Not sure what to do this Easter long weekend in Vancouver? What, setting up an easter egg hunt in your 800sq foot apartment not sounding fun enough for you? That’s alright, we’ve got a list of several egg-citing things you can do this extra long weekend in Vancouver! So if you “decided” to take a staycation during the Easter long weekend, we’ve got plenty of cool stuff to pack your days with:
Fan Expo Vancouver
It’s an event not to be missed, full of costumes, comics, and cosplay. Fan Expo is the Comic Con of Vancouver, with celebrity guests, shopping, Q & A panels, and workshops. It’s the best place to be to find the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming and Horror. Celebrity guests include: Tom Felton, Giancarlo Esposito, Billy Boyd, Lauren Cohan, authors, comic writers, and other special guests. Tickets are around $20-30 and are worth buying online ahead of time. Last year the lineups were pretty insane. If you don’t want to shell out cash, just hang out around the Vancouver Convention Centre to take pictures with the costumed-people. (more info)
World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Not as huge as years past, but still a great party–the World Ski & Snowboard Festival is full of fun, snowboarding, skiing, big jumps, and great live music. This free, 10-day celebration of snow sports, music, arts and mountain life, the WSSF has events for everyone of every age. April 11-20 at Whistler Blackcomb. Maybe you’ll even get some fresh powder if the weather forecast is right!? (more info)
Easter Beer Hunt
Kids always get to have all the fun on Easter. Why don’t they let us 20+ year olds in on those Easter Egg hunts all over town? Probably because we’d be way better at finding the eggs.. or our competitive sides would cause us to push their small bodies out of the way in a heated rush to become the EASTER EGG CHAMPION OF ALL THE CANDY. So why not organize your own Easter egg hunt, get everyone to pitch in and place some chocolate all over your apartment, house, front yard, or a park, and get stoked. Don’t like chocolate? Hide beer. Or those little packaged flavoured shots that are always by the cash registers at liquor stores.
Record Store Day
Remember records? They still exist and people still love to collect them! Forget CDs and MP3s it’s time to get back to your roots and start up a collection of records. No record player? Head to the Vancouver Flea Market to pick one up. Record Store Day is on Saturday, April 19th and it’s a celebration of record-slingers across the country! Live performances, great deals, and other awesome celebrations happening at all major record stores in Vancouver, including: Red Cat Records, Zulu, Neptoon and more. (more info)
420 Festival at the Vancouver Art Gallery
What’s that? In the sky? A giant cloud of smoke surrounding the VAG? Why does it smell like skunk? Why do I suddenly want to buy a slice of pizza? The festival that celebrates all things green is back this Sunday (4/20) as thousands of pot-enthusiasts gather by the front of the VAG to light up a doobie and celebrate the finer things in life. The 420 festival has live music, vendors, and lots and lots of weed. If you’re not into smoking, just stand around and watch as the giant cloud of smoke covers the downtown core.
Baker’s Market Vancouver
Find talented budding, professional or home bakers selling fresh artisanal breads, soft German pretzels, butter croissants, chocolate croissants, cupcakes, yummy cookies, handmade chocolates, brownies, Belgian Liege waffles, vegan cupcakes, mini bundt cakes, muffins, gluten-free baked goods and more! 11am to 3pm at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre at 7646 Prince Albert Street (60th & Fraser). (more info)
Night Circus Vancouver
Step out off of Granville street and into Atlantis any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening until February 2nd. The alluring sunken city is an escape out of the city and terrestrial life, where you can pick up a passport that will provide you with a new alias name, backstory and even a catchphrase. Guests get to remain human, but watch out for some sexy fantastical creatures lurking around, from mystical mermaids to jellies, and even monstrous sea beasts! Burlesque, booze, and other fun things, at the Night Circus at Vancouver Fanclub! (more info)
Kitty Nights Burlesque
Kitty Nights Burlesque is a weekly burlesque showcase founded in 2006 in New York City by Fem Appeal and co-produced by Burgundy Brixx. In 2008, Burgundy Brixx opened the Vancouver show. The show features a different lineup of burlesque starlets each week! From local professionals to rising starlets to international guest stars, you never know who you’ll see on the Kitty Nights stage each week, but you can be sure of one thing: You’re going to have the time of your life! (more info)
Plenty Sample Sale
The 5th annual Plenty warehouse sale is happening from April 18-21 with 60-90% off stock and samples from previous seasons. If you ever shop at Plenty, you know getting a deal on their stylish and super soft clothing is a…deal. The sale is happening at the Vancouver Convention Centre (fashionistas mixing with nerds!) and all sales are final. 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, 11am-6pm Sunday, and 11am-4pm Monday. (more info)
Classic Simpsons Trivia
On the holiday Monday, head to the Simply Delicious restaurant on Main Street for some Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia! Woo Hoo Classic Simpsons Trivia is 50 cromulent questions from seasons 1-9, three classic Simpsons episodes, and probably the most fun you’ll ever have on a Monday night. Form a team of up to 6 players and test your knowledge and whispering skills! Game starts at 7pm. Arrive early or Truant! Truant! Truant, they’ll all say! (more info)