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Family Day Activities & Events in Metro Vancouver!

 

Family Day Activities & Events in Metro Vancouver!

Family Day Long Weekend ahoy! If you’re wondering what to do, here are our picks for family day activities and events the kids will love. Almost everyone has a deal on tickets and passes, from free admission to the Aquarium and the Museum of Vancouver. Talk about a great weekend to check out some of those family day activities and attractions you’ve been curious about.

Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library Family Day Pop Up

Monday February 12, Vancouver

Celebrate Family Day with FSGV & VPL at Central Library on Wednesday, February 12, from 10 AM to 2 PM! This free drop-in event features expert advice from financial coaches and family counsellors, plus fun activities like colouring, dancing, and origami.

No matter what family means to you, FSGV and VPL are here to support it!

Where: Vancouver Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, BC
When: February 12
Time: 10am-2pm

Kids Life Family Day Event

This family-focused event features engaging workshops, interactive shows, kids-friendly vendors, and entertainment for all ages. From 10 AM to 1:30 PM, enjoy creative activities like art, STEM, and martial arts. Then, from 1:30 PM to 5 PM, experience live performances, including music, magicians, and clowns. End the day with a vibrant dance party from 5 PM to 8 PM, where a live DJ will spin 70s classics and family-friendly remixes.

It’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and fun for the whole family! Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out.

When: February 15
Where: The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Time: 930am -8pm

Half-Price Tickets to the Sea to Sky Gondola

 February 15 – 17, Squamish

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Spend the weekend reconnecting with family and nature at Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge! Stroll scenic trails, warm up by the Backyard fire pits, and enjoy live music, games, and a family-friendly scavenger hunt. Treat yourself to delicious food specials, creamy hot chocolate, and exclusive passholder discounts. With activities for all ages, it’s a weekend of fun you won’t want to miss!

Where: Sea to Sky Gondola, 36800 BC-99, Squamish, BC
Time: 9am-5pm (last ride down 6pm)

Children’s Art Festival *Cheap*

 February 17, Richmond

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Celebrate BC Family Day at the 16th annual Children’s Arts Festival in Richmond. Take part in a vibrant and engaging array of music, hands-on activities, literary and performing arts activities for children ages 3 to 12.

Where: Richmond Cultural Centre and Cultural Centre Annex, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC,
When: February 17, 2025
Time: 1030am-5pm
Cost: General Admission is Free. Creativity Classes $10. Performance at Theatre Under The Stairs $5

Vancouver Aquarium *Kids Free*

February 7-17 , Vancouver

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It’s free admission to the Aquarium for 12 and under when you purchase a regular admission. Hang out with their favourite sea creatures at the aquarium. Meet a parrot and a penguin, pose for family pictures or catch aquatic-themed puppet shows. Talk about a swimmingly good time.

Where: Vancouver Aquarium, 36800 BC-99, Squamish, BC
When: February 7-17
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free child admission (ages 3-12) when you purchase regular admission

Museum Of Surrey

February 15, Surrey

Join Museum of Surrey for free family fun on Family Day weekend on February 15th! Enjoy a variety of activities, including caricatures by Corycature, sing-a-long with the Beaty Shop Dolls, oversized board games, and crafts. Don’t miss their special scavenger hunt and make sure to strike a pose with their mascot Raj the Racoon.. It’s a day of excitement and entertainment for the whole family!

Where: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56a Avenue, Surrey
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: FREE

Museum of Vancouver *Free*

 Monday February 17, Vancouver

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Visit the MOV for free on Monday, February 17 at the Museum of Vancouver. Entrance is by donation. Watch a play by 3 Crows Production about how Raven Stole the Sun.

Where: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
When: February 17, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: By donation

Family Fun Days at Richmond Nature Park

February 15-17 2020 Richmond

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Visit Richmond Nature Park for adventurous family fun! Explore the bog through special scavenger hunts. New this year: the Woodland photo booth. Choose a wacky animal prop, snap an unforgettable family portrait and create a take-home twig picture frame.

>> Richmond Nature Park

City of New Westminster Family Day  *Free*

 February 15-17, New Westminister

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Enjoy a weekend full of fun, creativity, and discovery with activities for families of all shapes and sizes! From hands-on experiences to active adventures, everything is low-cost or free. Some activities require registration—Don’t miss out on the fun!

>> City of New Westminster Family Day

Skating at Robson Square or the Shipyards *Free*

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If you feel like lacing up for an outdoor spin, skating at the Robson Square or The Shipyards in North Vancouver are both free. Rentals available for a small free but if you can bring your own.

>> Outdoor ice skating rinks

Family Day at the Cannery *Kids Free*

  Monday February 17, Richmond

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Take a tour around this historic building in Steveston, and learn about how fishing and canning helped build Vancouver. The old canning line will be clunking into action too. Admission is free for 17 and under. PS: Cap your visit off with lunch at nearby Pajo’s Fish & Chips.

Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery , 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
When: February 17, 2025
Time: 1030am-430pm
Cost: Adults $13.25, Seniors #11.25. Admissions and activities are free for children and youth aged 17 and under.

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Kids Take Over UBC

Sunday February 16 Vancouver (UBC)

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Kids and youth take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. They get to participate in dance, poetry, storytelling, theatre (and costuming). Plus there will be kid-friendly food trucks, photo booths, a Thunderbird marching band, crafts, and prizes.

Where: UBC, All Across the UBC Vancouver Campus
When: February 16, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Starts at $7 per child (Discounted rates for UBC Families).

Family Day at Fort Langley *Kids Free*

 Monday February 17, Fort Langley

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Travel back to 1840. Try barrel-making, watch the blacksmith work, and shape your own piece of metal at the Jr. Blacksmith Shop. Go to the Big House and use a nib pen and ink to sign on with the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Langley. PS: The fort café will be open. PPS: Check out the kids play area! Free admission for 17 and under.

Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site , 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free – Admissions and activities are free for visitors aged 17 and under.

Family Day at Grouse Mountain *Free for Kids

February 15 -17, North Vancouver

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Kids 12 and under ski free all weekend! Enjoy a day of snowy fun with the whole family, plus food specials, a live DJ, and a dazzling fireworks show at the Skating Pond on Sunday at 7 PM. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable winter adventure.

>> Family Day at Grouse Mountain

Vancouver Art Gallery *Kids Free*

Monday February 17, Vancouver

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Celebrate Family Day with a day of creativity and connection at the Gallery! Inspired by current exhibitions, families can explore storytelling, time travel, and geometric forests through hands-on activities, guided tours, and art-making workshops. Admission and activities are free for kids and youth 18 & under—just check in at the Family Day Information Desk when you arrive!

Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: Free – Admissions and activities are free for children and youth aged 18 and under. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Fun Weekend at Cypress Mountain

February 17, North Vancouver

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Photo credit: Scott Benson

Enjoy the epic snow at Cypress Mountain with kid-friendly activities and then watch fireworks at night.

Family Day at Place des Arts *Free*

Sunday February 16 2025 Coquitlam

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Photo credit: Place des Arts Coquitlam

Looking for something creative to do with the family? Join Place Des Arts for an art-filled afternoon with fun activities for all ages led by talented artists. At this free event, explore our current exhibitions, experiment with art mediums and discover the performing arts. Take home any creations made during the event. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Where: Place Des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: Free

Family Day at Trout Lake Community Centre  *Free*

   Monday February 17 2025 Vancouver

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The community centre will be full of activities and you will have the opportunity to participate in program demonstrations, arts, sports, community dances, and pottery all while listening to great live music. Bring your friends and family and come join them in this festive fun event.

Where: Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Time: 11am-3pm
Cost: Free

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