August

What’s Happening in August? Family-Fun Events in Metro Vancouver

Lindsay Follett News & Reviews

The kids’ summer break is halfway over, but that means there are still many weeks left to fill with activities. Check out our top picks for August events happening in & around Metro Vancouver. Theatre Under the Stars presents the family-friendly musicals Mamma Mia ...Read More

Abbotsford International Airshow

Family Fun Vancouver Abbotsford

Be prepared to be awed! For more the 5 decades the Abbotsford International Airshow has been stunning audiences. Watch planes from around the world delight the fans. Wander the tarmac and climb aboard planes from all eras; the skies will be filled with machines you’ve ...Read More

One Day Only! White Spot Pirate Paks for Adults (August 14th)

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, News & Reviews

Mark you calendars: August 14th is White Spot Pirate Pak Day! On one special day in August we can all relive our fond memories of the White Spot Pirate Paks. What kid, who grew up in BC, doesn’t have drool-inducing memories of the White ...Read More

Don’t Miss Out on These Awesome SUMMER CAMPS In Metro Vancouver

Lindsay Follett News & Reviews, Summer Camps

Metro Vancouver may have the reputation of being a last-minute-city. But that’s definitely NOT the case when it comes to signing up for Summer Camps. Families do their research early and grab spots for the kids before Spring has even arrived. Summer is the ...Read More

Agrifair & Mighty Fraser Rodeo

Family Fun Vancouver Abbotsford, Festivals

Yee haw! Head on down or be left in the dust as the annual Abbotsford Agrifair and Mighty Fraser Rodeo returns for the BC Day long weekend. It’s fun for the entire family with Pro Rodeo every day at the Thunderbowl as cowboys and cowgirls ...Read More

Back to School Blast

Family Fun Canada Cheapies and Freebies

Want to come and have a blast at a FREE event, to celebrate the start of a new school year? All families are welcome! Check out what’s being offered for FREE: back packs filled with supplies, hair cuts for kids, mini-manicures for moms, inflatables ...Read More

Wooden Boat Festival

Family Fun Vancouver Cheapies and Freebies, Festivals

2019 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Wooden Boat Festival. This family-friendly 4-day event celebrates the uniqueness of these boats. Families will enjoy the boat building challenge, the children’s festival, and the famous Spruce Cup Race. Have a look at the hand-crafted boats, and ...Read More

Applebarn’s Opening Day

Family Fun Canada Abbotsford, Farm Fun

Come on down for a farm-fun experience! When you are looking for things to do, be sure to visit and experience the Applebarn Experience: go on a hayride, ride a pony, pick your own apples, ride the tire swings, bounce on jumping pillows, zip ...Read More

YVR Community Chill Out – Not Happening in 2019

Family Fun Vancouver Past Events

It’s the 3rd annual YVR Community Chill Out! The kid-friendly activities will include: face painters, a glitter-tattoo artist, magicians and photo booths. This year’s YVR Chill Out stage will feature live artists including Marine Drive, Trilojay, and more artists to be announced! Yo-yo prodigy, Harrison Lee, will ...Read More

All Over the Map 2018

Family Fun Vancouver Concerts & Shows

Celebrate dance and music traditions from around the world at All Over the Map, New Works’ signature summer series, presented in partnership with CMHC Granville Island. August 11: Indangamirwa August 18: Kathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts Collective August 25: Danza Descalza All Over the Map ...Read More