Spring arrives in March, and boy do we welcome it! After the long, grey days in February, everyone is ready to do a gleeful dance when green buds start appearing on the plants, our days get longer, and we can finally pack away the winter wear. Metro Vancouver embraces the arrival of Spring every year by offering up a deluge of family-friendly events. Check out some of the highlights for March events 2024!

Carousel Theatre Presents: “It’s Okay to Be Different”

“It’s Okay to Be Different,” a Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Production, co-presented with Axis Theatre, uses the stories of acclaimed author Todd Parr and puppetry to deliver important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Using Parr’s signature bright colours, and upbeat original music, the stage adaptation of “It’s Okay to Be Different” is both visually pleasing and entertaining for children who are seasoned theatre-goers, and those attending a production for the very first time. This show is best suited for ages 3-8 and their grown-ups, and runs from March 16-24, 2024.

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The Cinematheque Film Club (Family Fun Vancouver)The Cinematheque Film Club

Heading to a movie matinee is a classic family activity for a reason. We all resonate with a satisfying story — it helps us see the world through new eyes, understanding ourselves and those around us just a bit better. Whether your family already loves movies or you just appreciate affordable family events, you’ll want to know about The Cinematheque Film Club, with family-friendly classics at an affordable price every third Sunday!

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Spring Break Events Guide

There are so many great aspects about the month of March, but undoubtedly one of the best has to be the two-week Spring Break! With so many great shows, festivals, and special events taking place, you can plan the perfect staycation for your whole family.

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Easter Events

As an eggs-tra little treat, Easter falls at the end of the month this year adding to the growing list of FUN happening around Metro Vancouver. From traditional Easter egg hunts to farm fun, and arts and crafts to family-friendly celebrations, you will be positively hopping from place to place to check out every event!

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Do your kids and teens love arts and crafts? If so, they will love the free and low-cost workshops run by Michaels Canada! MakeBreak workshops happen on select Sundays from 2-4pm, while the Kids Club offers free simple crafts from 10am-12pm.


Festival Du Bois (March 8-10): Come hear a wealth of French Canadian and francophone folk, world and original music – both traditional and new. Have fun at on-site activities, sample delicious food, and revel in an ambiance of warmth and welcome.


Monster Jam (March 8-10): Do you like big trucks and big noise? Monster Jam roars won’t disappoint! This show is great for all ages of monster truck aficionados.


Pi Day: Does anyone else get a little chuckle out of Pi Day (aka March 14th, aka 3.14)? This is a great day to serve pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner– or plan a tour of some of The Best Pie Shops in Metro Vancouver.


Celtic Fest Live Concert (March 16): Kick up your heels and celebrate (an early) St. Patrick’s Day with an entertaining outdoor concert and family-friendly programming! In addition to great music and dance performances, there are also 3 storytelling times just for kids!


Dream Tomorrow Today (on now until May 5th): Don’t miss Science World’s current exhibition “Dream Tomorrow Today,” which encourages kids to think about the world in the future. With the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities, each facet of this exhibit has been designed to harness the power of problem-solving, creativity, regulation, and a growth mindset to tackle not only the problems in front of them, but the ones waiting around the corner as well.


Get outside in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks this month! Some of the most popular programs are back, including the whimsical Enchanted Forest walk (March 28) and the Night Quest (March 22 & 23).


Cherry Blossom Festival (March 29 – late April 25): The most beautiful time of year is almost upon us in Metro Vancouver. The pink and white cherry blossoms are a quintessential image of Vancouver in the Spring. It is only fitting that an entire month-long festival is dedicated to the beautiful blossoms and their Japanese heritage. The official festival begins on March 29th, with the Big Picnic happening March 30th this year.


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