There are free and discounted things to do in Vancouver in March 2025 including Spring Break activities, markets and outdoor exploring.
For a list of some of the best things to do in March including activities that aren’t free, check out Vancouver’s March Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.
Vancouver on a Budget
In addition to checking out all the free activities listed below on specific dates, click Vancouver on a Budget for a list of great activities that don’t cost a lot of money both currently and throughout the year. And for inexpensive places to take kids in spring, check out Top Free Spring Things to do with Children.
Saturday, March 1st (2025)
- Hoobiyee – an Indigenous event celebrating the Nisga’a Nation New Year at the PNE Forum. All are welcome and admission is free.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Sunday, March 2nd (2025)
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
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Monday, March 3rd (2025)
Tuesday, March 4th (2025)
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Wednesday, March 5th (2025)
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Thursday, March 6th (2025)
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Friday, March 7th (2025)
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Saturday, March 8th (2025)
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Sunday, March 9th (2025)
- Study & Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fair – a university and college fair for people wanting to learn about schools and educational opportunities overseas at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Admission is free, but they recommend you register in advance online.)
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Jazz Vespers – live Jazz takes place this afternoon with Jennifer Scott & René Worst at Northwood United Church in Surrey. Admission by donation.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
- Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting. (TBC)
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Monday, March 10th (2025)
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
- If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
- Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting. (TBC)
Tuesday, March 11th (2025)
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Wednesday, March 12th (2025)
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Thursday, March 13th (2025)
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Friday, March 14th (2025)
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Saturday, March 15th (2025)
- Open House at VMM – admission is free today at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. There are also special activities and donations are appreciated. To learn more, visit the vanmaritime.com website.
- JUNOs Plaza Party in Surrey – to celebrate the JUNOs taking place in Vancouver this year (on March 30th), the City of Surrey hosts a free event in Surrey City Plaza.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
- Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting. (TBC)
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
- If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Sunday, March 16th (2025)
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Monday, March 17th (2025)
Tuesday, March 18th (2025)
- Persian Fire Festival – a free event with live music, food vendors and optional fire jumping at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
- Spring Break – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
- Cheap Movie Tuesday – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Wednesday, March 19th (2025)
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Thursday, March 20th (2025)
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Friday, March 21st (2025)
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Saturday, March 22nd (2025)
- Earth Hour – people around the world are encouraged to turn off their lights at 8:30 pm in support of the environment.
- Persian New Year at Capilano Mall – a free event in North Vancouver with dancing, drumming and cultural displays.
- CelticFest at Museum of Surrey – free, family-friendly activities and entertainment happen in the afternoon at the museum in Cloverdale.
- Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Sunday, March 23rd (2025)
- Jazz Vespers – live Jazz takes place this afternoon with Tom Arntzen and Friends at Northwood United Church in Surrey. Admission by donation.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
- Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
- Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
- Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Monday, March 24th (2025)
Tuesday, March 25th (2025)
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Wednesday, March 26th (2025)
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Thursday, March 27th (2025)
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Friday, March 28th (2025)
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Saturday, March 29th (2025)
Saturday Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries
Sunday, March 30th (2025)
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Monday, March 31st (2025)
Other Information
For a more complete list of things to do in March, including activities that aren’t free, see Vancouver’s March Events Calendar.
For a list of Irish holiday-themed activities check out CelticFest or St. Patrick’s in Vancouver.
For ideas on things to do with kids, see Spring Break.
And for a list of great activities that don’t cost a lot of money throughout the year, click Vancouver on a Budget.
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