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 2025!
Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show | March 1 & 2, 2025
If your family loves to get outdoors and travel around this beautiful province, then you won’t want to miss the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show. Get gear recommendations, meet with experts and companies, attend specialty seminars and hear from some of the best in the business. There’s even an area for “Junior Adventurers” with a free climbing wall.
Festival Du Bois | March 7-9, 2025
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.
Featured: “The Sissy Duckling” | March 12-16, 2025
Get ready to waddle into a world of fun, laughter, and important life lessons with Carousel Theatre for Young People‘s presentation of The Sissy Duckling. In this one-of-a-kind original musical, audiences will meet Elmer, the Sissy Duckling, who is a feathery friend that doesn’t always follow the flock. When he is called “sissy” by one of his flock, Elmer decides to show others the beauty in being different.
Pi Day | March 14, 2025
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.
Featured: CelticFest Vancouver Family Fun Day | March 15, 2025
Whether you’re Irish by blood or just Irish for the day, CelticFest is a FREE festival that is fun for the whole family. CelticFest Vancouver Family Day will highlight the vibrant Irish culture with art, music, dance, live performances, and activities for the whole family. Activities include: face painting, photo booths, and Irish Families play corner, a bouncy castle, interactive storytelling sessions, a visit from the Secret Society of Books truck, and more.
BC JUNOS Plaza Party | March 15, 2025
The 2025 JUNOS are being held in Vancouver and the City of Surrey wants to celebrate with a pre-party! Experience the excitement of the JUNO Awards with a free concert featuring JUNO nominees, Surrey musicians, and tons of family activities!
Spring Break Events at Indigo | March 17-23, 2025
Participating stores are hosting free daily workshops to entertain the littles. All Spring Break Events at Indigo begin at 1pm, and are free, but check with your local store to see if pre-registration is required. If you haven’t been to an Indigo event before, it is tons of fun and worth a try!
Staples Kids Workshops | March 18 & 20, 2025
Staples Stores are offering FREE in-store crafts and activities for kids! These monthly events feature popular brands such as Crayola, LEGO, Staedler, and more. This month, make a Finger Loom craft and a Mini Magician. The events require pre-registration.
Spring Break Festival at Evergreen Cultural Centre | March 18-20, 2025
Evergreen Cultural Centre welcomes back the DuffleBag Theatre for a spectacular fun-filled and hilarious Spring Break festival full of interactive storytelling theatre! The DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales full of wit and humour. The shows for 2025 are Sleeping Beauty and The Three Muskateers.
Night Quest | March 21-22, 2025
Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales. This is a one-hour, self-guided experience.
Monster Jam | March 21-23, 2025
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.
Enchanted Forest | March 27, 2025
Plan for an hour of fun along a forest trail and come dressed as a magical woodland creature. There will be hands-on activities, playtime in the Nature Discovery Area, and community exhibitors.
Cherry Blossom Festival | March 28 – late April
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 28th with Blossoms After Dark and the Big Picnic takes place on March 29th this year.
Spring Break Events Guide | COMING SOON!
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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Spring Break Camps
When school takes a two-week break parents can’t always get that same amount of time off. Many kids are happiest enrolled in programs and activities, rather than sitting at home at loose ends.
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St. Patrick’s Day Guide
Got a bit of the Irish in you? Love all things green? St Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and there are lots of family-friendly events happening around Metro Vancouver.
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Best Pie Shops in Metro Vancouver
Who doesn’t love a great PIE?! Whether you are interested in sweet or savoury, there are some great pie shops around Metro Vancouver to indulge your cravings. And there’s no better day to schedule your own tour of pie shops or sample new flavours than Pi Day.
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