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!
Celebrate Family Day Weekend in Burnaby
Each city around Metro Vancouver celebrates Family Day a little differently, and in the last few years, more events have started popping up to encourage families to get out and connect with each other and their communities during the long weekend. In Burnaby, there are TONS of low-cost and free
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Model Railway Open House
The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society (DARS) has created a massive diorama centred on Port Haney in 1926. It is a labour of love that has spanned over 25 years, and the club members continue to work on this display weekly. The members of the club own all of the materials on
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Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie for FREE at Thrifty’s!
Head to your local Thrifty Foods on November 16th to decorate a FREE Gingerbread cookies! This deal is limited to children ages 12 and under, and is only available for the first 150 children to arrive. Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie at Thrifty Foods When: November 16, 2024 Time: 10am-1pm Location:
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Taylor Swift Party
Calling all Swifties– the Port Moody Library is hosting an all-ages Taylor Swift Party! Snap a pic in one of the photo booths in your best Eras-inspired gear, make and exchange friendship bracelets and dance your heart out to Taylor tracks. Taylor Swift Party: When: November 3, 2024 Time: 12pm-1:30pm
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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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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: Fall Events: October 12-13 | 11am | LEGO
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Family Tours & The Making Place at the Vancouver Art Gallery
If you have an emerging artist in your family, don’t miss Family Tours at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Every Sunday at 2pm, the Gallery hosts kid-friendly tours for ages 5-12. The Making Place is open from 11am-4pm for families to get creative and make your own work of art based
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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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National Tree Day in Surrey
We are so fortunate in BC to have such lush and beautiful forests, and what better way to appreciate all they do to keep our environment healthy than with a day dedicated to them specifically?! Head to Bolivar on National Tree Day for family-friendly games and activities, bucket truck rides,
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Top 5 Picnic Spots in Vancouver (Not The Usual Suspects)
My checklist for the perfect picnic-spot has morphed over the years. As a young 20-something, a good view and a heavy dose of ambiance were essential for any picnic option to be deemed perfect. Now, while I do love a great view, I am looking for a place to entertain
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