From Sept. 25 to Sept. 27, several sports, markets and live performances are scheduled across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, including Vancouver Whitecaps and Canucks pre-season games, a weekend Etsy pop-up and multiple festivals…
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Vancouver’s last weekend of September brings a mix of sports, family events and fall-themed programming across the region, starting Friday, Sept. 25 and running through Sunday, Sept. 27.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Vancouver Whitecaps host D.C. United in a BC Soccer Youth & Family Match at BC Place. The match is set for 7:30 p.m., with tickets sold through online platforms and costs listed as “various.” It comes as the Whitecaps sit on 49 points, and the standings snapshot included for the event notes that Houston Dynamo FC, St. Louis City SC and FC Dallas each have 44 points and are in striking distance heading into the final portion of the season.
North Vancouver also hosts a major food event on Saturday: the Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival at The Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way). The festival is described as a small-plate-style experience with an all-inclusive ticket and access to dozens of vendor pairings, with the listing noting over 150 curated pairings. Event timing is listed as various, and the day includes multiple tasting sessions. Tickets are described as varying by price, including an available VIP option.
Also on Saturday, Sept. 26, Vancouver Etsy Co marks its 8th Annual Fall Pop-Up at the Robson Square Ice Rink (800 Robson St.). The market is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is presented as curated with items designed and/or made in Canada. The listing also points to workshop programming across the weekend, including sessions titled “Art of Watercolour,” “Creamy Glue Accessory” and “Create Your Own Buddy Charm.” Market admission is free, with an RSVP for a chance to win market cash to spend at the event; the draw is described as occurring every 100 tickets sold. Additional costs apply for workshops.
Friday and Saturday nights feature a fall run of interactive theatre at The Improv Centre (1502 Duranleau St.). “Deadly Dinner Party” is presented as a whodunnit with a murder mystery premise in which five VIPs are summoned to a mysterious dinner and a detective must solve the case before time runs out. Performances are scheduled for every Friday and Saturday from Sept. 25 to Oct. 30, 2026, with an additional special opening-night performance on Thursday, Sept. 24. Showtimes are listed as 7 p.m., with ticket pricing described as “various” and available through an online purchase option.
Sunday, Sept. 27 adds more arts and entertainment. At St. Augustine’s on Commercial Drive (2360 Commercial Dr.), the venue launches “Sunday Service,” described as a weekly daytime programming format. Starting Sept. 27, the event runs every Sunday “all day and afternoon,” featuring a live DJ throughout, featured menu pricing tailored for “saints and sinners,” and game-day broadcasts shown across 11 brand-new TVs plus a large projector. Admission is listed as free, with food and drink specials priced individually. The listing also notes the restaurant is about one block from the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station.
Sports fans can keep their weekend going with pre-season hockey. The Vancouver Canucks play two pre-season games in September: against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., and against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. Both games are at Rogers Arena (800 Griffiths Way). Ticket pricing is listed as “various,” and the listing directs people to purchase online.
For film and trivia, Sunday includes a pair of different options. The Rec Room Granville (855 Granville St.) hosts “Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Trivia” on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The event is described as a free quiz night covering characters and moments from both series, with prizes available and online reservations suggested.
Those seeking a festival atmosphere can plan around the International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), which the listing says is running “now until Sept. 27, 2026.” The program is described as including premieres, features and shorts, with South Asian stories presented from across the globe. Times and locations vary, as do ticket prices for festival passes and special events.
Several weekly or longer-running offerings are also scheduled to run during the broader Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 window. Kitsilano Farmers Market continues every Sunday until Nov. 1, 2026, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Larch Street and West 10th Avenue, with the listing describing it as offering fresh local produce alongside artisan vendors and food trucks.
For those looking for an outdoor seasonal stop, Westham Island Herb Farm in Delta runs its pumpkin patch from now until Friday, Oct. 31, 2026. The listing describes daily hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4690 Kirkland Rd., with admission listed as free. It also notes an annual scarecrow display as part of the attraction.
In Metro Vancouver’s food-and-community scene, the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl returns for its fifth year, running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2026. The listing says 37 vendors will offer limited-edition croissants, with drink pairings at select locations. The crawl is spread across participating bakeries and cafes throughout Metro Vancouver.
In North Vancouver on Sunday, Sept. 27, S4SE Studios will preview its debut collection at a pop-up event called “S4SE & Friends” at Le Café Brocante et Garage à Vin (228 Esplanade E). The listing says the event runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to the public with drop-ins welcome throughout the afternoon. It describes the collection as comprising seven pieces, all manufactured in Vancouver, with guests invited to lounge, enjoy a glass of wine and experience the items in person within the café setting.
Finally, the weekend includes a pre-season hockey option in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Canucks open their AHL pre-season with back-to-back home games against the Calgary Wranglers: Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. The games are at Abbotsford Centre (33800 King Rd.), and ticket costs are listed as “various,” available through online purchase.
Together, the listings illustrate the breadth of weekend programming available across Vancouver and nearby communities, from major league sports and pre-season hockey to weekend markets, festival programming and interactive theatre.
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