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LunarFest Vancouver

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft workshops to music performances. More information will be posted on their website in the coming […]

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North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Vancouver Fiddle Summit

Public Market Courtyard Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a dynamic community of young musicians from North Vancouver, Canada. The Ensemble brings raw energy and a whole new style to the Vancouver music scene. What started as Celtic is now a spirited no-boundaries exploration of music that inspires all those who participate. This ensemble, comprised of musicians from […]

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Hope for Healing Art Installation

Behind the Waterfront Theatre on Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist, a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, who travels through Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. ​The goal of these works is to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The […]

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Heidelberg Materials Granville Island Open House

Ocean Concrete Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a Concrete Plant! Heidelberg Materials is celebrating over 100 years on Granville Island! Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a concrete plant during our Annual Open House! Join us for live music, big trucks, plant tours, face […]

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On the Rise – Presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC

Public Market Courtyard Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an […]

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.

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Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival offers an extensive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talents, and local jazz legends. There […]

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Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach

Foreshore Park Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]

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Indian Summer Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]

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Sunset Dragonboat and Saturday Dragonboat Drop in Sessions

False Creek Racing Canoe Club Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

For the first time, False Creek Racing Canoe Club is offering a fun way for youth and adults to stay active in our Sunset Drop-in or Saturday Drop-in Dragon Boat Sessions! We will be on beautiful False Creek in a safe and fun environment learning the technique of dragon boat paddling during a picturesque sunset! […]

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New Works: All Over the Map

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC […]

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Canoe Cultures

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]

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Kids on Wheels Zone

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kids as young as 18 months are invited to practice riding our balance bikes in a fun interactive riding course! We also provide helmets — kids just need to show up!

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Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ctrl:N immerses the audience in an interactive co-creation with dancer and choreographer Audrey Gaussiran. Accompanied by a musician and a digital artist, she engages in a dialogue with the spectators […]

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Culture Days on Granville lsland

Go on a Date with Culture and enjoy a variety of live events, demonstrations, and the best of local talent. Makers, Artists & Artisans demonstrate their incredible talents, in unique locations on Granville Island. Celebrate music and community at the Vancity Roots & Reggae Festival, learn about the history of the Dia De los Muertos […]

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False Creek Racing Canoe Club’s Sprint Development Regatta

Alder Bay Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Sprint Development Regatta is a fun canoe and kayak race for youth and adults new to the competitive disciplines of the sport. Come watch our future Olympians as they team up to earn the Development Team title in Alder Bay.

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Culture Days: Pop Up Dances

Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances over the two days involving more than 30 artists! Pop Up Dances are site-specific performances that celebrate dance in all its forms. From Indigenous Hoop […]

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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival BC Showcase

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver & Victoria-based Flamenco dance and music artists including Calle Verde, Liat Har Lev, Los Mozaicos, Peter Mole and Friends, Linda Hayes, Jhoely Triana, Kara Wiebe, […]

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Latin American Heritage Month

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +3 more

Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence in BC and Canada. With food, art, and performances, including a Latin Market featuring the Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone to […]

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Turkey Trot 2023

Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a hallmark event for Granville Island and the Vancouver running community. The annual event brings together runners in a celebration of Thanksgiving, demonstrating our […]

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All Aboard Skate Festival + Green Ramp

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

All Aboard is a family friendly event that celebrates skateboarding, culture, art and community. There will be scheduled programming for youth & adults and the return of our Green Ramp! […]

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30th Annual Solstice Celebration

False Creek Community Centre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

The Secret Lantern Society presents the 30th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year by joining one of the 3 processions. At 6pm, processions at Leg in Boot Square and Vanier Park will make their way to Triangle Square, where they will join each other and converge in […]

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Vancouver International Boat Show

Maritime Market & Marina Ltd. Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Western Canada’s largest floating boat show returns to Granville Island and BC Place this year. This event provides show-goers of all ages the opportunity to explore and experience boats of […]

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Event Series Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales […]

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Event Series Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales […]

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Sustainable Fashion Showcase in Fashion Revolution Week

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an immersive and interactive fashion experience with Vancouver’s leading designers and fashion students in innovation and sustainability. Featuring designs by Nicole Dextras, Ana D’Carvalho, Valentina Valor Ruiz […]

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Les Dames D’Escoffier Chef Encounters and Culinary ‘Garage Sale’

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join this well known, philanthropic culinary & hospitality association on Sunday, April 14th as they facilitate a ‘Chef Speed Dating’ long table, offering young cooks & culinary students a mentorship […]

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Kids Spring Craft Fair

Kids Market Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Do you love to buy handmade things? Visit the Kids Market KID created craft fair and find some unique gifts that are made BY KIDS!

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Safe Boating Event

National Safe Boating Awareness Week will kick off in Vancouver this Thursday, May 16, with an event at Granville Island that will help boaters, recreational water users and paddlers stay […]

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Heidelberg Open House

Ocean Concrete Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also […]

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +4 more

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]

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