Mark your calendars Metro Vancouver! The Car Free Days of Summer kick off on Saturday, June 8 in Surrey. The Car Free Day celebrations begin at noon and go until 7 p.m. as 137 Street, between 72A Avenue and 74 Street, morphs into a block party for sustainability, community, and all things alternative transportation. Did we mention it’s FREE?

Take the car-free pledge

Stop by the TransLink Zone and make your pledge to go car free this summer. Learn about your climate impact through games and prizes. Stock up on our latest and greatest swag.

Music and dance take the stage

Don’t miss out on the fantastic performance lineup at this years Car Free Day festival! Catch wordsmith, songstress, and mental health advocate Victoria Groff, the energetic Bollywood Dance with Flare Dance, and so many more.

Family-friendly fun

There’s plenty to see and lots to keep the little ones entertained! Catch Yuki the Juggler, a Japanese-Canadian professional juggler based in Vancouver who is also our Art Moves June performer, along with free face painting, a bounce house, and roving entertainers in the Family Zone. Other activities include mini golf, giant Jenga, Connect 4, and more!

How do I get there?

Just a few steps north of the Newton Exchange, it’s accessible by all the buses there — including the R1 King George Blvd RapidBus and R6 Scott Road RapidBus! Check the schedules by finding your bus at translink.ca/tripplanner. Cyclists can also ride to the event and park at the Bike Valet for free! Just like a coat check, there will be someone there to secure your bike, and you’ll get a slip for when you’re ready to ride back.

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Can’t wait to see you there!