{"id":301008,"date":"2026-02-09T05:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=301008"},"modified":"2026-02-21T21:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T05:14:45","slug":"family-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/family-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Day Guide 2026 – Making Memories, Together!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A whole day dedicated to celebrating our families? We’ll take it! Family Day is celebrated on February 16th this year, but family-friendly activities are happening all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday, grab the kids, and make memories as a family. There are oodles of events to pick from over the February 13th – 16th weekend. More events will be added daily to our Family Day Events category<\/a>, so be sure to check back! Valentine’s Day also happens to occur this weekend, and while there are a lot of events that cross over, we’ve pulled out some heart-themed ones for our Valentine’s Day Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If we’ve missed an event, please send us an email (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<\/a>), and we’ll update our list quickly.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Family Forward Festival presented by Carousel Theatre\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Get ready for a full weekend of connection and creativity at Carousel Theatre for Young People\u2019s\u00a0NEW<\/strong>\u00a0Family Forward Festival<\/a>! It\u2019s three full days of family-friendly programming over \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 the Family Day long weekend! With shows for every age and interest, there is sure to be an event to spark your interest! The best part about this exciting new festival is that\u00a0all<\/strong> events are donation-based, meaning you can keep costs low while experiencing exceptional entertainment! For more details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Gateway Theatre presents: “Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?”\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Head to the theatre on Family Day for a show that is both highly entertaining and educational. Where Have All the Buffalo Gone <\/a>is an Axis Theatre production, presented by Gateway Theatre, that follows the souls of two M\u00e9tis people during crucial moments in Metis history. Filled with live music, dance, and a dazzling buffalo costume, audiences of all ages will be mesmerized by this timeless love story. For more details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"BIG BANG Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

This joyful music festival promises a vibrant journey through colourful experiences: mini-concerts, interactive fun, surprise performances, and more! Children don’t just have to sit still and listen, but are swept up in the magic and excitement of music. A light room, face painting, temporary tattoos, and other fun surprises make for an exciting day. For more details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Family Day at Steveston Tram<\/a>| February 13-16<\/h3>\n

Admission is FREE at Steveston Tram this weekend.\u00a0Explore the interactive displays, including a light-up map that traces the routes of the historic Interurban tram.<\/p>\n

Robson Ice Rink<\/a>| Until Feb. 29<\/h3>\n

Grab your family for a nice outdoor skate at one of Vancouver’s most popular skating rinks.<\/p>\n

“Global Village” at Hastings Mill Museum<\/a> | February 15<\/h3>\n

Family Day is nearly here, and Hastings Mill Museum is hosting a fabulous event to celebrate the \u201cGlobal Village.\u201d Dress in your national costume, enjoy cookies and tea from around the world, see a live HAM radio demonstration, and make a carving from Brazilian soapstone! Visitors can also make a Valentine\u2019s Day greeting that will be mailed to the UN General Assembly Headquarters. Entrance is free, but there is a small cost for the Brazilian soapstone activity.<\/p>\n

Valentine’s Day Events<\/a> | February 15<\/h3>\n

Move over, Family Day, Valentine’s Day reigns supreme on Saturday! Enjoy one of these amazing family events on Saturday (details at the link above):<\/p>\n