Food & Drink
Dining out as a family can be fun! There are loads of food-related events that are kid-friendly as well.
Name Your Price Day at 7-Eleven
Support Food Banks Canada by visiting 7-Eleven locations on September 18, 2026 for Name Your Price Day. Pay what you can (minimum $0.50) and receive a large Slurpee. Money raised will go toward fighting hunger in your community by donating to your local Food Banks Canada. $1= 2 meals for
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Apple Harvest Festival
Visit Haney House to celebrate all things APPLES! Enjoy apple samples from Haney House’s orchard, apple cider, crafts and games. Apple Harvest Festival: Date: September 20, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: Haney House Museum Address: 22520 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge Website: mapleridgemuseum.org
Vancouver Vegan Festival
Don’t miss the annual Vancouver Vegan Festival, presented by Earthsave Canada! This free, family and dog-friendly festival includes local food vendors, artisan creators, and wellness activities along the beautiful Kitsilano Beach Park waterfront. Vancouver Vegan Festival: Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Venue: Kitsilano Beach Park
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Gluten Free Expo
If you or someone you love is gluten-free, you won’t want to miss this event. Featuring hundreds of vendors, workshops, and speakers, the Gluten-Free Expo provides valuable information. Gluten-Free Expo Date: September 19 – 20, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: Canada Place Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
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Vancouver Croissant Crawl
Does warm, buttery pastry sound like the perfect way to start (or end!) the day? Gather your crew, pick your route and crawl from one croissant to the next. Vancouver Croissant Crawl Date: September 25 – October 4, 2026 Time: Refer to each vendor’s business hours Venue: Participating vendors around
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Things to Do in Vancouver With Kids: A 3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary
Boy, it’s challenging to plan a trip in 2026! Between the high cost of living in the Lower Mainland, the unpredictable and ever-changing relationship with our neighbours down south, and the rising cost of trips to other family-friendly travel destinations, it can be daunting to sit down and figure out
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The Cranberry Festival Kicks off the Thanksgiving Weekend
Join in on the Thanksgiving tradition and come celebrate BC’s proud berry history at the Annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival. Highlights of the festival include the selection of products from local vendors, the amazing pancake breakfast (starting at 9 AM!), and the delicious cranberries and cranberry products. Fort Langley Cranberry
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MCC Festival for World Relief
It’s a vibrant celebration of Mennonite heritage at the MCC Festival for World Relief. This isn’t just about amazing food-it’s about making a big impact! Every donation and all proceeds support MCC food projects in Haiti, Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Gaza, along with food for families in BC. MCC Festival for
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Picklefest Vancouver
Don’t miss Canada’s largest and only festival dedicated entirely to pickles! Picklefest is a celebration of food, fermentation, community, and culture. This September, it’s bringing together over 40 local vendors for a day full of live music, crunchy bites, and lasting memories. Picklefest Vancouver: Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 11:00
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Dine on a Budget! Here’s 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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