What’s better than a family picnic on a summer afternoon? How about one that also supports and amazing local charity. On Sunday, August 13th, join the 5th annual Whole Way House family picnic in Stanley Park. Whole Way House Family Picnic in Stanley Park Where: Prospect Point in Stanley Park (6200 Stanley Park Dr) When: […]

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 […]

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 » […]

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 […]

Surrey Women’s Centre will be collecting diaper donations from August 1-18th, benefitting under-privileged mothers who have a difficult time providing for their families. Surrey Women’s Centre Diaper Campaign Being a mom is hard enough. Let’s help make it easier. Chantal, a young single mom, can’t always afford diapers for her daughter Skye – and she […]

Enjoy music, storytellers, dancers, drummers and more at the 14th annual Richmond Maritime Festival happening August 12 & 13 at Britannia Shipyards. Celebrate Richmond’s historical connection with the sea at this free family event at a National Heritage Site. Richmond Maritime Festival Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston (5180 Westwater Dr) When: Saturday, […]

Host city of the 1954 British Commonwealth Games, Vancouver will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay with a full day of events on August 1, 2017 as it makes its way to Australia for the next Games in 2018. Queen’s Baton Relay and Block Party The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition that connects […]

Saluting Shark Week, the Vancouver Aquarium is inviting visitors to get up close with these fierce yet fascinating animals with a Shark Week Giveaway from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 30 and a chance to experience an exclusive feeding with sharks or stingrays (‘flattened’ shark cousins). Perfect for those intrigued by sharks and stingrays, […]

There’s fun beyond the beaches and picnic areas in Stanley Park this summer as the Stanley Park Urban Forest Train rides the miniature railway until September 4th. The Urban Forest Train is a 12 minute narrated journey that introduces visitors to the history, flora, and fauna of the park. Stanley Park Urban Forest Train When: […]