It’s Family Day Long Weekend in BC, and while many of the kids have been out of school thanks to snow day closures, the holiday on Monday will see plenty of activities for everyone at local recreation centres, attractions, rinks, and more. Check out the full list of things to do in Vancouver the weekend below, and over 40 Family Day Events are listed here.
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Friday, February 10, 2017
VIMFF Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Yoga Date Nights
The Ultimate New West Shop Hop
Valentine’s Couples Cooking Demo & Dinner
Lanterns in the Garden
Romance of the Stars with Louise Burns
Eastside Flea
Falls Prevention Workshop for People Affected by Parkinson’s
DOXA Presents: Do Not Resist
Spring Awakening – The Tony Winning Musical
Little Mountain Shop Presents: Main Squeeze, a Pop-Up for Lovers + Friends
HomeGround Festival
Kinky Boots at the QE Theatre
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Studio 58 Presents: 42nd Street
Vagabond Players Presents: Towards Zero
Boca del Lupo Presents: Crawlspace
Align Entertainment Presents: The Little Mermaid
Elle at the Firehall Arts Centre
Theatre Conspiracy Presents: Foreign Radical
Pacific Theatre Presents: Corleone – The Shakespearean Godfather
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In January, TransLink launched the first transit improvements set out in Phase One of the Ten Year Vision.
That means more transit and less congestion on the roads, increased SkyTrain frequency, more SeaBus, bus and HandyDART trips – making space for 185,000 more people per week to take transit!
What’s New
SkyTrain
- On weekdays – peak service will end 15 minutes later in the morning and last one hour longer in the afternoon and evening rush.
- On weekends – trains will increase to match weekday off-peak frequency meaning trains will run every 3 to 6 minutes.
Canada Line
- More frequent service during weekday peak hours.
- 11 per cent increase in passenger capacity during the busiest periods – that means an extra 3,700 passengers in each direction every weekday.
Bus and HandyDART
- 10 per cent increase in bus service.
- 15 per cent increase for HandyDART meaning 85,000 more available trips annually.
SeaBus
- Doubling SeaBus Service on Sundays and holidays to sailings every 15 minutes from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Public consultations
- Open houses for both the Surrey Rapid Transit Project and the Millennium Line Broadway Extension.
What’s Next
In the coming weeks and months, more improvements of Phase One will be rolled out, including:
- New or expanded transit services for neighbourhoods that currently have few – or no – transit options today;
- Safer walking and cycling routes; and
- Improvements to the Major Road Network.
And that’s just Phase One!
In Phase Two, TransLink will ask for more public input later this year for the next phase of the 10 Year Vision.
Highlights of Phase Two
- Replacement of the Pattullo Bridge
- Surrey light rail
- Broadway subway
- More rail cars and station upgrades on the existing SkyTrain system
- Additional expansion of bus service across the region
- Additional expansion of HandyDART service
- Continued improvements to major roads, cycling, walking paths, and transit access points
You can find out more about The 10 Year Vision at tenyearvision.translink.ca.
The 9th annual Richmond Wedding Show, A Wedding Affair is coming up on February 26th. Presented by Imagine That Events, the creative energy of the show in an intimate setting will allow brides to valuable insights from over 50 wedding exhibitors.
Richmond Wedding Show, A Wedding Affair
A Wedding Affair 2016 Photo by Three Sixty Photography
Where: River Rock Casino Resort (8811 River Road, Richmond)
When: Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Tickets: Available online for $20
Enjoy a glass of wine, a taste of the venue’s fine cuisine, and enter for a chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize and a 7 Night Stay at the Be Live Collection Punta Cana ! Also check out the interactive fashion soiree called Aisle with Style, featuring jewelry, bridal wear and wedding accessories, live entertainment, the chance to win door prizes and more.
Win Tickets
I have 4 tickets to give away to a lucky bride and her wedding party, a keen groom, or anyone looking for wedding inspirations this season. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Follow Imagine That Events on Facebook and Twitter for more information about the Richmond Wedding Show, A Wedding Affair, and more events.
Update The winner is Kristina!
Head to the Langley Events Centre on Sunday, February 12, 2017 for Fraser Valley Family Day with a Vancouver Stealth game and lots of activities and special guests.
Fraser Valley Family Day
The fun starts before the Stealth game at the Langley Events Centre Fieldhouse (7888 200 St, Langley), from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Admission to the event is by donation only, with all proceeds going to charity, including Basics for Babies.
There will be guest appearances from BC Lions, Vancouver Stealth, and Vancouver Giants players along with face painting, balloon animals, music, obstacle courses and door prizes.
You can also pick up 2-for-1 tickets for the Stealth game later that day, at 7:00pm vs Colorado.
For more information, follow Fraser Valley Family Day on Facebook.
Pop Up Weddings is once again hosting “Love in the Square” at event in Robson Square where couples can take advantage of complimentary elopements on February 12th. Organizers will also be accepting donations in order to donate the raised funds to a local charity.
Weddings at Robson Square Valentine’s Weekend
Last year’s event saw 77 couples tie the knot and this year they are expecting to marry 100 couples or more! Vow renewals are also welcome.
Registration will start at 10:00am and ceremonies will begin to take place starting at 11:00am, continuing to 6:00pm. The event will be first come, first served but they will do their best to marry everyone that comes down that day.
Couples only need themselves as well as a properly filled out marriage license. Having some witnesses is always a good idea but not 100% necessary. Be sure to dress for the weather. New this year will be added decor, floral arrangements, and photography teams to capture the special day. Follow Love in the Square for more information.
