Spring is in the air, and with the warmer weather comes an abundance of great craft fairs and artisan markets around Metro Vancouver. Whether you are looking for some unique wares, delicious treats, handmade clothing or farm finds, there are plenty of options for you to shop local and connect
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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! In partnership with Mexico and the United States, two Canadian cities, Vancouver and Toronto, have the honour of hosting matches. Root for Team Canada and get
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Come and check out (for FREE) airplanes and helicopters of all shapes and sizes. Visit the ground displays and have fun climbing aboard some aircrafts. Browse the marketplace and the information booths, and have a fun day with the whole family.  Both admission and parking are FREE; however, be sure
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Come check out Car Free Day Surrey! This fun and FREE event will take over 137th Street and transform the street into a pedestrian paradise with multiple stages, artisan vendors, local merchants and family-friendly fun! The event will celebrate the businesses with storefronts on 137th with extended patios and booths,
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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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Enjoy a family-friendly festival where the activities are specifically geared toward kids! Enjoy entertainment from Music with Marnie, Merlin the Musician, and more. Don’t miss the circus tent, the bubbles station, and meet beautiful birds from Greyhaven Sanctuary Birds. Queensborough Children’s Festival: Date: June 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM –
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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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Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September.   The plays for 2026 are: The
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Looking for something fun to do with your family on Canada Day? Check out the incredibly fun and very popular Golden Spike Days Festival in Port Moody. The Golden Spike Days Festival is one of the oldest and longest-running family events in BC, and they are proud to have been
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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. February 21: Hockey Theme April 4: Workshop
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