I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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Starting a new school year involves more than buying school supplies and updating wardrobes; it’s also a carefully choreographed dance of dates. If you have one child in the school system, you may be able to keep track of start and end dates, holidays, and Pro-D days, but add extracurricular
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Is there truly just one season for ice cream? Yes, it makes sense to eat ice cream on a hot summer day. But is there anything wrong with a creamy bowl of ice cream alongside a cup of tea or a mug of hot chocolate? I eat ice cream 12
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Vancouver has hosted some spectacular sporting events in the past, and in 2026, we are a proud host city of the FIFA World Cup 26™! Whether you have tickets to a match, to one of the live concerts, or you just want to be a part of the excitement, there
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The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival invites you to its 4th year to embark on an extraordinary, self-guided journey through the city’s most irresistible ice cream and frozen dessert offerings. Pick up a passport and collect stamps as you go to win prizes along the way. If you’re going to eat
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This year, we’re putting the focus on family. Kids DJ Rock’N’Beau will be playing tunes, and there will be bouncy castles, princesses, superheroes, fire trucks, face painting, ice cream, a BBQ, and cold drinks – plus, of course, the bocce tournament. Bocce for Bowen Summer Kickoff: Date: June 28, 2026
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Celebrate the excitement of the World Cup this summer at Lansdowne Centre’s Summer Goals! Enjoy free weekend crafts on Saturdays and Sundays. Summer Goals at Lansdowne: Date: June 27 – July 19, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Lansdowne Centre Address: 5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X
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Kids Summer Reading Club is now open! Stop by any Richmond Public Library location, sign up & collect your reading booklet, then visit the library to collect stickers & enter weekly prize draws. Summer Reading at Richmond Public Library: Date: June 24 – August 31, 2026 Venue: Richmond Public Library
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Visit MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver during the World Cup season and enjoy Pay-What-You-Can admission for all guests between June 10 – July 12. Welcoming the World to MONOVA: Date: June 10 – July 12, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Wednesday to Sunday) Venue: MONOVA: Museum of North
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Join this free family-friendly music festival celebrating local performers, students, teachers, and the community. Enjoy live bands, kids’ activities, local vendors, and the Sound Playground at Westminster Pier Park. Mechanics of Music Festival: Date: June 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Venue: Westminster Pier Park Address: 1 6th
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