Boat for Hope benefitting Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC, is a fun-filled water expedition where children with disabilities and complex health care needs live out their favourite pirate adventure. The action-packed day begins with over 350 Variety kids and their families’ boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out […]
Public Disco kicks off their 2024 Summer Series on Granville Island with a free, all ages block party! The event features DJs playing feel good dance music, food trucks, a vendor market and kids activities. This free, all ages event is fully licensed with 2 pop-up bars and plenty of space to sit down and […]
The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers a balance of free and ticketed performances from June 21 to June 30, 2024. Granville Island will be the hub for festival activity during the ten-day event, with a wide range of shows scheduled at Performance Works, Ocean Artworks and the Revue Stage.
Canada Day, July 1st, is one of the busiest (and most fun!) days of the year on Granville Island! It falls on Monday this year. Many of our tenants host a variety of celebrations, promotions and family-friendly activities, a full summary of all events happening listed below. Ferry Ballet - False Creek Ferries | 8am-9:30am False […]
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is thrilled to announce the return of All Over the Map, a vibrant series of free outdoor dance performances on Granville Island. The July 21 event will feature performances by V'ni Dansi, Eva Cho, Palak Dhiman, and Afrobeats Van. The show will be held at 1pm and […]
Vancouver Fringe Festival returns in 2024, celebrating its 40th anniversary! From September 5th to 15th, Granville Island comes alive with over 65 shows spanning dance, theatre, comedy, music, and more. Be sure to visit the Fringe Bar located in Ocean Artworks for food trucks and free entertainment every night. Open from 5pm weekdays and 3pm […]
The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a hallmark event for Granville Island and the Vancouver run community. This fun annual event brings the community together in a celebration of Thanksgiving and supports local food banks including the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. All are invited to join in. Run, walk or stroll 10KM, and invite your […]
Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month in BC for the sixth year, Latincouver presents a mix of artist performances, art exhibitions, workshops and events in person and online to honor Latin America’s rich culture and its influence in BC and Canada.
All Aboard brings together the local skate community with demonstrations, and provides space for amazing community groups: East Van Skate Club, Takeover Skateboarding, Late Bloomers, The Real Hot Skate Moms, Queer Skate Vancouver, and UBC Skate Club. All abilities, all ages, all day long! Visit their website for schedules and details. All Aboard also provides a […]
Join us in Railspur Alley and through the Artisan District for an evening of special shopping, live music and stroll the Granville Island Festive Light Display. Complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider for the little (and not so little) ones and Granville Island cloth shopping bags free with a purchase of $25 or more (while […]
The Secret Lantern Society returns to Granville Island to host this much loved, and long-standing seasonal event, as the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year. A number of public activities will take place around Granville Island; festivities include a lantern procession, performances at the Waterpark and Ron Basford Park, […]
Plough Sunday is a traditional English celebration of farming, farm workers, and agricultural produce. A wooden ceremonial plough is processed from Triangle Square through the farmers' market to Island Plaza, followed by the performance of traditional dances, songs, and a mummer's play.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with LunarFest! Join us at Granville Island in February for an artist market, crafts workshops, food, games, and more. Challenge your creativity with our snake-inspired crafts and learn some fun snake facts. Browse through the artist market for the perfect new year gift. Play a few games with us […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
