The winter months are already insanely expensive. Even if you dial down your spending on holiday gifts, the food, the parties, the electric bill all hit the bank account harder through the winter. When looking for something to do with your kids – either over the Christmas break or on winter weekends – keep our Winter Fun for $5 or Less close at hand.
Skating at Robson Square – doesn’t get cheaper than this; it’s FREE! Bring your own skates and helmets and you are golden. Even if you need to rent equipment the price is nominal: ice skates $5; helmet $2; ice cleats $2. Please note all rentals are cash only.
Winter Farmers Markets – Metro Vancouver is one of the few places in Canada where you can enjoy farmer’s markets year round. Get delicious produce and homemade goodies regardless of the weather.
Sledding – Snow prospects for 2022 are looking hopeful. As soon as the white stuff falls from the skies get ready to hit the slopes with a magic carpet, a sled, or a garbage bag. Costs you nothing and the kids will be exhausted! Here’s the Family Fun Vancouver guide to sledding hills around Metro Vancouver.
Tuesday Nights at the Vancouver Art Gallery – every Tuesday night, between 5pm – 9pm, admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery is by donation.
Family Literacy Day – at libraries across Metro Vancouver, families can enjoy FREE events such as storytime, fort building, and scavenger hunts. Family Literacy Day is January 27th and the library-based events happen the week prior and a few days following the 27th.
