Founded in 2009, Culture Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a national network of cultural connections that provides Canadians with opportunities to participate in and appreciate all forms of arts and culture. Culture Days raise the awareness, accessibility, participation, and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural
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The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which takes place in late September or early October, is a celebration centered on family, gratitude, and, of course, the moon! This year, the festival falls on September 25, 2026. Families traditionally make and display vibrant lanterns, exchange delicious mooncakes, and gather under the brightest moon
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Come one, come all for the most spectacular show on Earth! Cirque du Soleil returns to Vancouver November 4 – December 13, 2026, with the vibrant and whimsical world of LUZIA! What is LUZIA About? Set in a mythical dreamland inspired by Mexico, LUZIA is Cirque du Soleil’s first show
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Fall is here, and that means it’s apple season! In Metro Vancouver, we don’t have as many apple-picking events and orchards as our friends out East do, but that doesn’t mean the West Coast can’t enjoy crisp apples! Families everywhere are heading to orchards and farms to enjoy the simple
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September is a month of change. The summer temperatures dwindle (eventually!), the amount of sunlight decreases, school-aged children return to the classroom, and lengthy holidays end. September brings us Fall with its warm, frothy drinks, pumpkin-flavoured everything, and the farm bounties of apples and corn. Metro Vancouver also offers a
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I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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Shopping for kids’ clothes can be expensive, and many families are looking for ways to live more sustainably with their clothing choices. Hand-me-downs were the gold standard when I was a child, and my kids have been fortunate enough to grow up with bags of hand-me-downs from friends and family.
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Why do I feel instantly healthier when I visit a farmer’s market? While there are dozens of farmers’ markets to enjoy in the summer, a few hardy souls keep the markets going through the Fall and Winter as well. No matter what community you live in, there is a farmer’s
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