Things to Do in Chilliwack This August: Festivals, Fairs, Fun!
Looking for fun things to do in Chilliwack this August? Whether you’re visiting the Fraser Valley or you're a local planning an unforgettable summer, here’s your ultimate guide to the top events, festivals, and family experiences happening in and around Chilliwack this month. These events are great to experience with friends, and they are all family friendly!
🌾 Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo – August 8–10, 2025
Join the 153rd Chilliwack Fair at Heritage Park for a true Barnyard Bash. This family-friendly event features rodeo action sanctioned by the B.C. Rodeo Association—bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and more. There’s also live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, circus acts, and 4-H animal exhibits.
🎨 Chilliwack Mural Festival – August 7–17, 2025
Take a walk through Downtown Chilliwack and discover over a dozen large-scale murals being painted live! The Chilliwack Mural Festival is an 11-day celebration of public art, featuring artist talks, workshops, tours, and an epic free street party on August 15 & 16 with music, food trucks, and community vibes.
✈ Chilliwack Flight Festival Airshow – August 16–17, 2025
Canada’s longest-running free airshow returns to the skies over Chilliwack! The Flight Fest includes a Twilight Show & Hangar Party on Saturday and a full aerial performance on Sunday. Enjoy stunt pilots, vintage aircraft displays, and family fun at the Chilliwack Airport.
🏈 Valley Huskers Football
Support local sports and enjoy a summer evening tradition at Exhibition Stadium as the Valley Huskers take on the best of the BC Football Conference. What's better than watching some competitive football on a warm summer night with a beverage in hand?Home games in August include:
- Saturday, August 16 at 7 PM vs Kamloops Broncos
- Saturday, August 23 at 7 PM vs Okanagan Sun
Find more details and purchase tickets on the Huskers website.
🌸 Chilliwack Flower Festival
Chilliwack’s late-summer blooms are always worth seeing! Hosted at Greendale Acres, the Greendale Acres Flower Festival is a new addition to the packed line-up of things to do in BC this August. Stroll through the flower fields, take a workshop and make yourself a flower crown and enjoy some live music as the sun goes down. There's also face painting for the kids and a licensed wine tasting area for adults!
It sounds like it's going to be a super fun event, make sure you get your tickets for August 16th and 17th.
Don’t Forget to Visit District 1881
Of course, no visit to Chilliwack is complete without visiting District 1881 in historic downtown. While you're in town, swing by our Chilliwack coffee shop for a coffee and some lunch, visit the local shops and check out the murals peppered throughout downtown.