Greater Vancouver Father’s Day Family Fun

It’s that time of year: school is nearly out, the BBQs are coming out, and it’s almost time to celebrate our favourite dads. From grandfathers to stepdads, father figures to fathers, this is the time to make a special day for a special guy. Here’s our round-up of some of the best bets for the Greater Vancouver Father’s Day weekend, with events running from Friday to Sunday, including caber tossing at the Highland Games to amusement park rides and vintage car shows:

Best Bests for Family Fun on the Greater Vancouver Father’s Day Weekend

ScotFest and BC Highland Games

When: Friday June 19 & Saturday June 20
Where: Coquitlam
Website: https://scotfestbc.com/

Plenty of cultural fun at this long-time favourite at Coquitlam Town Centre Park. Live music, dancing, beer gardens, vendors, pipe bands, whisky tasting and more, as well as the popular Highland Games competitions.

Playland

When: June through August 21
Where: Vancouver
Website: https://www.pne.ca/playland/

Not exclusive to Father’s Day weekend but a great destination now or any time this summer, Playland is up and running. With rides for all ages, from the wild to the mild, along with carnival games and lots of yummy fair food, this is a great option – especially since kids 3 and under are free. Buy tickets online in advance.

Kilby Historic Site

When: Sunday June 21
Where: Harrison Mills
Website: https://kilby.ca/program/fathers-day-rendezvous/

Take a mini road trip out to Harrison Mills for this unique event. The Father’s Day Rendezvous at Kilby Historic Site includes homesteading activities like water witching, toe-tapping fiddle music, and wooden toy making.. Historic actors in costume will be on site, and the museum and farm animals are open.

Old Car Sunday in the Park

When: Sunday June 21
Where: Mission
Website: https://vancouvercarshows.ca/old-car-sunday-car-show-mission/

Head over to Fraser River Heritage Park from 9 am to 4 pm to enjoy collectible and vintage automobiles. Admission for spectators is free; to participate with your own vehicle, check out the website for registration details.

Hats Off to Dad

When: SaturdayJune 20
Where: Surrey
Website: https://www.surrey.ca/

Bring your hero to the farm and celebrate dad with us! Try your hand at heritage farm skills, challenge dad to lawn game favourites, enjoy refreshments, and make a themed craft to take home.