Remember the bowling birthday parties we attended as kids?! Now it is time to expose your kids to the joy of bowling. Local bowling alleys are now offering kids (of various age limits) the opportunity to bowl 2 games PER DAY for FREE! Below we’ve listed the specific details for
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The Khatsahlano Street Party kicks off summer in Vancouver! Local merchants turn Kitsilano’s legendary West 4th Avenue into a gigantic, 10-block street fair with a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways and special activities. Stroll down West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald and listen to more than
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Looking for a fun afternoon out? Don your favourite soccer gear (or football gear, for the Euro fans), and join up with the Vancouver Southsiders to support the Vancouver Whitecaps! The Southsiders are the oldest organized group of supportive fans, and they dedicate each game to being as loud and
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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs a FREE evening concert surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park.  The VSO offers a crowd-pleasing program of light classics and popular favourites. This is a wildly popular event so be sure to come early (as in 1 to 2 hours early). VSO
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Celebrate the 78th Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1! Spanning from Britannia Shipyards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, come and enjoy the day-long program which will feature live music, exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the return of the popular Canada Day parade – fun for all ages! Steveston Salmon
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Get ready for an exciting party! This year will be a connection between the generations and among the many different countries that make up Latin America. In each plaza, a different Latin American country will be honoured. Enjoy music, dance, heritage, and food that represent various countries. Carnaval del Sol:
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Find that beat and get your groove on! The Caribbean Days Festival is a weekend packed full of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture. Enjoy spicy Caribbean food as well as other international fare, then relax with an ice-cold drink in the hot sun.  Annual Caribbean Days Festival: Dates: July
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Talk about a great family adventure! Have you ridden the rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway?  If not, be sure to add this outing to your Summer Bucket List! The fully-restored antique interurban train car departs from the Cloverdale Station and heads across South Surrey to Sullivan Station. The train
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Known for its laid-back, counterculture vibe, the three-day festival showcases some of the biggest names in folk, roots and world music. The Folk Fest brings a world of music to one of the world’s most beautiful festival settings – right in our own backyard. Enjoy two days and three nights, and
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The world needs helpers, and few helpers are as essential as medical professionals who keep our communities healthy and safe. For parents raising curious kids who love science, problem-solving, and helping others, one question often comes up: how do we spark that interest early, in a way that’s meaningful and
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