10 Free Family Day Events in Vancouver
We have selected our Top 10 Free Family Day Events in Vancouver where you can enjoy activities and entertainment at no cost throughout the long weekend February 14 to 16, 2026.
10 Free Family Day Events in Vancouver
The Robson Square ice rink will be open for free skating throughout Family Day weekend, and they have a variety of performances including Antonio Larosa on February 14th and Teresa Marie & The Three on February 15th.
*All admission details are those available online at time of publishing. Any fees due on-site should be applied/adhered to vs this post.
Enjoy a full day of free family fun at the Coal Harbour Community Centre in Vancouver with games, crafts, bouncy castle, and baby playtime on Monday, February 16th. No registration is required.
Enjoy a self-guided walk through the seaside forest on Monday, February 16th then warm up with songs and tales around the campfire with Metro Vancouver. They have events at Pacific Spirit Park and tÉmtÉmĆxŹ·tÉn/Belcarra Regional Park. Register online for free.
Vancouver Civic Theatres hosts Family Day Weekend: Be Our Funny Valentine on Saturday, February 14th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Stop by between 9:00am and 12:00pm for a morning of family-friendly laughs. In Partnership with Vancouver Public Library, Just for Laughs Vancouver and The Writersā Exchange.
The Museum of Surrey will host free activities on Saturday, February 14th. Enjoy a mix of games, creative activities, and special experiences across the heritage campus.
Enjoy Family Day Weekend at the Tram in Steveston from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily February 13 to 16 with free admission. Explore the historic Tram Car 1220, dress-up as a Junior Conductor and take a family photo, and enjoy fun interactive displays.
From February 14 to 16 it’s Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Drop in to the Chinese Bunkhouse from 11:00am to 4:00pm and join free family-friendly activities themed around the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 17th this year. Make your own Lunar New Year decoration, learn about the animal zodiac, and join a search and find game around the historic site, suitable for all ages.
Vancouver Bandits and Basketball BC present 3Ć3 Clutch, a three-a-side basketball tournament that will take over Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. Admission to watch all of the games is free, Friday to Monday.
Bonus ($ add-ons)
Music on Mainās Big Bang Festival is Sunday, February 15th at the Roundhouse. This is an adventurous and interactive music festival for young audiences. Free entry to the festival, and $5 for some special events while youāre there. Food trucks will also be on site.
Itās Make & Play: Family Day at the Museum of Vancouver on Monday, February 16th. Drop in throughout the day to explore hands-on activity booths led by local Vancouver artists and crafters. Each booth offers a free, all-ages creative activity, with the opportunity to browse and purchase handmade goods directly from the artists. Activity booths are free to access in the lobby but regular Museum admission applies if youād like to visit the galleries.
The Vancouver Aquarium has a deal on from February 7-17, 2026. Child admission is free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. At the Vancouver Art Gallery, youth 18 and under are always free.
For dozens of additional options, view the full activity list, including Richmond, Surrey, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and the rest of the region, where admission fees may be applicable.
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