April 2015 in Vancouver is packed with big events: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Whistler's WSSF, the annual Vaisakhi Parade, the Vancouver Sun Run, and more!

Ongoing on Saturdays through April 25
Vancouver Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium
What: Shop for fresh produce and more at Vancouver's winter farmers market.
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
Cost: Free

Wednesday, April 1 - Monday, April 6
Easter at the Stanley Park Miniature Train
What: Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms into an Easter Train for Easter.

Visit the Easter Bunny and bring your own basket for the egg hunt!
Where: Stanley Park, Vancouver
Cost: $8.75 for kids 0 - 17; $3.50 for accompanying adults

Thursday, April 2 - Wednesday, April 29
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
What: Celebrate spring in Vancouver with this annual festival that includes cherry blossom tours, dances, and foodie events.
Where: Various; see site for details
Cost: Various; many events are free; see site for details

Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5
The Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden
What: Celebrate Easter with the annual Easter egg hunt at the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Cost: $15

Sunday, April 5
Easter in Vancouver
Your Guide to Easter in Vancouver 2015

Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 19
World Ski & Snowboard Festival
What: Whistler’s annual World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is a world famous 10-day celebration of snow sports, music, arts, and mountain life, and includes the biggest free outdoor concert series in North America.

Where: Whistler Blackcomb and Whistler Village, Whistler, BC
Cost: Free

Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12
Sakura Days Japan Fair
What: Part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Days celebrates modern and traditional Japan through the tea ceremony, festival food, origami, ikebana (flower arranging), sake tastings, guided hanami tours (flower viewing), and Haiku Invitational.
Where:VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Cost: $14, early bird and senior/student discounts available online

Saturday, April 11
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
What:Vancouver's annual Vaisakhi Parade and festivities include music, food, singing and dancing.
Where: The Parade begins at the Sikh Temple at 8000 Ross Street; get route details here
Cost: Free

Saturday, April 18
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
What: The annual Vaisakhi Parade is one of Surrey's biggest events, attracting over 80,000 spectators. Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhism, and celebrates the Sikh New Year and the establishment of Khalsa in 1699.
Where: 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey; get route details here
Cost: Free

Sunday, April 19
Vancouver Sun Run
What: The largest community 10K in Canada, the scenic, annual Sun Run is both a competitive race for runners and wheelchairs and a fun run for anyone who wants to participate. This year is the Sun Run's 30th anniversary!
Where: Starts on W Georgia St. in downtown Vancouver
Cost: See site for registration details

Sunday, April 19 - Friday, April 24
ECO Fashion Week
What: Open to the public, Vancouver’s eco-friendly fashion event includes two, free public events--a vintage catwalk show and a panel talk with eco-conscious designers--as well as fashion events.
Where: Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Various; two events are free; see site for details

Wednesday, April 22 
Evolution of Communities
What: Open to the public, this forum organized by the City of Surrey will "showcase how big data is being utilized to transform our municipalities into intelligent cities."
Where:  Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Surrey
Cost: Free

Saturday, April 25
Ocean Open House at Granville Island
What: The Ocean Construction Supplies 17th Annual Open House is perfect for kids who love big machines and trucks: kids get to climb on and inside real trucks, win prizes, and check out interactive displays.
Where:Granville Island, Vancouver
Cost: Free