Heads up, folks — the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is coming up quickly… Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!

The Main Event kicks off at 4pm on Saturday, September 21st with the Slocan Park Harvest Fair, where you will find everything from live music, face painting and vegetable vendors, to stilt walkers and dancing elves. This is also the site of your last chance to craft a lantern before the Twilight Lantern Procession! The procession leaves the park at 7pm sharp to follow a narrow pathway through the neighbourhood, eventually landing at Renfrew Ravine at nightfall. By then the ravine will be glowing with moody light from the hundreds of lanterns and light installations. Wander through the soft darkness to enjoy the spectacle and performances, and learn about salmon, rivers and ravines. Also, make sure to stop for some tea and mooncakes!

We love how the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival brings the magic of the natural setting to an almost ethereal and transcendent place… However, be warned: it’s also hella crowded! It’s a friendly group, though, and everyone is there to trip out on the beauty of nature with you, making it a genuinely nice time.

There are also several activities to get you into the festival spirit leading up to the Main Event. Participate in guided walks, make your very own salmon lantern, and/or learn the art of mooncake making. Events are generally free (or super affordable), but space is limited, and tickets are selling out already! Check out a rundown of the schedule below before locking in your spots ASAP:

Salmon Lantern Workshop
Create a colourful salmon lantern to celebrate BC’s iconic fish, guided by local artist Yoko Tomita. Perfect for adding a personal touch to the festival’s lantern parade.
Saturday, Sept. 7 | Registration required; spaces are limited: 11am/12pm/1pm (choose a time) | Renfrew Community Centre

Renfrew Ravine Tour
Explore the Renfrew Ravine with local artist Carmen Rosen, learning about its history, wildlife, and the impact of urban nature on the community.
Saturday, Sept. 7 | Registration required; spaces are limited: 2–4pm | Renfrew Ravine Park

Mooncake Workshop
Learn to make traditional mooncakes, a Mid-Autumn Festival treat, in this hands-on workshop, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Thursday, Sept. 12 | Registration required; spaces are limited: 5–8pm | Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Tea, Tunes and Verse in the Garden
Enjoy an afternoon of spoken-word and music performances set in an open-air gallery of naturally dyed fabrics and weavings. A perfect blend of art, nature, and community spirit.
Saturday, Sept. 14 | Open to all ages: 2–4pm | Renfrew Ravine Park

Orange Shirt Dyeing Workshop
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, learn how to create a naturally dyed orange shirt with locally grown plants, while reflecting on the importance of decolonization and Truth and Reconciliation.
Friday, Sept. 13 | Registration required; spaces are limited: 6–8:30pm | Slocan Community Hall | Open to ages 12+

Birds of Renfrew Ravine Tour
Discover the birds of Renfrew Ravine, a biodiversity hotspot, in this guided bird walk facilitated by Connelly Stirling.
Saturday, Sept. 14 | Registration required; spaces are limited: 10am–12pm | Renfrew Ravine Park | Open to ages 15+ (8+ with an adult)\

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a mindful walking meditation among the trees, accompanied by music. Reflect on the changing seasons in a serene, natural setting.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 | Registration required: 6–8pm (Start times at 6pm/6:30pm/7pm) | Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth | All ages welcome

Details and registration for all of the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival events can be found here.