It\u2019s the start of another beautiful week in Vancouver, and the city is teeming with possibilities. An international children\u2019s festival will transform Granville Island into an immersive playground, the Vancouver Canadians are up against the Eugene Emeralds, and there\u2019s so much more to uncover around the city. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (May 25-29).<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Vancouver International Children\u2019s Fest is bringing all kinds of immersive events and variety shows to Granville Island this week. There are pyjama parties, baby space opera, and so much more to discover for all ages, and shows are $15 per person, per show.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Wednesday, May 25 to 31, 2026
Time: Varies per show
Where:\u00a0Granville Island
Cost: $15 per person, per show, or $66 for a four-show pack<\/p>\n
This week, the Vancouver Canadians are up against the Eugene Emeralds at the Nat, so get ready to root for the home team and consume undgodly amounts of stadium snacks.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Games from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 1:05 and 7:05 p.m.
Where:\u00a04601 Ontario St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$24+<\/p>\n
Established as a platform for artistic exchange, this annual event brings artists, galleries, collectors, curators, and art appreciators together for the ultimate showcase experience. Starting this Thursday, you can check out a range of paintings, sculptures, murals, and interdisciplinary work at the Vancouver Convention Centre.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time:\u00a0Times vary per day
Where:\u00a0Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building \u2014 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost:\u00a0$25 for single-day admission, $50 for a weekend pass, $45 for an opening night pass, or $105 for VIP<\/p>\n
American post-hardcore band DAYSEEKER is bringing The Pale Moonlight Tour to the Commodore this week.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Monday, May 25, 2026
Time:\u00a06 p.m.
Where:\u00a0868 Granville St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$142.80<\/p>\n
Roman Polanski\u2019s 1974 neo-noir masterpiece Chinatown\u00a0is considered one of the defining films of the 1970s, and it\u2019s screening at The Hollywood this week. Seating is first-come, first-served!<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 7\u00a0p.m.
Where:\u00a03123 West Broadway
Cost:\u00a0$16 per person<\/p>\n
Speaking of iconic cinema, 1999\u2019s Fight Club\u00a0is screening for its 25th anniversary at the Rio, and it\u2019s been remastered by the director specifically for this anniversary.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 9:30\u00a0p.m.
Where:\u00a01660 East Broadway
Cost:\u00a0$16 per person<\/p>\n
From video assistant referee systems to high-speed cameras and drones to football friction tests, the exhibition dives deep into the tech and innovation that make the World Cup possible. Presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, the touring exhibition Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum is a huge deal for fans of the game, and it has now arrived at Science World.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sept. 7, 2026
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:\u00a01455 Quebec St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$37.50 per adult<\/p>\n
Vancouver\u2019s free-to-enter container market is back on April 30 with over 30 new food and artisan vendors to check out. The lively, open-air marketplace is now in its third year, bringing visitors together for live screenings of World Cup matches, live music, sips from a waterfront bar, and rotating pop-ups.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time:\u00a011 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and until 9 p.m. on weekends
Where:\u00a0200 Granville St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n
The Improv Centre is introducing a hilarious new show based on a rotating crew of space explorers, who must rely on audience suggestions to explore a different \u201cgalaxy\u201d every show.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Runs Fridays and Saturdays until June 27, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01502 Duranleau St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$31.50+<\/p>\n
The zipline is back, the less-than-$10 happy hour items are back, and tons of exciting new attractions await at this year\u2019s Richmond Night Market, which kicks off at the end of the week. Soon, millions of visitors from across the globe will gather to share in the city\u2019s excitement for the FIFA season and beyond.<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0Opens Friday, April 24, 2026, operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time:\u00a07 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where:\u00a08351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost:\u00a0$7 for GA<\/p>\n
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