Free & cheap family friendly events in Vancouver this weekend, February 8 & 9 2020

Looking for free and cheap family events this weekend? Visit 5 cultural attractions for 5 bucks at Vanier Park as part of Winter Wander; hop on-board the Valentine’s train at Bear Creek Park in Surrey or go to a free arts event at the ArtStarts gallery. Cap it all off with a hot chocolate as part of the super photogenic and oh so tasty Hot Chocolate fest. PS: Don’t forget your umbrella!
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Free and cheap family friendly events this weekend in Vancouver
Winter Wander at Vanier Park * $5 *
Saturday, February 8 2020 Vancouver

Tickets are only $5 (ages 5 and under free) to the Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, City of Vancouver Archives and Vancouver Academy of Music. Experience unique waterfront attractions showcasing art, history, crafts and science. Enjoy local food vendors and enter to win great prizes!
Bear Creek Valentine’s Train & Mini Golf * $7 *
Until February 14, 2020

Talk about a family friendly deal! TheBear Creek Valentines train includes a train ride, mini golf and crafts all for $7! What’s not to love?
>> Bear Creek Valentine’s Train & Crafts
ArtStarts Explores * Free *
Saturday, February 8 2020 Vancouver

Come explore at the ArtStarts Gallery downtown! This fun, free drop-in program invites all families to investigate and discover the world around them through observing, touching, drawing, moving, getting messy, and listening to inspire creative learning. Come dressed to get messy.
Hands on workshops for kids at Home Depot * Free *
Saturday, February 8 2020 various locations

Got a little builder in the house? Head to free hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at all The Home Depot stores. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, an achievement pin and certificate.
>> Hands on workshops for kids at Home Depot
Check How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World for * $2.99 *
Saturday, February 8 2020 various locations

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Watch a family favourite film every Saturday for only $2.99 at select Cineplex theatres. This Saturday’s bittersweet finale of the Train Your Dragon trilogy follows Hiccup and Toothless as they finally discover their true destinies: the village chief as ruler of Berk alongside Astrid, and the dragon as leader of his own kind.
Hot Chocolate Festival
Runs until February 14, 2020, various locations

The annual Hot Chocolate Fest is in full swing with wild and wacky hot chocolate concoctions with clever names like “Smore than meets the eye” “Dazzling Mermaid.’ This is one outing the kids are sure to love!
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Harriet Fancott is the Editor and Social Media Manager for Vancouver Mom. She has over 20 years experience in the arts, tech and mom-based blogging arenas. She lives in East Vancouver with her husband and son where they enjoy exploring all that Vancouver has to offer from festivals and events to playgrounds and beaches to sushi and ice cream (although not together).