Free Things to Do in Vancouver

The Top 10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver, BC, are activites you can do year round, but summer in Vancouver is a special time. There are so many free things to do in Vancouver, BC, during summer that these free Vancouver summer events deserve their own list!

Use this list to find Summer 2013's best free things to do in Vancouver, BC, from watching the annual Celebration of Light Fireworks to free festivals, markets, kids' activities, and more.

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2. Free Summer Music Concerts Music FestivalsImage Courtesy Coastal Jazz

Enjoying free music concerts and festivals are some of the best free things to do in Vancouver this summer!

Make Music Vancouver June 21, 2013 Vancouver International Jazz Festival Free Concerts June 21 July 1, 2013 Khatsahlano Music Arts Festival July 13, 2013 Summer Sunday Concerts in Port Moody Sundays, July 7 August 25, 2013

3. Free Vancouver Summer Night MarketsPhoto by Dana Lynch

Along with the annual Fireworks Competition, there are no free summer events more beloved by Vancouverites than the seasonal summer night markets in Richmond and Vancouver's Chinatown, all of which include free entertainment and are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. These Asian style night markets are free (or nearly free the Richmond Night Market has a $1 admission charge) to explore, though you will want to bring cash for the fabulous food!

Vancouver Chinatown Night Market May 17 September 8, Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys 2013, Richmond Night Market May 17 October 14, 2013 International Summer Night Market May 10 September 8, 2013

4. Vancouver Fireworks Celebration of Lights FireworksPhoto Sherwin Andal

If there is one event that defines summer in Vancouver, it's the Celebration of Light international fireworks festival: three nights of the best fireworks displays you've ever seen. This may be the best of all the wonderful free things to do in Vancouver this summer!

Vancouver Fireworks: Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition July 27, July 31, and August 3, 2013

5. Free Salsa Dancing in Robson SquareImage Courtesy of Salsa Vancouver

One of the more unique free things to do in Vancouver this summer is the free salsa dancing series in downtown Vancouver's Robson Square (across from the Vancouver Art Gallery). Every Sunday Afternoon Salsa event includes free beginner salsa lessons and "social dancing" that's open to everyone, regardless of skill level.

Sunday Afternoon Salsa in Robson Square June 30 August 25, 2013

6. buy fake oakleys Free Vancouver Water Parks for KidsPhoto by Dana Lynch

Looking for free things to do in Vancouver when the NFL Jerseys Supply weather is hot? Head to buy replica oakley one of Vancouver's gorgeous beaches or let the kids run wild at one of Vancouver's free summer water parks.

Granville Island Water Park Variety Kids Water Park at Stanley Park June 1 September 2, 2013

7. Free Ballroom Dancing in Robson SquareImage Courtesy DanceSportBC

Organized by DanceSport BC, the Robson Square Summer Dance Series offers ballroom dance lessons every Friday at 8pm, show dances at 9pm and 10pm, and a chance to dance the night away under the Robson Square dome, in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Robson Square Summer Dance Series June 28 August 30, 2013

8. Free Vancouver Outdoor MoviesImage Courtesy of FreshAirCinema

Outdoor movies are a summer tradition in Vancouver, with several different venues offering free outdoor movies throughout July and August. Showtimes start at dusk (around 9pm). Get details on locations from the Fresh Air Cinema site