What’s Happening on the North Shore:
July 30 to August 5, 2026
Good morning, North Shore Crew! Your weekly cheat sheet to North & West Van is here. New Here? Subscribe here
Scroll down to find food & bev events, family events, stuff for adults, and live music & pub events!👇
Local Counselling Clinic Accepting New Clients; Now Offering Walk-and-Talk Therapy
Interested in improving your mental health while enjoying beautiful north shore views or trails?
Our therapists offer evidence-based, nervous system-focused counselling, both in office by the quay, or on trails like Rice Lake, Mosquito Creek and west van seawall.
We are a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and Registered Dieticians that offer support for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, eating disorders, and trauma.
Contract us today to set up a free phone call to be matched with the right therapist for you.
🚴 Riders Raise $757K in Gruelling Mt. Seymour Climb
A huge congratulations to everyone who took on the Beedie Living Cypress Challenge this weekend. Hundreds of riders climbed Mt. Seymour in the pouring rain and raised an incredible $757,000 for pancreatic cancer research. That's something the North Shore can be proud of. More info
📺 Keep the big screen watch party vibes going
The atmosphere that saw more than 312,000 people during the World Cup, the City of North Van says it's exploring bringing the big screen back to The Shipyards for future major sporting events, if funding or sponsorship can be secured. More info
😎 Lower Lonsdale named one of Canada's coolest neighbourhoods
Lower Lonsdale has earned national bragging rights after being named one of Canada's coolest neighbourhoods by Maclean's. It was recognized for its mix of restaurants, breweries, local businesses, arts, public spaces and views, joining standout neighbourhoods from across the country like Calgary's Inglewood, Toronto's Davenport and Montreal's Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. More info
Harmony Arts Festival long weekend schedule…
(live music schedule below)
Running daily, Friday-Monday:
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
Monday, August 3
Create a Paper Ornament with Triaxial Weaving with Dana Cromie | Ferry Building Gallery | 11:30am: More info
🪄 Magic and wine
Enjoy an evening of magic, wine, and interactive fun. The night begins with a live magic performance before guests get hands-on, learning a selection of tricks to impress friends and family. Paired with a guided wine tasting, it's a unique night out that's equal parts entertaining and memorable. Friday July 31 at Everything Wine, 5:00pm to 6:30pm. More info
🧀 Plan ahead: Vancouver Cheese & Meat Festival
Plan ahead as this will sell out! The Vancouver Cheese & Meat Festival returns to The Pipe Shop on Saturday, September 26, bringing together artisan food and bev businesses from BC and beyond. Your ticket is all-inclusive and includes more than 150 food and drink samples, plus a festival charcuterie board to take home. More info
👉And if you want more stuff that’s happening across town, check out the events page on our website.
Thank you to our partners…
🎯 Advertise with us — newsletters, social, and more
🤝 Become a partner — category-exclusive, longer-term relationships
📅 Submit your event — get in front of an engaged local audience
Trusted by:
Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double-check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids & Families
(Skip ahead to adult events & nightlife)
Thursday, July 30
Full Day Farm Camp | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 3:30pm: Full-day camp where kids ages 5 and up get hands-on farm animal care experience. More info
Hot Summer Nights Series: Mahon Park | Mahon Park | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Fire department pop-up with truck tours, activities, and giveaways for families. More info
Friday, July 31
Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio | John Lawson Park | 2:00pm to 8:00pm: Daily face painting and hands-on art activities for kids at the festival grounds. More info
Crafts and Free Play in the Plaza | Civic Plaza | 10:00am to 11:30am: Drop-in craft and free-play session for young kids, no registration required. More info
Saturday, August 1
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Farm Felting | Maplewood Farm | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Hands-on felting workshop where kids turn sheep's wool into their own stuffed farm animal. More info
Kids First | The Polygon | 10:00am to 2:00pm: Drop-in art-making day for kids ages 5 to 12, inspired by the current exhibit. More info
Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio | John Lawson Park | 11:00am to 4:00pm: Daily face painting and hands-on art activities for kids at the festival grounds. More info
Sunday, August 2
Kids First | The Polygon | 10:00am to 2:00pm: Drop-in art-making day for kids ages 5 to 12, inspired by the current exhibit. More info
Pay What You Can Day | MONOVA | 10:00am to 5:00pm: Pay-what-you-can access to the museum's galleries, held the first Sunday of each month. More info
Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio | John Lawson Park | 12:00pm to 8:00pm: Daily face painting and hands-on art activities for kids at the festival grounds. More info
Monday, August 3 (BC Day)
Full Day Farm Camp | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 3:30pm: Full-day camp where kids ages 5 and up get hands-on farm animal care experience. More info
Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio | John Lawson Park | 12:00pm to 6:00pm: Daily face painting and hands-on art activities for kids at the festival grounds. More info
Tuesday, August 4
Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio | John Lawson Park | 4:00pm to 7:00pm: Daily face painting and hands-on art activities for kids at the festival grounds. More info
Wednesday, August 5
Waterfront Wednesdays at Waterfront Park | Waterfront Park | 10:30am to 12:30pm: Explore, create, and connect at free family pop-up series by the playground every Wednesday, 10:30am-12:30pm. 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
📍 Moving Spirit Pilates
🗓️ September 12
🙆♀️ ELDOA Myofascial Stretch
Blend Pilates, myofascial stretching and ELDOA techniques to improve posture, increase mobility, build strength and help relieve everyday tension. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Stuff for Adults
Thursday, July 30
Movies on the Mountain - Jurassic Park | Grouse Mountain | 5:45pm: Outdoor screening, dress warmly, it gets cold after dark. More info
Deckchair Cinema V: Speed Racer North Shore Pride Night | The Polygon | 7:00pm to 11:00pm: Complete with drag performances. More info
After Hours Thursdays | MONOVA | 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Pay-what-you-can evening access to the museum. More info
Friday, July 31
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Bird Water Dish | 5:45pm to 7:15pm: Create a clay dish that holds water for birds in your garden. More info
Sunset Mission - Les Chèvres x The North Face | Black Mountain Lodge | 5:30pm to 9:30pm: Hike to summit, enjoy sunset views, DJ set, drinks, gourmet snacks, and community connection. More info
Sip and Paint | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Adults-only sip and paint session featuring a vintage pink truck floral scene. 19+ BYOB. More info
Saturday, August 1
Pride at the Pier | Shipyards | 3:00pm to 10:00pm: Pride celebrations, music, and a pride march. More info
Queers and Allies Ride and BBQ | Princess Park Parking | 10:00am to 2:00pm: Inclusive group bike ride and BBQ open to all backgrounds and genders. More info
Lynn Loop and Cedar Mill Trail | Kilmer Park | 9:00am to 12:30pm: Easy hike. More info
Yoga on the Mountain | Grouse Mountain | 9:00am to 10:00am: Free outdoor yoga class on the mountaintop plaza, weather permitting. More info
Breakfast with the Bears | Grouse Mountain | 8:00am to 9:15am: Buffet breakfast with early mountain access to watch the grizzlies. More info
Glass Fusing Night Light Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Beginner-friendly glass fusing workshop making a custom night light. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Walks with History: Shipyards | MONOVA | 11:00am: Explore North Vancouver's history on guided shipyard walking tours. More info
Sunday, August 2
Backgammon Marathon | Mench Cafe | 10:30am to 5:00pm: Backgammon players compete through a long-format tournament with a cash prize pool. More info
Avalon Recovery Society Fundraiser | West Van Legion | 3:00pm: Bingo and 50/50 draw raising funds for addiction support programs. More info
Fanny Bay Oysters Pop-Up | Copperpenny Distilling | 2:00pm to 7:00pm: Pop-up pairing fresh Fanny Bay oysters with locally made gin cocktails. More info
Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail | Black Mountain Lodge | 9:00am to 1:30pm: Intermediate hike. More info
Breakfast with the Bears | Grouse Mountain | 8:00am to 9:15am: Buffet breakfast with early mountain access to watch the grizzlies. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Walks with History: Lower Lonsdale | MONOVA | 11:00 & 3:00pm: Sixty-minute walking tour through Lower Lonsdale's history and notable figures. More info
Monday, August 3 (BC Day)
BC Day Celebration | Black Mountain Lodge | 12:00pm to 4:00pm: BC Day festivities with lawn games, face painting, DJ, and free scenic rides for North Shore residents. More info
Tuesday, August 4
Wednesday, August 5
Harrington's Jewellery and Timepieces Buying Event | Double Tree By Hilton | 10:00am to 4:00pm: Sell your jewellery, watches, coins, banknotes, gemstones, and fine art. (Appt only) More info
Market at The Quay | Lonsdale Quay | 3:00pm to 7:00pm: Weekly market featuring local businesses, fresh produce, eggs, flowers and more. More info
Across the bridge:
👇 A sampling of some notable and cool stuff happening across the bridge. For more, check out the website.
🏳️🌈 Vancouver Pride with Queer as Funk | July 31: The Pride weekend party at the Commodore with the city's favourite funk band. Get tickets
🎧 DJ Seinfeld | July 31: Melodic house from the Swedish producer at Fortune. Get tickets
🎸 Wu Lyf | July 31: The cult Manchester band, briefly huge, back on the road. Get tickets
🎆 Celebration of Light Yacht Dinner Cruise | July 31: Watch the fireworks from the water with dinner on deck. Get tickets
⚽ Whitecaps vs LAFC | August 1: Home match against one of the league's heavyweights. Get tickets
🎵 Ani DiFranco | August 1: Three decades of sharp folk from the original DIY songwriter. Get tickets
🎤 Faouzia | August 3: Big-voiced pop from the Moroccan Canadian singer on her Film Noir tour. Get tickets
🎸 The Fixx | August 4: Eighties new wave, the One Thing band, now at the Pearl. Get tickets
🎵 Myles Smith | August 4: Rising British singer behind Stargazing, on his first headline run. Get tickets
Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Drew Storey | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 2:15pm: More info
Side One | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 8:30pm: More info
Vinyl Street | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:30pm: More info
Steelin' In The Years | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 7:00pm: More info
HB Wild | Panorama Park (Live & Local series) | 7:00pm: More info
CONFITURE | Shipyards Main Stage | 7:00pm: More info
Dominik Antonelli | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00pm: More info
Layla & Stan & Friends | Shipyards Cate's Deck | 5:00pm: More info
Generous Thieves | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 5:30pm: More info
Saturday, August 1
The Whiskeydicks | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 8:30pm: More info
Pernell Reichert | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:00pm: More info
Matthew Presidente | North Shore Pride, The Shipyards | 7:00pm: More info
Ivan Hartle | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 7:00pm: More info
Big Little Lions | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 5:30pm: More info
Hayley Wallis | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 4:15pm: More info
Sarah Stark | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX Garden East Stage) | 3:15pm: More info
The Porch Chops | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 2:15pm: More info
Rachella Wred | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 1:15pm: More info
Sunday, August 2
Midnight Boogaloo | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 8:30pm: More info
Dakota Pearl | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 7:00pm: More info
The Randy Swallow Band | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 5:30pm: More info
Jesse Waldman & Marc L'Esperance | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 4:15pm: More info
Ricardo | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 3:15pm: More info
The Soda Crackers | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 2:15pm: More info
Evie from Earth | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 1:15pm: More info
Monday, August 3
Krystle Dos Santos | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 8:30pm: More info
Brandon Isaak & The Saints of Swing | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 7:00pm: More info
Just a Season | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 5:30pm: More info
Colleen Rennison | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 4:15pm: More info
Desirée Dawson | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX Garden East Stage) | 3:15pm: More info
Chris Ronald | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 2:15pm: More info
Matthew Presidente | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 1:15pm: More info
Tuesday, August 4
Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX East Stage) | 8:30pm: More info
Marlie Collins | Harmony Arts (Beedie West Stage) | 7:00pm: More info
Focus Your Audio | Harmony Arts (RE/MAX Garden East Stage) | 5:30pm: More info
Cherie Summers | Civic Plaza | 12:00pm: More info
Lunchtime Live! | Civic Plaza | 12:00pm: More info
Wednesday, August 5
👉 That’s all for this week! If you enjoyed it, forward it to a friend! You can also copy this link and send it to anyone who would enjoy North Shore Now 👉 https://northshorenow.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Thoughts? Suggestions? Hit reply and tell us what you think.
Want more North Shore content? We’re blowing up Instagram.
