Summer is a time for friends, family, and fun times, but it can also be exhausting if you find yourself trying to plan activities for your kids every day. Going to a local park or one that’s new to you is great, but what makes it even better is when there is FREE drop-in programming available to enhance the experience! Each city is different, but most have volunteers who set up interactive equipment, bring fun toys to play with and lead games.
Click on the city links below to find out what free playground programming is available near you!
Did we miss a pop-up park activation in your city? Send us an email at vancouver@familyfuncanada.com and we’ll add it to the list!
Abbotsford
Go Play Outside
Dates: Varies – 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Mill Lake Park, Gilmour Park, various school locations
Website: www.abbotsford.ca
Delta
Pop-Up Play
Dates: Monday- Thursdays in July & August, 2026
Time: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm
Venue: Varies based on date and time
Website: www.delta.ca
Port Moody
Play in our Parks
Dates: July 6 – August 28, 2026 (Monday – Friday, except August 3)
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Heritage Mountain Park (July 6 – 17 & August 5 – 14) | Westhill Park (July 20 – 31 & August 17 – 28)
Website: www.portmoody.ca
Surrey
Park Play
Date: Monday – Friday from June 26 – August 21, 2026
Time: Dependent on location
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.surrey.ca
Visit our Summer Bucket List for more great summer activities and ideas!
For a complete listing of all the best events around Metro Vancouver, click on our calendar,
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