Take your pick from an array of events, festivals and excuses to indulge around town this weekend because our weekender is loaded with reasons to explore the culinary scene, check out an annual luxury event, do a little shopping, and put your stamina to the test as you hike your way up a local mountain

With the final weekend of summer about to kick off, we thought we’d source out some extra notable must-do events taking place around the city (and beyond). Send the summer off in style and be sure to check out one of several culinary events, a cultural festival, block party and more

Summer is definitely not over yet if this Weekender has anything to say about it. With several new patios worth checking out for a few pints, a Garden and Croquet Classic, the 2nd Annual SeaWheeze Half Marathon to check out, a charitable paddle to get involved in, and plenty of other options, the next few days are notably packed

We’ve sourced plenty of events and happenings around town guaranteed to fill up the days ahead. Whip up to Whistler and catch Crankworx, get flexible for a cause, make your way to a local market that turns into a full-on party at sundown, or hit the trails for charity. Here’s what we’ve got in our weekend mix

We’re well into the final stretch of summer (dare we say) and that means its time to get serious with kicking back to enjoy everything our city has to offer. Start off by heading out to BBQ for a cause in Gastown, place your bets on fit firefighters at the race track (we’ll explain more), load up on dumplings at Chinatown Fest, and more