Shipyards Night Market is a food and music festival happening every Friday through the summer in The Shipyards District! The event will feature live music and a beer garden in Shipbuilders Square, food trucks on Wallace Mews, and Artisan Vendors on St. Roch Dock. Shipyards Night Market: Dates: May 15
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Can you believe we are halfway through the month already?! April is flying by, and each weekend offers more family-friendly events that are FREE (or cheap) for families to enjoy. Looking to stay active this weekend regardless of the weather? You can’t go wrong with a family bike ride along
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Staples Stores are offering FREE in-store crafts and activities for kids! These monthly events feature popular brands such as Crayola, LEGO, Staedler and more. Pre-registration is required; click on the city titles below to register. A Cup of Love: Mother’s Day Teapot Crafting Date: May 6, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM
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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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Why do I feel instantly healthier when I visit a farmer’s market? While there are dozens of farmers’ markets to enjoy in the summer, a few hardy souls keep the markets going through the Fall and Winter as well. No matter what community you live in, there is a farmer’s
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Enjoy Cineplex Family Favourites on Saturday mornings at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for a discounted rate (under $6… exact prices depend on whether you are a Scene+ member and how you purchase your ticket). It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your
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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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Did you know you can shop and have your kids entertained at the same time? Just head to Michaels on any given Saturday or Sunday and have your children craft while you browse. Parents are required to remain on the premises. Upcoming events: April 19: Clay Pencil and Paintbrush Pals
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The ideal playground continuously changes as my kids get older. When they were babies, the gold standard was a park that had a fence around it and plenty of low-to-the-ground play areas. As they get bigger, I’m more focused on other amenities, like plenty of park benches or picnic tables
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