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!
Lunar New Year at the Cannery
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Cannery! Join in a Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop to make a lucky knot keychain, and see a special lion dance performance. Lunar New Year at the Cannery: Date: February 15, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic
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Family Day at the Cannery
Head to one of Metro Vancouver’s most unique attractions for Family Day! Learn about the fish in our water systems and how people throughout history have used fish to sustain their communities. In addition to exploring the exhibits, visitors will enjoy special tours, crafts and activities, and a $5 screening
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Pitt Meadows Family Day Skate
Lace up your skates for some wholesome family fun this Family Day! Join this FREE drop-in skate at Pitt Meadows arena. Rental fees apply. Pitt Meadows Family Day Skate: Date: February 16, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Venue: Pitt Meadows Arena Address: 11435 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows Website: www.pittmeadows.ca
Family Day Carnival
Head to Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre on Family Day for a fun-filled carnival! Enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities, including craft, games, foosball, billiards, and arcade games. Family Day Carnival: Date: February 16, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Venue: Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre Address: 12027 Harris Road,
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Night Quest
Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales. This is a one-hour, self-guided experience. Night Quest Dates: March 13 & 14, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Venue: Pacific
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Family Day at MONOVA
Enjoy a whole host of cultural activities & performances celebrating the diversity of the place we call home. Featuring the opening of MONOVA’s latest Community Exhibit, ‘From Roots to Routes: A Newcomer’s Journey to North Vancouver’, activities also include caricature art, a comics workshop, Squamish culture sharing, crafts, and more.
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Be Our Funny Valentine at Vancouver Civic Theatres
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day of laughs with a Family Comedy Stage hosted by local comedian Myles Anderson, plus silly stories and games with the Vancouver Public Library. Create jokes, comics, and art at hands-on activity stations, then warm up with a free hot chocolate Be Our Funny Valentine: Date:
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Family Day Sweet Spot
Willowbrook is the Sweet Spot this Family Day long weekend, serving up endless sugar and smiles! Get a fun, family caricature portrait and snap a pic at the candy-inspired photo-op. Then spin the oversized gumball machine for a chance to win sweet prizes. Willowbrook Family Day Sweet Spot: Date: February
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Celebrate Family Day in Burnaby
Each city around Metro Vancouver celebrates Family Day a little differently, and in the last few years, more events have started popping up to encourage families to get out and connect with each other and their communities during the long weekend. February 16: Burnaby Village Museum Family Day activities (Free)
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Best Weekend Events in Metro Vancouver: February 13-16
With Valentine’s Day, Family Day, and Lunar New Year happening this weekend, you can’t step out of your front door without walking into a fun, family-friendly event! That means that choosing just 10 of our favourite weekend events was next to impossible this week. If you’ve been thinking of checking
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