Cheapies & Freebies

Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated for those special deals that come along every once in awhile. Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!

Celebration of Light

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Three countries will take part in Vancouver’s annual Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival this summer.  A team from the United Kingdom will open the show on Saturday July 27, followed by Canada on Wednesday July 31 and Thailand on Saturday, Aug. 3.  The Red Bull Airshow will take part on July 31 and Aug. [...]

Try Hockey!

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Come join the Richmond Minor Hockey team and give hockey a try….for FREE!  Children of all ages are welcome at these fun, free events at the Richmond Ice Centre! Try Hockey! Details: When: July 20, 2013 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Richmond Ice Centre, Forum Rink Address: 14140 Triangle Road, Richmond Website: www.richmondminorhockey.com Although we do [...]

World Ocean Day

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Come to Surrey for this community celebration of the world’s oceans and get some inspiration for ways that you can enjoy and care for our world’s oceans.  There are plenty of family activities, great food, and entertainment for you to enjoy at beautiful Blackie Spit Park. The Top 10 Reasons to Attend Surrey’s 10th annual World Ocean Day Celebration: 1. Get up [...]

Storytime Club at Lougheed

The Storytime Club is up and running at Lougheed Town Centre.  Here’s is the year-long schedule!  There is both a story and related craft at every weekend event. February 2: Mardi Gras – Carnival Mask Making February 9: Chinese New Year – Lanterns February 16: Snow – Stain Glass Style Snowflakes February 23: Aliens Are Out Of This World [...]

Friday Flicks at River District

Friday Flicks Captain America

Thank goodness it’s Friday Flicks at River District! Come and join us as we gear up for the weekend. The Friday Flicks silver screen selection for the month of May is the adrenaline-pumping movie, Captain America: The First Avenger. After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project [...]

Fair in the Square

Fair in the Square

You’re invited to Central City Foundation’s 7th annual Fair in the Square.  Celebrate your neighbours in the inner city, from dozens of social enterprises, artists and community organizations to terrific local bands and musical artists, who will donate their talents to entertain us from the Victory Park stage. Enjoy a delicious BBQ including cupcakes, beverages and [...]

Model Railway Open House | Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Museum

The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society (DARS) has created a massive diorama centred on Port Haney in 1926. It is a labour of love that has spanned over 25 years, and the club members continue to work on this display weekly. The members of the club own all of the materials on the lower levels including the [...]

Glades Garden

Glades Garden

This special woodland garden is home to many species of rare and unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, and fine heritage trees. From masses of colourful rhododendron blooms in the spring to rich toned foliage in the fall, this garden is a delight to see anytime of the year. Follow the meandering paths, pause by the ponds and discover for [...]

Intertidal Beach Walk

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Meet your leaders, Carolyn Varah and Sheila Byers by the Children’s Water Park at Lumberman’s Arch at 10 AM. The low tide is at 12:30 PM, so they will be following the tide out as it exposes a variety of marine life in the low intertidal zone, and in tide pools. Previous excursions at this [...]

Eat! Vancouver

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Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three day public extravaganza at BC Place. EAT Vancouver encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional chefs, dynamic entertainment through celebrity chef cooking demonstrations [...]