Metro Vancouver Regional Parks have tidal pools, shorelines, cottonwoods, wetlands, historic sites, and even places for meteor shower viewing! While you might be familiar with their picnic areas, beaches and hiking trails, did you know that these recreational nature destinations also host dozens of family-friendly activities throughout the year? I’ve picked out 6 of the […]

The invitation reads: “Come fully dressed as your best Zombie; think creative, blood, guts and gore!” Later this month, Improv Anywhere is hosting the annual Vancouver Zombiewalk and all are welcome. Vancouver Zombiewalk 2017 When: Saturday August 26, 2017 side). Assemble 12:30, walk 4:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson side) the walk will […]

I got my bag out from the closet and laid my clothes next to it. Sundress, bathing suit, sandals, floppy hat, sunglasses. I paused for a moment to review my selections, which all reminded me of our last tropical vacation. The fact that I could pack these items, which instantly make me at ease thinking […]

Artists Steve and Sandy Pell were tasked with creating a large mural, designed to be an interactive public art piece that inspires values like connectedness, positivity and freedom. The result is #kitswings, now at Burrard and West 4th. A post shared by casey-jo loos (@caseyjoloos) on Jul 24, 2017 at 10:01pm PDT #KitsWings Mural in […]

2017 marks the 39th anniversary of Pride in Vancouver, the most diverse festivals and parade in the city. There are over 20 Pride events throughout the summer and none draws as many people as the legendary Vancouver Pride Parade, with an expected audience of 650,000 on Sunday! Vancouver Pride Parade Where: Downtown Vancouver along Robson, […]

Join North America’s best airport for free family fun, live entertainment and more at the YVR Community Chill Out at one of the coolest little parks in greater Vancouver. YVR Community Chill Out When: Saturday, August 19, 2017 11:00am to 3:00pm Where: Larry Berg Flight Path Park (Russ Baker Way, Richmond) RSVP on Facebook » […]

The best things in (summer) life are free. Think long days of sunlight, wilderness hikes and big-name concerts – including Bif Naked and The Matinée – at Coquitlam’s new outdoor stage! Just a half-hour SkyTrain ride from Vancouver, you can join the thousands who will be flocking to Lafarge Lake-Douglas station this month for free […]

Enjoy an evening of arts and astronomy under the stars with the Museum of Anthropology (“MOA”) on August 12th. Inspired by the global dark sky movement, Blackout Night Sky Festival brings together storytellers, musicians, artists and astronomers to share their relationships to the skies. Witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and explore the […]

On one magical day a year, adults can order an iconic, legendary White Spot Pirate Pak and it’s not only encouraged, it goes to support a wonderful cause! Pirate Pak Day is back on August 9th and for every Adult or Kid Pirate Pak and select entree that sold, White Spot will make a $2 […]

It came down in 1959 and just last week it rose again. Sai Woo’s iconic neon rooster has been recreated and installed at 158 E Pender St in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, thanks to donors and pledges. Neon Sai Woo Sign Returns to East Pender The project to restore the sign began earlier this year when […]