Lindsay Follett



Author Bio:

In 2012, after nearly 2 decades of fundraising for BC universities, Lindsay Follett was ready for a change of pace and came on board as the City Editor of Family Fun Vancouver. For 10 years she, together with her husband and their two sons, explored every possible family-friendly event and found constant enjoyment in sharing their adventures with the Family Fun Vancouver audience. In 2014, Lindsay took on the additional role as our National Sales and Marketing Director. After stepping down as Editor in 2022, she is excited to focus all of her time working with clients to promote their family-friendly events on our network. If you wish to promote your event, venue, program, or product to either our national audience or a city-specific audience, please email Lindsay at lindsay@familyfuncanada.com

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Granville Island Winter Jazz

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Granville Island Winter Jazz: Coastal Jazz and Blues Society’s Winter Jazz, is back! It’s still FREE, but this year everything is virtual. Join in February 19, 20, and 21, with live-streamed, online performances. The schedule of performances includes two evening concerts and four daytime presentations. Friday, February 19 8pm DJ
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8 Creative And EASY Invitations To Play

Posted on: February 16, 2021

There’s nothing quite like watching a child get lost in their own little imaginative world. I think that it is the height of comfort and safety for a child – to feel free to be, without limitations. The doors are wide open right now for this kind of play as
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Family Day at Lonsdale Quay

Posted on: February 10, 2021

The beloved petting zoo that has been part of the Family Day celebrations at the Lonsdale Quay for many years can’t happen in 2021, thanks to COVID. However, there are still exciting activities for you and your family to create special memories at the Market. All long weekend there will
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I Spy a City

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Taking inspiration from the children’s game “I Spy” the artists working at UrbanScreen (within the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre) are capturing different sites from both Whalley and the larger Surrey community. This exhibition evolves over time. Just because you visited once don’t expect the same experience the next time you
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Art by Surrey Secondary School Students

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Did you know that the Surrey school district is the largest in the province? Just think of all the budding artists based in the large network of secondary schools! More than 50 artists are sharing their work with the public: drawings, paintings, collages, photographs, and prints. The students’ artwork tell
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Family Friendly Venues Open During the Pandemic – Part Two

Posted on: January 21, 2021

The pandemic is over. Please visit the Family Fun Vancouver events calendar for ideas on events happening across Metro Vancouver. We totally get that being trapped in your house with littles can be a crazy-making experience. We are incredibly grateful to the organizations around Metro Vancouver who have shifted their
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New Playgrounds in SIX Vancouver Parks

Posted on: January 19, 2021

After consulting with children, parents, and community stakeholders, the City of Vancouver has completed the upgrade and installation of SIX new playgrounds in Vancouver. There are currently 160 playgrounds in the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation System. Many of these playgrounds have served their time and are due for
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Free Glasses for Kids – 10 Years and Under!

Posted on: January 18, 2021

Our boys inherited my garbage eye sight. The kids have been peering out from behind lenses since before they were in school. I can’t see a thing without my glasses. Needless to say our family spends a lot on glasses every year. And glasses are NOT cheap. But, thanks to
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Cross Country Skiing Near Vancouver

Posted on: January 16, 2021

Does anyone else cross their fingers and toes for snow every year? Yes, I’m one of the snow-lovers. I know many people in Metro Vancouver aren’t fans of the white stuff (at least not fans when the white stuff falls any place other than the mountains). But last winter offered
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Lookout Vancouver!

Posted on: January 1, 2021

On a whim we decided to visit Vancouver Lookout. Amazingly we managed to come to this whim on a rare sunny day during these past few grey, rainy months. The view from Vancouver Lookout is truly remarkable. If you want to awe out-of-town guests, show your children significant Vancouver landmarks,
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