Spring: The event is called the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival; the 2026 festival ran March 27–April 12, Vancouver International Children's Festival (May).
Summer: Canada Place’s Canada Day fireworks were permanently discontinued after 2022; check for current Canada Day events instead.; Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June-July); Vancouver Pride Festival (August); Fringe Festival (August-September); The 2026 PNE Fair ran August 22–September 7, with some days in August.
Fall: Vancouver International Film Festival (September-October) featuring world cinema; Vegan Festival (October).
Winter: Christmas markets and lights throughout the city; New Year's Eve celebrations at various venues including Art Gallery forecourt; Boxing Day sales following Christmas.
Weekly Events: Sunday markets, farmers markets operating year-round, and regular street fairs in various neighborhoods.