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2026 Festival
Join us at the 2026 Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival from September 7 to 26 as we honour the harvest moon, art, community, and the diverse cultural traditions of Renfrew-Collingwood.
Experience enchanting live music, giant lanterns and illuminated art set among towering trees and the flowing waters of Still Creek.
Tiny Life
This year’s theme invites artists and festival-goers to slow down, look closely, and celebrate the small, often overlooked wonders that thrive in Renfrew Ravine and our local greenspaces.
“Tiny Life” is an invitation to notice the quiet magic of the miniature: a dragonfly hovering in the sun, a caddisfly weaving its shell of silk and stones, darting waterfleas feeding on jewel-like diatoms, a water strider gliding across the water surface like a tiny skater.
Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek are home to rich, hidden worlds. Along the mossy stream banks and among the leaf litter and stream bed sediments are tiny creatures that live extraordinary lives while supporting larger ecosystems.
Artists are encouraged to create lanterns, performances, and installations that magnify or draw attention to the small. “Tiny Life” isn’t just about size, it’s about perspective. It invites you to move slowly, look closely, and discover beauty in the small elements of the natural world. It is a celebration of all that is small, fragile, and essential.
Upcoming Festival Events
Cabinet of Curious Insects (in English or Cantonese)
Create whimsical insect display boxes using recycled cardboard and sustainable materials. Facilitated by artist Jin Wu.
Sun
Sept 20
English Session:
10 -11:30am
Cantonese Session:
1 -2:30pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required. Sliding scale tickets available
Cabinet of Curious Insects (In English or Cantonese)
Create whimsical insect display boxes using recycled cardboard and sustainable materials. Facilitated by artist Jin Wu.
Sun, Sept 20
English session
10 -11:30am
Cantonese session
1 -2:30pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required
Sliding scale tickets available
Main Day Events
Harvest Fair
Kick off the Moon Festival’s main day! Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music & performance, artisan booths and our Harvest Veggie Contest. Featuring performances by MAUVEY, BallyClaire and more!
Sat
Sept 26
4pm – 7pm
Slocan Park
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Harvest Fair
Kick off the Moon Festival’s main day! Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music & performance, artisan booths and our Harvest Veggie Contest. Featuring performances by MAUVEY, BallyClaire and more!
Set Sept 26 | 4pm – 7pm
Slocan Park
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Twilight Lantern Procession
Join Balkan Shmalkan, East Vancouver’s Trubaci orchestra, in this illuminated evening procession leading from the Harvest Fair to Streamside Lanterns.
Sat
Sept 26
7pm – 7:15pm
Starts at Slocan Park
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Twilight Lantern Procession
Join Balkan Shmalkan, East Vancouver’s Trubaci orchestra, in this illuminated evening procession leading from the Harvest Fair to Streamside Lanterns.
Sat Sept 26 | 7pm – 7:15pm
Starts at Slocan Park
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Streamside Lanterns
Explore illuminated art and intriguing sounds among the towering trees and the flowing waters of Renfrew Community Park.
Features: Streamside Lanterns, Homemade Lantern Contest, Water Woman Finale Performance.
Sat
Sept 26
7:15 – 9:15pm
Renfrew Community Park
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Streamside Lanterns
Explore illuminated art and intriguing sounds among the towering trees and the flowing waters of Renfrew Community Park.
Features: Streamside Lanterns, Homemade Lantern Contest, Water Woman Finale Performance.
Sat Sept 26 | 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Renfrew Community Park
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVP is Appreciated
Full – Join the Waitlist
Equinox Labyrinth Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a mindful walking meditation, and live music by cellist Marina Hasselberg.
Tues
Sept 22
6pm – 8pm
Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth, Renfrew Ravine Park
E 27th Ave at Renfrew Ravine, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration Required
Equinox Labyrinth Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a mindful walking meditation, and live music by cellist Marina Hasselberg.
Tues Sept 22 | 6pm – 8pm
Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth, Renfrew Ravine Park
E 27th Ave at Renfrew Ravine, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration Required
Past Events
Festival Decorations Make & Mend
Craft and repair lanterns and other decorations for the Moon Festival. All skill levels welcome! Facilitated by artist Carmen Rosen.
Mon
Sept 7
4pm – 7pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration required
Festival Decorations Make & Mend
Craft and repair lanterns and other decorations for the Moon Festival. All skill levels welcome! Facilitated by artist Carmen Rosen.
Mon, Sept 7 | 4pm – 7pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration Required
Freeform Lantern Workshop
Create a three dimensional lantern in any shape you like, using materials like wire, bamboo, tissue paper, sticks, and leaves. Facilitated by artist Yoko Tomita.
Tues, Sept 8 & Wed, Sept 9
6pm – 8pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $50 | Registration Required
Sliding scale tickets available
Freeform Lantern Workshop
Create a three dimensional lantern in any shape you like, using materials like wire, bamboo, tissue paper, sticks, and leaves. Facilitated by artist Yoko Tomita.
Tues, Sept 8 & Wed, Sept 9 | 6pm – 8 pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $50 | Registration Required
Sliding scale tickets available
Voices in the Garden
Enjoy intimate performances by local vocalists amid the late summer blooms of the natural dye garden. Featuring Ace Fable, Las Satyas, Jennifer Getsinger, and Salalaul.
Sat
Sept 12
6pm – 8pm
Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden
3958 Renfrew St, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVPs Appreciated, Drop-Ins Welcome
Voices in the Garden
Enjoy intimate performances by local vocalists amid the late summer blooms of the natural dye garden. Featuring Ace Fable, Las Satyas, Jennifer Getsinger, and Salalaul.
Sat, Sept 12 | 6pm – 8pm
Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden
3958 Renfrew St, Vancouver
Free Entry | RSVPs Appreciated, Drop-Ins Welcome
Harvest Season at the Food Forest
Learn about the seasonal wheel, harvest time, and the significance of the changing seasons with Leona Brown.
Mon
Sept 14
4pm – 6:30pm
Beaconsfield Park Food Forest
3215 Slocan St, Vancouver
Free Entry | Latecomers are Welcome | RSVP is appreciated
Harvest Season at the Food Forest
Learn about the seasonal wheel, harvest time, and the significance of the changing seasons with Leona Brown.
Mon, Sept 14 | 4pm – 6:30pm
Beaconsfield Park Food Forest
3215 Slocan St., Vancouver
Free Entry | Latecomers are Welcome | RSVP is appreciated
Tiny Life Lantern Workshop
Create a decorative jar lantern featuring butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies, crickets, and other small creatures. Facilitated by artist Maya Patrich.
Tues
Sept 15
12pm – 1pm
Room 112, Renfrew Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Drop-ins Welcome
Tiny Life Lantern Workshop
Create a decorative jar lantern featuring butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies, crickets, and other small creatures. Facilitated by artist Maya Patrich.
Tues, Sept 15 | 12pm – 1pm
Room 112, Renfrew Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Drop-ins Welcome
Mooncake Making Workshop
Learn the art of making mooncakes. A cherished Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, mooncakes are a delicious treat to share. Facilitated by chef Abraham Wong.
Wed
Sept 16
5pm – 8pm
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St, Vancouver
Tickets $15 | Registration Required
Sliding scale tickets available
Mooncake Making Workshop
Learn the art of making mooncakes. A cherished Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, mooncakes are a delicious treat to share. Facilitated by chef Abraham Wong.
Wed, Sept 16 | 5pm – 8pm
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St, Vancouver
Tickets $15 | Registration Required
Sliding scale tickets available
Firefly Lantern Workshop
Craft an origami firefly lantern to brighten your autumn nitghts and carry in the Twilight Lantern Procession! Facilitate by artists Fred Joyal and Willoughby Arévalo.
Fri
Sept 18
English session:
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required. Sliding scale tickets available
Firefly Lantern Workshop
Craft an origami firefly lantern to brighten your autumn nitghts and carry in the Twilight Lantern Procession! Facilitated by artists Fred Joyal and Willoughby Arévalo.
Fri, Sept 18
English session:
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required. Sliding scale tickets available
Firefly Lantern Workshop
IN FRENCH. Craft an origami firefly lantern to brighten your autumn nitghts and carry in the Twilight Lantern Procession! Facilitate by artists Fred Joyal and Willoughby Arévalo.
Fri
Sept 18
French session:
6 – 7 pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required. Sliding scale tickets available
Firefly Lantern Workshop
IN FRENCH. Craft an origami firefly lantern to brighten your autumn nitghts and carry in the Twilight Lantern Procession! Facilitated by artists Fred Joyal and Willoughby Arévalo.
Fri, Sept 18
French session:
6 – 7 pm
Slocan Community Hall
2750 E 29th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets $10 | Registration Required. Sliding scale tickets available
Tree & Leaf Walk
Learn to identify local trees and explore their ecology, history and human uses. We’ll focus in on the fascinating function of leaves. Facilitated by Ryan Regier.
Sat
Sept 19
10am – 12pm
Renfrew Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration Required
Tree & Leaf Walk
Learn to identify local trees and explore their ecology, history and human uses. We’ll focus in on the fascinating function of leaves. Facilitated by Ryan Regier.
Sat, Sept 19 | 10am – 12pm
Renfrew Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver
Free Entry | Registration Required
Volunteer at Moon Festival!
Roles
With 60+ roles available and dates open September-October, there’s lots to choose from! Invitation to volunteer orientations with further information will be sent out to registrants.
Volunteer Perks
Festival t-shirt for 4+ hour shift
Meals for Sept 26th volunteers
Meet awesome people in your community
Plus, if you’re seeking a referral letter or certificate for your volunteer hours, we’re happy to provide them.
Festival Supporters & Partners
