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 for those special deals that come along every once in awhile. 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!

Museum Sundays at the Pitt Meadows Museum

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Museums, Pitt Meadows

Everyone is invited to Museum Sundays at the Pitt Meadows. Explore the past, create crafts and learn new skills. They lead lessons in a variety of artistries such as pie-baking, jarring and jamming, soap and candle making, gardening, building, sewing, quilting, weaving, crocheting and ...Read More

Repair Cafe Vancouver

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Vancouver

Don’t throw it away! Why not get help fixing an item and keep something out of the landfill? Repair Cafés are community gatherings where fixer volunteers help visitors repair their broken household items – electronics, small appliances, textile, jewelry, woodwork, bikes – anything that ...Read More

Bear Creek Park Lights

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Christmas Lights, Surrey

Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening festival in Surrey. Bear Creek Park is festooned with holiday lights and Christmas instillations. Due to the success of previous years the event has expanded out of the Bear Creek Park Gardens to now include the water park and ...Read More

Cineplex Family Favourites – Saturdays (October – December 2019)

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Movies & More, News & Reviews

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, News & Reviews

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, head to your local Home Depot for some FREE family fun. Kids must be between the ages of 4-12 years, and parents must participate. Each month there is a new wood-working project for the kids to create. ...Read More

Swap Meets & Children’s Sales (updated October 28)

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, News & Reviews, Swap Meets

We all love a good deal! When the seasons change it is time to clean out closets and find new treasures. More and more swap meets and kids’ sales are popping up. As we learn about them we will keep adding the events to this ...Read More

Family Fun in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (updated September 10)

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Conservation & Ecology, News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

Did you know that the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks host events, year round, for families? Most of the events are free, some have a nominal charge, all of the are FUN! Check out the events coming up. Please be sure to pay attention to ...Read More

Michaels Make Break

Family Fun Vancouver Arts and Crafts, Cheapies and Freebies

It’s the lesser-known cousin of the Michaels Kids Club – 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, (usually Saturday afternoons from ...Read More

Family Nights in Cloverdale

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Surrey

The City of Surrey has put together a series of Family Nights in Cloverdale through the the Fall. The fun is FREE! Please be sure to note which venue is hosting each activity. Family Date Night Friday September 27 at 5:30pm to 7:30pm Fall ...Read More

Old Time Family Fun at Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm (updated September 9)

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Farm Fun, News & Reviews, Surrey

Travel back in time with a visit to Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm. This picturesque site interprets the time period of 1890-1920. Features of the farm include a furnished farmhouse, pole barn with agricultural tools and machinery, boathouse, threshing shed, root cellar, and heritage gardens ...Read More