{"id":476569,"date":"2006-05-28T14:41:06","date_gmt":"2006-05-28T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=476569"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:21:31","slug":"weekend-guide-staging-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/weekend-guide-staging-url\/","title":{"rendered":"[STAGING] Best Weekend Events in Metro Vancouver: June 12 &#8211; 14, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carouseltheatre.ca\/campsandworkshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carousel Theatre for Young People<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Do you have your sights firmly set on summer? Or are you still trying to survive the last few weeks of June? This weekend marks the official start of the FIFA World Cup 26 in Vancouver, with plenty of free community festivals and activations to watch your favourite teams. If soccer isn&#8217;t your top choice, you&#8217;re in luck because there are also tons of family-friendly festivals and events happening around town!<\/p>\n<p>Now is also the perfect time to book summer camps if you haven&#8217;t already, or if your plans have changed this summer. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/summer-camps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Camp Guide<\/a> to find a wide variety of activities and themes for every kid. For the ultimate summer experience, register your child for camps at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/carousel-theatre-for-young-people-summer-camps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carousel Theatre for Young People<\/a>! From watching their shows on stage to being a part of the fun, kids will learn valuable skills and develop their confidence and creativity in a supportive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of <strong>June 12 &#8211; 14, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf08 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/queensborough-childrens-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensborough Children&#8217;s Festival <\/a>| June 13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>New Westminster<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a FREE family-friendly festival where the activities are specifically geared toward kids! Enjoy entertainment from Music with Marnie, Merlin the Magician, and more. Don\u2019t miss the circus tent, the bubbles station, and meet beautiful birds from Greyhaven Sanctuary Birds.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/italian-day-on-the-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Day on the Drive<\/a> | June 14<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Experience the best of Filipino cuisine at Taste of Manila, a popular foodie festival happening in Burnaby. In addition to incredible food, enjoy cultural activities and community connections.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/portugal-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal Day<\/a> | June 13 &amp; 14<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Burnaby<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the vibrant Portuguese culture at Portugal Day! Enjoy delicious food, watch traditional dances and live performances, and get ready for a family-friendly day of fun. Admission is FREE!<\/p>\n<h3>\u26bd\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/world-soccer-day-kick-off-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Soccer Day Kick &#8211; Off<\/a> | June 12<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Richmond<\/p>\n<p>Join the City of Richmond and the Richmond Olympic Oval on June 12 for the World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event \u2014 a free, family-friendly celebration featuring live match screenings, soccer and foosball tournaments, BBQ, live music, and interactive community activations.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/soccer-in-the-square-at-ubc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccer in the Square<\/a> | June 11 &#8211; July 19<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Metro Vancouver families can catch the excitement of the games and cheer on their favourite teams without spending a fortune on gameday tickets.\u00a0Soccer in the Square\u00a0is a FREE all-ages community event that runs from June 11 to July 19 in Norman MacKenzie Square.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carouseltheatre.ca\/campsandworkshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-516124 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-Theatre-Summer-Camp-1200-x-600-px.jpg\" alt=\"Carousel Theatre Summer Camps 2026\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-Theatre-Summer-Camp-1200-x-600-px.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-Theatre-Summer-Camp-1200-x-600-px-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-Theatre-Summer-Camp-1200-x-600-px-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\ud83e\uddfa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/celebrate-international-picnic-day-in-surrey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Picnic Day in Surrey<\/a> | June 13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Surrey<\/p>\n<p>Pack some delicious food and head to the park for International Picnic Day! This day celebrates caring for your local park and getting together outdoors with your friends, family, and community. Enjoy games and fun park activities.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc36 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/annual-dog-a-thon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2nd Annual Dog-A-Thon <\/a>| June 13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Bring your furry family members to an event designed specifically for them! This FREE family-friendly Dog-A-Thon is a community dog event featuring costumes, games, treats, prizes, and more. Enjoy a dog fashion show, doggie games, and a &#8216;best-in-show&#8217; with prizes.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfb8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/garage-sales-metro-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Coquitlam City-Wide Garage Sale<\/a> | June 14<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Port Coquitlam<\/p>\n<p>Score some great deals on clothing, toys, and house items at this city-wide garage sale! City-wide sales are great because you can pull up a map of participating houses and then make multiple stops in a row instead of driving all around the Lower Mainland!<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udd93 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/fathers-day-stay-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Father&#8217;s Day Stay &amp; Play <\/a>| June 14<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Surrey<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Museum of Surrey this Father\u2019s Day to play oversized board games, enjoy a refreshment, complete a scavenger hunt, and make a craft together to commemorate the day. Entrance to the museum is always FREE, and there are incredible exhibits for the whole family to check out in addition to the Father\u2019s Day activities.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udd93 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/michaels-kids-club-weekly-crafting-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael&#8217;s Kids Club: Father&#8217;s Day Card <\/a>| June 13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>Various locations around Metro Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can shop and have your kids entertained at the same time? Michael&#8217;s Canada offers great free (and cheap!) craft events for kids. The crafts and themes vary by date. Parents can stay in the craft room with their child, or can shop the store while their child crafts &#8211; but you must stay within the store! On June 13th, kids can get a head start preparing for Father&#8217;s Day by making a special card for Dad.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carouseltheatre.ca\/campsandworkshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-516054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2006\/05\/Carousel-SUmmer-Camp-1080x1080-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carouseltheatre.ca\/campsandworkshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carousel Theatre for Young People Summer Camps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Whether your child is quiet and shy or never misses an opportunity to belt it out for a performance, being able to speak confidently in front of others is a crucial life skill. At Carousel Theatre for Young People, they meet kids where they&#8217;re at and develop their confidence, creativity, and communication skills in a fun and supportive way. Carousel Theatre for Young People&#8217;s summer camps are active and participatory; they encourage independent thinking and collaboration. Through theatre, kids are encouraged to step into the lives of others to build empathy and awareness of the world around them. Summer camps are available for ages 6-12 for students looking to explore the world of theatre and theatrical processes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carouseltheatre.ca\/campsandworkshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register today<\/a> to secure a spot.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-514970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Weekend Guide Calendar Ad\" width=\"2560\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-600x74.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-2000x247.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-768x95.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-1536x190.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-2048x253.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Don&#8217;t Miss Out!<\/h3>\n<p>Love our weekend guide? Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/june-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Fun Events in Metro Vancouver in June<\/a> and bookmark the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metro Vancouver Events Calendar<\/a> to never miss a family adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Stay connected on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/familyfunvancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/familyfunyvr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@familyfunyvr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/9FGBCft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monthly e-newsletter<\/a> for even more local events!<\/p>\n<p>Have a family-friendly event coming up? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/submit-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your details<\/a>,\u00a0and we\u2019ll add all qualifying events to our site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/9FGBCft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-513687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/02\/VancouverNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Newsletter banner\" width=\"1456\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/02\/VancouverNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg.jpg 1456w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/02\/VancouverNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg-600x74.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/02\/VancouverNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg-768x95.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsored by Carousel Theatre for Young People Do you have your sights firmly set on summer? 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