9 free things to do in Vancouver this weekend, from May 10 to 12
From a night market to Mother's Day events and more.
The Shipyards Night Market. Right: Bao Buns.
Are you looking for some fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend that won't take a chunk of your paycheque?
Luckily, there are plenty of free activities and exciting events happening in the city this weekend.
Whether you want to go to a popular night market with some friends, take your mom to a special event for Mother's Day or relax with a yoga class, you can enjoy all of that and more without spending any money.
Here are nine free things to do in Vancouver this weekend.
Shipyards Night Market
Cost: Free admission
When: Every Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting May 10 to September 13
Address: 19 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver
Why You Should Go: The Shipyards Night Market is back starting on May 10 with many fun activities you can enjoy with friends or family.
The popular free night market features food trucks, a beer garden, crafts, vendors and live bands on Friday nights.
Playoffs in the Park
Price: Free
When: May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Address: Oak Meadows Park, 899 W 37th Ave, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Go cheer on the Vancouver Canucks as they take on the Edmonton Oilers for Game 3 this Sunday at a public viewing event in Oak Meadows Park.
The City of Vancouver is hosting a series of viewing events for the Stanley Cup Playoff games the Canucks are playing in, starting this weekend.
The viewing area will be set up in the north end of the park and there will be enough room for 2,000 people to bring a blanket and watch the game on a big screen.
City of Vancouver website
Food Truck Festival Mother's Day edition
Price: Free admission
When: May 11 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and May 12 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Address: BCIT Burnaby, 3700 Willingdon Avenue
Why You Should Go: Take your mom to a special edition food truck festival for Mother's Day. You two can enjoy live music, shopping from local artisan vendors and delicious food from over 20 food trucks that will be on site.
Enjoy an animated movie
Cost: Free admission
When: May 10, 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Address: Vancouver Public Library, Renfrew Branch, 2969 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Enjoy a free movie at the Vancouver Public Library. On May 10, the Renfrew Branch will be screening the 2017 film Moana. This animated film is set in Polynesia and tells the story of an adventurous teen who goes on a big mission to save her people.
The Show at Emily Carr University
Cost: Free admission
When: May 10 to 23, 2024, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
Address: Emily Carr University of Art + Design – 520 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: The Emily Carr University of Art and Design is hosting a hybrid exhibition featuring work by more than 300 graduates from its art, media and design programs.
You can walk around the exhibit and explore the work on display, including ceramics, photography, paintings, sculptures, animation and more.
Relax with a yoga class
Cost: Free
When: May 11 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Conscious Lab, 422 Richards Street #200, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Unwind with a free yoga class at Conscious Lab. The hour-long class will focus on teaching participants a Pranayam breathing technique known as Nadi Shuddhi and the powerful AUM mantra.
These tools are designed to help relieve stress, anxiety, and psychological tension.
An RSVP to the class is required.
Mother's Day Pop-Up Market
Cost: Free admission
When: May 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 701 West Georgia Street Saje Natural Wellness Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Bring your mom to Saje at the Pacific Centre this weekend for a free Mother's Day Pop-Up Market. The event is a collaboration between Saje and local jewelry company Honey Bird & Co.
Friday night live music
Price: Free admission
When: May 10, starts at 8:30 p.m.
Address: The Park Pub, 1755 Davie St, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: End the work week by going to The Park Pub to enjoy free live music.
This recurring event takes place every Friday with rotating bands and musicians each time. The performances start at 8:30 p.m. and run until late.
Lighthouse Park photowalk
Cost: Free
When: May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address: Lighthouse Park, 4902 Beacon Lane, West Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Go on an adventure at lighthouse park where you can learn about landscape photography from Vincent L. Chan and Jin Cheong aka sonyshooterjin from Sony Canada.
The photowalk will begin and end at the lighthouse park in West Vancouver and is open to photographers of all skills.
Anyone who wants to join is asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothing that's weather appropriate.