News flash. It’s Spring Break in two weeks. If you’d like to spend some time exploring, there are lots of great family and kid activities and events around Vancouver. Some are free, many are cheap and all are worth the price of admission. Think wild rides, beaching, learning, swimming, crafting, hiking, live performances and even bird-watching….
No matter which way you slice it, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Pi(e) Day. Yes every March 14, Pi or π nerds everywhere get giddy about circumferences. Pi being the ratio of the circumference of a pie (er sorry circle) to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14 (and then some!) Fittingly, the flakier version of…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. An entire day devoted to LOVE? No wonder kids get so excited! Love starts with family. We’ve put together some of our favourite activities for you and your kids to celebrate this special occasion in Metro Vancouver. Valentine’s events especially for babies, toddlers and preschoolers! Play time for…
January is finally over! Daffodils and crocuses are popping up all over, and snowdrops are old news. Time to celebrate! We’ve got ideas for family and kid friendly fun this weekend in Vancouver. It’s the final weekend of Dine Out Vancouver and the Hot Chocolate Fest is going strong with steaming cups of glorious goodness. Looking…
On February 2nd, head down to the beach (no, not for a chilly ocean dip) to explore some family-friendly attractions at Vanier Park as part of the annual Winter Wander. It’s only $5 per person and FREE for kids under 5 to visit the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), HR MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, the…
Here are some suggestions to help mark Remembrance Day with your family, including several Remembrance Day ceremonies around Metro Vancouver.
Summer isn’t over yet! How can we tell? Well it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, and there are an endless stream of family friendly summer festivals around Metro Vancouver. This weekend is hopping with the free Savour Summer Festival at the River District, the world famous Abbotsford Air Show and the…
This week’s Mom to Follow is Terri-Lynne Macdonald, owner of TLMacdonald Photography. Terri-Lynne photographs families and events throughout the Lower Mainland, capturing special occasions and moments for others so that they can enjoy them for years to come. Her particular style focuses on the beauty of a moment and strives to tell a story, just…
Looking for a great summer day trip? Head to the Sea to Sky Gondola for amazing views of Howe Sound, snow capped mountains as well as kid friendly hikes, music and dancing, rock climbing and more! We wanted to find out more so we chatted with Katie Tikkanen, Event Programming & Marketing Coordinator at Sea to…
Looking for a great summer day trip with the kids? Head to the Fort Langley National Historic Site for a day of history, exploration and play. Or take an overnight staycation in the oTENTiks and visit nearby trails, farms, wineries, berry farms and restaurants. We wanted to find out about this historic site so we chatted…
