Let’s not give up on Summer 2018 just yet, there are still lots to do, lots of FREE things to do in and around Vancouver! Take your family to these fun events and you can safely say y’all had a great Summer together, before they go back to school in September.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Cultus Lake Waterpark will be open until midnight!
Live bands will be playing through the course of the evening. Stay up past bedtime and enjoy a different experience of going down these slides late at night! Warm up in between slides in their many hot tubs and heated pools. Arrive before 9:30pm.
The Fair at the PNE opens this weekend
Find out how you can save money on admission or get in for free on my “Free Stuff To Do in August“ post.
Watch Coco at Sun Valley Park in Port Coquitlam.
This free outdoor movie starts at dusk! Pack your blankets, lawn chairs and your favourite movie snacks. See my entire “Free Outdoor Movie Listing“ post here.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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Starry Night event at Deas Island Regional Park in Ladner
Explore the park along lantern lit paths. Learn about the little critters that make that park their home and have fun exploring at night when the park is usually closed.
Details here.
Bees and Blueberries Festival in Pitt Meadows
This is a non-profit event celebrating the importance of bees and taking care of our environment. Bring the family for guided tours, a live Bee Beard performance, bee friendly planting and more. Details here
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Family Farm Day at London Heritage Farm in Richmond
Check out the petting zoo, pony rides, kids crafts, vintage photo booth and more. Details here.
The Roundhouse Fun Fair at David Lam Park in Vancouver
This is a free event from 2pm to 5pm, it includes an annual community BBQ (by donation), live music, bouncy castles, carnival games and more. All donations go to the Children’s Hospital. Details here.
Get Wet at a Beach or Free Water Park
If you wanted to go to the beach this weekend, there are still swimming advisories (E.coli bacteria) in place at English Bay, Jericho and Sunset Beach. But there are other great beaches like White Pine, White Rock or Centennial Beach. Or check out a FREE waterpark or splash pad! Here’s a list I put together of some good ones. See post: “Some of the best splash pads in and around Vancouver”.
