There’s free admission for kids at VanDusen Botanical Garden in March! Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen – and at the Bloedel Conservatory – from March 1 to 29, 2018.

Browse all 55-acres that boast 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world. Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, or browse the garden-themed gift shop.

Make your way over to the tropical Bloedel Conservatory and discover the plants inside the lush dome located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park. Visit this indoor tropical paradise with over 120 exotic birds including macaws, parrots, pheasants and cockatoos, and 500 kinds of plants.

Events for kids at the Garden this month

March 17 & 24, 2018: Free Bird Activities

Friday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1, 2018: The VanDusen Great A-Maze-ing Egg Hunt. Kids aged 0 to 8 years are invited to experience the annual Great A-Maze-ing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Friday, March 30, Saturday, March 31 or Sunday, April 1. Enjoy an outdoor egg hunt in 6 different areas of the garden including the maze, participate in fun themed activities, and purchase tasty treats from on-site food trucks. Each child will receive a bag of chocolate at the end of their hunt. Please bring your own basket or container for collecting eggs. This event is outdoors and runs rain or shine.

VanDusen Garden is located at 5251 Oak St and open daily. Bloedel Conservatory is located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park at 4600 Cambie in Vancouver.

Follow VanDusen Botanical Garden on Facebook and Twitter for more information. Offers are exclusive to each facility and cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.

How about a selfie opportunity with the likes of Marianas Trench, Lights, or Arkells? The JUNO Awards are making that happen on March 24th with the JUNO Fan Fare at Metropolis at Metrotown!

Where: Metropolis at Metrotown (4700 Kingsway, Burnaby)
When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Tickets: Available online starting at 10:00am on Saturday, March 20, 2018. FREE! But they’re bound to all get booked up very quickly. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

When the JUNO Fan Fare presented by CBC Music takes over Metropolis at Metrotown, Canadian music fans will get a once in a lifetime chance to meet and take photos with their favourite artists.

The afternoon will be hosted by CBC Music’s Odario Williams, Amanda Parris and CBC Vancouver’s Anita Bathe and offers fans a chance to get up close and personal with this year’s JUNO nominees (and others) as well as enjoy exciting live performances by Jess Moskaluke, High Valley, Ria Mae, Scott Helman, Tim Hicks and DAVE (Dave Ritter of The Strumbellas) will DJ the event.

Fans can participate in giveaways and photo opportunities while meeting their favourite artists.

Appearing at JUNO Fan Fare for Selfie Sessions are:

JUNO Fan Fare Presented by CBC Music runs from Fans can customize their experience from a selection of six artist photo sessions each featuring multiple artists.

The 47th annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2018 will be hosted in Vancouver from March 19 through March 25, 2018, culminating in The JUNO Awards, on Sunday, March 25, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

This will be the fourth time that Vancouver will host Canada’s Music Awards ceremony; shows previously took place in 1991, 1998, and 2009. Follow the JUNO Awards online with the tag #JUNOS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

March is a busy month, leading up to Spring Break and Easter, and this weekend things really start ramping up in terms of activities and events around town. There’s a free comedy festival block party, the dance festival, theatrical productions, a craft beer festival, special events, and more! Here’s a list of things to do in Vancouver this weekend, along with the full March event list – both are updated daily as new events are submitted.

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.

Friday, March 9, 2018
Special Event: Luke Skywalker Lightsaber at Science World
The Dram: Fundraiser for the Writers Fest’s Youth Education Programs
Fleetwood Family Movie Night
Neighbourhood Sketchbook Project
Monika’s Art Boutique-Studio & Gallery Grand Opening
Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Emily Carr
Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival
Carmelahhh Presents: Where Are They Now?
Moods and Modes: Emotion in Music
Peter Pan the Musical, Surrey
Burnaby Central Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Studio 16 Presents: Seven Minutes in Heaven
The After After Party at The Cultch
First Impressions Theatre Presents: A Few Good Men
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival
JFL NorthWest – Vancouver’s Comedy Festival
Free! JFL NorthWest Block Party for the Comedy Festival
Chutzpah! Festival
Vancouver International Dance Festival
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Spring Break is almost here – so now what? Well, you might want to pay a visit to Coquitlam, where you’ll find plenty of affordable family-friendly activities – including an outdoor festival with live music and lots of kids’ activities.

Spring Break Events in Coquitlam

Here are some Spring Break events in Coquitlam that you won’t want to miss:

Festival du Bois
March 23-25, 2018
Did you know that Maillardville in Coquitlam is home to BC’s largest francophone community? Join in the French-Canadian fun at this weekend celebration, which attracts thousands from across the Lower Mainland. You’ll find amazing live music and dance, traditional food, shows for kids and lots of fun activities. Also sample authentic delicacies, including tourtière, maple taffy on snow and, of course, poutine – check out an awesome recipe on the Explore Coquitlam website »

Spring Break Festival at Evergreen Cultural Centre
March 20-22, 2018
Enjoy six shows over three days for kids of all ages. Choose from Cinderella, Robin Hood or a bilingual performance of Cendrillon.

Cheap Movie Tickets
Every Saturday in March
If you’re looking for something to do on a Saturday morning, check out the Family Favourites series at select Cineplex locations (including Cineplex Cinemas Coquitlam and VIP). Tickets are just $2.99 each. Playing during Spring Break: Shrek (March 17); Space Jam (March 24); and Hop (March 31).

Spring Break Camps
Need last-minute options for Spring Break camps for your kids? A few spaces remain for some City of Coquitlam camps. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 68 outstanding nominees for the 35th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, which will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

Women of Distinction Awards Nominees 2018

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