Earth Day is just around the corner and some of Metro Vancouver’s best places and spaces are hosting exciting events to celebrate the beauty of this place. Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of April 19-21, 2024 1. Earth Day Events Earth Day is Monday,
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Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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Reduce, reuse and recycle is the motto of the Maple Ridge Repair Cafe, where visitors are encouraged to bring their broken or unfinished projects to receive some help from expert fixers. Check out other Repair Cafe events: Port Coquitlam,  Coquitlam,  South Surrey Do you know of other Repair Cafes happening?
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Do you have a box of stuff that you’ve been meaning to fix, but haven’t gotten around to? Bring it to the Repair Cafe in Coquitlam and have it fixed for FREE! Repair Cafes are a great way to learn how to repair small household items instead of disposing or
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Spring is in the air and with the warmer weather comes an abundance of great craft fairs and artisan markets around Metro Vancouver. Whether you are looking for some unique wares, delicious treats, handmade clothing or farm finds, there are plenty of options for you to shop local and connect
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The Richmond Night Market is back! It’s going to be an amazing summer filled with laughter, great food, and more. Featuring live performances, carnival games and over 200 retail stalls, you’ll feel the excitement from the moment you arrive. Don’t forget admission is free for kids aged 7 years and
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Saturdays are full of fun at Vancouver Chinatown Storytelling Centre! Each Family Saturday is a different themed activity that includes guided tours of the centre, family-friendly prizes, all-day free admission for youth 17 and under, and special offers from neighbouring restaurants. Drop in anytime from 11am-1pm. Family Saturdays: Date: every
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Remember the bowling birthday parties we attended as kids?! Now it is time to expose your kids to the joy of bowling. Local bowling alleys are now offering kids (of various age limits) the opportunity to bowl 2 games PER DAY for FREE! Below we’ve listed the specific details for
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If you or someone you love want to keep updated on the best films, but find the theatre experience overwhelming, then VIFF Relaxed Screenings are for you. These are open to anyone who might benefit from a sensory-friendly, less restrictive viewing. Coming up:  March 23 & 24 | 11:30am |
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Check out our complete guide to Carnivals in Metro Vancouver! Amusement rides, popcorn, sticky cotton candy, and oh so many memories! We’ve all been there and we want our kids to have the same fun. Check out the various carnivals happening around the Lower Mainland. If we’ve missed one, send
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