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FEATURED EVENTS

Family Day with West Point Grey

Join in on the Family Day Fun with West Point Grey! Enjoy a host of free activities for all. We'll have arts & crafts, face painting, games, a Bouncy Castle, and more!
Dates: 
02/14/2026
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: 
West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1K4, Canada
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Spring Festival- Celebrating the Year of the Horse

Join Us Family Day Weekend! Help us celebrate popular New Year's traditions at the Greater Vancouver Zoo during our Spring Festival this Family Day Weekend, with three days of culture, animals, and family fun, all included with admission.
Dates: 
02/14/2026
02/15/2026
02/16/2026
9 am- 8 pm
Location: 
Greater Vancouver Zoo, 264 Street, Aldergrove, BC, Canada
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Valentine's Day Stuffie Sleepover

Bring your second favourite stuffie to a special Storytime at the library. Afterwards, staff will take great care of your stuffie while they spend the night at the library. Return the next day to pick up your stuffie and look at photos of their adventures during their stay. This program is for children ages 2 to 4.
Dates: 
02/12/2026
10:30-11:30 am
Location: 
Tsawwassen Library, 56 Street, Delta, BC, Canada
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Let's Go Lucky LEGO®

Do you love to build? Then it's your lucky day! Join us for hours of builder's club fun. We'll put out our LEGO® and Duplo and a few other building toys for children of all ages to play with. May not be suitable for very small children.
Dates: 
02/13/2026
12-4 pm
Location: 
Fraser Valley Regional Library, Bevan Avenue, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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Olympic Winter Games

Watch the Olympics at the Library! Drop in to our watch parties to cheer on Team Canada, or any other teams you may love.
Dates: 
02/10/2026
02/11/2026
02/12/2026
varies
Location: 
Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A9, Canada
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Valentine’s Day Origami

Join us to create Valentines to share with family and friends. In this session we will learn how to fold paper hearts using origami paper. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Dates: 
02/13/2026
3:15 – 4 pm
Location: 
Ladner Pioneer Library, 51 Street, Delta, BC, Canada
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Where the Wild Things Are

The wild rumpus is back! Jump right in and help Max transform his bedroom into the many landscapes of his adventures. Sail along together to the land of the Wild Things! This highly interactive production is a guided play experience, adapted from the timeless classic by Maurice Sendak. After 20 years and more than 1,000 performances all around North America, this truly is a classic piece of children’s theatre. “Let your wild things out” for the first time, or again and again! Recommended for for ages 3-7 and their favourite grown-ups ‍
Dates: 
03/14/2026
03/15/2026
03/19/2026
varies
Location: 
Carousel Theatre for Young People, Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Family Day Weekend- New Westminster

Fill your Family Day long weekend with fun for everyone!
Dates: 
02/14/2026
02/15/2026
02/16/2026
varies
Location: 
New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9, Canada
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Lion Dance for Lunar New Year

Experience the magic of a lion dance and ring in the Year of the Horse at the Central Library! Legend has it that the lion dance originated from villagers dressing up as lions to chase away a mythical monster that was eating their harvest. In Chinese culture today, lion dances are performed during festive occasions to bring prosperity and good luck. Come celebrate Lunar New Year at VPL with a traditional lion dance by the talented kung fu practitioners from Chau Luen Athletics.
Dates: 
02/17/2026
3:30-4 pm
Location: 
Vancouver Public Library - Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1, Canada
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Richmond Children's Art Festival

Celebrate BC Family Day at the 16th annual Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond Public Library! Families can spark their imagination through hands-on activities and performances, including music, visual arts, literary arts and performing arts. The day-long program features free performances and drop-in workshops.
Dates: 
02/16/2026
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Location: 
Impark - City of Richmond(municipality) Parking -Lot #1600, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1, Canada
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Family Day Hike & Campfire

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. Please leave pets at home.​
Dates: 
02/16/2026
1-4 pm
Location: 
təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park, Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC, Canada
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The Big Bang Festival 2026

Sun, Feb 15, 12-5pm: The second annual BIG BANG FESTIVAL is a festive ode to adventurous music and sound art for young audiences. A day of music will take over the Roundhouse on Sunday February 15, where children are invited to discover new sounds and explore music through interactive performances, creative offerings, and playful experiences! BIG BANG is a place where children don’t have to sit still. Free and ticketed events!
Dates: 
02/15/2026
12-5 pm
Location: 
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3, Canada
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Family Fun Day

Come celebrate Family Day at this event featuring an inflatable, arts and crafts, giant board games, snacks and a show!
The event has already taken place on this date: 
02/14/2025
10 am- 12:30 pm
Location: 
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive, Richmond, BC V6V 2W5, Canada
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Camping 101

Discover how easy and enjoyable camping can be! Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team will guide you on packing necessities for a front-country camping experience. This family-friendly program will teach you everything you need to pack so you will feel prepared for the trip ahead. Topics include camping basics, how to plan your trip, what to bring, camp cooking, and wildlife safety. If you have questions about this program, contact Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca. Presented in partnership with Parks Canada.
Dates: 
02/21/2026
2-3 pm
Location: 
Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1, Canada
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