{"id":590124,"date":"2026-04-08T11:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/590124\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:35:16","slug":"things-to-do-in-vancouver-this-weekend-april-10-to-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/590124\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do In Vancouver This Weekend (April 10 to 12, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese culture takes center stage this weekend as Metro Vancouver celebrates the peak of cherry blossom season with massive festivals and creative workshops. <\/p>\n<p>From hand-rolling sakura-themed sushi to browsing artisan markets at the historic Shipyards, there are endless ways to immerse yourself in the city\u2019s vibrant spring energy.<\/p>\n<p>1. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69506\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cherry-Blossom-Food-Fest.webp.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival is a self-guided food crawl celebrating cherry blossom season across Metro Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p>From March 20 to May 3, more than 25 caf\u00e9s and bakeries will offer limited-time cherry blossom-inspired treats.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect excuse to explore new spots, plan a mini food crawl, and support local businesses during one of the city\u2019s prettiest times of year.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 20 to May 3, 2026<br \/>Address: Metro Vancouver<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nomsmagazine.com\/vancouver-cherry-blossom-food-fest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Haru Pop Up<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70167\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Haru-Pop-Up.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: here_atharu<\/p>\n<p>Haru Pop Up is bringing a lineup of Japanese treats, teas, and curated goods to Slo Coffee. <\/p>\n<p>Expect a cozy pop-up vibe with sweet bites, warm drinks, and small finds inspired by Japanese flavours and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 10, 2026<br \/>Address: 4160 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E8<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWnZT9zFX3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Art Sushi Workshop<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"470\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70045\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Art-Sushi.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: Art Sushi Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>An Art Sushi Workshop is serving up a fun, hands-on way to make Sakura-themed decorative sushi.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will learn how to roll and design their own colourful creations in a beginner-friendly setting.<\/p>\n<p>All materials, tools, and take-home boxes are provided, so you can show up empty-handed and leave with your own edible masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 11, 2026<br \/>Address: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1<br \/>Cost: $65.40<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/art-sushi-decorative-sushi-workshop-sakura-edition-tickets-1983155447328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Sakura Days Japan Fair<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70068\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sakura-Days-Japan-Fair-1160x651.webp.webp\"\/>Photo Credit: japanfairvancouver.com<\/p>\n<p>Sakura Days Japan Fair celebrates Japanese culture with a weekend of food, performances, and hands-on experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can enjoy tea ceremonies, festival eats, premium sake, and traditional games, alongside taiko drumming and live shows.<\/p>\n<p>Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, plus vendors showcasing Japanese food, crafts, and local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 11 to 12, 2026<br \/>Address: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1<br \/>Cost: $24<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/japanfairvancouver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Spring Pop-Up Market<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"607\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70071\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Spring-Pop-Up-1160x607.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: Madeinthe604\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Spring Pop-Up Market by Made In The 604 is taking over The Pipe Shop for a two-day celebration of local makers.<\/p>\n<p>Expect 50 plus vendors offering handmade goods, art, and unique finds.<\/p>\n<p>With free entry, a pet-friendly vibe, and the lively Shipyards atmosphere, it\u2019s an easy weekend plan for browsing, shopping, and hanging out.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 11 to 12, 2026<br \/>Address: 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0E1<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1963690237557756\/1963931397533640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70160\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Richmond-Cherry-Blossom.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: funrichmond<\/p>\n<p>The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to Garry Point Park on April 12 for a full day of spring celebration. <\/p>\n<p>Expect cultural showcases like tea ceremonies, calligraphy, bonsai, and ikebana, plus taiko drumming and live performances. <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also hands-on activities for kids and plenty of Japanese food vendors to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 12, 2026<br \/>Address: 12011 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 4X2<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/richmondcherryblossomfest.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Spring Market<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70170\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Spring-Market.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: vancouverpopups<\/p>\n<p>The Spring Market by Vancouver Pop-Ups is popping up on April 12 with a curated lineup of local vendors and small businesses. <\/p>\n<p>Expect matcha, unique finds, and a laid-back, pet-friendly vibe perfect for a weekend browse. <\/p>\n<p>The first 30 customers in line at 11am will also score a $10 voucher, so it\u2019s worth showing up early.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 12, 2026<br \/>Address: 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWo6KCwiV3i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. Wren Cafe Pop-Up<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1439\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70236\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wren-Cafe.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: klcharmedandco<\/p>\n<p>A Wren Cafe Pop-Up is turning Wren Cafe into a cozy charm-making hangout on April 12. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can design their own bracelets, necklaces, or phone charms while sipping drinks and enjoying treats. <\/p>\n<p>Bring your friends, get a little creative, and leave with something cute you made yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Date: April 12, 2026<br \/>Address: 280 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E2<br \/>Cost: FREE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flocksocial.app\/e\/wren-cafe-popup-470035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69580\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Vancouver-Cherry-Blossom.jpg\"\/>Photo Credit: vcbf.ca<\/p>\n<p>The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates sakura season across the city with a lineup of blossom-themed events.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights include The Big Picnic, Blossoms After Dark, Sakura Days Japan Fair, and the Blossom Block Party\u2014bringing picnics, light displays, cultural activities, and spring celebrations across Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p>Date: March 27 to April 17, 2026<br \/>Address: Metro Vancouver, BC<br \/>Cost: Various<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcbf.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":"Japanese culture takes center stage this weekend as Metro Vancouver celebrates the peak of cherry blossom season with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":590125,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194298],"tags":[49,48,55],"class_list":["post-590124","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\/590124","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=590124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/590124\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/590125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=590124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=590124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=590124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}