It’s tiiiiiiiiiime ❄️ Haul out the holiday decor and cue the Mariah Carey Christmas soundtrack because the holiday countdown is now in full force. Many of our favourite annual holiday events start this weekend (or next) and while we all love to save special outings for closer to the big
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If you have an emerging artist in your family, don’t miss Family Tours at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Every Sunday at 2pm, the Gallery hosts kid-friendly tours for ages 5-12. The Making Place is open from 11am-4pm for families to get creative and make your own work of art based
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The Michaels Make Break features crafty fun for people of all ages. Similar to Kids Club, the craft projects are done on a drop-in basis. Visit the store during designated times, purchase the item that’s central to your project, and then you have access to the Michaels project room, their
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Looking for something fun and free to do as a family? Check out the Family Art Party in Surrey to explore colours, patterns, textiles and printmaking. An artist-educator will be on hand to inspire you with activities. Family Art Party in Surrey: Date: November 30, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM –
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Head to your local Chapters/Indigo for free arts, crafts, and storytime throughout the year! Events are free, but many require advance registration. 💫October 18 & 19: Holiday Play Days 🎅November 8 & 9: Meet Santa in Store! Burnaby Langley IndigoKids Events: Dates: Varies Time: Varies by events Venue: Chapters &
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Did you know you can shop and have your kids entertained at the same time? Just head to Michaels on any given Sunday and have your children craft while you browse. Parents are required to remain on the premises. Upcoming events: September 14: Handsewn Ghosts September 28: Halloween Lantern Jars
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Home Depot invites kids ages 5-12 to learn how to build a new item the second Saturday of each month! All materials will be provided, and the workshop is totally FREE! The catch? You must register *at least* one week in advance to secure your spot. These workshops are incredibly
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The Eastside Culture Crawl is a beloved Vancouver tradition. Over four days, the general public is invited into 500 + artists’ studios, homes, and garages throughout Vancouver’s Eastside in celebration of visual arts, design, and crafts. The Eastside Culture Crawl is a FREE event. Eastside Culture Crawl: Dates: November 20-23,
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Looking for something creative to do with the family? Curious about programs at Place des Arts? Join us for an art-filled afternoon with fun activities for all ages led by our skilled teachers. At this free event, explore our current exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover the performing arts.
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My daughter loves art, and neither my husband nor I has a single artistic bone in our body, which means we are often looking elsewhere to support and encourage her love of painting and drawing. There are only so many craft kits and supplies I can stock the house with
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