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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!

StrongStart BC Program for Kids 0-5 years old.
Launch Your Child’s Learning at StrongStart Programs

I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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South Surrey Repair Cafe

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 South Surrey and have it fixed for FREE! Repair Cafes are a great way to learn how to repair small household items instead of disposing
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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. Dates for 2024 will be released soon so check back! Check out other Repair Cafe events: Port Coquitlam,  Coquitlam,
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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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SnowPass for Kids in Grades 4 & 5

Taking your kid skiing (or snowboarding) just got a whole lot cheaper! SKICANADA.ORG has set up the SnowPass for kids in grades 4 & 5. For just $29.99 your child can ski 2 times at hills across Canada! Complete the online registration and you are in! Sign up is open
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Happy Birthday! Get FREE Treats on Your Special Day

What’s better than having a birthday? Getting FREE treats to celebrate! Whether you are a kid or a parent, it’s always nice to be celebrated and receive something in your honour. Check out this massive list of FREE birthday treats you can get just because you turn one year older.
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PoCo Repair Cafe

Do you have a broken item that you want to fix? Not sure how or need some special tools to do so? Reuse and recycle with monthly “Repair Cafes” through the City of Port Coquitlam! On the first Saturday of every month, bring your broken household items and learn how
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Home Depot Kids Workshop

Home Depot invites kids ages 5-12 to learn how to build a new item the second Saturday of each month! All materials will be provided, and the workshop is totally FREE! The catch? You must register *at least* one week in advance to secure your spot. These workshops are incredibly
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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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Where Kids Eat FREE (or cheap) in Vancouver

If 2023 will be remembered for anything, it will be the year that the cost of feeding a family skyrocketed. And when the cost of food is so high, everyone feels the pinch and finding restaurants that offer FREE or cheap meals is like finding a unicorn. But there are
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