Exciting May Events For Families in Metro Vancouver
Get ready for a month of family fun in Metro Vancouver this May! Join us as we dive into the exciting and family-friendly events happening in Metro Vancouver this May!
Family friendly events coming up in Metro Vancouver
Mother’s Day Glampsite Party at Metropolis at Metrotown (Featured Event)
May 10, 12pm-2pm
Celebrate Mom a day early at The Met’s special Mother’s Day event on May 10 in the Grand Court, featuring music, cocktails and wine, light canapés, DIY s’mores, photo ops, crafts, and a door prize. Tickets are $40 for adults and youth 16+, $5 for kids ages 5–15, and free for children 4 and under. Each adult ticket includes a gift bag with a $20 Met gift card and one complimentary beverage. Tickets must be picked up at Guest Services starting May 1 and are required for entry. Proceeds support Burnaby Family Life’s Women Driving Their Future program.
>>Mother’s Day Glampsite Party at Metropolis at Metrotown
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
May 26-June 1, Granville Island
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival runs from May 26 to June 1 and is dedicated to inspiring young minds through world-class artistic experiences. With a focus on creativity, quality, and fun, the festival features live performances in theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts for children ages 6 months to 13 years. Rooted in both local and global perspectives, VICF celebrates cultural diversity, supports BC and Indigenous artists, and encourages families to play, explore, and imagine together in a vibrant, inclusive setting.
>> Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra
May 18, 2pm
VYSO Celebrates 95 Years with a Special Anniversary Concert
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO) marks its 95th anniversary with a spectacular concert on Saturday, May 18 at 2 PM at the Orpheum Theatre.
Showcasing all 280 young musicians across its four orchestras, the concert features music from How to Train Your Dragon, Bramwell Tovey’s Sky Chase, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Special guest Joanna G’froerer, VYSO alumna and Principal Flutist of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, will perform Otar Gordeli’s Flute Concerto.
Celebrate nearly a century of music education and youth talent at this one-of-a-kind event.
>> Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra
Polygon Gallery Kids First Saturday and Sunday *By Donation*
Saturday, May 3, 10am and Sunday, May 5, 2pm, North Vancouver
Held on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, Kids First offers the opportunity to create an in-house art project inspired by the current gallery exhibitions.
These projects are designed for children aged 5 to 12, but there is no age requirement to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity and make art together as a family!
Got Craft?
Saturday & Sunday May 3 & 4 2025, Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Vancouver’s uber local craft fair returns to East Vancouver with 100 local makers, small shops and a Mini Makers Market with kidpreneurs under the age of 16 years old, food trucks, and legendary swag bags. They’ve got clothing, baby kid items, jewelry, artisanal food, paper goods, ceramics, bath body, florals, and more.
Color Fest 2025
May 10, 5pm, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Experience the joy of spring at this festival, celebrating the season’s arrival and the blossoming of love. Join them for a festive day filled with music and dance performances, a Colour Zone, multicultural food trucks, and free art activities for kids. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet others, play, laugh, and embrace the spirit of forgiveness and new beginnings. Join them for a day of fun, food, and festivities for the whole family!
>> Color Fest
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