Free family-friendly weekend events in Metro Vancouver April 27 & 28 2019
Easter and blossom fest mayhem is over but there’s plenty to do this spring weekend with the kids. On the weekend’s list are a slew of free family-friendly activities including late-breaking Earth Day events, tulip viewing, performances, dance parties, art-making and more!
Family friendly weekend events in Metro Vancouver
*Free* Entry to H.R. Macmillan Space Centre!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Always wondered about the Space Centre in Vanier Park but never actually been? Well this Saturday, the first 250 entrants are FREE thanks to a donation from Pinterest.
Kids Dance Party for Fashionistas *Free*
Saturday, April 27 2019, Vancouver
This Fashionista party is hosted by Family Fun Zone and the folks at Vancouver Kids Fashion Week. Kids aged 6-10 are invited to the fun-filled dance party with kid idol DJ Ira Pettle. There will also be a photo zone, raffle, snack and goody bag and prizes.
>> Kids Dance Party for Fashionistas
Family Day – Tracing Vancouver *Free*
Saturday, April 27 2019, downtown Vancouver
Who says contemporary art isn’t for kids? Bring them to the downtown gallery to create a mixed media collage of found images, maps and texts of Vancouver/unceded Coast Salish Territories. No reservation required, simply just turn up!
Ginalina Family Folk & Ukulele Music *Free*
April 27 & 28, 2019, Vancouver & New Westminster
Don’t miss kiddie fave Ginalina and her quirky ukulele for a free concert at ArtStarts and/or at River Market this weekend! Ginalina’s family friendly folk tunes will have kids tapping their toes and singing along.
>> Ginalina at ArtStarts / Ginalina at RiverMarket
Stanley Park Earth Day Celebration *Free*
Saturday, April 27 2019, Vancouver
Bring the kids to Lost Lagoon to support one of the planet’s most important ecosystems: wetlands. Bring your binoculars for a heron colony tour. learn about Indigenous plants in Stanley Park or join an invasive plant pulls, wetland weaving workshops, and yes there’s a kids zone!
>> Stanley Park Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog *Free*
Sunday, April 28 2019, Delta
Walk with the Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog Performers sing, drum, and dance through the Delta Nature Reserve.
>> Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog
Find more weekend events …
Find even more events including The Artists Table with Joyelle Byrant on our VancouverMom Family Events Calendar!
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).