Events

November 16^TH - January 13^TH

Crows Nest & Friends Barbershop

This Holiday Season enjoy a complimentary haircut by some of the finest in the industry now through January 13th!

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The General by Vans
102 N. 6th St. Brooklyn, NY

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November 3^RD

Open House Parties

We are celebrating the opening of our new retail stores this year with Open House Parties all around the country! Stop by the locations below for a fun afternoon of free workshops and activities. Workshops will include live tote bag screen printing, guitar pick labs, grip tape studios, button factories, and more! At select stops, local musicians will perform live in the store. All events run from 12pm - 6pm and locations and dates are below. See you there.

October 30^TH

CULTOWEEN

Join Vans for the annual Cultoween BMX event at the Orange, CA skatepark on 10/30 from 6PM – 10PM. Free BMX riding all evening compliments of our friends at Cult. Best Trick Contest (costume required), free food and drink, plus an exclusive free Vans X Cult t-shirt with any retail purchase that evening. Vans X Cult pros will be in attendance.

October 4^TH

Pizza My Art Seattle

Join us for a fun evening of art, free pizza, refreshments, and music. Pizza My Art is a traveling pizza-themed art show traveling across the US - hitting the Seattle Vans retail store on October 4th with free pizza from Big Mario's!

October 2^ND

Vans Studio Series with Ray Barbee

Join us for an interactive talk and street photography session with photographer and Vans skate legend Ray Barbee. October 2nd at the M Street Vans Store in Washington DC. RSVP required to attend.

September 30^TH

Vans Studio Series with Ray Barbee

Join us for an interactive talk and street photography session with photographer and Vans skate legend Ray Barbee. September 30th at the Union Square Vans store in New York City. RSVP required to attend.

September 27^TH

Pizza My Art Santa Monica

Join us for a fun evening of art, free pizza, refreshments, and music by Alana K. Pizza My Art is a traveling pizza-themed art show traveling across the US - hitting the Vans Store located in Santa Monica September 27th, with free pizza from Pizzanista and drinks from La Colombe!

September 19^TH

CUSTOMADE BY SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS LAUNCH PARTY

Stop by The General by Vans Studio to check out exclusive prints from Subliminal Projects available for Vans Customade Shoes. Featured artists in attendance: Mel Kadel, Todd Francis, Nathan Bell and Scott Albrecht.

September 13^TH

Pizza My Art NOLA

Pizza My Heart is a traveling pizza-themed art show traveling across the US - hitting the Vans Store located in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans on September 13th, with free pizza from Red Truck Clubhouse!

September 13^TH - October 18^TH

Fall Cinema Nights

Fall Cinema Nights at The General by Vans in Brooklyn. Join us for screenings of classic Hollywood movies. Free admission, snacks and refreshments starting at 7pm. September 13th & October 18th. No RSVP needed.

September 5^TH

Pizza My Art Philly

Join us for a fun evening of art, free pizza, refreshments, and music by Alana K. on September 5th, with free pizza from Pizza Brain and drinks from La Colombe!

August 22^ND

Pizza My Art NYC

Join us for a fun evening of art, free pizza and refreshments, and music by Justin Hager and Nathan Bell. Pizza My Heart is a traveling pizza-themed art show traveling across the US - hitting the General Store on August 22nd with free pizza from Joe’s pizza and drinks by Goose Island. A RSVP is required to attend – RSVP now!

July 28^TH

Kids' Shoe Design Lab

Come design a pair of free shoes with your child! There will be numerous on-site art supplies for kids to design their free pair of shoes. Registered children will receive one free pair of white Vans Slip-Ons.

July 13^TH

The Forty-Five Show: Manhattan

A charity art show inspired by Vans Warped Tour benefitting Sound Art.

June 30^TH

The Forty-Five Show: Philadelphia

A charity art show inspired by Vans Warped Tour benefitting Sound Art.

June 22^ND

The Forty-Five Show: Chicago

A charity art show inspired by Vans Warped Tour benefitting Sound Art.

June 21^ST - August 16^TH

Summer Cinema Nights

Summer Cinema Nights at The General by Vans in Brooklyn. Join us for screenings of classic Hollywood skate, BMX and surf movies. Free admission and refreshments, starts at 7pm. June 21, July 19 and August 16.

June 16^TH

THE FORTY-FIVE SHOW: SANTA MONICA

A charity art show inspired by Vans Warped Tour benefitting Sound Art.

May 25^TH - 26^TH

Vans Presents Yeah Girl at 7th Letter

Vans is proud to present 'Yeah Girl' a photography exhibition exposing the often unseen and rapidly growing world of women’s skateboarding. Featuring photos of female skateboarders shot by female photographers from around the world, the exhibition is a documentation of women’s skateboarding and its creative undercurrents.

March 22^ND

An evening with Jay Howell

Join us for an evening with artist Jay Howell at The General by Vans in Brooklyn, NY on 3/22 from 7p - 9p. Draw with Jay, enjoy exclusive giveaways, food / drink, and a live DJ. An RSVP is required to attend – RSVP now!

March 18^TH

Knocked Loose Live at Vans Global HQ

Enter to win tickets to join us for a live performance by Knocked Loose at Vans global HQ in Costa Mesa, California. Winners will be chosen at random and notified on Thursday, March 15th by 5:00pm PST. Ticket winners must arrive on time and present valid ID upon check-in.

March 3^RD

Customade T-Shirt Events

Show some love for your state and Vans with a custom t-shirt featuring designs by artist, Jay Howell.

January 10^TH

Anthony Green Live from Vans Global HQ

Enter to win tickets to join us for an intimate performance by Anthony Green at Vans global HQ in Costa Mesa, California. Winners will be chosen at random and notified on Monday January 8th by 5:00 PM PST. Ticket winners must arrive on time and present valid ID upon check-in.

October 29^TH

Cultoween

Join Vans for the annual Cultoween BMX event at the Orange, CA skatepark on 10/29 from 5PM – 9PM.

September 22^ND

The Fotomat

Vans is hosting an after party photo show for the NY Art Book Fair at The General in Brooklyn on 9/22 in conjunction with The Fotomat. Featuring works by Ray Potes, Andrea Sonnenberg, Kappy and Daniel Arnold. Music by Justin Hager and Nathan Bell.

March 11^TH

RAY BARBEE AND CHRISTIAN HOSOI AUTOGRAPH SIGNING

Vans is hosting an autograph signing with skate legends, Ray Barbee and Christian Hosoi, at the new Vans store in Charleston, SC on March 11.

November 5^TH - December 10^TH

2016 Vans SK8-Hi & State Events

Show your love for you state and Vans with a custom tee featuring design by Vans featured artist, Jay Howell.

June 4^TH - 25^TH

Vans x Nintendo Celebration Events

Come join the celebration of the Nintendo x Vans release at some of our new Vans retail stores.

April 15^TH - 15^TH

The Screaming Hand Celebrates 30 Years at the House of Vans

RSVP Now for the Screaming Hand art show on April 15th.

January 28^TH

House of Vans Presents

House of Vans Presents 2Chainz, Fucked Up and The Blackouts Live From Denver on January 28th.

December 12^TH - 12^TH

2015 Vans Sk8-Hi & State Events

To celebrate the new Vans Stores opening in Puerto Rico, there will be a limited edition t-shirt offered with any purchases of $40 or more between 1PM – 6PM. A screen-printing station will be set up with a state themed graphic by artist Michael Sieben and featuring the iconic Sk8-Hi silhouette. Show love for your state and Vans. See you there!

June 6^TH - 27^TH

2015 Vans Retail Disney Events

Come celebrate the new Disney and Vans collection at the Vans retail stores in Memphis, TN, Fayetteville, NC, Chicago, IL, Pembroke Pines, FL, Colorado Springs, CO! Meet Disney character artists and receive a free photo thanks to our Disney-themed photo booth. To top it off, get a FREE beach towel with the purchase of any Disney products from Vans. See you there!

May 2^ND - 17^TH

2015 Vans Retail Sidestripe Events

To celebrate the new Vans Store openings in Connecticut, Puerto Rico and North Carolina, there will be a limited edition t-shirt offered with any purchase of $40 or more. A screen-printing station will be set up at each location with a state themed graphic matched up with the Vans iconic sidestripe. Show love for your state and Vans. See you there!

March 28^TH - 29^TH

2015 Cowtown PHXAM Skateboard Contest Presented by Vans

The 2015 PHXAM presented by Vans is coming March 28th-29th with LIVE webcast of the full competition on Sunday, March 29th starting at 11AM.

October 4^TH - 12^TH

Star Wars Meet & Greets at Vans Retail Stores

Live Star Wars Characters will be stopping by new Vans Retail Store openings in South Carolina, North Carolina, Washington, Connecticut and Pennsylvania in October! Each attendee will receive a free personal photo. In addition, a special Vans X Star Wars drinking glass with purchase that will be offered at these events only. The event runs from 1pm - 5pm. Space is limited so make sure to arrive early. May the force be with you.

July 26^TH - August 3^RD

Vans US Open of Surfing

Vans is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the Vans US Open of Surfing to Huntington Beach, California, July 26-August 3, 2014. With a focus on family and community, the Vans US Open of Surfing will host the world’s best surfing, skateboarding and BMX action in Huntington Beach as the city celebrates 100 Years of Surfing. The event will feature Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) men’s and women’s competitions, the Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, and Van Doren Invitational Skate and BMX contests as well as family activities including movie nights and art exhibitions.

June 12^TH - August 14^TH

2014 Vans House Parties

Vans and FYF Announce the Anticipated Return of the Fourth Annual Vans House Parties and June Lineups Live from The House of Vans, Brooklyn's Free Summer Music Series to Include Performances from Charles Bradley, Mac Demarco, STRFKR, Poolside, and Many More To Be Announced.

June 11^TH - August 14^TH

2014 Vans Warped Tour

The Vans Warped Tour starts in Anchorage, AK on June 11th and stops in 41 cities across the nation finishing the tour in Denver, CO on August 3rd. Make sure to catch over 60 bands at a city near you. We'll see you in the pit.

June 7^TH - 15^TH

Star Wars Meet & Greets at Vans Retail Stores

R2-D2, Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper will be stopping by new Vans Retail Store openings in Pensacola, Florida, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Orland Park, Illinois, and Norridge, Illinois in June! Each attendee will receive a free personal photo. In addition, a special Vans X Star Wars shoe keychain gift (Stormtrooper bandanna print) with purchase that will be offered at these events only. The event runs from 1pm - 5pm. Space is limited so make sure to arrive early. May the force be with you.

May 17^TH

2014 Vans Pool Party

Vans Pool Party returns to the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA on Saturday, May 17th for another action-packed Combi competition. Bringing the world’s best skateboarders and Combi pros and legends into one pool, this year's contest offers a talented group featuring Vans’ own Pedro Barros, Christian Hosoi, Omar Hassan and Steve Caballero as well as Bucky Lasek, Rune Glifberg, Chris Miller and more. Tune in to the live webcast for all the madness!

April 29^TH - May 23^RD

Classic & City Events

Vans and Los Angeles-based indie label IAMSOUND are proud to present the Classic & City Event series to celebrate Vans’ storied Classics footwear collection. The free event series will travel to Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles featuring live performances from critically acclaimed musical acts, giveaways of limited edition Classics footwear, totes and t-shirts customized by local artists and designers, a one-of-a-kind stage installation by NuCalifornia and a special tribute to Vans’ iconic symbol, the Sidestripe.

April 26^TH - May 4^TH

2014 Vans Retail Sidestripe Events

To celebrate the new Vans Store openings in three states; Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, there will be a limited edition t-shirt offered with a $35 purchase or any footwear purchase (depending on the location). A screen printing station will be set up at each location with a state themed graphic matched up with the Vans iconic sidestripe. Show love for your state and Vans. See you there!

April 5^TH - 6^TH

2014 PHXAM

Cowtown Skateboards is proud to announce the 2014 PHXAM Skateboard Contest presented by Vans. Top amateur skateboarders from around the world will unite in Phoenix, on Saturday, April 5th for qualifying day. The top 40 riders will move on to Sunday’s semi-finals round where they will be competing for a piece of the $8,500 cash and prize purse. 1st place will take home $3,000. 2nd place $2,000 and 3rd $1,000.

Crows Nest & Friends Barbershop

November 3RD

Open House Parties

October 30TH

CULTOWEEN

October 4TH

Pizza My Art Seattle

October 2ND

Vans Studio Series with Ray Barbee

September 30TH

Vans Studio Series with Ray Barbee

September 27TH

Pizza My Art Santa Monica

September 19TH

CUSTOMADE BY SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS LAUNCH PARTY

September 13TH

Pizza My Art NOLA

September 13TH - October 18TH

Fall Cinema Nights

September 5TH

Pizza My Art Philly

August 22ND

Pizza My Art NYC

July 28TH

Kids' Shoe Design Lab

July 13TH

The Forty-Five Show: Manhattan

June 30TH

The Forty-Five Show: Philadelphia

June 22ND

The Forty-Five Show: Chicago

June 21ST - August 16TH

Summer Cinema Nights

June 16TH

THE FORTY-FIVE SHOW: SANTA MONICA

May 25TH - 26TH

Vans Presents Yeah Girl at 7th Letter

March 22ND

An evening with Jay Howell

March 18TH

Knocked Loose Live at Vans Global HQ

March 3RD

Customade T-Shirt Events

January 10TH

Anthony Green Live from Vans Global HQ

October 29TH

Cultoween

September 22ND

The Fotomat

March 11TH

RAY BARBEE AND CHRISTIAN HOSOI AUTOGRAPH SIGNING

November 5TH - December 10TH

2016 Vans SK8-Hi & State Events

June 4TH - 25TH

Vans x Nintendo Celebration Events

April 15TH - 15TH

The Screaming Hand Celebrates 30 Years at the House of Vans

January 28TH

House of Vans Presents

December 12TH - 12TH

2015 Vans Sk8-Hi & State Events

June 6TH - 27TH

2015 Vans Retail Disney Events

May 2ND - 17TH

2015 Vans Retail Sidestripe Events

March 28TH - 29TH

2015 Cowtown PHXAM Skateboard Contest Presented by Vans

October 4TH - 12TH

Star Wars Meet & Greets at Vans Retail Stores

July 26TH - August 3RD

Vans US Open of Surfing

June 12TH - August 14TH

2014 Vans House Parties

June 11TH - August 14TH

2014 Vans Warped Tour

June 7TH - 15TH

Star Wars Meet & Greets at Vans Retail Stores

May 17TH

2014 Vans Pool Party

April 29TH - May 23RD

November 3^RD

October 30^TH

October 4^TH

October 2^ND

September 30^TH

September 27^TH

September 19^TH

September 13^TH

September 13^TH - October 18^TH

September 5^TH

August 22^ND

July 28^TH

July 13^TH

June 30^TH

June 22^ND

June 21^ST - August 16^TH

June 16^TH

May 25^TH - 26^TH

March 22^ND

March 18^TH

March 3^RD

January 10^TH

October 29^TH

September 22^ND

March 11^TH

November 5^TH - December 10^TH

June 4^TH - 25^TH

April 15^TH - 15^TH

January 28^TH

December 12^TH - 12^TH

June 6^TH - 27^TH

May 2^ND - 17^TH

March 28^TH - 29^TH

October 4^TH - 12^TH

July 26^TH - August 3^RD

June 12^TH - August 14^TH

June 11^TH - August 14^TH

June 7^TH - 15^TH

May 17^TH

April 29^TH - May 23^RD

April 26^TH - May 4^TH

April 5^TH - 6^TH