Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (“WFC2”) hosted their inaugeral home match at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium yesterday, resulting in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC 2. Whitecaps FC 2 is the Whitecaps’ own United Soccer League (“USL”) team and over 3,200 fans came out to cheer them on, including John and I as we were given access […]

The Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival kicks off a week of free, public events today that offer practical ways to get children (and adults) outdoors more regularly. Running from April 16th to April 22nd, events include beach walks, workshops, gardening sessions, kite flying, farm tours and more. Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Sign up or […]

The Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase is a free, full day event coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Guildford Recreation Centre. It includes a city-wide youth basketball tournament, breakdance battles, a hip hop showcase, games, and more. The event provides a unique opportunity for Surrey’s youth to get involved in their […]

Disney’s The Lion King returns to Vancouver for an exclusive 4 week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth theatre this summer, running June 18th to July 12th, 2015. Jelani Remy as “Simba” and the ensemble in “He Lives in You” from THE LION KING National Tour. ©Disney. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus. The Lion King Since its […]

April means flowers, family time, and Earth Day festivals out in the fresh air, like the City of Surrey’s Party for the Planet. There are a lot of Easter Egg Hunts to start the month off on a festive note, and of course the tulip festival in Agassiz that will run through the middle of […]

Easter arrives in early April this year as it brings spring showers, blooming flowers, and the ability to finally wear all that white you put away at Labour Day. Over the next two weekends there are several family-friendly events happening around the Lower Mainland with the main attractions being good old fashioned Easter egg hunts. […]

Party for the Planet, BC’s largest Earth Day event returns to Surrey City Hall on Saturday, April 25th with free family fun all day long. Photo credit: John Bollwitt for Miss604 Surrey Party for the Planet Attended by over 25,000 last year, Party for the Planet is adding more activities and entertainment to the lineup […]

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. Our photos from Tulip Town, 2011 During your visit, you can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. […]

It’s Spring Break at the Vancouver Art Gallery, with family programs being offered now until March 20th. From 12:00pm to 4:00pm daily, families can enjoy exploratory and educational activities while taking in the gallery’s current exhibitions and engaging with Art Agents. The Making Place Try a range of hands-on activities directly inspired by the gallery’s […]

The 11th St Patrick’s Day Parade in Vancouver will take place on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. As a part of CelticFest Vancouver, the parade is the festival’s largest and most popular free event. Photo credit: janheuninck on Flickr St Patrick’s Day Parade Vancouver Starting at 11:00am, the St Patrick’s Day Parade will follow its 2014 […]