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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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 2025 PNE Fair, there are more ways to SAVE and gain entry for
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Send out summer with a bang at the Granville Block Party. Enjoy live music, performances, art, market vendors, and food and drink. Granville Block Party Dates: August 23 & 24, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: Robson and Granville intersection Website: www.dtvan.ca

Unlock your child’s star quality with lessons designed to foster creativity, courage and success! Stagecoach Vancouver North Shore has years of experience providing exceptional performing arts education that kids and parents rave about. Whether your child is stepping on the stage for the first time or is a seasoned performer,
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FlyOver Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages ride that shows you Canada (and other locations) like you’ve never seen it before.  You will take off into a huge domed screen with the latest in projection and ride technology, creating a true flying experience. High-tech special effects and a captivating original soundtrack
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Discover the universe with expert talks, planetarium shows, and telescope viewing to prepare for the spectacular Perseid meteor shower. Perseid Meteor Shower Primer: Date: August 8, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Address: 1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver Website: www.spacecentre.ca

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 16, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM Venue: Grandview Park Address: 1657
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Enjoy a set of beloved Disney movie tunes given the Matt Grinke treatment, and after the live music, groove to the original 1967 version of The Jungle Book, featuring songs like I Wanna Be Like You, The Bare Necessities and Trust In Me. Matt Grinke’s Happiest Jazz Quintet: Date: August
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Explore the Perseids meteor shower and other mysteries of the night sky. Then, continue your space odyssey with a unique planet walk on lantern-lit trails, and enjoy activities including blacklight skits. Registration required. Meteor Shower: Date: August 9, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Aldergrove Regional Park Address:
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Experience Metro Vancouver’s *newest* BC Day Festival at Town Centre Park! Enjoy BC’s largest wild salmon BBQ, participate in activities for the whole family such as facepainting, games, and crafts, hear from a diverse lineup of BC performers, and learn about the vibrant Kwikwetlem First Nation culture. Celebrate BC: Date:
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