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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns April 1st to April 30th in Washington State, in the La Conner and Mount Vernon area, just a quick drive from the border. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival During your visit, you can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. There are […]

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Surrey Party for the Planet 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC’s largest Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, returns to the Surrey City Hall Plaza on April 23rd. This year’s festival headliner is 2016 JUNO nominee for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Scott Helman. Surrey Party for the Planet Scott Helman leads a lineup of free family entertainment that includes Vince Vaccaro, family entertainers […]

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Free Kids Admission to Richmond Olympic Experience This Spring Break

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience (The Rox), kids get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket, between March 21st and 28th! Richmond Olympic Experience This Spring Break Every child that attends also receives a free mini sport ball, and free skating at the Richmond Olympic Oval with paid ROX ticket […]

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Easter Carnival at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The City of Port Coquitlam is hosting the 6th annual Easter Carnival at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Join in for an afternoon of family fun that includes egg dying, festive art creations, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, and carnival treats. Where: Leigh Square (2248 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam) When: Saturday, March 26, 2016 […]

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Shop These Spring Markets in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A new season of market shopping is upon us and whether you’re looking for local produce, artisanal goodies, or hand-crafted gems, you’ll love browsing, and filling your baskets, at these upcoming events: Spring Markets in Vancouver Portobello West Where: Creekside Community Recreation Centre When: Saturday, March 19 & Sunday March 20, 2016 11:00am to 5:00pm […]

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Kids Get in Free at VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory This Spring Break

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Kids get in Free at VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory this spring break! From March 14th to March 24th, take advantage of up to two free child admissions* with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior or youth admission at VanDusen Garden and/or Bloedel Conservatory. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street Vancouver,BC V6M 4H1 […]

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Spring Break at 3 National Historic Sites Near Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Discover the past and enjoy unique family-friendly activities at some of our local National Historic Sites near Vancouver this Spring Break. Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach What: Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum When: March 19th to 27th, 2016 Spring Break Programming: Daily hands-on activities and events featuring historical photo talks, preview demos behind […]

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Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

There’s plenty of family fun to be had this month, with spring break just around the corner coupled with two weekends of Easter egg hunts and activities, from Squamish to Fort Langley. Photo credit: jamieanne on Flickr Specific fees and ticket prices can be found by clicking the link in the title of each event […]

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Vancouver St Patrick’s Day Parade

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The St Patrick’s Day Parade has been CelticFest Vancouver’s most popular event for the last 12 years! Taking place in Downtown Vancouver on March 13th, the parade will feature marching pipe and drum bands, Celtic music groups, acrobats, drill teams, Irish and Scottish youth dance groups, and many others. Photo credit: janheuninck on Flickr Vancouver […]

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Stanley Park Easter Train 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

March is here and that means the gates to the Stanley Park miniature railway will be opening (for a limited time) for Stanley Park Easter Train this season. Stanley Park Easter Train Ride the Easter Train, watch an Easter Bunny performance, go on an Easter egg hunt, join in games and craft workshops, and get […]

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