Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Kick-off spring and the cherry blossom season in Yaletown with The Big Picnic at David Lam Park, a FREE event where locals & visitors gather under the sakura trees and have a picnic.

Vancouver Sun Run
Canada’s largest 10k road race and the 3rd largest timed 10k race in the world. The Vancouver Sun Run has truly become one of Vancouver’s traditional rites of Spring.

Engine 374 Anniversary Celebration
The engine that made history by pulling the first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver. During the celebration, Engine 374 makes her annual trip out onto the Roundhouse Turntable. Watch her steam up and hear the whistle blow! Come celebrate with free birthday cake and other activities.

BMO Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is featuring a 42.2KM course plus a Kids Run, 8KM run, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon. Just like in previous years the half marathon will be coming through Yaletown.

Yaletown Community BBQ
Yaletown invites locals to a free outdoor BBQ at the Roundhouse Community Centre Turntable Plaza. It’s a free all-ages event that features plenty of family-friendly fun.

Let’s Hear it for Yaletown
Enjoy live musical performances this summer during happy hour and after-work hours featuring local musicians ranging from Jazz, Latin, Funk, Country and more!

Let’s Hear it for Yaletown
Enjoy live musical performances this summer during happy hour and after-work hours featuring local musicians ranging from Jazz, Latin, Funk, Country and more!

Pet-A-Palooza
West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival. This free and pet-friendly festival is the most fun you’ll have with your pet all summer. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, and toys, and get hooked up with loads of free swag!

Fleurs de Villes PRIDE

Celebrate Vancouver PRIDE with Fleurs de Villes

Trick-or-Treat in Yaletown (Halloween)

Come dressed as your favourite character and join us while we trick or treat and play in the business district. All ages welcome.

Lumière (presented by illuminate yaletown)
Enjoy the FREE, entertainment-filled outdoor Light Art Exhibition hosted in Yaletown, showcasing contemporary and engaging technology from industry-leading light artists and designers who play with advanced video and lighting technology.

CandyTown
Vancouver's only free outdoor winter festival. Features a sleigh-full of entertainment, ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the "All I Want for Christmas" gift market.

Kissmas

Street lights and long store hours. Yaletown businesses will stay open to make sure you get your holiday shopping in time. Find everything you need in our neighbourhood with 200+ storefront businesses.