Metro Vancouver Restaurants with Play Areas for Kids

Spending at least one day at the PNE during August is a must-do for most Vancouver families. While admission isn’t crazy expensive, who is going to turn down the opportunity to save a few pennies?! While the FREE offerings aren’t as plentiful this year, as they have been in past
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What an utter hoot! Theatre Under the Star’s Something Rotten is an ode to everything wonderful, hilarious, and ridiculous found in musical theatre. Something Rotten is set in Elizabethan England and William Shakespeare possesses superstar status. He is THE Bard whereas all other playwrights are merely bards. The hero of
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Somehow over the summer I became addicted to fishing. For years I have dramatically stated there was no way I’d ever go fishing. The idea of being silent at the water’s edge held zero interest to me. I’m a talker, I don’t sit still, I still have vivid memories of
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A playground built into the side of a hill, now that is brilliant! The Queenston Park playground, created by Habitat Systems Inc, in Coquitlam (north of PoCo on Burke Mountain) opened April 25th, 2015, and yet my kids still talk about this playground. The playground is the best neighbourhood playground
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There’s no denying that family adventures can be EXPENSIVE. But, believe it or not, there are a number of FREE family events & activities happening all over Metro Vancouver this summer. Here are our top 25 suggestions! (And if we’ve missed your favourite FREE summer event, please send us an
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Ah, the lazy dazy summer days are upon us. Outdoor concerts and long summer afternoons are the perfect pairing. In 2021, Gateway Theatre launched Songs of Summer; the performance was such a hit the organizers are bringing it back for all of us to enjoy again in 2022. Gateway Theatre’s
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Theatre Under the Stars is an event not to be missed. Battling mosquitos, crossing fingers and toes for good weather, and escaping into the magical world of musical theatre is an essential Vancouver summer experience. For 2022 Theatre Under the Stars’ (TUTS) two shows are: Something Rotten! and We Will
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The mystery, the grandeur, the spectacle of King Tut is coming to Vancouver. Paquin Entertainment is proud to announce Vancouver as the first Canadian city named to host Beyond King Tut! In fact, you want to move quickly and join the waitlist registration. Not only will you receive advanced notice
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