APRIL 2026 FAMILY EVENTS IN METRO VANCOUVER

If you're looking for family-friendly events across Metro Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Fraser Valley, & the Sunshine Coast this month, we've got you covered from Whistler - Chilliwack + everything in between. From festivals to concerts + seasonal celebrations, we've got the inside scoop on the fun, active outings happening this month!

There are even more events in our seasonal Easter Events Guide, or check out Hiking In Metro Vancouver, plus you can find our current monthly events article here.

We've made it easy to find family events near you with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Surrey, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, and Online!

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Family Events & Activities Near You

Hoppy Heights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When: Until April 6, 2026
Where: North Vancouver

Spring Break gets an extra dose of fun at Hoppy Heights, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s festive seasonal celebration running March 14 – April 6, 2026. Families can explore the park’s breathtaking rainforest while discovering playful Easter-themed surprises along the way, including colourful photo moments with giant floral frames, bunny backdrops, and egg-stra cute spring displays. Kids will love spotting seasonal decorations and enjoying the fresh energy of spring throughout the park, while parents can savour limited-time seasonal treats at the Cliff House Restaurant. With its mix of outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery, and family-friendly spring activities, Hoppy Heights is a magical way to welcome the season — and a perfect Spring Break outing for Metro Vancouver families. Learn more and plan your visit HERE.

Wildwoman at Gateway Theatre

When: Until April 4, 2026
Location: Richmond

Looking for a parents’ night out while the kids are at home or with a sitter? Gateway Theatre presents Wildwoman, a bold and darkly funny new comedy about Catherine de Medici and the drama of the 16th-century French royal court. This clever, adult-oriented production takes a daring look at history with sharp humour, intrigue, and a story inspired by the legend behind Beauty and the Beast. Please note: this is an R-rated production and not intended for children, but it could be the perfect theatre outing for parents looking to enjoy an evening of live entertainment together. Wildwoman runs March 26 – April 4, 2026 on the Gateway Theatre Mainstage. Learn more and get tickets here.

MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

Ongoing in 2026 - Baby Social
Ongoing in 2026 - Museum Sundays
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
April 11, 2026 - Eid al-Fitr
April 22, 2026 - Earth Day: DIY Reusable Book Bags
April 25, 2026 - Puzzle Sale
April 26, 2026 - Goodbye Chums!
April 26, 2026 - Maple Ridge Ukulele Circle

MISSION

Ongoing in 2026 - Baby Social
Ongoing in 2026 - Wiggle Time
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
April 7 & 21, 2026 - ServiceBC Pilot at the Leisure Centre
April 8, 2026 - Homeschooler's Game Drop-in
April 13, 2026 - Pyjama Storytime
April 23, 2026 - Storytelling with Kung Jaadee
April 25, 2026 - Mission Earth Fest

NEW WESTMINSTER

Ongoing in 2026 - Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Ongoing in 2026 - Kids Day Sundays
Ongoing in 2026 - Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Ongoing in 2026: Community's Living Room
April 2, 2026 - Tree Sale
April 17-May 3, 2026 - Shrek The Musical
April 21, 2026 - SPICE Club! | New Westminster Public Library
April 24, 2026 - 31st Annual FVACC Vintage Antiques Collectibles Show - Biggest & Best Antique & Collectibles Show in BC!
April 25, 2026 - Recycling Pop-Up
March 19, 2026 - Ukulele 101 (Ages 8-12)
March 26, 2026 - Gardening: Worm Composting
March 28, 2026 - Electronic Recycling Event

NORTH VANCOUVER

Ongoing in 2026 - Baby Social
Ongoing in 2026 - Kids' Chess Club
Ongoing in 2026 - Farm Programs at Maplewood Farms
Ongoing in 2026 - Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt
April 4 & 5, 2026 - Kids First at the Polygon
April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026 - Treetop Tales
April 4, 2026 - Hop into Spring at Capilano Mall
April 9, 2026 - Kids’ Night Out - Monthly Drop-off Program at Monova
April 18, 2026 - Rotary Lionsgate SHRED-IT For Charity
April 19, 2026 - Sensory Friendly Sundays at Monova
April 19, 2026 - Coast Salish Plant Walk

PORT COQUITLAM

Ongoing in 2026 - Artist Open Studio - Drop In
April 4, 2026 - Port Coquitlam Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
April 11, 2026 - Repair Cafe
April 15, 2026 - Bear Aware Information Session
April 25, 2026 - Earth Day
April 25, 2026 - PoCo Foundation Shredding Event

PORT MOODY

Ongoing in 2026 - Book Buddies
April 1, 2026 - Kids' Comedy Night
April 18, 2026 - City-wide Garage Sale
April 18, 2026 - Birding for Beginners
April 18, 2026 - Salamander Searchers
April 25, 2026 - ASL Family Storytime
Until April 26th, 2026 - Port Moody Winter Farmers Market

RICHMOND

Ongoing in 2026 - Richmond Olympic parkrun
April 1, 2026 - Mental Health and Preparing for the Transition to Post Secondary - FamilySmart
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
Until April 5, 2026 - Marvellous Mushrooms Travelling Exhibit
April 5, 2026 - Easter Eggstravaganza
April 12, 2026 - Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
April 14, 2026 - Parenting When Our Kids Can't Go To School - FamilySmart
April 15, 2026 - Il était une fois - A French Storytime
April 23, 2026 - Robotics Borrow and Learn - Sphero Indi (Ages 4+)

SQUAMISH

Ongoing in 2026 - Baby + Me Social Hike
April 2, 9, 26, 23 & 30 - Sensory Storytime Series - Squamish Public Library
April 3-6, 2026 - Easter at the Britannia Mine Museum
April 4, 11, & 18, 2026 - Family Fun Night: 30% Off Lift Tickets + Kids Eat Free* | Sea to Sky Gondola
April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 - Storytime at Gather Bookshop
April 5, 2026 - Easter Egg Gathering and Easter Brunch

SUNSHINE COAST

Ongoing in 2026 - Family-Friendly Trivia Night
April 4, 2026 - Saturday Nights in Space
April 5, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt
April 5, 2026 - VinylFlip Record Fair
April 17-18, 2026 - Sunshine Coast Climate Faire
April 17, 2026 - Astro Cafe
April 19, 2026 - Earth Day at the RC Pier
April 25, 2026 - English Country Dance - Come Dance With Us!

SURREY

Ongoing in 2026 - Kids Day Sundays
Ongoing in 2026 - Park Cleanups
April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026 - Community Tree Planting &
April 4, 13 & 15 - Sensory Friendly Swims
April 4, 2026 - Beaded Lanyards
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
April 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 - Positively Parenting Workshop Series
April 11, 2026 - Bird Walks
April 14, 2026 - Garden Work Parties

VANCOUVER

Ongoing in 2026 - Kids Read It First
Ongoing in 2026 - Spanish Banks Beach parkrun
April 1, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt
April 4th, 2026 - Family Skate Party
April 4th, 2026 - Easter Carnival
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
March 28- April 6, 2026 - Scuba Bunny Dive Shows at the Aquarium
April 11, 2026 - Forest Babies & Buds
April 11, 2026 - City Hosted Cleanup- Arbutus Greenway (Kitsilano)
April 11, 2026 - Mini Pop-up Recycling Event
April 18, 2026 - Chinatown Cleanup
April 25, 2026 - Pop-up Recycling Event & Free Swap Tent

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Ongoing in 2026 - Tiny Tots Playgroup
Ongoing in 2026 - Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
April 1-6, 2026 - April Fools Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
April 11, 2026 - QUALICUM- Birds and Bino’s - NatureKidsBC
April 12th, 2026 - Guided Bird Walks
April 15, 2026 - Parenting When Our Teens Are Struggling With Their Mental Health - FamilySmart
April 15, 2026 - Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger - FamilySmart
April 17, 2026 - Mixed Ability Dance Jam
April 18, 2026 - Music at the Museum: Delta Secondary Tour Band
Until July 6, 2026 - Critical Distance at Royal BC Museum (Orca exhibit)

WEST VANCOUVER

April 3, 2026 - Southern Straits Regatta
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026 - Cineplex Family Favourites
April 11, 2026 - Spring It On Market
April 12, 2026 - Gleneagles Garage Sale
April 25, 2026 - Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club Paper Shredding Fundraising Project
April 25, 2026 - Adopt-A-Fish

WHISTLER

Ongoing in 2026- Sea to Sky Postpartum Support Group
Until April 5, 2026 - Woven Pathways: Fashion and Cultural Continuity
April 8, 2026 - Earth Day Prep: Cut Food Waste, Cut Costs
April 18, 2026 - Repair Café
April 21, 2026 - Earth Week: Clothing Swap
April 25, 2026 - Earth Week: Pitch In Day & BBQ
Until May 18, 2026 - From Sea to Sky: The Art of British Columbia

WHITE ROCK

Ongoing in 2023 - Chess Club
Ongoing in 2023 - Art Club
April 3, 2026 - Bunny Hop by the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary
April 4, 2026 - Park Clean Up: Ruth Johnson Park
April 4, 2026 - Shred-A-Thon presented by White Rock RCMP Community Policing
April 16, 2026 - Storytelling with Kung Jaadee
April 22, 2026 - Ukulele Jam

ONLINE/VIRTUAL

Ongoing in 2024 - Artstarts Explores: A Province at Play
Ongoing in 2024 - AutismBC Meets
Ongoing in 2026 - Sea to Sky Postpartum Support Group
April 7, 21 or 29, 2026 - Emotion Regulation Part 2: Deepening Our Understanding - FamilySmart
April 8, 2026 - Early Years and School Age Navigation - Family Support Institute
April 10, 2026 - Family Storytime Online
April 16 or 23, 2026 - Supporting Our Kids With Substance Misuse While Caring For Ourselves - FamilySmart
April 19, 2026 - Indigenous Caregivers Circle - Family Support Institute
April 27, 2026 - Journey Through Grief - Family Support Institute

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