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!
VSO at Deer Lake Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs a FREE evening concert surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. The VSO offers a crowd-pleasing program of light classics and popular favourites. This is a wildly popular event so be sure to come early (as in 1 to 2 hours early). VSO
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It’s Hot Cross Buns Day at COBS!
Do you have a recorder collecting dust at home? Or maybe you can play the classic starter song “Hot Cross Buns” on your chosen instrument. This Saturday, March 1, head to your local COBS and play the song “Hot Cross Buns” to score a free hot cross bun while supplies
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Spring Break at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Get ready for an exciting spring break adventure full of fun activities and hands-on learning at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Join a daily scavenger hunt, or visit on March 21 or 22 for some special rock painting and interactive workshops. Admission is free for youth 17 and under. Spring
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Lunar New Year at Vancouver Public Library
The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a variety of exciting events ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. All events are FREE and family-friendly! Lunar New Year Puppet Show: February 21 | 11:00 AM | Hastings Branch Lunar New Year Family Storytime: February 19 | 10:30 AM | Britannia
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Pleasant Day Festival
Celebrate with the community this summer at a fun, interactive BBQ and family-friendly event. Enjoy bouncy castles, live music, carnival games, arts and crafts, and more. Pleasant Day Festival: Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: Mount Pleasant Park Address: 3161 Ontario Street, Vancouver Website: www.pleasantdayfest.com
Free Spring Break Events at Chapters Indigo
Indigo Chapters is getting in on the Spring Break fun with a different activity every day for the first week of Spring Break. Most events require pre-registration, and this can be done online. Participating stores are hosting free daily workshops to entertain the littles. All Spring Break Events at Indigo
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Great Salmon Send-Off
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 Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00
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Jazz Vespers with Ruby Lane Organ Trio
This month at St. Andrew’s, join us for Jazz Vespers with the Ruby Lane Organ Trio. This rousing band’s music ranges from great organ trios of the past to the Beatles, R&B, Brazilian bossa nova, high-energy rock shuffles, original compositions and more. Jazz Vespers with Ruby Lane Organ Trio: Date:
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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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Spring Break at Britannia Shipyards
Visit the historic Britannia Shipyards to discover how people lived and worked in fishing, canning, and boat-building over the years. There will be plenty of interactive activities indoors and outdoors for all ages across the 8-hectare site. Free admission! Spring Break at Britannia Shipyards: Date: March 13-15, March 20-22, March
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