It’s time to turn your attention towards the jam-packed weekend ahead, whether you’re gearing up for the Invictus Games opening ceremony (and incredible lineup of performing artists!), the Super Bowl, or a continuation of the Lunar New Year. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Vancouver this weekend (February 7-9).
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
The Invictus Games are a series of multi-sport events supporting the recovery of wounded, injured, and sick military veterans from across the world, and this year marks the first-ever Winter Invictus Games. The opening ceremony will take place at BC Place starting this weekend, featuring performances by Christ Martin of Coldplay, Noah Kahan, Katy Perry, and Nelly Furtado.
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 777 Pacific Boulevard
Cost: $53.87+
Vancouver Giants
Speaking of live sports, the Vancouver Giants are facing off against the Portland Winterhawks and Everett Silvertips this weekend at the Arena Bowl at the Langley Events Centre.
When: Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 7888 200 Street Langley
Cost: $20
Sponsored pick: Love Your City Contest
For the month of February, you can follow along with the Love Your City Contest for the chance to win over $4,000 worth of local goodies. All you have to do is write a love note to your favourite neighbourhood, business, Vancouver memory, or event you’ve experienced to be entered. Ensure you’re following the account, and visit one of the participating businesses and snap a photo in front of their “love installation” for ten extra contest entries.
When: Contest open all February
Where: Locations around Vancouver
Cost: Free
Dimanche – The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Contrasting dreamlike fiction and reality, Dimanche is an immersive story about nature’s struggle against humanity, and how humans go through absurd extremes to maintain their habits. Put on by the PuSh Fest and The Cultch, the performance features a mix of theatre, puppetry, practical effects, and video.
When: Thursday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 600 Hamilton Street
Cost: $25 to $84
Lunar New Year at the Museum of Surrey
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, The Museum of Surrey is celebrating the Lunar New Year alongside the Chinese Village Club, where museum go-ers can check out live dragon dances and learn how to perform the traditional dance themselves, as well as learn about the rich history of Lunar New Year in the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Free admission
Vancouver Etsy Co. — Too Cute Pop-Up Market
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, Vancouver Etsy Co is bringing back a pop-up market to Heritage Hall on Main with plenty of local makers and vendors to peruse. This time, the themed market is called “Too Cute,” with only the cutest locally-made art, stationary, jewelry, plushies, and clothing, with half of the proceeds going to select charities across Vancouver.
Admission is $3 per person, with free entry granted to children 12 and under.
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 3102 Main Street
Cost: $3 per person (13 years and older)
Knock2: nolimit TOUR
Knock2 is an EDM artist who just released their new “nolimit” album, and they’re performing it live at the PNE Forum on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8. So if you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend, snag a ticket while they last!
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Where: 2901 East Hastings
Cost: $65 to $124
Sportsbar LIVE! Super Bowl Watch Party ’25
Whether you’re in it for Kendrick’s halftime show performance or the actual sport, it’s always fun to catch the Super Bowl with a couple of pals at a watch party. This Sunday, The Sportsbar LIVE! is hosting a watch party with over 100 4L HD-TV screens, a curated food menu, games, and prizes.
When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025
Where: 99 West Georgia
Cost: $11.98
Dine Out Vancouver
This weekend marks your last chance to treat yourself to a meal out through Vancouver’s Dine Out program, which brings some of the best curated bites in the city to your plate.
When: Now until Feb. 9, 2025
Where: Participating restaurants across Vancouver
LunarFest 2025 – Year of the Snake
This year’s LunarFest tells the story of the Year of the Snake through five different locations in downtown Vancouver and on Granville Island, where 36 lanterns curated by local artists await. Plus, starting this weekend until Feb. 16, there will be an artisan market, cultural workshops, tasty bites, and more at Ocean Artworks – all free to check out.
When: Every weekend until Feb. 16, 2025
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Free and ticketed events
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
The beloved Vancouver Hot Chocolate Fest is back in the city, and this year’s participating spots have truly crafted some innovative sips of cocoa. So while you’re out and about runnings errands or enjoying the snow, it’s worth stopping by your fave coffee shop to see what chocolatey treat awaits.
Where: Now until Feb. 14, 2025
So there you have it, Vancouver! Don’t forget your warm toques and layers, and have a great weekend ahead!
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