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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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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Have you taken your little ones to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Kids’ Concerts? The concerts are a great opportunity to successfully introduce children to the world of classical music. The Kids’ Concerts are designed for children aged 4 – 11 years. The concerts are 60 minutes in length and feature
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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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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: June 13: Father’s Day Card June 27:
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The Greenheart TreeWalk will spark your adventurous spirit as you navigate suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor. Located in the heart of the UBC Botanical Garden, the 310m long tree-top canopy walkway hangs from huge Douglas firs, Red cedars, and Grand firs, many of which are
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Who doesn’t love a round of mini golf? The kids love the whimsical courses, and the parents get to feel like a giant for the day. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of mini golf facilities in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland. I don’t know about your kids, but mine
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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-ripe and under-ripe berries into
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