Looking to get the kids interested in music? The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has stimulating music programs for kids from babies to teens.
Think your child is too wiggly or active for art classes? Well, you might want to consider one (or more) of the drama, arts or music and play classes offered at Arts Umbrella for the toddler-preschool set. If your child is a toddler, you can register for Parent and Me class to make the transition…
We are lucky to live in a diverse, multicultural city but how much interaction do you and your family have with the small but vibrant local African community? Well now is your chance to connect, learn, dance and enjoy! To celebrate BC Arts and Culture Days, the African Friendship Society invites you and your family…
We hear it a lot. My kids are sports kids. My kids are too active for the arts. We don’t have time for the art classes. But the arts aren’t a frill; they help children develop critical life skills such as patience, perseverance, creative and critical thinking, focus and confidence, just to name a few….
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Take the kids to see Baking Time at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Get your kids excited about baking at this year’s yummiest Children’s Festival show: Baking Time. Not strictly a cooking show (but let’s face it we all love cooking shows), Baking Time has all the ingredients of a great kid’s show: live music, wacky characters, audience participation and, yes, straight from the oven baking. Here bakers…
Guest post by Jessica Wright. If you haven’t heard of Vancouver Performing Stars (VPS), it is time you learned about the amazing performing arts programming they offer for kids aged 2-16. Whether you have a tiny ballerina, a youthful hip-hop artist or a yogi in training, children can hone their skills in the multiple classes…
Looking for an extra special outing for the family on a blustery, wet weekend? Take them to the theatre for a magical family friendly theatrical production of Sleeping Beauty Dreams. This Mexican style take on the famous fairy tale features gorgeous wooden marionettes and hand-made puppets and tackles some universal and topical themes around independence,…
VM favourite Place des Arts has several wonderful arts centre neighbour in Coquitlam, we give you the rundown.
Free art workshops just for families? In Vancouver? Impossible! Well, did you know there’s a gallery devoted exclusively to kids art in downtown Vancouver? The ArtStarts Gallery showcases artwork created by children together with professional artists and installed in a professional gallery setting. Not only is the gallery completely free of charge but the organization…
Looking for a fun, one-of-a-kind Christmas gift? Check out these pottery studios across Metro Vancouver for do-it-yourself ceramics! Not only do you and your kids get to create a unique masterpiece that will be treasured for years to come, it’s also a great way to spend a rainy winter day. Handmade cups, baby prints, or…
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