Vancouver wraps up September with an indulgent weekend celebrating autumnal flavors and cultural traditions, featuring the launch of the region-wide Croissant Crawl alongside an all-inclusive Cheese and Meat Festival.
You can also embrace the cozy fall atmosphere with traditional Mid-Autumn lantern celebrations across Vancouver and Richmond, raise a stein at Bavarian-inspired OktoBROfest, or sip your way through town on a local coffee crawl.
1. Vancouver Coffee Crawl
The Vancouver Coffee Crawl is a self-paced tour designed to bring coffee lovers together and connect the Southern British Columbia community by exploring local cafes.
To participate, pick up a Crawl Card at a participating cafe, plan your trek, and earn stamps by purchasing beverages or pastries.
Every cafe visit counts as one raffle ticket, which you can use at the wrap-up party to win prizes and make new friends.
Date: September 21 to September 27, 2026
Address: Vancouver, BC
Cost: FREE
2. OktoBROfest
OktoBROfest at Container Brewing is a lively Oktoberfest celebration featuring great brews, tasty eats, games, and Bavarian-inspired fun.
Guests can enjoy a full stein of beer and a Bavarian hat with their ticket, while dressing up in their favourite Lederhosen or Dirndl and celebrating with friends.
It’s a festive gathering filled with beer, games, and plenty of good vibes.
Date: September 25, 2026
Address: 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1
Cost: $28
3. Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl
The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl invites pastry lovers on a self-guided adventure featuring limited-edition croissants from 37 vendors throughout the region.
Guests can discover special drink pairings, take on new Taste-Off Challenges, and collect stamps along the way with a Croissant Passport.
It’s a fun way to explore local bakeries, try creative flavours, and enjoy a flaky food adventure at your own pace.
Date: September 25 to October 4, 2026
Address: Metro Vancouver, BC
Cost: FREE
4. Fall Pop Up Market
Vancouver Etsy Co – Fall Pop Up is a cozy seasonal market bringing together local artisans and their unique handmade creations.
Guests can browse a variety of goods, including jewelry, home décor, gifts, and other one-of-a-kind finds while supporting small businesses.
It’s a great opportunity to discover handmade treasures and enjoy the welcoming fall atmosphere in Vancouver.
Date: September 26, 2026
Address: 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
Cost: FREE
5. Cheese and Meat Festival
The Cheese and Meat Festival is an all-inclusive tasting experience featuring more than 150 curated pairings of artisan food and beverages.
Guests can explore cheeses, meats, grazing platter favourites, and complementary drinks while learning directly from the artisans behind each product.
With three tasting time options, it’s a great opportunity to taste, discover, and connect with the local artisan food community.
Date: September 26, 2026
Address: 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Cost: $84
6. Sake + Cheese Pairing Social
The Sake + Cheese Pairing Social is an intimate evening exploring Japanese sake, thoughtful cheese pairings, and good company in a beautiful Japanese-inspired setting.
Guests can enjoy a guided sake tasting led by a certified International Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier), along with curated Japanese sake and light bites.
No prior sake knowledge is needed, making it a relaxed opportunity to learn, mingle, and meet new people.
Date: September 26, 2026
Address: 3066 Arbutus St, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6J 3Z2
Cost: $52
7. Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival – Bunnies Around One Moon is a festive celebration featuring bunny-themed activities, cultural traditions, and family-friendly fun.
Guests can enjoy bunny meet-and-treat experiences, make Hong Kong-style bamboo lanterns, try bunny yoga, solve lantern riddles for prizes, and browse an artisan market with arts and crafts.
It’s a playful way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival while supporting a local rabbit rescue society.
Date: September 26 and 27, 2026
Address: 5300 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9
Cost: FREE
8. Mid-Autumn Festival: Moon Palace
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a family-friendly celebration filled with lanterns, traditional performances, cultural stories, and hands-on activities.
Guests can write wishes and light lanterns, explore Mid-Autumn riddles, enjoy mooncake-making demonstrations, create festival crafts, and experience lively lion dances and cultural performances.
This year’s festival also marks the Garden’s 40th anniversary, adding a special milestone to the celebration.
Date: September 26 and 27, 2026
Address: 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Cost: $20
9. Richmond Culture Days
Richmond Culture Days is a free celebration of arts, culture, and community, featuring a diverse range of interactive experiences.
Guests can take part in hands-on workshops, enjoy pop-up performances, and discover the creativity of local artists, cultural producers, and organizations.
It’s a great opportunity to explore Richmond’s vibrant arts and culture scene while connecting with the community.
Date: September 18 to October 4, 2026
Address: Richmond, BC
Cost: FREE
10. Coquitlam Farmers Market
Celebrate over 30 years of community connection at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, held every Sunday from May through October.
Explore a vibrant selection of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and drinks, as well as locally made crafts and jewellery.
With live music, hot food, and the award-winning Power of Produce Kids Program, this market offers a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.
Date: May 3 to October 25, 2026
Address: 1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J6B1
Cost: FREE
That’s it for this weekend!
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