The first weekend of June comes with free community festivals in Burnaby and West Vancouver, African and plant-based exhibitions at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and a day of free musical performances around downtown. Here are some of the many things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend: Science World's new exhibition " " opens to the public on Friday. Featuring "thought-provoking and fully interactive exhibits," according to Science World, Earth Matters aims to explore "the impact of our actions on the world through a different lens" and inspire visitors to "find new answers to big questions" about our changing environment.
The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 9, 2025. The 2024 Vancouver International Children's Festival on Granville Island concludes this weekend.
The event, which bills itself as "the longest-running professional performing arts festival for young audiences," has been going on since Monday, and will continue through Sunday. Ticket information and a schedule of performances can be found . Another multi-event festival taking place this weekend is the 14th Vancouver Short Film Festival, which will see 46 films presented in six programs at the VIFF Centre's Vancity Theatre from Friday to Sunday.
Virtual events associated with the festival will continue online through June 9, and a full schedule and ticket information can be found . Head to Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on Friday or Saturday for the . Formerly known as the Bridge Festival, the free .
