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Free April Events in Vancouver

March 28, 2024

There are lots of free things to do in Vancouver in April including Vaisakhi Festivals, markets and cherry blossom-viewing activities.

Free Vancouver Activities in April 2024

For a list of some of the best things to do in April including activities that aren’t free, check out the April Events Calendar.

For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.

Saturday, April 27th (2024)

Vancouver NACAC National College Fair – a free event for high school students, university students and their families at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It features representatives from over 100 post-secondary schools from North America and abroad.
Kings Day 2024 – Koningsdag is a community event celebrating the culture of Holland and the Dutch king’s birthday. Free activities happen at the Pipe Shop and Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Coquitlam Community Fest – a food truck event with live entertainment, an artisan market and other activities at Town Centre Park.
Surrey’s Party for the Planet – a family-friendly Earth Day event outside Surrey City Hall.
The Sky’s No Limit – a free event at the Abbotsford Airport that showcases the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. The event’s focus is on girls and young women interested in careers in these fields. Anyone, however, can attend.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for $4.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included places like the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Museum of Flight, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Kilby Historic Site, Sandpiper Golf Resort, Vancouver Police Museum, West Coast Railway Heritage Museum, Westwood Plateau Golf and other fun venues (although exact details may vary).
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in Squamish.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, April 28th (2024)

Coquitlam Community Fest – a food truck event with live entertainment, an artisan market and other activities at Town Centre Park.
The Sky’s No Limit – a free event at the Abbotsford Airport that showcases the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. The event’s focus is on girls and young women interested in careers in these fields. Anyone, however, can attend.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for $4.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included places like the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Museum of Flight, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Kilby Historic Site, Sandpiper Golf Resort, Vancouver Police Museum, West Coast Railway Heritage Museum, Westwood Plateau Golf and other fun venues (although exact details may vary).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.

Sunday Markets

Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

VANCOUVER ON A BUDGET

Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Pacific Arts Market, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission. For a list of other free and extra affordable places, see our article about Vancouver on a Budget.)

Monday, April 29th (2024)

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for $4.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included places like the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Museum of Flight, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Kilby Historic Site, Sandpiper Golf Resort, Vancouver Police Museum, West Coast Railway Heritage Museum, Westwood Plateau Golf and other fun venues (although exact details may vary).
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, April 30th (2024)

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from early evening until sunset (but only on sunny days). A few people arrive with their drums and many more just show up for the fun!
Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for $4.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included places like the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Museum of Flight, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Kilby Historic Site, Sandpiper Golf Resort, Vancouver Police Museum, West Coast Railway Heritage Museum, Westwood Plateau Golf and other fun venues (although exact details may vary).
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.