronics...

From October 9-31, step inside Secrets of the Haunted Bog, a fright-fully fun, FREE family-friendly Halloween experience at Guildford Town Centre! Make your way through an immersive haunted bog filled with eerie scenes, spooky surprises, low-light moments, haunted haze, animatronics, and mysterious creatures lurking around every corner. Give back: Guests are encouraged to bring a...

What Makes Us Different ? Food Bank On Wheels Home Delivery of Christmas Food Hampers to Single-parent families with disabilities or illnesses in the family that prevents them from going to a traditional food bank thus needing our home-delivered Christmas food hamper service Christmas Hamper Donation is $250 Metro Vancouver http://www.foodbankonwheels.org

Kostuik Gallery presents Beautiful Fukushima, a new body of work by award-winning British photographer Michael Kenna. The 50 sepia-toned silver gelatin photographs mark fifteen years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011, and stand as a testament to Fukushima’s striking recovery in the years since. Kenna’s distinctive, contemplative photographic style casts the series as...

Press start and journey through the evolution of video games at Game Changers, presented by TD Bank Group. From the simple graphics and sounds of PONG to today’s photorealistic and immersive experiences, explore how gaming has transformed through creativity, storytelling, coding, and technology. Discover more than 140 iconic video games, including 16 playable games, and...

Britannia Mine Museum invites families to experience Monsters, Machines & Mischief, happening October 17–18 and 24–25, 2026! This playful, family-friendly Halloween adventure brings the fascinating world of mining to life with a mischievous twist. Climb aboard the underground train for a special Halloween Underground Tour, investigate unusual machine malfunctions through interactive challenges, and meet six...

No young person should face homelessness alone. When a young person has nowhere else to turn, Covenant House Vancouver is there with meals, shelter, support, and a caring community. That’s what taking care of each other is about. This fall, your support can go twice as far. Until December 31, every donation will be matched...

Angela Grossmann paints from an interior record where memory, emotion, and line precede narrative. Situated within a lineage of artists who privilege gesture and interiority over representation, Grossmann nevertheless resists abstraction. The human figure continually reasserts itself—partial, unstable, and deeply present. Her work begins with a contour, a trace that feels discovered rather than constructed....

Variety’s must-see story series is back on Global BC October 26 – November 1st! Tune in to learn how early intervention support, powered by Variety donors, helps to unlimit the futures of BC children with disabilities and complex health needs.

2026 BC Construction Health & Safety Conference presented by BC Construction Safety Alliance. Join industry leaders, safety professionals, supervisors, and employers for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical insights designed to strengthen workplace culture and support healthier, safer, and more productive teams. This years conference will be held on October 29 & 30, 2026...

SFU’s Department of English is delighted to welcome Shani Mootoo as our 2026 Ellen and Warren Tallman writer-in-residence. Please join us for readings from Shani followed by a reception on Thursday, October 29th (Doors: 6:15 PM; Event: 7-9:30 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre (HCC 1400-1410). Doors will open at 6:15 PM, so guests can enjoy...

Science World After Dark turns sinister for our most spine-tingling night of the year. Adults 19+ are invited to explore a haunted dome filled with a bewitching brew, unsettling spectacles, and shock-worthy science. This ain’t no kids’ Halloween party. Come geek out at the gore and discover the science behind the horror. Sinister Activities Sinister...

Do you believe in ghosts? Gather around for an evening of spooky tales and stories from the other side! Storytellers Nathalie De Los Santos and Cynthia Liu will share a collection of ghost stories inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore, featuring tales of spirits, hauntings, and the supernatural. Then, the floor is yours! Guests are...

Spooky Storytime for Kids! Get spooky with acclaimed children’s author Stephanie Ellen Sy for a family-friendly ghost story inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore! After the storytelling, create your own Chinese Opera Mask to take home. All materials are provided. Come dressed in your favourite costume for a chance to win prizes from our partners!...

Costumes on, treat bags ready! Bring your little ghosts, superheroes and favourite characters to Willowbrook Shopping Centre for Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. Start at the Concierge Desk, where the first 1,000 children in costume will receive a complimentary loot bag. Then follow the festive balloons to participating...

The 2027 Pink Shirt Day campaign, “Kiss Bullying Goodbye,” celebrates the power of kindness, acceptance, and connection in creating a world where everyone feels they belong. Inspired by a child’s artwork, this year’s design transforms a simple kiss into a heartfelt symbol of care and compassion. The campaign encourages individuals, schools, businesses, and communities to...

Come join us for a fun-filled all-ages drag brunch featuring different themes every time! Welcome to the Bacon & L’eggs All-Ages Drag Brunch happening at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen – East Van! Get ready for a fabulous morning filled with delicious food, entertaining drag performances, and a whole lot of fun. This event is...

Celebrate the best in B.C. journalism over the past year on Monday, November 2 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.  16 awards are up for grabs and tickets are on sale for this evening of dinner and awards that will inform and inspire you.

Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, Min Jin Lee is the preeminent author of the Korean diaspora. A masterful storyteller who illuminates the complexities of identity, migration, and belonging with great empathy, her novels have been recognized with some of the highest honours in the literary world. Lee made a stunning debut with Free...