What’s on for Vancouver Family Fun in September

It’s back to school time and with it comes a return to all the after-class activities, sports, lessons, and more. In other words: here comes the full schedule. But there’s still plenty of Vancouver family fun to be had this month, as summer events trail off and autumn events pick up. So find time in between the official stuff to explore your city, get out into the woods, check out what’s happening in your community, and have some fun with the fam. Here’s a few local events coming up this month, from North Vancouver to Abbotsford, and spots in between.

What’s On for Vancouver Family Fun in September

PNE Fair

When: until September 2
Where: PNE Fair Grounds, Hastings St.
Website: https://www.pne.ca/

For generations, Vancouverites have marked the end of summer with the PNE Fair. This year’s fair runs from August 17 until Monday September 2. Events include returning favourites and new hits and the always popular Summer Night Concerts. Check out the food trucks for unique eats, and learn about BC’s agriculture, along with plenty of other displays and activities.

Circo Osorio International Circus

When: Throughout September
Where: Various locations around BC
Website: https://www.americancrowncircus.com/tickets/

Spend a night under the big tip enjoying international circus acts throughout the month. This travelling circus will be spending several days in a number of local communities across the greater Vancouver region including Abbotsford, Surrey, Tsawwassen, Richmond, and Coquitlam. This show – which includes acrobats, sword swallowers, and much more – has been running for more than 22 years, and has appeared in more than 800 cities across the globe.

Echoes of Narcissus at the Britannia Mine museum

When: Saturday September 14
Where: Britannia Mine Museum
Website: https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/

Find your wonder, find your awe. What’s the joke inside of it all? Life exists between a wish and reality. Echoes of Narcissus invites you to experience the serious fun of balancing life’s dualities. The performance challenges the world’s binary thinking, inspiring courage and curiosity to expand perspectives. It’s a physical meditation on life’s binary nature- a giggle in a paper bag you might expect but rarely find.

Fire Dragon Festival

When: Saturday September 14
Where: Chinatown
Website: https://www.firedragonfestival.com/

Riverfest in New Westminster

When: Saturday September 28 – Sunday September 29
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre
Website: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/riverfest/

Brought to you by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, proudly representing the Port of Vancouver, RiverFest is a free family-friendly festival with live performances, the exhibitor expo, and market, and the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade. On the Sunday enjoy guided walks in different locations along the river. There’s free admission to the Discovery Centre all weekend with different activities are planned for each day.

Autumn Farmers’ Markets

When: Varied dates and times
Where: throughout the region
Website: https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/

Use the search feature on the BC Farmers Market website to search for the local farmer’s markets in your neck of the woods, or check out the upcoming spring and summer versions. From fresh veggies to locally crafted artisan goods, BC farmers’ markets are known for their diverse offerings, all year round.