If you’re a Star Wars fan (or live with one), this day is probably already on your calendar! If you’re a little shaky on your Star Wars knowledge, the 4th of May is a day to celebrate the “Force” (aka, the “fourth”) and walk around saying “May the Fourth Be With You.”
Whether you’ve seen all the movies or only vaguely know what I’m talking about, there are some fun events around Metro Vancouver to celebrate this day.

Chilliwack:

May the Fourth Be With You Concert

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra brings you a concert filled with your favourite scores from the movies. Wear your costume and get ready to embark on an intergalactic journey for the ages!

Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Address: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack
Website: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Surrey:

May The Fourth Be With You: A Star Wars Celebration

Celebrate this iconic franchise by watching the first film, hearing local musicians, making a tasty treat, and having a blast with like-minded families.
Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Clayton Community Centre
Address: 7155 187a Street, Surrey
Website: www.surrey.ca

North Vancouver:

Create and Connect: May the Fourth Be With You

Enjoy a droid-themed scavenger hunt, experience a live robotics demo from Zen Maker Lab, and top of a fun day of activities with an iconic Star Wars movie!

Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver
Address: 115 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Website: www.monova.ca

Vancouver:

Come dressed as your favourite Rebel or Empire character, enjoy photo opportunities, explore faraway galaxies in the Planetarium and hear intergalactic songs.

Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: H.R MacMillan Space Centre
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Website: www.spacecentre.ca

Star Wars Day at VPL

Don’t go over to the dark side this May 4th– spend your time in the light at Vancouver Public Libraries! Various venues are hosting events with crafts, activities and photobooths.

Date: May 3, 2025
Time: Varies by location
Venue & Address:
Marpole Branch | 8386 Granville Street, Vancouver
Kitsilano Branch | 2425 Macdonald Street, Vancouver
Terry Salman Branch | 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver
Website: www.vpl.com

Free Comic Book Day

Comic Book stores across the continent give away FREE comic books to anyone who walks through the door. How fantastic is that?! This event aims to celebrate comics as an original American art form, first popularized in the early twentieth century, and the thousands of independent comic book specialty shops around North America that provide a unique community hub for fans of comics, graphic novels, toys, and related products.

Date: May 3, 2025
Time: All day!
Location: Find your nearest comic book store HERE