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!
Family Saturdays at Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Saturdays are full of fun at Vancouver Chinatown Storytelling Centre! Each Family Saturday is a different themed activity that includes guided tours of the centre, family-friendly prizes, all-day free admission for youth 17 and under, and special offers from neighbouring restaurants. Drop in anytime from 11am-1pm. Family Saturdays: Date: every
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Langley Community Day
Celebrate your community with an exciting lineup of entertainment, food trucks, market vendors, and much more! Langley Community Days: When: June 8, 2024 Time: 11am-7pm Location: Douglas Park Address: 5403 206 Street, Langley Website: www.city.langley.bc.ca
Strike or Spare! Let the Kids Bowl For FREE This Summer
Remember the bowling birthday parties we attended as kids?! Now it is time to expose your kids to the joy of bowling. Local bowling alleys are now offering kids (of various age limits) the opportunity to bowl 2 games PER DAY for FREE! Below we’ve listed the specific details for
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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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Fun at Toys R Us
The folks at Toys R Us love planning toy-based events. From meet and greets with beloved characters to crafting sessions and storytime, there’s always fun to be had at Toys R Us. Check out the events happening in the next few weeks: March Events: March 9: Barbie’s Birthday Gift March
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Repair Cafe Vancouver
Don’t throw it away! Why not get help fixing an item and keep something out of the landfill? Repair Cafés are community gatherings where fixer volunteers help visitors repair their broken household items – electronics, small appliances, textile, jewellery, woodwork, bikes – anything that can be carried in is welcome.
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Forest Fairy Gathering
Put on your best fairy costume and head to Burnaby Regional Park for a Forest Fairy Gathering! Meet fairies who live unseen in the park and help build homes for them with supplies provided. Forest Fairy Gathering: When: May 18, 2024 Time: 11am-3pm Location: Burnaby Regional Park Address: 4519 Piper
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The Best Kids’ Consignment Shops
Shopping for kids clothes can be expensive, and many families are looking for ways to live more sustainably with their clothing choices. Hand-me-downs were the gold standard when I was a kid, and my kids have been fortunate enough to grow up with bags of hand-me-downs from friends and family.
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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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