Head to your local Chapters/Indigo for free arts, crafts, and storytime throughout the year! Events range from free (registration required) to a small fee, depending on the activity. Registration is now required for all events. May 10: Mother’s Day Craft IndigoKids Events: Dates: Varies Time: Varies by events Venue: Chapters
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This weekend is packed with family-friendly parades, events, and festivals! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine, and don’t forget to celebrate the special women in your life with a Mother’s Day activity or a Mother’s Day Brunch! Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of May 8
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The Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience in Aldergrove feels plucked from a movie set! Seriously, check out the amazing water attractions that are open to the public! And be ready to be shocked by the prices… it is RIDICULOUSLY cheap to visit! It’s less than $40 TOTAL for a family of
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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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Splashing the summer away in an outdoor pool should be a part of every kids’ summer.  Some of the cities across Metro Vancouver offer FREE swimming at their outdoor pools, and some offer discounted rates ($2). Most require advance registration, so be sure to check each city site to see
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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Don’t let the hot weather keep you indoors – head to one of the incredible splash pads and spray parks around Metro Vancouver! Don’t forget the sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes! If we have somehow missed a water park from this list, please send us an email
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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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Granville Island Kids Market is the place to be for kids (and young-at-heart adults). In addition to the plentiful stores and activities, the Kids Market hosts free, drop-in events for kids each month. Check back to see what’s happening each month. April 26 | 12pm – 3pm | Wind Chime
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There’s something magical about stepping into an independent bookshop — the scent of paper and ink, the creak of wooden floors, and shelves stacked with stories waiting to be discovered. For families, these cozy literary havens offer more than just books; they’re places to spark imaginations, swap recommendations, and find
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