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!
Michaels Make Break
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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Michaels Kids Club
Did you know you can shop and have your kids entertained at the same time? Just head to Michaels on any given Saturday and have your children craft while you browse. Parents are required to remain on the premises.These classes occur on Saturdays, are about 30 minutes long and geared
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Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
OWL offers guided tours for the public to come see many of their Permanent Residents (hours are listed below). You will learn how they came to be at the facility, the jobs they perform at the centre, and about the different species of raptors you can find in British Columbia.
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Great Salmon Send-off 2024
Come and learn more about salmon and the local environment while enjoying activities at our exhibitor booths, entertainment by local schools/artists, and lunch prepared by a local youth group, then release baby salmon into Stoney Creek! Admission free. Great Salmon Send-off When: May 11, 2024 Time: 10am-2pm Where: Behind Stoney
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Family Day at PdA!
Attend an art-filled afternoon with fun activities for all ages led by Place des Arts’ skilled teachers. At this FREE event, explore the exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover the performing arts. Any creations made during this event can be taken home. Pre-registration is encouraged. Family Day at PdA:
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National Hockey Card Day
Hey sports fans– Saturday, April 13th is National Hockey Card Day and retailers across Canada are giving away 3 different 9-card sheets for you to collect. Head to all the retailers near you to collect all 3 of these limited-time sheets. Locations in the Lower Mainland include: Abbotsford: Canadian Collectors
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Community & City Garage Sales Around Metro Vancouver
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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Repair Cafe Maple Ridge
Reduce, reuse and recycle is the motto of the Maple Ridge Repair Cafe, where visitors are encouraged to bring their broken or unfinished projects to receive some help from expert fixers. Check out other Repair Cafe events: Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, South Surrey Do you know of other Repair Cafes happening?
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Repair Cafe Coquitlam
Do you have a box of stuff that you’ve been meaning to fix, but haven’t gotten around to? Bring it to the Repair Cafe in Coquitlam and have it fixed for FREE! Repair Cafes are a great way to learn how to repair small household items instead of disposing or
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Vancouver Vaisaki Parade
Enjoy food, lively music and an incredibly vibrant parade at the Vancouver Vaisaki celebration this Saturday! The parade starts at 8000 Ross Street, Vancouver, and will feature plenty of colourful floats and performers. Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade: When: April 13, 2024 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Ross Street Sikh Temple Address: 8000 Ross
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