CIBC Run for the Cure (Sunday, September 30)
This annual fundraiser is the perfect excuse to roll out of bed early this Sunday and lace up for a worthy cause. Run or walk alongside thousands of other like-minded individuals and help raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Registration begins at 7:30am with the run starting at 9:30am at the Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific). For more information, click here.
Word On The Street (September 28 to 30) various locations
Back for its 18th year, Word On The Street is a literary festival packed with readings, workshops and exhibits that might inspire you to put pen to paper. Partake in book signings and enjoy a variety of readings, author meet and greet sessions, live performances and plenty more taking place throughout downtown Vancouver this weekend. For more event info and to view a full schedule, click here.
Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival (September 29) at Slocan Park
Join the vibrant community of Renfrew-Collingwood for the 10th annual full moon and harvest festival. With live music, art, and community-building activities taking place throughout the day, this is one special celebration not to miss. There will be fire dancing and stilt-walking performances, food and lantern making to keep you busy before the twilight lantern parade takes place later in the evening. Full festival details can be found here.
18th Annual Harvest Festival and Block Party (800 East Broadway)
Back for another food and fun filled year, this is the largest Mount Pleasant neighbourhood event of the year and is not to be missed. With two main stages showcasing live music performances, a huge community BBQ, art and plenty of other free activities, games and a silent auction, be sure to stop by on Saturday. For information about events and workshops, click here.
Interior Design Show West (IDSWest) September 27 to 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Explore and be inspired by the world of interior design at the return of the ever-popular IDSWest, taking place all weekend long. Peruse more than 300 exhibitor booths, meet celebrity design icons, discover new products, tap into trends and garner savvy style tips…and plenty more. For tickets and more info, click here.
Oktoberfest at Shangri-La Hotel’s MARKET (lunch and dinner daily until October 7)
Brush of your lederhosen or dust of your dirndl and make your way to MARKET at the Shangri-La for a deluxe taste of Oktoberfest. For the next 10 days, celebrate Bavarian-style with a special selection of authentic craft beer, traditional Oktoberfest food favourites and entertainment guaranteed to get you into a festive spirit. Lunch and dinner tickets are available, reservations recommended. Find out more here.
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