June 1, 2021: In light of the Province’s recent re-opening plan, and with approval from local health authorities, Playland looks forward to welcoming locals from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley for their opening weekend, starting the evening of June 11. With over 30 rides and attractions Playland has something
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You know summer has arrived when the berry fields around Metro Vancouver open. You can take your kids out to the berry patches, teach them about how fruit ends up on our table, get them to help pick the berries (inevitably they will add both over and under ripe berries
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Join the HR MacMillan Space Centre for a galaxy far, far celebration “May the 4th Be With You”. The evening virtual event will be spent talking about all things Star Wars and learning about exoplanets. Have you ever wondered how worlds in the Star Wars Universe are similar to Earth?
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This summer families can once again stroll through the 1920’s village found in Burnaby. Many of the exhibits are open with staff ready to interact and share their expertise in all things historical. Stop by the Burnaby Lake General Store to learn about popular store purchases in the 1920’s Check
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The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo features Roughstock Rodeo Events (Bareback, Saddle Bronc & Bull Riding) and Ladies Barrel Racing. Don’t worry the ever popular Mutton Bustin is back again too! The 131st annual Country Fair features more family-friendly entertainment than ever before. The area’s largest Midway – rides for daredevils and little
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Did you know that Mother’s Day is the busiest day for restaurants? Be sure to plan early if you want to take mom out for brunch. Here is a list of restaurants putting on a special meal for mom. Please let us know if we have missed your favourite (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com)!
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I don’t know where April went but somehow May has shown up on my calendar. With kids in school, the months between Spring Break and summer holidays seem to fly past. The family-fun activities ramp up during the warmer months. As COVID still looms over our heads the family event
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Mother’s Day 2021 is all about being creative when celebrating mom. The usual events we enjoy just aren’t happening this year. It help you celebrate the mom / mom-figure in your life we’ve put together a list of ways you can enjoy time together during COVID restrictions. Explore a local
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The Vancouver International Children’s Festival, a world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978. Reimagine fun at the 2021 Vancouver Kids’ Fest means an extraordinary online line-up of world-class theatre, music, dance and storytelling created specifically for children. The reimagined
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Glades Garden in Surrey. Enjoy the stunning woodland garden, and listen to classical music among blooming rhododendrons. Gourmet coffees, teas and hot chocolate available for purchase, as well as a spring plant sale. Cash sales only. Parking is limited. Shuttle service will be available from Halls
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