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!
Holidays in the City: Park Plays!
The city of Maple Ridge is hosting a series of FREE community events aimed at building connection and festive spirit over the holiday season. At each of these cozy park gatherings, free hot chocolate will be served, along with a fun, family-friendly game or activity. November 29 | 4pm-6pm |
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Jingle Jam
You’re invited to join us at this year’s Jingle Jam! Experience a Christmas musical, hot chocolate, baked goods, seasonal activities, and more. Don’t miss out on the festive fun – get your tickets now! Jingle Jam: Date: December 13, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: The Centre Address:
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Winter Solstice Festival at the Museum
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival with tangyuan tastings, trilingual storytime, and a special snowy drop-in craft activity! Winter Solstice Festival at the Museum: Date: December 20, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: Chinese Canadian Museum Address: 51 East Pender, Vancouver Website: www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
Wesbrook Village Winter Festival & Holiday Market
The second annual Wesbrook Village Holiday Market at UBC features a variety of local artisan vendors and festive fun! This free market runs Fridays and Saturdays in the heart of Wesbrook Village at UBC. Plus, don’t miss the Winter Festival weekend on December 12–14 for a special weekend of seasonal
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Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a hands-on, interactive earth science activity day for kids and families featuring gold panning, samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils you can touch, virtual reality experiences, and geologists and engineers on call to answer all your questions. Activities recommended for ages 4-12 years old. Discovery Day Date:
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Sonder: Life In Lights
An immersive, free light installation transforming Yaletown into a walkable winter light gallery. It features glowing window projections of silhouettes and quiet moments, bringing life to heritage brick and storefronts, culminating in Bill Curtis Square with falling snow and a glimpse into a Yaletown celebration. Sonder: Life In Lights: Date:
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Winter Wonderland Charity Concert
Don’t miss an amazing annual holiday concert from the Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble, conducted by Tak Maeda. All proceeds from this festive event go to support the Emergency Weather Shelter and Free Community Lunch programs at St. Andrew’s. The happy music from this 50+ piece wind symphony really fills
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Hi-Light Festival at Park & Tilford
There will be over 50,000 lights and beautiful holiday displays to light up our enchanted gardens and celebrate the magic of the season. Bring your own camera for selfies in our sleigh or family portraits in the Rose Room. Opening night is November 28 from 5pm-9pm. Hi-Light Festival: Date: November
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Plunge Into The New Year!
I’ve always been curious about the yearly Polar Bear Plunge in Vancouver, and when I was younger, I used to say to myself “This will be the year I participate!” Alas, January 1st came and went many times over and I always found an excuse to not go– too rainy,
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Staples Kids Workshops
Staples Stores are offering FREE in-store crafts and activities for kids! These monthly events feature popular brands such as Crayola, LEGO, Staedler and more. Pre-registration is required; click on the city titles below to register. Cool Maker Experience: Date: December 3, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venues: Chilliwack
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