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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Join Piano Heist duo Patrick Courtin and Nico Rhodes for the Great Canadian Singalong, which is a joyful, all-ages celebration where the audience becomes the choir. From nostalgic kids’ songs to iconic Canadian classics, you’ll learn the melodies and harmonies of the tunes you love (no perfect pitch required!) and
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Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada arrives in Surrey for a full day of live coverage, community celebration, and hockey festivities. Presented by the City of Surrey, in partnership with the Museum of Surrey and the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, this event proudly showcases Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi within
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Don’t miss America’s Got Talent top ventriloquist Michael Harrison!  All ages will enjoy this performance, which combines comedy, ventriloquism, and master showmanship. Ventastic!Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism: Date: January 31, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Venue: Anvil Theatre Address: 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster Website: anviltheatre.ca

Tented picnic tables and music make for a festive mid-winter outdoor picnic! This is a great family-friendly event and part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Admission to the event is free; you just have to buy your food. Street Food City: Dates: January 22-25, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM –
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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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For the 24th year in a row, the province of British Columbia has proclaimed January 27 as Family Literacy Day.  Local libraries have a host of terrific events lined up to celebrate Literacy Day. Fort building, concerts, story time and more are part of the events planned. If you know
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It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think January is one of the best months! There’s less chaos than in December, which leaves loads of time to go exploring new places or try out new activities as a family. Plus, many local community centers and businesses offer trial periods
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Enhance your favourite films as you watch them on the big screen, accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra playing the score. January 8-10: Harry Potter in Concert January 14 & 15: Spectre in Concert Movie Nights at the VSO Dates: October & December, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM & 2:00 PM
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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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