Events for Kids Under $5 for the May Long Weekend! (May 18 – 20)

In my pre-baby life, the May long weekend meant the start of camping, cabins and summer parties. As the Mom of a toddler, I’m just happy to get outside at all. Fortunately, Vancouver is serving up four bite-sized nature excursions you can easily do in a half-day. Perfect for introducing a kid under 5 to the outdoors without even leaving the city. Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5: May 6 – 12

Get moving this week on Move for Health Day with some fun family activities that take you beyond the playground, check out some fresh local eats (or grow your own) and celebrate Mother’s Day with free treats for us hard-working Moms… There’s so much to do for free, that it won’t all fit on the page. Keep reading ’til the end for more! Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5: April 29 – May 5

This week is all about how to connect… with your neighbours, with your environment, with your family. You can get to know your neighbourhood in a new way on a “Jane’s Walk”, connect with Asian culture downtown, focus on local food, check out youth performers and explore tons of family environmental events in the Lower Mainland. There are some freebies to be had this week too… Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5: April 22 – 28 (Updated!)

Vancouver is in full spring bloom and there’s a lot to discover this week in both nature and art. Rock out with Will Stroet for free on Saturday, join a bike ride among the blossoms, explore two awesome city parks with guides, soak in a carnival atmosphere and unleash your creativity with free family-focused art programs! There are more Earth Day activities too… Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5 for Earth Day… Updated!

Every day should be Earth Day… but there are lots of ways to celebrate our amazing home this weekend with a big line-up of family-friendly events. Choose between taking the kids to march in a parade, craft a recycled-paper necklace, watch for birds, ride in a canoe, build a bee box, or, of course, plant a tree. Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5: April 8 – 14

Educational opportunities abound this week. Your kid can learn about cherry blossoms from an expert, meet an artist, talk to a kid scientist or try on a kimono while exploring Japanese culture. There’s also a World Umbrella Dance downtown, a free Bobs & Lolo concert, “The Amazing Family Race”, fun and games in East Van and more… Continue reading »

Events for Kids Under $5: April 2 – 7

Spring has definitely sprung… and you have many choices on how to enjoy it. Join the world umbrella dancers (pictured) at the Cherry Blossom Festival, learn about bees in a hands-on workshop, take a free guided walk of Vancouver’s trees, and enjoy strawberries and cream with a free classical music concert in Vanier Park. And that’s only half… Continue reading »