{"id":528680,"date":"2026-03-11T08:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/528680\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:24:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-vancouver-this-weekend-march-13-to-15-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/528680\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do In Vancouver This Weekend (March 13 to 15, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver kicks off the St. Patrick\u2019s Day spirit early with a weekend full of lively pub crawls and vibrant Celtic heritage festivals. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something unique, you can also dive into a community pie bake-off or explore hundreds of tables at the city\u2019s largest comic and toy show.<\/p>\n<p>1. Stompin Grapes<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"790\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69266\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stompin-Grapes.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: vinvan.ca<\/p>\n<p>Stompin Grapes is taking over the Ellis Building with a night of drinks, food, and big tunes. <\/p>\n<p>Expect cocktails by King Coctions, focaccia slices from Mimi\u2019s Focaccia, and DJ sets from Em + Elvie, and Burjis the Word. <\/p>\n<p>No tickets needed, but come early because it\u2019s expected to get busy.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 13, 2026<br \/>Address: 1024 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG61M5YyRVy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. St Patrick\u2019s Day Weekend Pub Crawl<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69306\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Patricks-Pub-Crawl.webp.webp\"\/>Photo Credit: Gastown Pub Crawl<\/p>\n<p>A St. Patrick\u2019s Day Weekend Pub Crawl is taking over Gastown for a lively night of bar hopping and green outfits. <\/p>\n<p>The crawl kicks off at Portside Pub before heading to four party bars with skip-the-line entry, drink deals, and free shots along the way. <\/p>\n<p>Expect games, music, and plenty of chances to meet fellow partygoers.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 13 &amp; 14, 2026<br \/>Address: 7 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9<br \/>Cost: From $17.40<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/st-patricks-day-weekend-pub-crawl-vancouver-2026-tickets-1982559019396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. CelticFest Vancouver<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69171\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celticfest.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: celticfestvan<\/p>\n<p>CelticFest Vancouver is a vibrant three-day celebration of Celtic heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend kicks off with a traditional Ceilidh at the Hellenic Centre, followed by live music at the Hollywood Theatre and a night of \u201cIrish devilry\u201d at the Rio.<\/p>\n<p>The festival wraps up with a community Family Day at the Art Gallery, featuring Irish dancing, bouncy castles, and a Celtic market.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 13 to 15, 2026<br \/>Address: Metro Vancouver, BC<br \/>Cost: Various<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celticfestvancouver.com\/celticfest-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Pie Day<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1278\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69278\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pie-Day.webp.webp\"\/>Photo Credit: openpantry.ca<\/p>\n<p>A community Pie and Pi Day celebration is bringing together bakers, math fans, and anyone who just loves pie. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can join a pie bake-off, a pi memorizing contest, and a playful \u201cpie\u201d throwing game. <\/p>\n<p>Bring a homemade pie to share and compete for prizes from Slothee Coffee, To\u00f1a Bakery &amp; Caf\u00e9, and Ice Keem Shop, with coffee drinks available on-site.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 14, 2026<br \/>Address: 2425 Oxford St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1M7<br \/>Cost: $5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVKW7XcidI-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Vancouver Comic &amp; Toy Show<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"435\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69303\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Comic-Toy-Show-1160x435.png\"\/>Photo Credit: www.pne.ca<\/p>\n<p>The Vancouver Comic &amp; Toy Show is back with over 400 tables packed with high-end pop culture collectibles and fan art. <\/p>\n<p>The event also features professional Star Wars cosplay groups, appearances from comic and film artists, plus food trucks and bites from the Forum Cafe. <\/p>\n<p>Expect a full weekend of fandom, shopping, and geeky fun for collectors and fans alike.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 14 &amp; 15, 2026<br \/>Address: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver,\u00a0BC\u00a0V5K 5J1<br \/>Cost: From $15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pne.ca\/event\/vancouver-comic-toy-show-3\/2026-03-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Genki Kuma Fest<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"625\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69263\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Genki-Kuma.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: genkikumafest<\/p>\n<p>Spring Break fun is popping off at Lansdowne Centre with Genki Kuma Fest. <\/p>\n<p>Visitors can meet the playful mascot Genki Kuma while enjoying games, rides, tasty treats, and prize-filled activities. <\/p>\n<p>The event also features a marketplace packed with Japanese-themed and anime goodies, making it a lively stop for families and fans looking for some festival-style fun during the break.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 14 to 29, 2026<br \/>Address: 5300 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVhOr33kuL6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Bread Window<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69269\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mimis-Focaccia.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: mimisfocaccia<\/p>\n<p>Bread Window is popping up every Saturday this month with bread by Mimi\u2019s Focaccia and wine poured by Vin Van. <\/p>\n<p>Expect plenty of fresh focaccia coming out of the window, perfect for a casual weekend bite with a glass in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 7 to 28, 2026<br \/>Address: 417 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVeD1CMCqmA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. Coyote\u2019s Cafe Pop Up<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1352\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69209\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coyotes-Pop-Up.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: coyotescafe<\/p>\n<p>Coyote\u2019s Cafe is popping up at Laura\u2019s Coffee Shop every weekend this month. <\/p>\n<p>The nostalgic diner will be serving Aussie meat pies, Melbourne-style coffee, new specialty drinks, and fresh pie flavours. <\/p>\n<p>Expect good company, laid-back vibes, and a taste of Australian caf\u00e9 culture right in one of the city\u2019s most classic diner spots.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 7 to 29, 2026<br \/>Address: 1945 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3A1<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVXi4XIjOwg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. Bite of Burnaby<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1065\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68698\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bite-of-Burnaby.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: Bite of Burnaby<\/p>\n<p>Bite of Burnaby is a month-long dining celebration that spotlights the city\u2019s diverse food scene.<\/p>\n<p>Local restaurants, from fine dining spots to cozy mom-and-pop eateries, take part with special experiences that highlight global flavours and community.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an easy way to explore Burnaby\u2019s culinary range, discover new favourites, and support local spots across different cuisines and budgets.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 1 to 31, 2026<br \/>Address: Burnaby, BC<br \/>Cost: Various<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biteofburnaby.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it for this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vancouver kicks off the St. Patrick\u2019s Day spirit early with a weekend full of lively pub crawls and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":528681,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194298],"tags":[49,48,55],"class_list":["post-528680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-vancouver","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-vancouver"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/528680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=528680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/528680\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/528681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=528680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=528680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=528680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}