Get ready for a busy end-of-February weekend in Vancouver! Highlights include the massive BC Bike Show happening alongside the Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show at Canada Place, plus lots of Lunar New Year fun continuing downtown. Don't miss the last chance for some free ice skating before the rinks close for the season!
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Skating at the Shipyards
Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver
Enjoy free outdoor ice skating in North Vancouver (rentals cost extra).
Flyover at Canada Place (Awaken Canada/Legendary Iceland)
FlyOver Canada, Canada Place
Take a thrilling, fully enclosed multi-dimensional flight simulation experience.
LEGO® Block Party
MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Dedicated LEGO building time for younger builders at the North Van museum.
· February 28
7: This is Western Canada's largest cycling event where you can check out the latest Road, Mountain, and e-bikes. There is a demo track available for trying out new gear, and a dedicated Kid's Zone to keep little riders entertained.This is a huge local event featuring demos and activities specifically for kids, making it a great family outing for active parents.
: Held jointly with the BC Bike Show, this is the perfect spot to get inspired for upcoming family vacations. Browse gear and get ideas for adventure travel destinations across the globe.It's co-located with the Bike Show, maximizing your trip to Canada Place for general family adventure browsing.
FREE : This festival celebrates the Lunar New Year with activities spread across several downtown venues. If you catch the right venue, there might be craft sessions perfect for an afternoon of creativity.It's the main Lunar New Year celebration that spans both days of the target weekend.
: Grouse Mountain is hosting a non-stop day of skiing, boarding, and general winter fun. Check the schedule for specific family-friendly activities mixed into this long event.It's a unique, extended winter activity at a local favourite resort.
: Bring the kids to MONOVA for some dedicated building time with LEGO bricks. It’s a great way to keep little ones engaged indoors at a local North Van museum.Dedicated drop-in building time is a winner with younger kids who need structured hands-on activities.
VANCOUVER MYSTERIES GAMES : Turn a walk through downtown into an outdoor adventure game where you solve mysteries across the city. Perfect if you want to explore on foot but need a goal to keep the kids engaged.It transforms urban exploration into an exciting mission for the whole family.
VALLEA LUMINA : This is a late-running winter light experience in Whistler that turns the forest into a dazzling wonderland after dark. It's a fantastic magical evening outing, though it requires travel up the Sea-to-Sky corridor.It's one of the last chances to experience this light-up forest walk before it closes in March.
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8FREE : Part of the larger LunarFest, these outdoor lantern displays light up downtown Vancouver. It is a free and easy activity to weave into your weekend plans while exploring the city core.It runs this entire weekend and is a beautiful, free cultural display perfect for strolling with kids.
FREE : Enjoy free ice skating at the large outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons! This is a great option for some active fun in North Vancouver, though remember rentals cost extra.This rink runs through the weekend and is free to skate on, making it a perfect active outing.
FREE : Head to Nat Bailey Stadium for this winter farmers market featuring over 85 farms and producers. It's a great place to stock up on fresh produce and grab a coffee while the kids look at the local goods.It's an active Saturday morning tradition offering high-quality local goods.
FREE : This Sunday market is perfect for grabbing fresh, local produce and gourmet treats before heading home for the afternoon. It's a smaller scale market than the Saturday one, making it potentially easier with little ones.A great recurring weekend activity focused on local food sourcing.
: The Fraser River Discovery Centre is hosting a special themed weekend event exploring the Fraser Canyon. This is a fantastic indoor option outside of central Vancouver to explore local ecology.It's a unique, hands-on, themed weekend event focused on local waterways.
: Take the whole family on a thrilling multi-dimensional flight experience, with films like 'Awaken Canada' showing this weekend. This is a fantastic, fully-enclosed activity for any weather.It's a major Vancouver attraction running all weekend, great for older kids/teens who like excitement.
FREE : Check out the afternoon family fun time hosted by the VPL at the Champlain Heights branch. Libraries are reliably great rainy-day backups.A scheduled free drop-in activity at a local library branch this Saturday afternoon.
: Blast off into space exploration using LEGO bricks at Science World! This exhibit lets kids engage with science concepts through building—a perfect combo.It combines the hands-on fun of LEGO with the educational draw of Science World's space exhibits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Vancouver this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) you can find free activities like 'Skating at the Shipyards' in North Vancouver, the outdoor light displays of 'The Lantern City' downtown, and various free components of 'LunarFest'.
Are there any outdoor activities running Saturday?
Yes! You can hit the slopes/trails with the '24 Hours of Winter' event at Grouse Mountain, visit the 'Riley Park Farmers Market' for local goods, or check out the 'BC Bike Show' at Canada Place.
What's happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday features the 'Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market' in the morning, continuing access to 'The Lantern City' displays, and the ongoing 'Flyover at Canada Place' for an indoor adventure.
