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June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Events commemorating the day in celebration of First Nation’s Culture happen all over the Lower Mainland. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a similar event. It happens on September 30th. See our article about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for details about the day in the […]

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The Father’s Day weekend in Metro Vancouver includes festivals, live music events, and other family-friendly festivals and activities in mid-June. In 2026 Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 21st. It always happens on the third Sunday of the month. Events that take place on the Father’s Day weekend most years include Old Car Sunday in […]

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Free events in Vancouver in June most years include street parties, parades, summer markets, concerts, festivals, Indigenous events and Father’s Day activities. In 2026, there are also lots of free FIFA and other football/soccer-related events.   Free Activities in June 2026 For a list of June events in 2026 including activities that aren’t free, see […]

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Victoria Day in 2026 is on Monday, May 18th. There is a lot to do in the Lower Mainland over this weekend including a rodeo, car show and parades.   Metro Vancouver on the Victoria Day Long Weekend Top May Long Weekend activities in the Lower Mainland include the Cloverdale Rodeo in Surrey and the […]

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