Vancouver Mural Festival announces return of the Mount Pleasant Street
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The Vancouver Mural Festival’s Mount Pleasant Street Party returns on August 10 - 13 after the street party’s three-year pandemic hiatus.
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2023 VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
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The Vancouver Folk Music Festival hits the grass at Jericho Beach Park in a few days.
Get more Scream time at Playland!!!
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This year, get more scream time at Playland, where you'll find thrills the algorithm could only dream of. The Playland season started in June and runs until August 18.
Staycation – 8 ways to fill your days with exciting
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It's Summer vacation. Do you have camps planned? Holidays? Or lots of time to fill locally? Why not turn those days around the house into more of a Staycation and take an adventure locally?
Fun ways to embrace Canadian Multiculturalism Day
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On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Here are some resources to introduce your children to this concept.
What to do this weekend? 8 exciting events to check
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June is a great month to get out and explore the City. There are a number of great events going on across the Lower Mainland to check out.
2 Great tools for Autism Awareness Month
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April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s global children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. Known for her roles in television classics including 21 Jump Street, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper and For Your Love, Robinson Peete is also a bestselling author and proud spokesperson for autism…
Exciting! It’s a Family-Friendly St Patrick’s Day Dance Party in
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With spring comes community festivals and outdoor concerts! There’s nothing more fun than seeing a group of young children gathered around a stage, moving their bodies, enjoying music and live performance. That’s what we’ll see at the upcoming CelticFest Vancouver this Saturday March 18th. This free, family-friendly two day festival runs March 17, St Patrick’s…
It’s Pi Day! Learn all about this Worldwide Celebration of
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Today is March 14th (or 3.14) and it’s a day honouring one of the most famous numbers in mathematics, also known as Pi! Once a year, Pi Day is celebrated worldwide by eating pies, pizzas, and for math lovers, it’s a day for celebrating the universal language that math is. But what actually is pi…
The amazing films from Studio Ghibli Forever!
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It’s been ten years since Hayao Miyazaki — the world’s greatest animator — released his last film, The Wind is Rising, and announced his retirement. Happily he changed his mind, and will unveil How Do You Live? later this year. There is no better time to revisit the spellbinding fairy tales which have enchanted audiences…
4 Spring Break Activities
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I can't believe that we're less than 1 week away from Spring Break. Did you book Spring Break camps? Travel? or are you having a stay-cation at home? Luckily there are many great things to do and, although the weather is always questionable, there are some fantastic Spring Break activities to do with your family.
Happy Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, Canada!
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Today, fans of all ages celebrate their love affair with this beloved treat. To commemorate this occasion, Loacker, the Italian heritage brand known for its delicious wafer biscuits, has released a new line of Peanut Butter treats.
Lucky to have 3 fantastic local theatres!
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I have to admit Vancouver is no London, New York, or even Toronto when it comes to live theatre, but we are lucky to have some amazing community theatre's that produce some amazing performances. Here are a few theatres to check out!
5 Exciting Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year This Weekend!
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Lunar New Year 2023 falls on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, and celebrations continue the weeks following.
Gift the Unexpected: 3 Unique ‘Gifts for Good’ Ideas that
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Children everywhere love traditions (parents, too), and traditions make memories. Celebrating Giving Tuesday (November 29) is a tradition in our family, too. It marks the largest global movement of generosity and signals the start of the holiday season. This year, while writing up your family’s wish list, consider including some unique ‘gifts for good’ that…
4 Can’t Miss Holiday Events to Add to Your Exciting
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'Tis the season for family traditions. Whether your family enjoys baking together, decorating the house and Christmas tree, or just snuggling in with a few favourite seasonal movies - the time to do it is coming up. We're very fortunate in British Columbia to have so many options to help us enjoy the season. You…
Exciting PNE Winter Fair
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The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is thrilled to announce the most unique winter celebration in BC, the brand new PNE Winter Fair. The ten-day event features guest favourites from the PNE Summer Fair and the PNE has translated them into a unique winter holiday experience including nightly indoor concerts by your favourite artists, holiday themed…
Stay safe while trick or treating on 31st October
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On October 31, many children will dress up and knock on your door asking for treats. Although Halloween is a fun holiday for kids (and even the not so young!), some costumes and decorations can pose a hazard, including a fire threat. Here are tips while trick or treating to reduce the risks.
Don’t miss it: The Baby Show Vancouver October 22-23
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Canada’s Leading Pregnancy, Baby and Toddler Event Arrives on the West Coast: The Baby Show Debuts October 22-23 at Canada Place.
Tricks & Treats at Playland
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Tricks and Treats, a brand-new experience ideal for kids and scaredy-cat adults. It takes place October 29th and 30th from 12pm to 4pm at Playland and includes rides, games, a candy scavenger hunt, and other surprises along the way! Costumes are welcomed and encouraged.
A Great Music Soundtrack to Childhood
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Ingram, an award-winning, five-time Emmy nominated songwriter and composer whose distinctive musical style has earned him recognition as one of the top song-writers working in Children’s and Family entertainment. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and son. Why is kids' music controversial? Kids' music, for many, is…
5 Exciting Ways to Celebrate to the Fullest at the
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Make the PNE Fair your End-of-Summer Tradition with *can’t miss* attractions and entertainment including the SuperDogs, Chinese Acrobats, High Dive Show, Dueling Pianos, Agriculture Displays, Drag Shows, Cooking Demonstrations, Pyro Musical, Exhibits, Home Showcase, and the return of Summer Night Concerts!
Enjoy an amazing camping trip with the Right Camping Gear
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onsidering the available options for tents, sleeping bags, and other camping essentials, choosing the right gear for a camping trip can be overwhelming. We got some advice from the BBB to help you purchase the camping gear that best suits your personal needs.
The Wait is Over: Big Changes for Playland’s 2022 Season!
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One of my favourite rides at Playland has always been the Wooden Coaster. I'm sure many of you noticed, the Coaster was out of commission last year. Luckily it was a temporary closure and it is now open!
