Blast Off into Summer: Metropolis at Metrotown Unveils “Explore the Galaxy” Celebration

Prepare for a cosmic adventure as Metropolis at Metrotown launches its (inter)stellar Summer at the Met celebration! Running from June 16 to September 1, the “Explore the Galaxy” themed event invites shoppers into a multiverse of entertainment, anchored by Summer Market at the Met – a free, multiday market filled with entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Here's what to expect at Summer at the Met:

Summer Market at the Met (July 3 – 6)

Headlining Metropolis at Metrotown’s summer festivities, Summer Market at the Met showcases more than 15 food vendors offering a constellation of culinary delights. From authentic Taiwanese dishes at Typhoon BBT Café to Japanese-style creations at Wakwakburger and Mexican street eats at Ponchos Tacos, the selection of entrees is out of this world. Delectable Filipino desserts await at Cake It Easy, while Crema Ice Cream delights with its Asian-inspired frozen treats. Thirst-quenching sips are available from vendors like Chaiwagon, which pours traditional Indian chai and refreshing mango shakes. 

As visitors wander the market, live music sets the mood while thrilling performances command attention – from dazzling fire shows to mesmerizing juggling acts, to dancing aliens. Family-friendly activities are plentiful with balloon twisting, face painting, and caricature drawing, along with photo opps with an astronaut, alien, and robot. And don’t miss the Roaming Selfie Ring Photo Booth, where guests can capture the perfect selfie with a built-in ring light and instantly transfer it to their phone. 

Enhancing the atmosphere even more is SMASH!, an electrifying fusion of music, theatre, and street percussion. In this pulse-pounding spectacle, performers transform everyday items – including trash cans and water bottles – into instruments, contributing to an unforgettable experience that leaves a supersonic impression. 

Galactic Displays (June 16 – September 1)

Stardust has blanketed the Met with captivating galactic displays by Lazy Wizard Design around every corner. Immersive floor decals create the illusion of ground splitting beneath your feet, while QR codes unlock fascinating insights about space and extraterrestrial flora. Photo opportunities are plentiful, with UFOs, astronauts, and aliens popping up throughout the shopping centre. On the Upper Level, near Zara, visitors can hop from planet to planet across a solar system design embedded in the floor. The celestial journey continues in the Grand Court, where more planetary displays can be found, with the biggest measuring 4.5 metres wide. 

Summer Passport (June 16 – September 1)

Visitors can pop by Guest Services to obtain a Summer Passport, which encourages exploration of the various Summer at the Met activations while collecting stamps along the way. After gathering seven stamps, guests receive a surprise gift, while those who collect 10 stamps are eligible for a chance to win a prize valued at $100.

Summer Dance Party (July 19 from 12pm – 2pm)

Summer Dance Party features a roving, space-themed soirée that winds through the Met, stopping at various locations so shoppers can join the action. A mobile DJ keeps the music pulsing, while astronauts and aliens hand out prizes as they groove to the beats. 

Starlab (July 26 and 27, 12pm – 3pm) 

On select days, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will present an engaging educational experience called the Starlab – a pop-up planetarium where visitors can enjoy a 10-minute session packed with fascinating facts about space. 

"After an incredible inaugural event, we're thrilled to invite the community to experience the second annual Summer Market at the Met as part of our season-long Summer at the Met celebrations," said Amanda Chung, marketing manager, Metropolis at Metrotown. "Our 'Explore the Galaxy' theme is integrated into every offering, from the decor and dance party to interactive education, while the market has been expanded to include more diverse food vendors and enhanced entertainment programming -- and it's all completely free to the community."

Summer at the Met takes over Metropolis at Metrotown from June 16 to September 1, 2025. Summer Market at the Met takes place July 3 from 2pm – 10pm; July 4 from 2pm – 10pm; July 5 from 2pm – 10pm; and July 6 from 2pm – 8pm. For more information, visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.