A whole day dedicated to celebrating our families? We’ll take it! Family Day is celebrated on February 19th this year, but family-friendly activities are happening all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday, grab the kids, and go make memories as a family there are oodles of events to pick from over the February 17-19th weekend. More events will be added daily to our Family Day Events category, so be sure to check back!

If we’ve missed an event, please send us an email (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com) and we’ll update our list quickly.

Family Day at Steveston Tram| Feb. 17-19| Admission is FREE at Steveston Tram this weekend. Explore the interactive displays, including a light-up map that traces the routes of the historic Interurban tram.

Family Day in Surrey | Feb.17-19| The City of Surrey has put together a list of Family Day events you can enjoy with those in your immediate family. Outdoor activities, indoor sports, virtual, planned and explore-on-your-own… there’s something for everyone.

Vancouver Fan Expo|Feb. 17-19| Nothing says “family” like celebrating your favourite characters.  From exclusive, celebrity Q&A’s to cosplay battles, to indoor snowball fights in The Family Zone, this is the place to be!

Robson Ice Rink|Until Feb. 29| Grab your family for a nice outdoor skate at one of Vancouver’s most popular skating rinks.

Family Day in Richmond |Feb. 17| The City of Richmond is running more than 40 Family Day events this year! Scavenger hunts, movie showings, gardening, building birdhouses, and more! Be make sure to pay attention to whether any events require you to register in advance.

Family Felting Workshop|Feb. 17| Learn how to felt a plant or animal using needle felting techniques. Adults and children will work together to learn more about their plant or animal and develop their creations.

Richmond Children’s Arts Festival| Feb. 19|will spark creativity with FREE kid-friendly events & programs at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Family Day at The Shipyards|Feb. 19| Head to The Shipyards for a Family Day Skate. With food trucks, live music, skating performances, and family crafts, there is so much to enjoy!

Baby Rave|Feb. 19|Dance the day away at a family-friendly dance event with a live DJ!

Family Day Story Time| Feb. 19|Celebrate Family Day at the Coquitlam Public Library with a special story, followed by fun activities.

Fort Langley National Historic Site|Feb. 19| is offering family-friendly activities aimed at educating about our feathered friends!

Family Day at MOV| Feb. 19| is a fun, FREE activity you won’t want to miss! Explore the exhibitions, and see a demonstration of paddle-carving from Coast Salish artist Jody Sparrow.

Kids Take Over UBC!| Feb. 19| returns for Family Day Weekend 2023. Many of the faculties from UBC are hosting activities specifically for kids, like sports activities, arts and crafts, and science experiments. Check back for more details as they are released.

Family Day Campfire| Feb. 19|Who doesn’t love a campfire? Visit Belcarra Regional Park or Pacific Spirit Regional Park for storytelling and fun activities. Don’t forget to bring your own marshmallows to roast!

Family Day Toonie Skate| Feb. 19|Head to Bill Copeland Sports Centre for some physical activity as a family!

Family Day at the Vancouver Maritime Museum| Feb. 19| Join the VMM for a day of FREE admission, a meet & greet with Coast Guards, storytime and plenty of fun activities.

Invictus Games Vancouver/Whistler presented: Unconquered Sports Day | Feb. 19 | Under the guidance of sport experts, attendees will rotate through stations including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, indoor rowing and wheelchair curling.


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