What’s Happening on the North Shore:
July 23 to 29, 2026
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♻️ North Vancouver is turning wastewater into clean energy
Construction is underway on a new Urban Heat Recovery Centre that will recover heat from wastewater that would normally go down the drain, including showers, laundry and dishwashing, and use it to warm more than 120 buildings. It’s part of Lonsdale Energy's district energy system and should be complete in 2027. It will provide enough low-carbon heating for more than 18,000 people while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 7,600 tonnes each year, about the equivalent of taking 2,700 cars off the road. More info
🧘 Lululemon brings free outdoor fitness classes to North Van
North Vancouver is the only Canadian city selected for Lululemon's free Summer Series, bringing weekly outdoor yoga and Pilates classes to Burrard Dry Dock Pier. Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm from July 28 to September 8. The sessions are free, open to all experience levels, but registration is required. Register or More info
😂 Viewer discretion advised
Pure Chaos Comedy at North Point Brewing Co. tonight with a lineup of comedians whose credits include CBC, Just For Laughs and Netflix. Expect an uncensored night of stand-up, and plenty of unexpected moments. Grab a drink, settle in, goes tonight, Thursday July 23 at 7:00pm. More info
🕺 Abba Sing along at Khaghan
A night of ABBA classics, big singalongs and plenty of feel-good fun. Lyrics will be on a giant screen in case you forgot (we know you haven’t), and if you're feeling brave, you can even take the lead and be an ABBA karaoke star. Families welcome, so gather your crew. More info
✨ Grouse's 100-year history drone show lights up the night
As part of its Centennial Festival, A Century of Stories brings hundreds of drones together for a spectacular aerial show. Set to cinematic music, the performance tells the story of Grouse Mountain through light, animation and storytelling, making it one of the festival's biggest highlights. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30pm, drones start about 9:30pm. More info
🎉 Harry Jerome opening celebration
A full day of free activities, tours, live entertainment and family fun. Explore the brand-new facility, try everything from yoga and spin to lacrosse and Bollywood dance, check out the new aquatics centre, food trucks, crafts, games, live music and more. Saturday July 25, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. More info
🍻 Wildeye Brewing is turning seven!
Celebrate with an all-day birthday party featuring live music, an outdoor taco and margarita bar, a pop-up vinyl market, and the launch of a new kitchen collaboration with Miso Taco. The festivities include live music from Shaina & The Drews, Alex Jay Richie and the Okes. Saturday, July 25 from noon until late. More info
🧈 Plan ahead: Beva biscuit pop up Aug 3rd
Beva Brewing is bringing back its popular Biscuit Pop-Up for one day only this BC Day long weekend. Stop by for fresh-made biscuit sandwiches, sweet and savoury treats, and pair them with a patio beer while they last. The full menu is still under wraps, but if the last pop-up is any indication, you'll want to get there early. More info
🍷 Put your palate to the test, a blind pinot tasting adventure
Think you know Pinot Noir? This guided blind tasting lets you to sample wines from different regions but without knowing what's in your glass. You'll learn how climate, soil and winemaking techniques influence flavour, aroma and style, making it a fun and interactive way to taste how diverse Pinot Noir can be. Friday, July 24, 5pm-6:30pm at Everything Wine. More info
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🎨 Kids Drawing Classes Return This Fall
These weekly, after-school drawing classes for kids ages 6-12 explore everything from light and shadow to perspective, comics and manga. Register early and save with a buy-one, get the second spot 50% off offer for siblings or friends.
Stuff for Kids & Families
(Skip ahead to adult events & nightlife)
Thursday, July 23
Family Build and Play | West Van Library | 10:30 am to 11:30 am: Families build small STEAM creations with blocks, gears, circuits, and other tools. More info
Outdoor Storytime | Ray Perrault Park | 10:30 am to 11:00 am: Kids hear picture books, sing call-and-response songs, and meet puppets. More info
Crafts and Free Play in the Plaza | Civic Plaza | 10:00 am to 11:30 am: Make simple crafts and play with loose parts in the outdoor plaza. More info
Friday, July 24
Movie Matinee: GOAT | West Van Library | 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm: A little goat tries to make it big in a fast, silly roarball adventure. More info
Sunset Cinema: Lilo & Stitch | Civic Plaza | 9:15 pm to 11:00 pm: Lilo meets a chaotic blue alien in the live-action version of the island family story. More info
Crafts and Free Play in the Plaza | Civic Plaza | 10:00 am to 11:30 am: Kids build with Lego, make simple crafts, and play outside. More info
Saturday, July 25
Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: A hands-on farm experience, helping care for the animals and learning about farm life. More info
Campfire Storytime | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10:30 am to 11:30 am: Cmpfire-style stories, songs, and hands-on activities. More info
Fairy House Workshop | Mollie Nye House | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Build a tiny fairy house and garden from twigs, moss, stones, and other natural stuff. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Princess Mermaid | 2:30 pm: Sculpt and paint a tiny mermaid princess from oven-bake clay. More info
Sunday, July 26
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Under The Sea House | 2:00 pm: Build a small undersea house from oven-bake clay, with coral and sea-creature details. More info
Collecting Creativity | Art Workshop For Kids and Adults | Griffin Art Projects | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Make a zine-style collage book from paper, images, and found materials. More info
Baby Bubble Bash | Capilano Library | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Babies and caregivers share songs, rhymes, and bubble play. More info
Monday, July 27
CapilanoU Men's Basketball | CapilanoU | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Catch Idaho State Bengals vs CapilanoU Blues, Men's Basketball. More info
Monday Fundays | Lynn Valley Village | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Kids take over the plaza with simple crafts, games, and outdoor play. More info
Under the Sea Crafts | Civic Plaza | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: Make paper sea creatures, fish, and other undersea crafts. More info
Wednesday, July 29
Waterfront Wednesdays at Waterfront Park | Waterfront Park | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm: Families try outdoor art, nature play, and simple drop-in activities. More info
🧒 Farm Days & Soccer Stuff
🐷 Maplewood Farm Full Day Camps
Spaces still available throughout August for full day farm camps. Kids get hands on experience with the animals and farm duties. Ages 5-12. More info
⚽ Youth Soccer Camp with Whitecaps striker Brian White
August 23, 1pm-5pm. Young soccer players ages 6–13 hit the field with Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White for an afternoon of skills, drills, games and fun. Campers will receive coaching, a commemorative T-shirt, a team photo, and the chance to learn from one of the MLS's top strikers. More info
Stuff for Adults
Thursday, July 23
A Century of Stories Drone Shows | Grouse Mountain | 8:30 pm: Part of the centennial celebrations marking 100 years. More info
Wild Women Walk in the Woods | DoubleTree | 7:30 am to 8:45 am: Ladies only guided forest walk. More info
Bollywood Dance Workshop | The Shipyards | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: A drop-in Bollywood dance class with upbeat choreography. More info
Deckchair Cinema V: Machotaildrop + Joe Buffalo | The Polygon | 7:00 pm: Screening of Machotaildrop with pre-show entertainment, movie at 9pm. More info
Friday, July 24
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Whale Planter | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm: Shape a small clay whale planter with a big body and open back for a plant. More info
Shipyards Night Market | The Shipyards | 3:00 pm to 10:00pm: It’s back in its usual spot with live music, food and entertainment. More info
Made in the 604 Market | The Pipe Shop | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Local stuff, small-batch stuff, food vendors. More info
A Blind Tasting Adventure: Not Your Typical Pinot | Everything Wine | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Taste a blind lineup of Pinot-style wines and compare what makes each glass different. More info
Breakfast with the Bears | Grouse Mountain | 8:00 am to 9:15 am: Watch Grinder and Coola eat breakfast while learning about grizzly bear care and conservation. More info
Studio Ghibli and Totoro Paint Party | Bella Ceramica | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Paint a Totoro piece with Ghibli music, themed goodies, games, and a photo booth. More info
Saturday, July 25
A Century of Stories Drone Shows | Grouse Mountain | 8:30 pm: Part of the centennial celebrations marking 100 years. More info
Grinder and Coola's 25th Bear-thday Fun-draiser | Grouse Mountain | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm: Grinder and Coola mark their 25th birthday with a cake smash, and a grizzly cub fundraiser. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Bird Water Dish | 2:00 pm: Shape a shallow clay dish with a little bird perched on the edge. More info
Yoga on the Mountain | Grouse Mountain | 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Stretch through a gentle outdoor yoga class. More info
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre Opening Celebration | Harry Jerome Rec Centre | 10:30 am to 3:00 pm: Tour the new recreation centre and try art activities, sports demos, music, and food carts. More info
Moon Lamp Art Workshop | Jade CraftHouse | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Paint and texture a glowing moon lamp for a soft night-sky look. More info
Summer Reading Rave | Lynn Valley Library | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Bring a book, settle into quiet reading time, and enter a few local prize draws. More info
Sip and Paint – Sand Dollar Shore (19+, BYOB) | Bella Ceramica | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Paint a sand dollar beach scene on canvas. More info
Walks with History: Shipyards | MONOVA | 11:00 am: Follow a guided walk through shipyard stories, waterfront changes, and local history. More info
Sunday, July 26
Semi-Silent Connections | Castle Cake and Sweet | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Meet new people through timed prompts, quiet pauses, and low-pressure conversation. More info
Avalon Recovery Society Fundraiser | West Van Legion | 3:00 pm: Bingo and a 50/50 draw. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Puffer Fish | 2:30 pm: Sculpt a round clay puffer fish with tiny fins and spikes. More info
Walks with History: Shipyards | MONOVA | 11:00 am: Follow a guided walk through shipyard stories, waterfront changes, and local history. More info
Monday, July 27
Tuesday, July 28
Wednesday, July 29
Sip & Paint | Andreas Restaurant | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Paint a canvas piece while chatting over drinks. More info
Market at The Quay | Lonsdale Quay | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Local handmade goods and small-batch products, and local produce. More info
Summer Reading Rave | Capilano Library | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Bring a book, settle into quiet reading time, and enter a few prize draws. More info
Mingler Wednesdays | Rusty Rail BBQ & Grill | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: A midweek patio mixer with DJ music, beer specials, and a prize draw. More info
Across the bridge:
👇 A sampling of some notable and cool stuff happening across the bridge. For more, check out the website.
🍸 Chinatown Cocktail Crawl | July 23: Guided wander through Chinatown bars with a drink at every stop. Get tickets
🎵 Young the Giant with Cold War Kids | July 24: Two thousands indie radio staples sharing a bill. Get tickets
🎧 Silent Disco at Sunset Beach | July 24: Headphones on, dancing on the sand, everyone hearing something different. Get tickets
🕺 Non-Stop Disco Party | July 24: Seventies dance floor staples, back to back, no filler. Get tickets
🏈 BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts | July 25: Saturday night home game against the Argos. Get tickets
🤼 BOOM! Pro Wrestling | July 25: Body slams and folding chairs in a room usually reserved for bands. Get tickets
🎵 Kim Gordon with SASAMI | July 27: Sonic Youth founder, still making noise on purpose. Get tickets
🎵 Willow Avalon | July 28: Country storytelling with an outlaw streak. Moved to the Hollywood. Get tickets
Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, July 23
Pure Chaos Comedy Show | North Point Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm: More info
Pieter and Steve | Lynn Valley Legion | 7:00 pm: More info
Randy Swallow | Lions Gate Village Splash Pad | 7:00 pm: More info
Kevin Coles & Marcus Charalambous | The Beach House Restaurant | 7:00 pm: More info
Wait/Less | The Polygon | 8:00 pm: More info
Friday, July 24
The Mathieson Band (Tribute) | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:30 pm: More info
Susana Williams Band | The Shipyards (Main Stage) | 8:00 pm: More info
Johnny & the Walkers | Squarerigger Pub | 8:00 pm: More info
Terminal Station | Lynn Valley Village | 7:00 pm: More info
Nick Stone & The Gems | Ray Perrault Park | 7:00 pm: More info
Mitch Drew | The Shipyards (Cate's Deck) | 7:00 pm: More info
Colin and Gaelen | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00 pm: More info
The Benson Project | The Shipyards (Main Stage) | 6:00 pm: More info
Scott Riddell & Wendy Wong | The Shipyards (Cate's Deck) | 5:00 pm: More info
ABBA Sing-Along | Khaghan Persian Restaurant | 7:00 pm: More info
A Century of Stories Drone Shows | Grouse Mountain | 8:30 pm: More info
Saturday, July 25
Sunday, July 26
Tuesday, July 28
Angie Faith | Civic Plaza | 12:00 pm: More info
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