Birthday parties really pick up once your kids enter school, and certain seasons (looking at you, September/October babies…) can be incredibly busy. Each season has its own share of perks and challenges when planning a child’s birthday.  Add in busy schedules and uncertainty about how many kids will actually show
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Summer is here, and there are so many free events that it’s hard to capture them all in one list! Our Summer Bucket List has our TOP free and paid activities of the summer, along with our favourite Family Fun Vancouver guides, but here is another fun way to check
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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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All parents want the same thing for their child’s birthday – an exciting venue with plenty of activities for all ages, and enough space to accommodate all their friends and family! Jolly Bubble is the ideal place to host a birthday party because it’s the best mix of customizable services
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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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Have you taken your little ones to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Kids’ Koncerts? The concerts are a great opportunity to successfully introduce children to the world of classical music. The Kids’ Koncerts are designed for children aged 4 – 11 years. The concerts are 60 minutes in length and feature
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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. July 4: Summer Reading Launch Party July 11: Building Friendships and Bracelets July 18: Pokémon Trainers
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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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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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Walk through a holographic zoo to experience animals up close and personal…without ever leaving Vancouver! This one-of-a-kind experience is designed for visitors to experience themed environments where you walk through dense jungles, safari landscapes, and more. Starting August 1 and running until November, visitors can explore two new landscapes: Underwater
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