Weekends call for coffee, and the new Good Earth Coffeehouse is opening at MetroTown this weekend! Enjoy free treats, samples, activities, and more. Good Earth Coffeehouse Opening: Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Good Earth Coffee Address: Inside Indigo at Metrotown – 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby Website: goodearthcoffeehouse.com

Vancouver Harry Potter fans can celebrate Tim Hortons’ most magical menu yet with Harry Potter Trivia Night on Friday, August 28 at 7 PM! Enjoy your favourite Hogwarts™ House Donut, Patronus™ Sparkling Quencher, or Golden Snitch™ Caramel Timbit while testing your Wizarding World knowledge. Arrive early — the first 25
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Shopping for kids’ clothes can be expensive, and many families are looking for ways to live more sustainably with their clothing choices. Hand-me-downs were the gold standard when I was a child, and my kids have been fortunate enough to grow up with bags of hand-me-downs from friends and family.
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The Pacific Autism Family Network is hosting a neurodivergent-friendly Car & Coffee event, featuring vintage and unique cars from the East Van Car Club, free drip coffee (with specialty coffees to purchase), headphones and quiet spaces, and face painting. This event is completely free and a cool way to connect
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Spending at least one day at the PNE during August is a must-do for most Vancouver families. While admission isn’t crazy expensive, who is going to turn down the opportunity to save a few pennies?! For the 2026 PNE Fair, there are more ways to SAVE and gain entry for
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The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra, Little Chamber Music, & Rumble Theatre proudly present The Grandview Park Playlist! Enjoy this outdoor summer concert full of intercultural music as you lounge on the grass or a lawn chair. Grandview Park Playlist: Date: August 20, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM Venue: Grandview Park Address: 1657
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Everyone loves building with LEGO®, and the two LEGO stores in Metro Vancouver offer exciting FREE Make & Take events throughout the year. Check out what’s coming up: Little Builder Classes for ages 2 – 5 | Happening throughout the year Level Up Workshop for ages 9 – 12 |
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The best part of a BC summer is arguably the stone fruit out of the Okanagan and the incredible corn grown locally. On August 15 & 16, celebrate Peaches and Corn with a BBQ, face painting, a bouncy castle, a pie-eating contest, a corn-eating contest, and much more! Corn and
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Hot Off The Press celebrates all forms of printmaking, showcasing everything from linocuts to screen printing to risographs to giclees. Attend the Opening Reception on Friday, or pop by on Saturday for an afternoon show and a workshop by donation. Hot off the Press: Date: August 28 & 29, 2026;
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Join Mount Pleasant Family Centre for an extra special 50th anniversary celebration! Enjoy live music from Oh Clementine, pick out some new reads from the Secret Society of Books, and enjoy delicious food from BistrotVan Crepes. There will also be plenty of crafts, stories, and activities for all ages. Party
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