Food & Drink
Dining out as a family can be fun! There are loads of food-related events that are kid-friendly as well.
Opa! It’s Time to Celebrate Greek Day in Vancouver!
It’s Greek Day on Broadway…food, fun, entertainment & laughter! Come hungry and ready to eat! A five-block stretch on West Broadway, from Macdonald to Blenheim, measuring almost one kilometre, is closed off to traffic to make room for a world of delicious Greek food and drink, market vendors, entertainment and
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Kids Cooking & Meal Experience
New for Dine Out 2026 is an exciting kid-centred experience that joyfully encourages kids to get into the kitchen. Children will explore global cuisines, learn the value of fresh, whole ingredients, and gain an appreciation for the diversity of food traditions that make Vancouver’s culinary scene so special. Experiences available
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Bite of Burnaby 2026: A Celebration of Culinary Diversity
Bite of Burnaby is an exciting food festival with over 65 participating restaurants featuring prixe-fixe menus at a range of price points. Bite of Burnaby: Date: March 1-31, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Participating restaurants in Burnaby Website:biteofburnaby.ca
Street Food City
Tented picnic tables and music make for a festive mid-winter outdoor picnic! This is a great family-friendly event and part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Admission to the event is free; you just have to buy your food. Street Food City: Dates: January 22-25, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM –
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Dumpling Festival
The Asian Arts and Culture Society is excited to present the BC Dumpling Festival in the Tri-Cities. This festival is a celebration of the diverse community we live in and brings together families, friends, neighbours, community organizations and businesses from different cultures to share food, entertainment and laughter. It is
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Where Kids Eat FREE (or cheap) in Vancouver
Weeknights are busy and sometimes, it’s nice to be able to eat at a restaurant as a family without spending a fortune. As we all know, the cost of food has skyrocketed in the last few years, and when the cost of food is so high, everyone feels the pinch,
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Best Events in January in Metro Vancouver
It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think January is one of the best months! There’s less chaos than in December, which leaves loads of time to go exploring new places or try out new activities as a family. Plus, many local community centers and businesses offer trial periods
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Best New Year’s Events in Metro Vancouver
New Year’s Eve celebrations have changed greatly since becoming a parent. While I’ve never been a night owl, I did manage to make it to midnight for New Year’s…pre-children. Since our family grew to include 2 little ones, my midnight-seeing days are long gone. I applaud parents able to see
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Hot Chocolate Festival
Who doesn’t love a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Back again, the beloved Hot Chocolate Festival brings us all decadent treats from coffee shops, cafes, and bistros around Greater Vancouver. With over 95 locations and 143 flavours, this is a festival you cannot miss! Note: Some of the vendors switch
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Like A Bowl Full of Jelly…Or Is It Pancakes? It’s Time to Have Breakfast with Santa!
It wouldn’t be Christmas without breakfast with Santa. Santa is very busy this year, fitting in a tremendous number of breakfast meals, and these events sell out quickly. If we have missed a Santa breakfast, please send us a quick email so we can get the event up on Family
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