Spend the Day at These Spring Family Events

Photo: Tilly Nelson/VICF

Prepare to spend some quality time at one of Vancouver’s many upcoming big family events this spring. As the school year gets closer to the end, with summer break on the horizon, there are a handful of stimulating activities, festivals, and exhibitions aimed at entertaining both kids and adults coming soon for families to gather for a whole day of fun together.

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Spend the Day at These Spring Family Events

Innovative and Entertaining Dance Shows in Vancouver This Spring

Eunoia at the Firehall Arts Centre; Photo: Jeremy Mimnagh

With its vibrant arts and culture scene, Vancouver hosts a wide variety of different dance performances, ranging from classical ballet to expressive modern dance. This spring has a diverse line-up of dance performances, rich in talent, narrative, and intricate choreography.

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Innovative and Entertaining Dance Shows in Vancouver This Spring

Enjoy Delicious Eats from Vancouver Food Trucks

Vancouver’s rich diversity gets showcased in the many cultural cuisines offered by local food trucks. Paired with Vancouver’s West Coast location, the city’s food trucks enjoy some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world. Plus, the warm weather and the lengthening days make eating al fresco a particularly lovely option at this time of year.

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Enjoy Delicious Eats from Vancouver Food Trucks

Art Vancouver: Showcasing an Array of International Contemporary Art

Art Vancouver; Photo: Asli Ferhatoglu

With Vancouver’s vibrant local art scene, the city is the ideal venue for Western Canada’s largest art fair.

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Art Vancouver: Showcasing an Array of International Contemporary Art

Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Family exploring the hege maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver
Family at the hedge maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Sombilon Studios

Take your family on an adventure this Easter Long Weekend. From classic Easter egg hunts, to hiking, to historic sites and more, these one-day family-friendly itineraries are sure to keep your kids entertained.

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Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Earth Hour: Where and How to Learn about Sustainable Vancouver

On March 23, 2024, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, people around the world are encouraged to go “lights off” and spend 60 minutes contemplating and committing to action to further the well-being of the planet. Earth Hour resonates with Vancouver, a city known for its commitment to sustainability and green living.

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Earth Hour: Where and How to Learn about Sustainable Vancouver

Where and How to Appreciate Vibrant Public Art in Vancouver

East Vancouver Cross by artist Ken Lum; Destination Vancouver/Megan Richter

As a multicultural city with rich arts and culture, Vancouver offers a diverse array of ways to appreciate local art. In addition to a range of galleries, the city has a thriving street and public art scene, allowing you to explore unique neighbourhoods while also appreciating art.

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Where and How to Appreciate Vibrant Public Art in Vancouver