Things to do in the Fraser Valley in September 2023

August 27, 2023June 11, 2023 by Lindsay

If you are looking for things to do in the Fraser Valley in September then you are in the right place! Summer is winding down (but it is not gone yet!). Fall events are starting to gear up. Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Langley, Surrey and Chilliwack have plenty of things to do.

Things to do in the Fraser Valley in September

Stalew Pow Wow

The stɑl̓əw̓ Arts and Cultural Society ( Kwantlen First Nation land in Fort Langley ) is hosting its Second annual pow-wow at the Langley Events Centre. stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous culture, traditions, music, regalia, and art. At one of the largest pow wow events in the Metro Vancouver area, participants will sing, drum and dance together, immersing themselves in the artistic and cultural traditions that demonstrate the intergenerational and interconnectedness of Indigenous ways of being and knowing.

Location: Langley Event’s Centre, 7888 200th St, Langley

Dates: Sept 15-17, 2023

Event website: https://www.stalewpowwow.ca/

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival

Operating from July 21st to September 4th, 2023 the festival has three focal points beginning with the
lavender fields in full bloom including Provence and English lavender. Next is 20 acres of sunflowers,
with over 1 million blooms, 30 varieties, a u-pick field, and photo spots including raised wagons, frames,
canoes, tractors, and swings. The final area offers a 10-acre meadow of phacelia pastels, a buckwheat sea of white, and an array of colour with the feature flowers, ranging from snap dragons and Black-
Eyed Susans to coneflowers and Woodland Sage.

Location: Lakeland Flowers 3663 Marion Rd., Abbotsford, BC

Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Dates: daily until Sept 4th

Abbotsford - Lakeland Flowers — Photo Courtesy Lakeland Flowers

Go Horseback Riding

Langley is the horse capital of British Columbia, so horseback riding needs to be at the top of any Langley bucket list. Whether you visit in the spring, summer, fall or winter, there is horseback riding in Metro Vancouver all year round on the trails of Campbell Valley Park.

Glen Valley Stables is a popular option for those looking for a trail ride. They bring the horses right to the park, so guests do not need to worry about riding on the road in order to access the Campbell Valley Park Riding Trails.

Picnic in the Petals at Mann Farms (Abbotsford)

This is an early September activity, but if you want to enjoy those last summer rays, come to Mann Farms Sunflower Event: Picnic in the Petals. Maan farms serves up delicious food, has a barnyard play area and seasonal events! One of the summer events is a picnic in their giant sunflower field!

Maan Farms is located at 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4 (accessible by bus 1, 12)

Abbotsford Maan farms september events sunflowers

Sip ‘n Dip at Otter Coop

The Otter Coop Outdoor Experience is better known as the Aldergrove water park and is the most popular swimming pool in Langley all summer long!

The Otter Coop Sip n’ Dip is an adult evening event in September. Cost: $17.00 per person, including tax. Includes admission and one beverage ticket. Extra non-alcoholic and alcoholic tickets can be purchased on-site.

Advanced online registration is required. No drop-ins. Registration for Sip n’ Dips opens seven days in advance of each event.

You must be 19 years or older to attend this event. No outside alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages permitted. There are no in and out privileges.

Dates for the Sip ‘n Dip in September are: September 8th and September 22nd from 6:30-8:30

Movie Night in Fort Langley

Date: Saturdays in September (September 3rd, September 10th, September 17th)

Free Admission | No Outside Beverages Movie starts at 7:30pm!

Location: Glovery Road & Mary Road, Fort Langley

Fort Langley Friday Night Market

Fort Langley Night Market is a community gathering to bring people together in an outdoor space like no other with play areas, vendors, music, food, beer & wine.

Every Friday (weather dependent) June 17th – October 7th, 5-10 pm at the corner of Glover Rd and Mary Ave.

Langley Good Times Cruise In

The Langley Good Times Cruise-In started in 1997 with a small group of merchants and business people from the City of Langley. The event has grown from 430 vehicles registered in 1997 to 1,532 registered vehicles in 2002. Even on a cold, wet day in 2000 saw over 1200 vehicles come out to support the event. The “Cruise – In” has become one of the largest mixed car shows in Canada and one of the Top 10 in North America according to Dennis Gage of My Classic Car. The event is quickly gaining an International reputation, drawing cars and spectators from across Canada and the United States.

Location: Fraser Hwy from 264 to 272 St in Aldergrove.

Date: Sept 10th 2022

Visit the Cranberry Bog (Langley)

The Riverside Bog is just outside of Fort Langley. It opens for tours in late September as the cranberry fields are harvested for Thanksgiving.

The cranberry bog farm tour includes a stroll around the farm watching the harvester machine working, a self guided audio tour, the cranberry plunge, antique cranberry cleaning machine and a shopping opportunity at the farm boutique. This it the only place in the Fraser Valley where you can wade into a cranberry bog! After the bog, drive 5 minutes into Fort Langley and enjoy one of these great restaurants.

The Riverside Bog is located at 26885 88th Ave Langley

Tours can be booked for 2022 dates: Sept 23, 24, 30 Oct 1, 7, 8, 10 on their website here

Langley - Cranberry Bog Fraser Valley — Have you ever been in a cranberry bog? You can take a dip at the Riverside Bog in Langley in September

Take a Wine Tour

One weekends in September, grab a date or a friend and take a wine tour in the Fraser Valley The Tour picks up from Vancouver and takes you into the Fraser Valley (about 45-60 minute drive). Then, get to know the Fraser Valley, just outside Vancouver, on this 5.5-hour tour that hits three area wineries. With a small group of 15 passengers or fewer, take in views of British Columbia’s largest agricultural area and taste several wines. A light lunch is included. Enjoy a light lunch of cheese and charcuterie platter at a local winery.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in September

Book Online: here

Fort Langley Village Farmer’s Market

The Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market is an authentic B.C. Farmers’ Market and features Local Organic Farms and Certified Safe BC Prepared Food Vendors. It is one of the popular things to do in Langley! Vendors offer fresh local produce, field greens, vegetables, fruits, fresh baked bread & pastries, fruit pies, fresh baked cookies, organic honey, local craft beers, varietal BC wines & Spirits, tasty prepared sauces & salad dressings, BC Fruit jams and pickles, all made with BC grown produce from our local Fort Langley & Langley Township, Fraser Valley, Similkameen, Okanagan & Creston Valley Farms. The 2023 season is April 15th to Dec 2nd.

Dates: Saturdays 9:00 – 3:00

Location: 9025 Glover Road Fort Langley B.C. (site of St. Andrew’s Historic Chapel)

Abbotsford Food Truck Festival

The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival visits Abbotsford in September. This is a popular Fraser Valley event and one where you want to bring your appetite!

Dates: Friday, September 16th 4pm – 9pm, Saturday, September 17th 11:00am – 9:00pm, Sunday, September 18th 11am – 8pm

Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford

More info: https://greatervanfoodtruckfest.com/events/abbotsford-block-party/

Mount Lehman Fall Fair

The Mount Lehman fall fair has been providing family fun for 37 years! Enjoy rides, craft market, silent auction, live music and a car show!

Date: September 17th 2022 10am – 4pm

Location: Mount Lehman Road & Taylor Road, Abbotsford

More Info: https://www.mtlehmanfallfair.com/

Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Show

Dealers selling rocks, crystals, gemstones, minerals, jewelry, and lapidary supplies.

Artists demonstrating silversmithing, carving, beading and wire wrapping.

Club members displaying their crafts and collections.

Dates: Saturday, September 17 10:00 – 5:00 and Sunday, September 18, 2022. 10:00 – 4:00

Location: Old Age Pensioners Hall at 3015 273rd Street, Aldergrove

More Information: https://www.facebook.com/FVRGCAldergrove/

Campbell Valley Wine Run

The Campbell Valley Wine Run & Ride is in support of Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities! All proceeds from this fun, costumed, 10ish km event through the scenic trails of Campbell Valley Park go towards PRDA’s work of providing therapeutic horseback riding for individuals in our community with wide range of challenges. The run includes complimentary wine tastings at three wineries OR Ride with the Fraser Valley Hunt starting at Histed Farm enjoying local wine at the PRDA party!

Post run party at PRDA includes complimentary charcuterie box & beverage of choice, souvenir wine glass, wine & beer available for purchase by the glass, Brock Phillips Music, PRIZES for team & individual costumes and more!

Location: Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities 1088 208th St Langley

Date: September 25th 2022

More info: https://prda.ca/events/campbell-valley-wine-run-ride-cvwr/

Langley - Campbell Valley Wine Run September Event — Campbell Valley Wine Run runner! Photo Courtesy of PRDA / Tourism Langley

Maan Farms Haunted (Fall)

Maan Farms Haunts, the creators of the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, are back at it,
bringing four dedicated experiences for 2022: Homestead, The Way Down, Slaughterhouse, and Midway.

Seasonal treats include wine-filled ‘blood’ bags at the Blood Bar, Naan Tacos, Mad Jack Pumpkin Spice wine, and Creepy Cloud Cocktail along with signature favourites, such as the Double Pumpkin SpiceCream, field-to-plate pumpkin pie, Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, and Mama Maan’s legendary butter chicken bowls, samosas, and chai tea.

TICKETS: Available at 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 17th buy online here

DATES: Sept 24th to October 31st 2022

Maan Farms Fall Events in Abbotsford — Photo Courtesy: Maan Farms

Surrey Urban Farmers Market

The Surrey Urban Farmers market is located at Royal Kwantlen Park. The 2022 season is Saturdays 10am to 3pm, June 11 to October 8. The Surrey Urban Farmer’s Market is a vibrant, multi-cultural non-profit Farmers Market, promoting local farmers big and small, food producers, artisans, community groups and entertainers for the benefit of our diverse community. They host live entertainment, community workshops and kids activities while providing a shopping experience that is unique and memorable, allowing guests to meet face to face with farmers, producers, artisans and entertainers.

Location: Royal Kwantlen Park 104th Ave & Old Yale Surrey

Dates: Saturdays 10am – 3pm

More Info: https://surreymarket.org/

Fall at the Farm Pumpkin Patch and Adventure Centre

Maan farms is one of the best pumpkin patches in Abbotsford! It features seasonal treats, the barnyard adventure centre, a corn maze, haunted nights and of course, the star of the show, pumpkins! It is open daily Sept 17th to Oct 31st!