Spring is so close, we can taste it! The budding cherry blossoms, the covered patio hangs, the start of night market season, and plenty of opportunities to discover a new show, exhibit, or concert. So get ready to ‘spring forward’ as winter woes become a thing of the past! Here are 15 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this March.
Live events & concerts
CelticFest
Western Canada’s largest Celtic festival, CelticFest returns this month with a headline event on Sunday, March 16, 2025 featuring Irish acoustic folk-rock band, Hermitage Green at the Vogue Theatre, alongside a Family Day event in East Van on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The latter will include art, music, dance, and tin whistle workshops for families to enjoy.
Other events throughout the week of celebration include the “What’s the Craic,” an Irish-themed variety show, and a performance by local comedian Amy Walsh.
When: Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Cost: Free admission on Sunday, and ticketed events
Vancouver Career Fair
Hosted by Career Fair Connection, this job fair will recruit job seekers with top employers in the areas of government, sales, retail, education, IT, engineering, healthcare, financial services, management, customer service, and manufacturing, to name just a few career paths.
When: Friday, March 14, 2025
Where: 900 West Georgia St
Cost: Free admission
Arts & culture
Ramadan Fest Surrey
This massive five-day Ramadan festival in Surrey will feature five nights of shopping (120+ vendors!), live cooking, and prayers in honour of the month of Ramadan.
When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: 17905 62 Ave., #17607, Surrey
Cost: $6.64
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest is back until March 4, 2025, with 20 in-person movie screenings and 60 incredible films showcasing thought-provoking stories about outdoor activities like snowsports, mountain climbing, biking, and much more.
The festival will also spotlight some of the world’s leading artists and athletes at a variety of in-person workshops.
When: Now until March 4, 2025
Where: Locations throughout Vancouver and Squamish
Cost: Varies per screening
Sponsored pick: Manon – Massenet
Experience the passion, drama, and breathtaking music of Manon, Jules Massenet’s iconic French Romantic opera. Starring internationally acclaimed soprano Emily Pogorelc as Manon and tenor Frédéric Antoun as Des Grieux, this production by the Opera West Society brings world-class artistry to the stage alongside the talented students of UBC Opera.
Conducted by Jacques Lacombe and directed by Nancy Hermiston, Manon is a tale of love, ambition, and fate, taking the stage at UBC’s Old Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. soiree) on Friday, March 28, 2025 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025
When: Friday, March 28, 2025 and Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: 6344 Memorial Rd.
Cost: $60 to $100 per person
Travis Abels at the Pacific Theatre
Award-winning storyteller and performer Travis Abels is bringing his real-life coming of age story to the stage this month alongside the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society, and you won’t want to miss it. At Pacific Theatre from March 5 to 8, 2025, you can check out “Things I Hide From Dad,” a story about Abels’ upbringing in his father’s doomsday cult, combining personal storytelling with one-of-a-kind audio design.
When: Wednesday, March 5 to Saturday, March 8, 2025
Where: 1440 West 12th Ave.
Cost: $20 to $25
18th annual Coastal Dance Festival
This three-day festival honours Indigenous stories, song, and dance from across Canada and the world – and it’s returning to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC this year! Highlights to look forward to include the installation Ko Te Ākau, from intersectional Māori artist Charles Koroneho, a live digital performance exploring the concepts of digital artifacts and Indigenous futurism.
When: March 7-9, 2025
Where: 6393 NW Marine Dr.
Cost: Free with MOA admission
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Every spring, Vancouver transforms into a beautiful sea of pink, and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival returns to celebrate the most vibrant time of year with tree walks, tasty treats, and an open-air Japanese fair. From Blossoms After Dark to The Big Picnic, there’s something for every spring lover to enjoy here, including the first-ever Blossom Block Party, which is free to attend!
When: March 26 to April 28, 2025
Where: Locations around Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events
To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces
It’s not too late to check out the Museum of Anthropology’s multimedia exhibition (and world premiere of), To Be Seen, To Be Heard, which tells the stories of First Nations communities across BC during the period of “potlatch prohibition” and other forms of erasure in Canada.
When: Now until March 31, 2025
Where: 6393 North West Marine Dr.
Cost: $25 per adult
Echoes of Memory: Featuring A Crow A Day at MONOVA
From Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can check out MONOVA’s rich museum collection, Echoes of Memory, which weaves together over 100 pieces telling untold stories of aging and memory loss, and the power of community in the human experience.
When: Wednesday to Sunday until June 2025
Where: 115 Esplanade West, North Vancouver
Cost: Free with museum admission
Food & drink
Vegan Night Market
It’s almost that time of year again! Peaces’ Vegan Night Market kicks off on March 12, 2025, with monthly markets at the Waldorf Hotel to come. The beloved plant-based, pet-friendly market is one of the largest of its kind in Canada, if not the largest. Expect delicious food and drinks that are 100% plant-based, and a mix of cruelty-free fashion and local beauty products to peruse. Oh, and live music to get the party going!
When: March 12, 2025
Where: 1489 East Hastings St.
Cost: Free admission
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival
The second annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival will bring spring lovers together on a self-guided journey to over 20 participating vendors in Metro Vancouver with cherry blossom-themed treats, including Beaucoup Bakery, Mister Artisan Ice Cream, and Daan Go Cake Lab Cream, to name a few.
So whether you’re planning a cute spring date, going on a food crawl, or just want to support a local business near the end of the month, this is a great reason to do it all.
When: March 14, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Where: 10 participating locations in Metro Vancouver
East Side Beer Fest
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) presents the 11th annual East Side Beer Fest & tasting event on March 26, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Wise Hall. Tickets are just under $30 and they’re all-inclusive – meaning guests get access to all 22 participating craft breweries of the event!
Tickets are available to pick up at any Liberty Wine Merchants locations.
When: March 26, 2025
Where: 1882 Adanac Street
Cost: $29.99
Sports & outdoors
Giants
This month, the Giants are facing off against the Wenatchee, the Cougars, the Royals, and the Rockets at the Langley Events Centre.
When: Games throughout March
Where: 7888 200 St, Langley Township
Cost: $27.95+
Take a walk at VanDusen
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March is a great time to visit VanDusen and check out some beautiful spring foliage – especially once the sun comes out. This month on the bloom calendar? A mix of winter berries, cherry blossoms, and if we’re lucky – some rhododendrons and magnolias as well!
Where: 5151 Oak St
Cost: $10.67 per adult
Have an awesome month, Vancouver.
Recent Posts:
Daylight saving time: Here’s when B.C. ‘springs forward’ & gets later sunsets
A picturesque B.C. village awaits at the end of one of the world’s longest highways
