Don’t miss the inaugural FREE Barns to Beaches Festival! This new event combines a community bike ride with a full day of live music headlined by Canadian rock band 54-40. Barns to Beaches offers three cycling options for all ages (1km, 8km, and 32km) along a scenic route, and includes
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Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent individuals, their families, and caregivers the ability to visit the museum on the third Sunday of every month. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed, and safe atmosphere. Adaptations will be made to the exhibits, such as lowered lighting and sound adjustments for a more comfortable
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Join the Rotary Ride for Hearing on June 14th for a day filled with family fun! Start your day with a 7.5km Family Ride, and then experience a fun family festival with entertainment, games, activities, and food, all while supporting programs for children and individuals who are deaf or hard
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Kick off Earth Day in Surrey! The Environmental Extravaganza is a series of free, nature-themed programs running across Surrey from April 22 to June 8. Families can explore, discover, and connect with nature through guided walks, storytimes, hands-on activities, and community events. Click the link below to find out what is
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Summertime is the perfect season for community gatherings and outdoor festivals, and fortunately, there are plenty in Metro Vancouver between June and August! Whether they are single-day or spread out over a week or weekend, all of the festivals below have something in common: good food, great entertainment, and fun
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The 40th Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer in the city with over 140 free and ticketed performances of diverse programming over 10 days. Opening weekend includes free Downtown Jazz outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Festival culminates on Canada Day weekend with shows across Granville Island. Vancouver
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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! 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 are
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Join the fun in these FREE workshops for kids! Each workshop offers children (aged 5-12) and their adults a chance to build something using the guidelines and materials from experienced RONA staff. Free drinks and snacks are provided, but space is extremely limited. June 6: Butterfly Feeder Workshop August 1:
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Home Depot invites kids ages 5-12 to learn how to build a new item on the second Saturday of each month! All materials will be provided, and the workshop is totally FREE! The catch? You must register *at least* one week in advance to secure your spot. These workshops are
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Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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