10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (June 5-7)

The forecast might be a downer, but that doesn’t mean your weekend has to be. Granville Island is getting a free public disco, Mount Pleasant has its first free block party of the season, and so much more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (June 5-7).

Public Disco is hosting a free, all-ages dance party behind Granville Island Brewing on Friday and Saturday, and it definitely feels like summer is back. Come rain or shine, there will be live DJs and dance performances all day long.

When: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Where: Lot 55 (Behind Granville Island Brewing) — 1494 Old Bridge St., Vancouver
Cost: Free admission

This year is a big one for the iconic Shipyards Night Market, a.k.a. North Van’s free-to-enjoy weekly spring and summer event. Not only can attendees look forward to more food trucks, participating breweries, and live performances this May, but the launch of an all-new block party series is set to bring even more fun to the area around Shipbuilders Square.

When: Every Friday from May 15 to Sept. 11, 2026
Time: 3 to 10 p.m.
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission

Mount Pleasant’s Show N’ Shine is coming up this Saturday, June 6, and the vintage mountain bike block party will have more than just cool wheels. There will be live music by DJ Jumbotron and MPFM, brews from Main St. Brewing, and bites from Rosie’s BBQ and Kobo Ice Cream.

When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: East 7th Avenue between Main and Scotia Streets
Cost: Free admission

SUM Gallery and locations across the city will transform for the Queer Arts Fest starting this Friday, June 5, which holds space for the queer and trans communities at a time when rights are being stripped away, and futures are uncertain. This year’s festival, On the Edge, embraces both danger and possibility, with immersive exhibits, art workshops, a clothing swap, and the opening ArtParty on June 5.

When: Friday, June 5 to June 30, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 268 Keefer St. 
Cost: Free admission

One of Burnaby’s most beloved traditions is back this weekend. Hats off Day takes over Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue, with a mainstreet-style parade, free live music and entertainment, food vendors, and a classic car show.

When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue
Cost: Free admission

Grouse Mountain’s new gravity coaster is now open for business! You can glide downhill on the new permanent ride, which stretches 1,434 metres and descends 919 metres. You’ll, of course, enjoy scenic views of the mountain and forest as you ride.

When: Open daily
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver 
Cost: $29 per person, per ride

The Improv Centre is introducing a hilarious new show based on a rotating crew of space explorers, who must rely on audience suggestions to explore a different “galaxy” every show.

When: Runs Fridays and Saturdays until June 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1502 Duranleau St. 
Cost: $31.50+

The zipline is back, the less-than-$10 happy hour items are back, and tons of exciting new attractions await at this year’s Richmond Night Market, which kicks off at the end of the week. Soon, millions of visitors from across the globe will gather to share in the city’s excitement for the FIFA season and beyond.

When: Opens Friday, April 24, 2026, operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA

Organized by performance company Boca del Lupo, this immersive event is part of the Vancouver International Children’s Fest (May 29 to June 14), exploring what it would be like to talk to the trees. Using massive puppets and immersive sound, this theatrical experience invites audiences of all ages to dive deep into their love of nature.

When: Until June 14, 2026
Time: Showtimes vary
Where: 1218 Cartwright St. 
Cost: $15 per person

From video assistant referee systems to high-speed cameras and drones to football friction tests, the exhibition dives deep into the tech and innovation that make the World Cup possible. Presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, the touring exhibition Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum is a huge deal for fans of the game, and it has now arrived at Science World.

When: Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sept. 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1455 Quebec St. 
Cost: $37.50 per adult

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