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!
Weekend Strolls in Darts Hill Garden Park
Have you experienced the beautiful gardens of Darts Hill? The place is a combination of forest pathways, intricate gardens, and wide open grass. It is a great place for kids to explore and learn about plants and gardening. Admission is by donation (and there is no nearby ATM, so come
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Pay What You Can Day at MONOVA
Join us on the first Sunday of each month as we throw open our Museum doors with Pay-What-You-Can access to our galleries. Whether you’re a local history buff, seeking a fun family day out, or are simply curious about the lands on which we stand, we welcome you to discover
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Ride the Rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway
Talk about a great family adventure! Have you ridden the rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway? If not, be sure to add this outing to your Summer Bucket List! The fully-restored antique interurban train car departs from the Cloverdale Station and heads across South Surrey to Sullivan Station. The train
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The Best Family-Friendly Museums in Vancouver
Museums and galleries provide an amazing opportunity for kids and adults to explore art, culture, and history that helps us understand our current world better. Whether you’re looking to explore your own backyard more or you’re visiting from out-of-town, these museums and galleries offer kid and family-friendly exhibitions and hands-on
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Get LEGO Life Magazine Delivered FREE to Your House
Calling all LEGO fans! If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 9, you can sign them up for a FREE LEGO Life Magazine subscription and receive five issues per year by mail. The magazine is filled with fun LEGO activities, comics, posters, building ideas, and awesome
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Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (OWL)
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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Animate Your World With Disney’s Pixar in a Box
Go behind the scenes and find out how Pixar artists do their jobs! Pixar and Khan Academy have teamed up for a behind-the-scenes look with Disney Pixar in a Box. Use regular school subjects, math, science, computers, and humanities, to learn how to create amazing movies. Animate bouncing balls, build
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NatureClub at Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Have you ever wondered about the plants and animals that surround you every day? How do they move? What do they eat? How do they grow? The first Saturday of each month, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is hosting NatureClub events looking at everything from creepy crawlies to the
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Bill Reid Gallery
The Bill Reid Gallery is a unique and celebrated gallery that features contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art and artists. Named after legendary Haida master artist Bill Reid, the gallery is a great place to learn about Indigenous culture, stories, and art. If you’re in the market for authentic Indigenous art,
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The Polygon – Kids First
Iconic art institution The Polygon Gallery is excited to introduce “Kids First,” located at the Polygon Gallery, where children and families are invited to create their own artwork. The projects are geared toward children 5-12 and are based on current gallery installations. The Polygon – Kids First: Date: The first
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