It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend, and for many families, that means get-togethers, turkey, and pumpkin pie! With all that good food and inside time, your crew might be ready to get outdoors and burn off a little energy. Fortunately, there are plenty of family favourite festivals and events to keep
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Pizza is the quintessential family meal; it’s filling, relatively inexpensive, and you can feed a lot of people all at once. It’s also a crowd-pleaser – I dare you to find a kid who doesn’t like pizza at all. But as we know, not all pizza shops are created equal,
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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. October 4 |3PM – 4PM| Karaoke At the Market
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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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Michaels is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooktacular series of in-store crafting events for Lil’ Witches and Big Witches! Little crafters can join Michaels Kids Club events for FREE Halloween makes, while crafters 13+ can purchase a base and get creative with free supplies and instruction at the
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As if the gorgeous views of both mountains and oceans aren’t enough to fall in love with Vancouver, it is also one of the most commonly ranked pet-friendly cities in Canada! With an abundance of trails, dog parks, dog beaches, and open space to explore, combined with hotels and restaurants
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Did you know you can explore popular Metro Vancouver parks, learn new information about the local areas and wildlife from educational guides for FREE? Metro Vancouver parks host exciting events throughout the year for families to find out more about nature and the environment around them. Check out these great
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Enhance your favourite films as you watch them on the big screen, accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra playing the score. Coming up in the 2026 – 2027 season: October 2 & 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert October 30: Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas in
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Head to your local Chapters/Indigo for CHEAP arts, crafts, and storytime throughout the year! Events range from free (registration required) to a small fee, depending on the activity. Registration is required for all events. September 19: Learn, Play & Explore September 26: Cool Creature Make & Take September 27: Back
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