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There’s no denying that family adventures can be EXPENSIVE. But, believe it or not, there are a number of FREE family events & activities happening all over Metro Vancouver this summer. Here are our top 25 suggestions! (And if we’ve missed your favourite FREE summer event, please send us an email at vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Does someone in your family have a summer birthday? See how many of these FREE birthday perks<\/a> you can check off!<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Play at the beach…we have so many to pick from!
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3.<\/strong> Take in an outdoor concert<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Pack a picnic and explore one of these hidden gems.<\/a><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Burn off some of that crazy kid energy and explore a new playground.<\/a><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Visit a farmer’s market<\/a>. Go to one in your own community or check out one a little further afield.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Imagine what our streets were like before cars took over with Car Free Days! On August 18th<\/strong>, enjoy Car Free Day Port Moody<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Check out your local library<\/a> they always have FREE programs running!<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong> Explore the FREE Museum of Surrey<\/a>. There is an interactive play zone for kids, as well as ever-changing exhibits and events.<\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> The outdoor pools in Surrey<\/a> are FREE all summer long.<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> Enjoy watching a movie under the stars. FREE outdoor movies<\/a> are happening all across Metro Vancouver while the weather is warm.<\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> Cool off at a splash park<\/a>. Don’t forget the sunscreen.<\/p>\n

13.<\/strong> Kids Bowl Free<\/a> every day throughout the summer. All you have to do is sign up!<\/p>\n

14.<\/strong>\u00a0Complete this list of 7 kid-friendly hikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

15.<\/strong> Visit one of the many spray parks<\/a> in Metro Vancouver.<\/p>\n

16.<\/strong> Explore 8 neighbourhoods and see over 30 stunning murals during the Vancouver Mural Festival<\/a> from August 8-11th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

17.<\/strong> Hot Summer Nights<\/a> is an opportunity to connect with local firefights to learn about what they do and enjoy an evening of water play in local parks! Each city has their own version, and the next one is coming up in Maple Ridge on August 7th<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

18.<\/strong> Experience one of the great festivals<\/a> happening this summer around Metro Vancouver.<\/p>\n

19.<\/strong> Check out the annual Tsawwassen Sun Festival<\/a>. Enjoy a ball tournament, great food, fireworks, an antique fair, a skateboard competition, a parade, an international market, a petting zoo, a children\u2019s festival, a bike show, and more!<\/p>\n

20.<\/strong>\u00a0Did you know there are a number of ways to visit the PNE for FREE or super cheap<\/a> this year?<\/p>\n

21.<\/strong> Give your pooch some love with the Dog Days of Summer<\/a> event in Coquitlam. Put your pup in the puppy parade and get a special portrait taken.<\/p>\n

22.<\/strong> Don’t miss out on the exciting Chilliwack Fair <\/a>on August 9-11th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

23<\/strong>. Meet your Langley Rams at the special Family Day<\/a> event on August 24th<\/strong>. Enjoy bouncy castles, plenty of games and activities, face painting, and an opportunity to meet and greet the Langley Rams!<\/p>\n

24<\/strong>. Come kick some tires at the\u00a0Langley Good Times Cruise-In<\/a> on September 9th.<\/p>\n

25<\/strong>: Keep checking out Family Fun Vancouver’s Cheapies & Freebies page<\/a>. We regularly update it with new budget-friendly events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There’s no denying that family adventures can be EXPENSIVE. But, believe it or not, there are a number of FREE family events & activities happening all over Metro Vancouver this summer. Here are our top 25 suggestions! (And if we’ve missed your favourite FREE summer event, please send us an
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