Contributed by: Tatiana Rasco
Get ready to mark your calendars for some fun celebrations coming up on Family Day weekend! This is a special time for all families to come together and create lasting memories.
There are all kinds of free inclusive events to enjoy with those you love involving sports, arts, and culture. Here are some exciting Family Day activities happening near you!
1. “Family Day” at the Boundary Museum
Date: February 18, 2024
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Boundary Museum & Archives, 6145 Reservoir Road, Grand Forks
The Boundary Museum is hosting a free Family Day event with exciting multicultural presentations, rides for kids, and sensor activities from the Boundary Autism Society. Lunch and hot chocolate are on the house!
2. Discovering Ditches – Richmond’s Playground
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Richmond Museum, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Embark on a nostalgic journey into the world of being a child through Richmond Museum’s current exhibit, Richmond Kids. Visitors can get hands-on with interactive exhibits, Richmond-based game of chutes and ladders, and build imaginative structures with tiles and blocks. Spend Family Day by learning all about the plants and animals while working on frog themed crafts and playing games.
Date February 17, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Avenue
The Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre is hosting a fun indoor festival to celebrate Family Day. Enjoy the inflatables, games, play area, and activities all under one roof!
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 4915 W 16th Ave, Vancouver
Drop by the cozy campfire happening at Pacific Spirit Regional Park! Enjoy the stories and songs about local plants and animals while roasting marshmallows over the fire.
5. Family Day and Symphony of Nature Exhibit Opening
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
The Museum of North Vancouver is celebrating Family Day by opening an exciting new exhibition – Symphony of Nature the North Shore from a Newcomer’s perspective. Bring your family and friends and explore the beauty of nature in North Vancouver. Enjoy the thrilling performances, demonstrations, workshops, and activities they have in store!
6. Family Day at the Roundhouse
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Spend Family Day over at the Roundhouse! Bring your family and friends and play around in the bouncy castle, attend the concert, or join in on the art workshop. Pop by or stay for a while, and capture some memories this Family Day.
7. Family Day at the Canadian Museum of Flight
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Canadian Museum of Flight, Hangar 3, 5333 – 216 Street, Langley
Get ready for a fun-filled Family Day at the Canadian Museum of Flight! Enjoy the games, crafts, and hot chocolate with the whole family. Join in on the scavenger hunt or take some family pictures over at the photo booth. Don’t miss out on the chance to get up close to their vintage aircrafts!
8. Thunderbird CC BC Family Day Movie Event
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Thunderbird Community Centre, 2312 Cassiar St, Vancouver, BC
Come visit the Thunderbird Community Centre on Family day for the “under the sea” themed event! Unleash your creativity by joining in on the different activities involving crafts, caricature drawing, and face painting. Then, relax and enjoy the screening of the 2023 Little Mermaid with family and friends.
9. Family Day at the Museum and Week-long Scavenger Hunt
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Drop by the Museum of Surrey for some Family Day fun! Play board games, join a week-long scavenger hunt, and take a photo with their mascot Raj the Racoon. Admire the caricatures by Corycature over a sweet cup of hot chocolate with family and friends.
10. Family Day at the Burnaby Village Museum
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 11:00am
Location: Burnaby Village Museum: enter through the Carousel Pavilion and Plaza entrance, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Celebrate South Asian culture this Family Day through music, dance and art. Visitors of all ages can participate in an engaging, interactive dance workshop led by award-winning Bollywood dancer Karima Essa. Learn some Bollywood history, enjoy the music and add your own moves to the experience. Spend this time with your family by joining the collaborative process of creating a community mural, featuring the artwork of South Asian artist Jag Nagra.
There you have it, 10 exciting activities where everyone is welcome! Grab your family and friends and create some lasting memories together. Check out the BC Recreation and Parks Association and the BC Museums Association’s websites for more inclusive Family Day events.
