Ready for some more summer fun that won’t hurt your wallet? Metro Vancouver is getting a whole host of car-free days between now and the end of September, and they’re set to bring all-day festivities to a street near you. Third spaces, where residents of a community can gather and connect, are more important than ever, and it’s always nice when these spaces offer an environment free of vehicles and traffic. So lace up your walking shoes and get ready to explore a local community hub for all ages.
In total, eight car-free days are popping up across Metro Vancouver, from Port Moody to North Vancouver. In Vancouver, the Car Free Vancouver Society has two upcoming street festivals planned along Main Street and Commercial Drive this September, set to transform the bustling streets into pedestrian havens.
At all the Car Free Days, guests can expect live music and entertainment all day long, in addition to tasty food trucks and vendors, local artisans, and family-friendly activities and games.
While walking and biking to a festival near you is encouraged, it’s never a bad idea to hop on transit if you’ve got a longer journey ahead of you. In fact, TransLink’s Next Stop: Summer passports are the perfect way to get the biggest bang for your buck, allowing passengers to collect stamps and enter for a chance to win some cool prizes.
Downtown New Westminster
When: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Front Street Mews (500-700 Block)
Cost: Free admission
Port Moody
When: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: St. Johns Street
Cost: Free admission
Burnaby
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Edmonds Street, between Kingsway and Mary Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Port Coquitlam
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: McAllister Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Commercial Drive
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Commercial Drive, from Grandview to East 1st Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Maple Ridge
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Memorial Peace Park (11930 224 St.), 224 Street, 119 Avenue and McIntosh Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Main Street
When: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Time: Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Main Street, from East 10th to East 30th Avenue
Cost: Free admission
North Vancouver
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: East First Street
Cost: Free admission
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