10 of the Best Things to Do in and Around Vancouver This Week (Aug. 24-28)

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【1-Day Tour Routes】Victoria Zodiac Whale Watching Experience

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【1-Day Tour Routes】Vancouver Granite Falls Boat Tour

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【1-Day Tour Routes】Vancouver West Coast Sunset Sightseeing Tour (Photo Stops Included)

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【1-Day Tour Routes】Vancouver Kayak and Coffee Tour

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10 of the Best Things to Do in and Around Vancouver This Week (Aug. 24-28)

It may be the final week of August, but the summer vibes are still flowing. There’s free outdoor yoga to enjoy, outdoor movies, and a couple of big-name concerts to keep on your radar. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver this week (Aug. 24-28).

Lululemon Summer Yoga Series

If your favourite way to unwind is on a yoga mat — preferably outdoors — this is the summer activity for you. The Lululemon Summer Yoga Series returns every Tuesday until Sept. 8, and reserving your spot is completely free.

When: Every Tuesday until Sept. 8, 2026 | Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Where: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver | Cost: Free admission

Evo Summer Cinema: Interstellar

If you’re looking to catch a movie in Stanley Park, Evo Summer Cinema on Tuesdays is the event to mark on your calendar. This week, Interstellar screens at the Ceperley Park Playground on a massive 40-foot screen.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Tuesdays until Sept. 1, 2026 | Time: 9 to 11 p.m. | Where: 8701 Stanley Park Dr. | Cost: Free admission

Deckchair Cinema

The Polygon has brought back its popular outdoor movie nights this summer, with the next screening coming up this Thursday, Aug. 27. For the final night, the audience votes on the movie: When We Were Kings or Enter the Dragon.

When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | Time: 7 to 11 p.m. | Where: 101 Carrie Cates Crt., North Vancouver | Cost: Admission by donation

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

J. Cole brings his The Fall-Off Tour to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena this week, with an official after-party at Fortune.

When: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 | Time: 8 p.m. | Where: 800 Griffiths Way | Cost: $125.38

Bard on the Beach

The iconic Shakespeare comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor kicks off this year’s Bard on the Beach program, set in the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb obsessed with soccer. Other Shakespeare-inspired productions to watch for include Macbeth (now until Sept. 18), Goblin:Oedipus (now until Sept. 19), and Antigone (now until Sept. 18).

When: Shows throughout July, August and September | Time: Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m. | Where: 1695 Whyte St. | Cost: $30 to $103 per person, depending on seating

Vancouver Canadians vs. Spokane Indians

All week long, the Vancouver Canadians take on the Spokane Indians at the Nat.

When: Games daily from Tuesday, Aug. 25 to Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 | Time: 1:05 and 7:05 p.m. | Where: 4601 Ontario St. | Cost: $28+

The Strokes: Reality Awaits North America

Iconic indie rock band The Strokes brings their Reality Awaits North America Tour to Rogers Arena in support of their latest album, Reality Awaits.

When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | Time: 7 p.m. | Where: 800 Griffiths Way | Cost: $106.60

Shipyards Night Market

The beloved Shipyards Night Market returns every Friday until September — the perfect excuse to hit a patio or brewery after work, catch some live music and grab food truck eats at Shipbuilders Square.

When: Every Friday until Sept. 12, 2026 | Time: 3 to 10 p.m. | Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver | Cost: Free admission

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum

Fans can explore how early adjustments and recent innovations have reshaped the professional soccer experience. This Science World exhibition also spotlights the host nations of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with objects tied to Canada’s recent international football history on display.

When: Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sept. 7, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Where: 1455 Quebec St. | Cost: $37.50 per adult

Vancouver Maritime Experience

The Vancouver Maritime Museum has partnered with Vancouver by Sea to launch a new immersive sailing experience exploring Vancouver’s fascinating maritime past and present — and the views alone are worth it. The museum-to-yacht experience begins this Thursday, June 11.

When: Select Thursdays and Sundays in June, July, August and September, starting June 11, 2026 | Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2 to 5 p.m. | Where: Departs from Vancouver Maritime Museum — 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver | Cost: $1,099 per group (up to eight passengers)