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Summer At The Met
July 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - September 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Celebrate #SummerAtTheMet with inspiring new events, activities, and experiences fit for all ages. From now through September 24, 2023, BC’s largest shopping centre will transform into a must-visit summer destination with interactive outdoor and indoor spaces, a fun limited-time-only MET Passport Challenge, educational workshops, memorable photo opportunities, delectable food and beverage, and more.
4 ways to celebrate #SummerAtTheMet:
1. Check out new outdoor South Plaza, featuring inspiring art installations and creative culinary experiences. Scan, Scratch and Win a Prize. There will also be live performances, check out website for schedule.
2. Stay and play at indoor “parks’’ and enjoy colourful displays throughout the shopping centre. Snap a picture and have fun!
3. Participate in the MET Passport Challenge to win great prizes.
4. Celebrate Pride with a dance performance on August 4. In celebration of Pride, visit Metropolis at Metrotown’s South Plaza on August 4 for live dance performances at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, by the FakeKnot Arts Society.
5. Attend educational summer workshops and fun summer events. Check website for schedule.
- The MET Challenge | July 21 – Sept. 10
Pick up your MET Challenge passport at Guest Services and complete challenges to collect stamps! Collect 7 stamps and receive a prize, and take the challenge all the way to collect 10 stamps for a chance to win one of three $300 MET gift cards! Quantities are limited, so start your challenge today!
- Scratch & Win | July 21 – Sept. 24
Visit our outdoor art exhibit and scan a QR code to play! Every scan is a winner! - Gift with Purchase | August 4 – 13
Visit the promotion desk in our outdoor art exhibit with same day receipts totaling $150 or more to receive a free gift! - Indoor Parks
Beat the heat at our exclusive indoor park displays, and snap and share epic pics!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MET:
- August 5 – DJ Morgan Lily Living Hedge & Balloon Artist
Location: Outdoor Space in the South Plaza.
Music: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Living Hedge & Balloon Artist: 12:00pm-4:00pm
- August 13 – Anita Tse (Ukulele)
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Music Performance: 12:30pm-2:00pm
- August 16 – Rich Pinto (Guitar)
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Music Performance: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- August 18 – Face Painting & Johnny’s Pops
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Activity: 11:45am-2:15pm
$2 Popsicles for Charity: 11:30am-3:30pm
Get a stamp for your MET Passport here.
- August 19 – DJ Morgan Lily
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Music: 12:30pm-2:30pm
- August 20 – Kidoodles Art Studio Arts & Crafts Workshop + Anita Tse (Ukulele)
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Workshop: 12:00pm-2:30pm
Music Performance: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Get a stamp for your MET Passport at the workshop.
- August 23 – Frankie Hidalgo (Latin Music)
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Music Performance: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- August 25 – Face Painting & Johnny’s Pops
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Time: 11:45am-2:15pm
$2 Popsicles for Charity: 11:30am-3:30pm
Get a stamp for your MET Passport at the workshop.
- August 27 – Kidoodles Art Studio Arts
& Crafts Workshop
Location: Outdoor Space in South Plaza.
Time: 12pm-1pm & 1:30pm-2:30pm
Get a stamp for your MET Passport at the workshop.