There’s nothing quite like the magic of gliding across an outdoor skating rink with your family on a crisp winter day. Whether you’re wobbling on your first pair of skates or perfecting your spins, outdoor rinks offer a festive and affordable way to enjoy quality time together. Outdoor rinks are
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There are a number of ways cities across Metro Vancouver are helping residents dispose of their Christmas trees. Click on your city in the list below and check out how you can get rid of your festive tree. Remember, many of the tree-chipping events are fundraisers for non-profit organizations, so
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St. Andrew’s welcomes blues-rock band Terminal Station as Jazz Vespers guests! Terminal Station is Scott Smith (vocals, guitar), Jeremy Holmes (bass), Darryl Havers (keys) and Liam MacDonald (drums). Their music is raw and exciting, full of fat bass lines, explosive drumming, and impassioned vocals. Our monthly Jazz Vespers is by
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New Year’s Eve celebrations have changed greatly since becoming a parent. While I’ve never been a night owl, I did manage to make it to midnight for New Year’s…pre-children. Since our family grew to include 2 little ones, my midnight-seeing days are long gone. I applaud parents able to see
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Send out the year on ice! Get some physical activity in, bop around to music, and enjoy the cool, crisp air as you glide on the ice.  If you know of other New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day skates, that we don’t have on our list, please let us
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Countdown at noon or 3pm with Kidtropolis! In addition to the oodles of imaginative play spaces, kids will love the experience of their very own NYE party with live music, a balloon drop, noise makers, party hats and more! Noon Year’s Eve at Kidtropolis: Date: December 31, 2025 Time: 10:30
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Leave the late nights for those without kids, and celebrate with some delicious food and coffee while your little ones play in a safe place. Little Beans Play Cafe is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve party with music, activities, treats and a whole lot of fun– PLUS a ball drop
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Get rid of clutter and give the Gift of Experience this holiday season! Nothing can replace time with your loved ones and it is the special moments we share with our friends and family that stand out in our memory for years to come. In a year where the cost
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It all starts early, leaving you enough time to get home to bed with the little ones or continue the festivities elsewhere to ring in 2026. The show is fun for all ages, but not just for kids! Hosted by Rob Teszka at the Vancouver Playhouse, featuring acrobats, jugglers, aerialists,
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Holiday evenings at home are the perfect time to add a little extra Christmas magic. These online Santa trackers and festive websites let kids watch Santa online and experience the wonder of the season through stories, games, and real-time sleigh tracking. 🦌 ReindeerCam: Life at Prancer’s Paddock ReindeerCam invites families
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