LOVE LIGHTS
Saturday – Monday 10 am – 8 pm, Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge is getting a love-inspired light make-over. Walk through the park as it shimmers with millions of twinkling lights, enjoy great photo-perfect moments, live music and yummy treats too.
FAMILY DAY WEEKEND AT GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Saturday – Monday 9 am – 10 pm, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver
KIDS TAKEOVER UBC
Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Kids and youth will take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. There will be kid-friendly arts festival featuring plays, live music, tours, costumes, makeup, dance, youth-led arts, a marching band, a photo booth, and food.
FAMILY DAY AT FALSE CREEK CC
Saturday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, False Creek Community Centre
A fun-filled day of crafts, science experiments, parent and tot gym and a family friendly movie.
MARPOLE CC FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
Fun for the whole family. Games, bouncy castles, face painting, arts and crafts and more.
KERRISDALE CC FAMILY DAY EVENT
Monday 11 am – 1 pm, Kerrisdale Community Centre
Face painting, arts and crafts, Photo Booth, drawing workshop, carnival games, scavenger hunt and more.
VCT FAMILY DAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday 9 am – 12 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver
Join Vancouver Civic Theatres for a morning of family-friendly laughs at this free event during Family Day weekend. We’re celebrating the joy of laughter, with activities for comedy fans of all ages! Visit theft chocolate station for a complimentary hot cocoa.
BIG BANG FESTIVAL
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver
Entry to the BIG BANG Festival is free with various free activities such as face painting, the Bounce House, a lively carnival band, plus our ticketed events, two music rooms where you’ll discover a variety of musical genres, each creating a unique and immersive experience.
BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM FAMILY DAY
Monday 10 am – 3:45 pm, Burnaby Village Museum
Gather the family and explore the Love farmhouse, one of Burnaby’s oldest surviving buildings dating back to 1893. Museum Interpreters will be available to tell stories of the families that lived there and how the multigenerational occupants influenced the development of the house. Then, you’ll get to spend some quality time crafting a folded paper model home using upcycled materials. There will also be a few heritage games to try. Free admission.
FAMILY DAY CAMPFIRE
Monday 12:30 pm – 5:15 pm, Pacific Spirit Park, Vancouver
Join us for a cozy campfire and enjoy stories, songs, and surprises about local plants and animals. Bring your own marshmallows to roast — we’ll provide the roasting sticks. Meet at park centre on 16th Ave, 400 m west of Blanca St, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
FAMILY DAY HIKE AND CAMPFIRE
Monday 1 pm – 4 pm, Belcarra Regional Park
Spend Family Day on an outdoor adventure. Enjoy a self-guided walk through the seaside forest then warm up with songs and tales around the campfire. Meet at Belcarra Picnic Area, Belcarra Regional Park 2375 Bedwell Bay Rd, Belcarra
BC FAMILY DAY ARTS ACTIVITIES
Monday 10 am – 4 pm, Richmond Cultural Centre, Richmond
Families can spark their imagination through music, hands-on activities, literary and performing arts. The day-long program features free performances and drop-in workshops, and select paid registered classes.
FAMILY DAY AT THE VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM
Monday 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum
Families will have the opportunity to participate in interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging educational programs. Plenty of activities will keep the family entertained during your visit, including hourly storytelling sessions, entertainment from singer & stilt walker Peter G-G, a visit from the Canadian Coast Guard, tours of The Blue Cabin and Oarlock & Sail Wooden Boat Club. This is a free event!
FAMILY DAY AND OPEN HOUSE AT DARTS HILL GARDEN PARK
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Darts Hill Garden Park, Surrey
Visit Darts Hill Garden Park for the Winter Open House and Family Day celebration. Enjoy a variety of free outdoor activities including, live music, scavenger hunt, free refreshments and more!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY DAY
Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm, Maillardville Community Centre, Coquitlam
This event will feature music, performances, food, vendors to browse through, organizations to connect with, and activities for kids that celebrate the history and culture of the Black Diaspora. This event is organized by the Coquitlam Heritage Society and will be taking place at the Maillardville Community Centre. Free to attend.
FAMILY DAY AT FORT LANGLEY
Monday 10 am – 5 pm, Fort Langley
Head to Fort Langley National Historic Site for a day of fun, exploration, and learning as we celebrate British Columbia’s incredible biodiversity! Discover the wonders of BC’s biodiversity Explore BC’s unique ecosystems and meet the people and organizations dedicated to protecting and celebrating our natural world.
FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES AT ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
A free event with Pilates, Family Zumba, Morning Movers, Face Painting, Crafts & Popcorn, Activity from the Maple Ridge Lapidary Club.
