Sun. May 4th at Deer Lake
Burnaby Blooms features eco-art installations, educational and cultural walking tours, gardening workshops, art activities, roving performers, community booths and free entertainment all day.
Burnaby Blooms promotes the long-term sustainability and ecological health of our community in a fun and creative environment.
Sat. June 21st at Burnaby Civic Square
NIPD is a community celebration to honour, recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. All are welcome to participate.
This event includes storytelling, performances, an Indigenous artisan market, and free activities throughout the day.
Tues. July 1st at Burnaby Central Park, Central Blvd, and Civic Square
Burnaby’s Canada Day StreetFest celebration is the City’s largest outdoor event, with 40,000+ participants!
StreetFest on Central includes a family focused activity area with performances at Civic square, a pedestrian-friendly street closure along Central Ave with entertainment and community activations, a huge main stage with variety of lively performers, and a grand fireworks finale at Central Park. The event is free to the public and offers activities and entertainment for all ages.
Sat. July 12th and Sun. July 13th at Deer Lake
Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a free summer performance amid the spectacular beauty of Deer Lake Park on Saturday, followed on Sunday by the Vancouver Opera featuring highlights from some of the world's most beloved operatic classics.
Both days includes family activities and pre-concert entertainment -- on Saturday presented by the VSO School of Music and the VSO Orchestral Institute, and on Sunday with family activities and pre-concert entertainment from the VO Young Artists program and others.
Sat. July 26, Civic Square
Burnaby Pride is a collaborative community initiative organized by a number of agencies and volunteers in Burnaby alongside City staff. The Burnaby Pride Celebration is going into its seventh year in 2024 and features musicians, drag performers, community groups, arts activities, food trucks, and more.
July 6th through Aug 26th
at Confederation Park and Civic Square
Summer Stages
Confederation Park
Shows every Tues, Wed, and Thurs. from Jul.6 to Aug.28
Shows at 12pm & 2pm
Enjoy free family friendly shows, featuring local musicians, clowns, ventriloquists and more!
Summer Cinema
Burnaby Civic Square
Fridays
Movie start time 8:15pm
Grab a blanket, bring the family and settle in for a free family friendly movie under the stars!
Saturday August 9th at Deer Lake
Set against the scenic backdrop of Deer Lake Park, the 2024 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival is an unforgettable celebration of music, community and culture. This year's eclectic lineup includes legendary American singer and human rights activist Mavis Staples, Southwest-flavored indie rock band Calexico, and more.
This event is FREE and will feature multiple performances plus a kids’ activity area, an artisan market, and food trucks. New this year: no fences or entrance gates!
Click HERE for more info and full lineup.
Since 2000, the festival lawn of Deer Lake Park in Burnaby has played host to a wide array of professional blues and roots artists originating from around the world. In 2024 the Festival will expand to encompass a wider range of genres.
Friday October 24th at Burnaby Central Park, 6:00to 8:00pm (fireworks at 7:30)
The City of Burnaby celebrates Halloween and fall traditions with CENTRAL SPARK -- a fireworks-centered event at Central Park focused on family fun.
Featuring spooky art installations/photo ops, roving entertainers, a costumed dance party, food trucks, and a grand drone show and fireworks finale. Costumes are encouraged!
Click HERE for details.
June 1st through Aug 31st
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-8pm at Merotown, Sundays 12-3pm at Patterson
Parkway Alive! Will be activating two locations along the BC Parkway (greenway corridor between Patterson and Metrotown) during the months of June, July, and August.
All are welcome to participate in health and wellness activities, Indigenous education, arts, crafts, and heritage opportunities. Every day will be different, with food trucks on site and multigenerational play encouraged.
Volunteers will help welcome the public, answer questions about the program, assist with simple games or activities, and hand out resources.
Parkway Alive! is part of the Vision and Engagement phase of Burnaby's BC Parkway Enhancement Project. To learn about the Project click HERE.
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We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city.
We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.
