Check the calendar before building the rest of the day
How to use this guide
Use this page to plan events & festivals in maple ridge around the exact place, time and purpose of your trip. Confirm the address or trailhead, estimate the complete travel time, and check changing hours, access rules or conditions with the responsible organization before you leave.
Where and when events actually happen
Use these as planning anchors. Hours, access, programs and seasonal conditions can change, so confirm time-sensitive details with the venue, City, Metro Vancouver or BC Parks before travelling.
Memorial Peace Park
Where: Downtown Maple Ridge
Best for: Major civic festivals, markets, concerts and celebrations
When: Across the year; summer and early fall have especially visible programming
Allow: Event-dependent
Plan it well: For 2026, the City lists events such as Canada Day, Caribbean Festival, Haney Farmers Market and Our Neck of the Woods in its seasonal calendar.
The ACT Arts Centre
Where: 11944 Haney Place
Best for: Ticketed performances, film and arts programming
When: Year-round performance season
Allow: 2–3 hours for most performances
Plan it well: Check the ACT schedule before building dinner or transportation around a show.
Albion Fairgrounds / Albion area
Where: Albion
Best for: Large community and agricultural-event activity
When: Event-specific, with major warm-season use
Allow: Half day or longer
Plan it well: Plan parking and arrival separately from a normal neighbourhood visit.
City parks and neighbourhood venues
Where: Across Maple Ridge
Best for: Smaller recreation and community events
When: Seasonal
Allow: 1–3 hours
Plan it well: The City calendar should be the final source for dates and cancellations.
What works well
Maple Ridge changes quickly from its urban core to rural roads, lakes and mountain recreation. Plan around the exact destination and nearby stops instead of treating the city as one compact visitor district.
What to check before you go
Weather, seasonal operations, event schedules, parking rules and trail conditions can change. For outdoor trips, carry suitable footwear, water and a realistic turnaround time. For city visits, check whether an event will affect downtown parking or road access.
Build a realistic route
One anchor plus one or two nearby supporting stops is usually enough. If your main destination is east Maple Ridge, avoid adding unnecessary west-side errands. If downtown is the focus, combine food, culture and services there before deciding whether the weather and daylight justify an outdoor extension.
Before you make a decision
- Confirm the exact place. Park names and neighbourhood names can cover larger areas than expected.
- Test transportation. Compare the complete driving, transit and walking route at the time you will use it.
- Check current conditions. Verify hours, closures, passes, events and facility information with the responsible organization.
- Keep the day realistic. One strong anchor plus one or two nearby stops usually creates a better day than a citywide checklist.
Combine culture with the Town Centre
Memorial Peace Park, The ACT Arts Centre, public art and local businesses make Town Centre the most natural cultural cluster. Rather than driving between unrelated attractions, build a walkable portion of the day here and add a nearby meal or event. Port Haney can extend the historical side of the itinerary when time allows.
Check the current program
Performances, exhibitions, markets and festivals are date-specific. The City’s event calendar and venue websites should be the final source for times, tickets, accessibility and cancellations. This guide explains what each area contributes so the reader can choose an event or activity that actually fits the trip.
Useful official resources
Use these sources for information that can change after this guide is published.