From a massive parade to a dragon boat festival and a yoga workshop, here are seven free events happening in Vancouver this weekend.
Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade
Price: Free
Address: The parade starts at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple located at 12885 85th Ave. in Surrey
When: April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: More than 500,000 people are expected to attend the annual Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade, which organizers say is the largest Vaisakhi Parade in the world.
The parade features numerous floats, community groups, live music, dancers and performers.
On Saturday, the parade will begin at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple and travel along 124th Street, turn left onto 75th Avenue, continue on 76th Avenue, onto 128th Street, and then back to the temple.
Organizers say there will be no parking at the event and advise people walk to the festival area.
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Dragon Boat Festival
Price: Free
Address: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
When: April 20, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: The fifth annual Inlet Spring Regatta will feature dragon boaters from around B.C. and Washington.
It marks the first dragon boat event of the season in Canada and will have live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors, and a beer garden.
"We're proud to announce that we have 44 teams geared up and ready to race! Additionally, this year marks a special milestone as we welcome teams from the USA for the first time," Robbin Whachell, President of the Nothin' Dragon Paddling Society, said in a press release.
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Job Fair
Price: Free
Address: Virtual
When: April 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: If you're on the hunt for a new job, what better way to start looking for that new position than by attending a virtual job fair?
JobFairX is holding an event this weekend that will match attendees looking for a job with employers who are registered for the event. If your qualifications fit the job, you'll get an invitation to interview during the fair.
Along with a Vancouver Technology Job Fair, there is a similar one being held for people in Burnaby and a Richmond Healthcare Virtual Job Fair.
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Yoga workshop
Price: Free
Address: Indoor venue at Olympic Village, 1618 Quebec Street, Vancouver
When: April 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: A free yoga class is happening for people with beginner to intermediate skills at Vancouver's Olympic Village.
If you plan on going to the Yoga Workshop with Airial, make sure to reserve a spot online. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water.
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Earth Day Beach Clean Up & Cold Plunge
Price: Free
Address: Kitsilano Beach
When: April 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: Celebrate Earth Day by joining Altea Active's beach cleanup at Kitsilano Beach on Sunday.
Once you get to Kitsilano Beach, just look for a flag that will be set up so you can find the team. Organizers will have supplies for the cleanup as well as warm drinks and even surprise giveaways.
The beach cleanup will be followed by a cold plunge at 2 p.m.
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Made in the 604 pop-up market
Price: Free admission
Address: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver
When: April 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: Made in the 604 is a pop-up market that supports local artists, crafters, makers and small businesses.
The markets will be popping up in various locations around the Lower Mainland this spring and summer.
The first event is happening at Heritage Hall in Vancouver on Sunday. You can even bring your furry friend along with you as the event is pet-friendly.
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Women's Networking Event
Price: Free
Address: Mine & Yours, 418 Davie Street, Vancouver
When: April 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: FirstBase Skincare and Mine & Yours have teamed up for a women's networking event in Vancouver.
The ABOUT ME Women's Networking Event will allow participants to connect with like-minded women and share ideas, gain insight into local brands and services, and build valuable relationships, according to the event description.
The event will have appetizers for guests and the highlight of the evening will be a grand raffle prize, with the proceeds being donated to a local charity.
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