10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (May 25-29)

It’s the start of another beautiful week in Vancouver, and the city is teeming with possibilities. An international children’s festival will transform Granville Island into an immersive playground, the Vancouver Canadians are up against the Eugene Emeralds, and there’s so much more to uncover around the city. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (May 25-29).

This year’s Vancouver International Children’s Fest is bringing all kinds of immersive events and variety shows to Granville Island this week. There are pyjama parties, baby space opera, and so much more to discover for all ages, and shows are $15 per person, per show.

When: Wednesday, May 25 to 31, 2026
Time: Varies per show
Where: Granville Island
Cost: $15 per person, per show, or $66 for a four-show pack

This week, the Vancouver Canadians are up against the Eugene Emeralds at the Nat, so get ready to root for the home team and consume undgodly amounts of stadium snacks.

When: Games from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 1:05 and 7:05 p.m.
Where: 4601 Ontario St. 
Cost: $24+

Established as a platform for artistic exchange, this annual event brings artists, galleries, collectors, curators, and art appreciators together for the ultimate showcase experience. Starting this Thursday, you can check out a range of paintings, sculptures, murals, and interdisciplinary work at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

When: Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: Times vary per day
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: $25 for single-day admission, $50 for a weekend pass, $45 for an opening night pass, or $105 for VIP

American post-hardcore band DAYSEEKER is bringing The Pale Moonlight Tour to the Commodore this week.

When: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: 868 Granville St. 
Cost: $142.80

Roman Polanski’s 1974 neo-noir masterpiece Chinatown is considered one of the defining films of the 1970s, and it’s screening at The Hollywood this week. Seating is first-come, first-served!

When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 3123 West Broadway
Cost: $16 per person

Speaking of iconic cinema, 1999’s Fight Club is screening for its 25th anniversary at the Rio, and it’s been remastered by the director specifically for this anniversary.

When: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: 1660 East Broadway
Cost: $16 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

Vancouver’s free-to-enter container market is back on April 30 with over 30 new food and artisan vendors to check out. The lively, open-air marketplace is now in its third year, bringing visitors together for live screenings of World Cup matches, live music, sips from a waterfront bar, and rotating pop-ups.

When: Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and until 9 p.m. on weekends
Where: 200 Granville St. 
Cost: Free admission

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

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