A park so nice they named it twice! Fun Fun Park in Surrey is hosting a recycling fair this Saturday to help raise funds for a new playground. In partnership with ElectroRecycle, you can drop off your electrical products for recycling (toasters, microwaves, coffee-makers, power tools, etc.) throughout the day to support this community green […]

This post has been contributed by Julie Sims M.Sc., Volunteer Coordinator & Nature House Interpreter with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End almost eight years ago and I recently became a member. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their […]

Everyone’s always looking for something to do for a family outing, activity with friends, or a date night and I love providing information that can help locals and visitors plan their leisure time in the city. While I have been doing a monthly event list for years, I thought I would try something new and […]

There will be no lack of events happening this weekend and whether you’ll be in Surrey, in the West End, or out at UBC you’ll be able to join in on some festival fun. The West End Fest, Wesbrook Village Festival, and Fleetwood Family Festival are all family-oriented and each will have their own bouncy […]

A glorious summer of sunshine is coming to an end but before you pack away your sunglasses and picnic blankets you should check out some of the great events and activities around Metro Vancouver in September. From a BBQ and Chili Festival to fall markets and a TreeFest, there’s plenty of fun to be had […]

~~ VIEW THE 2014 EVENT HERE ~~ The 2nd annual Gastown BBQ and Chili Festival will take over Carrall Street from 1:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st. This two-day outdoor festival will raise funds for Athletics 4 Kids and provide the opportunity to experience a fantastic local food, BBQ and […]

Photobin Photography The following has been contributed exclusively by guest author Kristyl Clark of She’s A Valley Mom, @ShesAValleyMom. While it can be difficult to swap sunscreen and sandals for sweaters and school books, there is plenty of family fun to look forward to in the Fraser Valley this autumn. From pumpkin patches and corn […]

Throughout summer, the Surrey Nature Centre has been hosting Discovery Day on Thursdays, offering a free forest learning experience for families. This Thursday will be the last Discovery Day at the Surrey Nature Centre and your last chance to check it out this season. Photo credit: waferboard on Flickr Stop by the Surrey Nature Centre […]

The Vancouver Public Space Network (“VPSN”) has lunched PS (Public Space) I Love U, a photo hunt to celebrate the city’s public spaces. Registration is now open for the event which will take place Saturday, September 21st, 2013. It’s pretty easy to find Vancouver’s more famous landmarks, like Science World and the Olympic Cauldron. But, […]

This weekend we’ll be celebrating the 125th anniversary of Vancouver’s crown jewel, Stanley Park. This peninsula means a lot of many of us with its forest trails, Seawall paths, attractions, beaches, and as Xwayxway, a traditional village site of the Squamish First Nation. On Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th, you will be able […]