MAY 2026 FAMILY EVENTS IN METRO VANCOUVER

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If you're looking for family-friendly events across Metro Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Fraser Valley, & the Sunshine Coast this month, we've got you covered from Whistler - Chilliwack + everything in between. From festivals to concerts + seasonal celebrations, we've got the inside scoop on the fun, active outings happening this month!

There are even more events in our seasonal Summer Camps Guide, or check out Hiking In Metro Vancouver, plus you can find our April 2026 Family Events archive here.

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We've made it easy to find family events near you with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Surrey, Vancouver, Vancouver Island,  West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, and Online!

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Family Events & Activities Near You

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MomChoir Spring Showcase: Intertwined

When: Sunday May 24, 2026
Where: Highlands United Church, North Vancouver

Looking for a meaningful and uplifting way to spend an afternoon this May? MomChoir’s Seasonal Showcase: Intertwined, is a beautiful celebration of music, connection, and community. Taking place on May 24 at 2:30pm, this heartfelt spring concert features a collection of choral works centered on themes of hope, the power of singing, and the joy that comes from coming together. Made up entirely of moms, MomChoir creates a warm and inclusive space where music brings people together—and that spirit shines through in every performance. It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, be inspired, and enjoy an afternoon of live music in a welcoming setting. Doors open at 2:00pm, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Grab tickets HERE.

Sip & Savour Celebration

When: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Where: @hflvanvouver Instagram

Sip & Savour is back in partnership with Whole Foods Market on Saturday, May 23rd! It's bigger and better than ever with swag bags full of food, beverage, and body care goodies from 25+ brands valued at over $200 per bag, plus over $5,000 in prizes to be won (including an epic Grand Prize Getaway), and extra fun "unpacking the bag" at our INSTAGRAM LIVE PARTY! Only ticket holders get a swag bag and qualify for a chance to win the $5,000 in prizes. But any Canadian resident (excluding QC) aged 19+ can join the May 23rd INSTAGRAM LIVE PARTY to see what's in the bag and have a chance to win a $200 Whole Foods Market Gift Card! 

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Abbotsford Tulip Festival

When: Until May 15, 2026
Where: Lakeland Flowers, Abbotsford

Enjoy the vibrant tulips at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Lakeland Flowers is home to 35 acres of tulips and lupins, followed by peonies,  meadow flowers and lavender. Walk amongst the colourful fields, take in the mountain vistas, and experience unique photo ops like our new dazzling golden pathways! Add food trucks, live painting by local artists, and pianists in the fields on Thursday and Friday evenings, for the full vibe!  The tulip fields showcase over 100 varieties of tulips, including double, fringed, and parrot varieties. Our legacy tulip is named after Peter Warmerdam, Lakeland’s first-generation farmer. The festival is the beginning of a three-month flower offering that begins with tulips and lupins in April and May and ends with lavender on July 1st. Learn more HERE.

Buddy & Friends Children’s Festival

When: May 2-3, 2026
Where: Railway Museum of BC, Squamish

Looking for a fun-filled family day trip this May? The Buddy & Friends Children’s Festival is a lively, train-themed celebration that’s perfect for younger kids and train-loving families. Held at the Railway Museum of BC, this two-day festival is packed with live music, storytelling, comedy, and interactive performances that keep kids engaged all day long.  Families can explore historic trains, enjoy hands-on creative activities, and even ride real trains around the museum grounds—always a highlight for little ones! With a mix of entertainment, learning, and classic railway fun, it’s the kind of outing that feels both exciting and memorable for the whole family. Get tickets HERE.

 ABBOTSFORD
Burnaby
CHILLIWACK
COQUITLAM
DELTA & Tsawwassen
LANGLEY
MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS
MISSION
NEW WESTMINSTER
NORTH VANCOUVER
PORT COQUITLAM
PORT MOODY
RICHMOND
SQUAMISH
SUNSHINE COAST
SURREY
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER ISLAND
WEST VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
WHITE ROCK
ONLINE/VIRTUAL

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