UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

WINTER THUNDERLAND

Hey sports fans! We have an exciting T-Bird event coming up that you definitely do not want to miss! WINTER THUNDERLAND is UBC’s first ever holiday themed festival event highlighting Women in Sport. This festival event kicks off with a public skate followed by a hockey game featuring UBC Women's Hockey. The event also includes […]

President’s Concert Series – Sounds and Science: Vienna Meets Vancouver

Music and Science are presented together, thereby leading to novel insights and concepts. Join us for a concert featuring internationally celebrated musicians, among them members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra paired with scientific insights from researchers, Faculty of Medicine, UBC. The idea of combining music and medicine into the “Sounds & Science” – scientific concert […]

Wesbrook Village Holiday Festival

The Holiday Festivities Continue at Wesbrook Village!Following our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last week, join us as we continue to celebrate the most wonderful time of year this Saturday, December 7th. Don't miss your chance to memorialize this holiday forever with a family photo with Santa Claus and to sneak in some holiday shopping at […]

Public Open House (DP19036)

Join UBC Campus and Community Planning and the applicant team to review plans for The Conservatory - a proposed residential tower and townhouse development for Lot 5 at the corner of Berton Ave and Binning Rd in Wesbrook Place.

Courtside 2020

Get your tickets to the biggest basketball night of the year!Presented by the UBC Thunderbirds x The Calendar x AMS Events x UBC Birdcage Whether you've always been a basketball fan or you've recently fallen in love with the game watching the Raptors clinch their first NBA championship in June 2019, we have the perfect UBC […]

Christmas Tree Recycling

Recycle your Christmas Tree! Proceeds support Thunderbird Elementary, a school with a high percentage of vulnerable students. Garden lessons, provided by SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), give students the opportunity to explore, observe and connect to their natural world through engaging hands-on activities in their school garden.  Please remove all decorations and tinsel.  A suggested minimum donation […]

Shoot for the Cure

The UBC Thunderbirds are continuing in their tradition of fundraising in the fight against cancer as part of U Sport’s Shoot for the Cure initiative.   The Shoot for the Cure campaign has proven an overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007 with over $1 million in donations. This year T-Bird teams will be […]

Movie Night – Lion King (2019)

Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at […]

Winter Classic 2020

Get Your Tickets to Winter Classic 2020 - UBC Thunderbirds'Biggest Hockey Game of the Year!   Are you ready for the 6th annual? In 2017, 2018 and 2019, we SOLD OUT with over 5,500 fans cheering on the UBC Thunderbirds Men's Hockey Team and this year should be no different! WHEN: January 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM […]

Electoral Area A – Engagement Session

Topic: Acting Local: What is our Region Doing in the Areas of Climate Action and environmental Protection?Trying to figure out the best ways to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation can feel overwhelming.  Join our elected regional representative, Jen McCutcheon, for an informative session on ways in which our region, […]

Lunar New Year Celebration 2020

Join us in welcoming in the Year of the Rat at the Wesbrook Community Centre. This family event will feature music, dance, games, crafts and other exciting activities. This is a great way to celebrate Asian culture and to meet your neighbours.

Pride Night 2020

Join us for an exciting evening of volleyball action as the UBC Thunderbirds Men's and Women's teams take on the Trinity Western Spartans for what promises to be an epic battle of volleyball rivals. Pride Night is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusive environment at UBC and to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. For this annual event […]

Public Open House

Join us for a public open house for the Brock Commons Phase 2 and Pacific/Gage Residence Public Realm projects. The open house will be from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the concourse of the UBC Life Building.

UBC Rugby 7’s Tournament 2020

UBC is excited to be hosting the 2020 Canada West Rugby 7's Series Tournament! Come out and cheer on your defending Canada West Champion UBC Thunderbirds as they host the 2020 Canada West Rugby 7's Series Tournament against the top University Rugby talent from Western Canada. All games in the tournament are to be played […]

Movie Night – Toy Story 4

Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at […]

UBC Development Permit Board Meeting – The Conservatory (DP19036)

Join us for a meeting of the UBC Development Permit Board to review a proposed development - The Conservatory - at the corner of Binning Road and Berton Avenue in Wesbrook Place. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the Social Room of the Wesbrook Community Centre.

COURTSIDE 2020 – UBC Basketball Festival

Get Your Tickets to COURTSIDE 2020 - UBC Thunderbirds' Biggest Basketball Game of the Year!Whether you’ve always been a basketball fan or you’ve recently fallen in love with the game watching the Raptors clinch their first NBA championship in June 2019, we have the perfect UBC event for you: the annual COURTSIDE Basketball festival happening […]

2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies: What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japan Studies

What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japanese Studies 2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies With Guest Speaker Professor James E. Ketelaar (Professor in the Departments of History and East Asian Languages & Civilizations, and Divinity School, University of Chicago) Monday, February 10, 2020 6:30pm Lecture 7:30pm Reception with light refreshments Asian […]

Public Consultation: Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan – Minor Amendments

Join Campus and Community Planning to provide input on proposed minor amendments to the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan. UBC is exploring these amendments to allow for the delivery of up to 500 more units of faculty-staff housing units, without adding density. Provide your input online or in person - February 10-24. Online survey will be available […]

Public Consultation – New Recreation Centre & upgrades to Student Union Boulevard

We want your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm. Provide your input online or in person | February 10-24 Online survey: planning.ubc.ca/recreation-centre Public open house: Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. UBC Life […]

Kids Take over UBC

Celebrate Family Day weekend by participating in a kids-run Arts and Culture festival at UBC. Family Passes are available for purchase online at a discounted rate for UNA residents.

Family Day Pajama Party

Bring your family to The Old Barn for a pajama party. Join us for a movie matinee, themed crafts, games, and story times. Participants in pajamas will receive free popcorn during the movie.

University Hill Elementary 3rd Multicultural Fair

We invite all families to take part in this fun and unique opportunity to learn about our school community’s traditions, culture and heritage. This year we are exploring one theme: Celebrations around the world! There no cost to attend, and there will be performances, displays, and food samples from around the world.

UBC Men’s Volleyball PLAYOFFS

With the regular season coming to an end, the Thunderbirds are advancing to playoffs! Men's Volleyball is hosting Canada West Quarter-Finals in a best-of-three series on Feb 20th, 21st, and, if needed, 22nd, (all games are at 7pm at War Memorial Gym). As a thank you to our great fans, we are offering a FREE 100% beef […]

Community Connection Night

Building Community and Positive Relationships with your Neighbours Speaker: Richard Watson, Hawthorn Place Resident   Do you want to get to know your neighbours? Maybe there are language or cultural issues you just can't seem to bridge. On the other hand maybe, you just need a bit of help to find a place to start. […]

Reach and Run (ROAR) 2020

Annual event to raise awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.  The event is also a fundraiser for Mood Disorders Society of Canada and the Mental Health Awareness Club Setup will occur at 7am with takedown immediately following the event to approximately 8pm. Anticipated 200 participants Start/finish at University Commons […]

International Women’s Day at MOA

This year’s International Women’s Day at MOA is a unique intergenerational, intercultural celebration of women supporting women. Through the voices of women from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, we explore what it means to be a woman—in this time, in this city, in this world. This special night at MOA features dance, rap, song, […]

UBC Triathlon/Duathlon

Date March 7, 2020 - 07:00 to 16:00 Location University Blvd, Main Mall, Stadium Road, around Thunderbird Stadium, Marine Drive, East Mall, West 16th Avenue To print the event details and map, click here Event Details Setup on Friday, March 6 from 10am - 7pm Takedown immediately following the event to 7:30pm Attendance:  850 Participants, […]

Movie Night – Secret Life of Pets 2

Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at […]

UBC Climate Emergency Campus-wide Forum

Share your thoughts and opinions in person on the Vancouver campus in a safe and respectful space. Gather with students, faculty, staff and the broader UBC community to learn, engage and discuss bold actions about how UBC can combat the climate emergency. This is a drop-in style event, join us for as long as you […]

Discover the Forest Canopy: Family Friendly Tree Top Adventure

Date: Monday, March 16th, 2020Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air […]

March Break Nitobe Garden Tour: Family friendly

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020Time: 11 am – 12 pm Location: Nitobe Memorial Garden, 1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to […]

Discover the Forest Canopy: Family Friendly Tree Top Adventure

Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2020Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh […]

CANCELLED UBC REC Storm the Wall

UBC REC Storm the Wall has been cancelled for 2020March 21, 2020 - 08:00 to March 24, 2020 - 20:00 Location: UBC Pool, University Commons, University Boulevard and Main Mall from Agricultural Road to Agronomy Road To print the event details and map, click here Event Details Annual UBC Recreation event - Swim, Sprint, Cycle, Run, Over the […]

March Break Native Plants Tour: Family Friendly

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside […]

Magnolia Tour with Douglas Justice

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, Garden Entrance, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. UBC Botanical […]

CANCELLED 2020 AMS Block Party

The AMS Block Party for 2020 has been cancelled this year.Event details AMS Block Party is the official 19+ annual celebration of UBC's last day of classes. The purpose of this event is to give UBC students a chance to build memories, unwind and relax ahead of the upcoming exam season, with a selection of […]

Online Community Connection Night

Saturday, April 18 | English Session 7 - 8 p.m. | Mandarin Session 8 - 9 p.m. Join Michael Chen, a Wesbrook resident and Services Advisor at BCAA, for a live video conversation about auto insurance in B.C. He'll provide information on the series of changes that ICBC has implemented as well as those that […]

CANCELLED BMO Vancouver Marathon

CANCELLED BMO Vancouver MarathonDate May 3, 2020 - 08:30 to 13:00 Location Ministry of Transportation roadways - West 16th and Marine Drive To print the event advisory, please click here. EVENT DETAILS Organized by the Vancouver International Marathon Society, the BMO Vancouver Marathon promotes Vancouver's active lifestyle, engaging participants and community partners to create a positive and […]

Veggie Gardening 101 – Online Workshop

Always wanted to learn how to grow your food but don't know where to start? Have you tried but been met with frustration? This free beginners-level gardening online workshop will go over all the basics you need to know to start growing your own veggies. Register Here

Online Shopping and Services

Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping. Participants will learn how to view products, place an order, schedule a delivery, make a payment, and manage their accounts using two of the most commonly-used online stores, Save-On-Foods and Amazon.

UNA Board Meeting

The May 19, 2020 Board Meeting will be held by video conference at 5:30 p.m. Join the Meeting Here

Supporting Children’s Education During the Pandemic

In the wake of COVID-19 school cancellations, families are facing a new challenge of managing children’s education at home. To help navigate this challenge, the UNA will be holding a virtual discussion with UBC Professor Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin. An Associate Professor in Science Education at the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC, with extensive […]

Balcony and Container Gardening – Online Workshop

Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers? Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot? This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead […]

Attending Virtual Classes

Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a session to learn the dos and don'ts of attending virtual classes. Participants will learn basic virtual class etiquette as well as ways to protect their safety and privacy.