It’s a new tradition: The first day of spring in Vancouver means that you can take part in a public pogo bounce challenge in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery and raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. The annual Boink Day – “Boinking For a Cause” campaign returns on Wednesday, March 20, […]

The Vancouver Lego Games are coming up on Sunday, April 28, 2013 and will include an afternoon of games, prizes, and fun for the whole family. How it Works Each person in attendance can participate and will be provided bricks. Those wanting to throw their hat in the ring will have 15 minutes to build […]

Surrey Librairies are ramping up programing for teens over Spring Break including a week of free movie screenings: City Centre Library – Photo credit: colink. on Flickr Captain America: The First Avenger Rated PG Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Newton Library, meeting room Rise of the Guardians Rated G Wednesday, March 20, […]

Spring Break wouldn’t be complete without PlayDome at BC Place, Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival with over 45 rides and attractions. Photo credit: John Biehler for Miss604 Where: BC Place Stadium When: Saturday, March 16, 2013 to Sunday, March 24, 2013 Hours: Open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm (until 6:00pm on March 24th) PlayDome at […]

An Evening to Conquer Oral Cancer is coming up next month in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. It aims to increase awareness about oral cancer and raise funds for putting cutting-edge research into action. Oral cancer is one of the major human cancers (more common than cervical cancer) with one of the worst survival […]

The Shops at Morgan Crossing are hosting the third annual Spring Break Skate from Thursday, March 21st to Sunday, March 24th. Each day from 10:00am to 6:00pm shoppers, neighbours, and visitors are invited to skate on the artificial outdoor skating surface, rain or shine. Skate rentals will be available by donation to the Semiahmoo Secondary […]

In this digital age, with all of our smartphones, computers, tablets and gadgets that help us get things done, a lot of time can be wasted when we don’t know how to use the tools available — or we get caught up by distractions. That’s where Steve Dotto (“Canada’s Favourite Geek”) comes in. He’s hosting […]

The City of Surrey is ramping up for another year of free, family-friendly festivals and the first major event on deck is the Party for the Planet, BC’s largest Earth Day celebration. The concert lineup was announced this morning and it’s a pretty impressive schedule of Canadian talent. The Party for the Planet features exhibitors, […]

The Secret World of Sharks and Rays is an experience on now (and for a limited time) at the Vancouver Aquarium that showcases the lifestyles of sharks and their cousins, the majestic rays. Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Aquarium Engage with a beautiful zebra shark and whiprays in the Tropic Zone or take in the […]

Last night Broadway Across Canada announced its 2013/2014 line-up of musical theatre productions that they’re bringing to Vancouver over the next year. The shows include West Side Story (February 2014), War Horse (September 2013), and Les Miserables (June 2013). Photo credit: “One Day More” The Company of the New 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables. Les […]