Cheapies and Freebies

Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated to those special deals that come along every once in a while. Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!
FIFA Soccer Fan Zones
Vancouver has hosted some spectacular sporting events in the past, and in 2026, we are a proud host city of the FIFA World Cup! Whether you have tickets to a match, to one of the live concerts, or you just want to be a part of the excitement, there are
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Summer Sundays in Port Moody
Come to Rocky Point Park for FREE blues, soul, funk, R&B, and reggae concerts on Sundays throughout the summer! The concerts start at 2pm, and everyone is welcome. Band line-up: July 5: The Big Easy Funk Ensemble July 12: Eagle Eyes July 18: Ribfest entertainment July 26: R&B Conspiracy August
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Touch the Truck at Firehouse Subs
May 2nd is International Firefighters Day, and to celebrate, Firehouse Subs is inviting families to meet local firefighters. Enjoy seeing firetrucks up close and personal and learn about what firefighters do to keep their communities safe. Touch the Truck at Firehouse Subs: Date: May 2, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM –
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Best Weekend Events in Metro Vancouver: May 1 – 3
This is your official notice that Mother’s Day is just one week away! Book your spot for brunch, or register now for a special family activity. May officially shows up this weekend, ushering in the first glimpse of summer with plenty of festivals, and later this month, the opening of
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Cineplex Family Favourites – Saturdays
Enjoy Cineplex Family Favourites on Saturday mornings at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for a discounted rate (under $6… exact prices depend on whether you are a Scene+ member and how you purchase your ticket). It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your
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Spot Prawn Festival
Join the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia for a celebration of an iconic BC product at the annual Spot Prawn Festival. The Festival is the Chefs’ Table Society’s annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide scholarships and cover operating costs. In addition to the events below, there are plenty of
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Country Fest in Maple Ridge
Country Fest has been celebrated in Maple Ridge for more than 100 years! The tradition at the Albion Fairgrounds continues with FREE admission (parking is $2); loads of family-friendly entertainment; crazy lawnmower races; and animal exhibitions of all sorts…the list of activities and entertainment goes on! Country Fest: Date: July
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Indian Summer Festival
The annual Indian Summer Festival brings some of the world’s most powerful thinkers on climate change and social justice together for a boundary-pushing dance performance, a science-meets-art experience. Expect experiences such as music from mushrooms, doctors and healers forging new pathways in the complex art of healing, award-winning filmmakers, sitar
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Best Events in May in Metro Vancouver
I don’t know where April went, but somehow May is here! The days are getting longer and warmer, and our favourite festivals and family events are returning to keep your weekends packed with family fun. Stay in town or take a quick weekend getaway to explore some new areas close
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Earth Day at Trout Lake
Head to Trout Lake Community Centre to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a drumming circle, Nylon Zoo, Cook for the Planet, Creative stamps, KIDS on Wheels, Mend and Learn, Zero Waste collections and many more arts and crafts, games, and information booths. Earth Day at Trout Lake Community Centre: Date: April
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