This year, the Family Day long weekend runs from February 14th - 16th, 2026. If you're looking for family-friendly events and activities in and around Metro Vancouver, you'll find them below listed by city from the Sea to Sky Corridor to the Fraser Valley, the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver Island.
We've made it easy to find events near you with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Surrey, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, West Vancouver, and Whistler!
Find Metro Vancouver Family Day Fun Feb 14 - 16!
Where Have all
the buffalo gone?
Take your family on a powerful cultural journey with Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? at the Gateway Theatre— a moving and engaging live performance that brings Métis history to life through storytelling, music, and imagination. Designed to resonate with both kids and adults, the show weaves together Métis stories, lively fiddle music, and a life-like buffalo puppet to explore the birth of the Métis Nation, the impact of colonization, and the deep cultural significance of the buffalo. It’s a meaningful way to spark conversations, introduce children to Indigenous history, and experience theatre that educates as much as it entertains — all in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Recommended for ages 9+.
Richmond Children's
Arts Festival
Celebrate BC Family Day with a full day of creativity, connection, and free family fun at the Children’s Arts Festival in Richmond. Held at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond Public Library, this much-loved annual event invites families to explore hands-on arts activities, enjoy live performances, and spark imagination together. From music and visual arts to storytelling and performing arts, kids can try something new while parents soak up the joy of watching creativity come alive. With free performances and drop-in workshops throughout the day, it’s an easy, inspiring way to spend Family Day making memories — no registration, no pressure, just playful learning and time together.
LOVE LIGHTS AT CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Sea to Sky Gondola
Family Fun Nights
When mountain magic meets family time, something special happens. Family Fun Nights at the Sea to Sky Gondola invite families to swap their usual Saturday routine for an evening of play, laughter, and connection high above Squamish. With extended hours, kids can warm up inside the Summit Lodge with games, head outside for tubing under the lights, gather around an open fire, or take part in fun scavenger hunts that encourage exploring together. One of our favourite perks? Kids eat free with every adult meal, making it an easy, feel-good family night out. Just a scenic gondola ride away and included with a lift ticket or membership, Family Fun Nights are the kind of simple, joyful tradition that brings everyone closer — no rushing, no screens, just time together in nature.
Burnaby
- Family Day Skates & Swims at Burnaby Rec Centres
- Family Day at Burnaby Village Museum
- All Ages Badminton at Select Burnaby Recreation Centres
- Family Hockey and Ringette at Select Burnaby Recreation Centres
- All Ages Pickleball at Edmonds Community Centre
- Family Day of Fun at Christine Sinclair Community Centre
- All Ages Basketball at Select Burnaby Recreation Centres
- Family Games Day at Select Burnaby Recreation Centres
CHILLIWACK
- Family Day Skates at Chilliwack Colliseum and Sardis Sports Complex
- Family Day Toonie Swims at Chilliwack Landing and Cheam Leisure Centre
- Family Fun Day at Cheam Leisure Centre
COQUITLAM & PORT COQUITLAM
- Family Day Storytime
- Family Day in Port Coquitlam
- Lights at Lafarge
- Family Day in Coquitlam
- Family Day at PdA
- Family Day Photo Album Making
LANGLEY
- Family Day Fun at Timms Community Centre
- Family Day at Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Family Day Yoga, Skates & Swims
- Family Day Sweet Spot
MAPLE RIDGE
NEW WESTMINSTER
- Family Day Weekend with the City of New Westminster
- Caring in Nature
- Family Day Valentine's Dance Party
NORTH VANCOUVER
- Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Family Day with NVRC
- Kids Night Out at MONOVA
- Family Day Fun at Parkgate Library
PORT MOODY
- Family Day Hike & Campfire in Belcarra
- Family Day at Port Moody Market
- Rocky Point Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics British Columbia
- Family Scavenger Hunt at the Port Moody Library
RICHMOND
- Richmond Children's Arts Festival
- Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? at Gateway Theatre
- Family Day Fun in Richmond
- Family Day at the Cannery
- Family Day at the Tram
SQUAMISH
SURREY
- Family Day at the Museum of Surrey
- Nature Work Parties
- Family Day Skates at Surrey arenas
- Celebration at Clayton Community Centre
- Free Activities at Surrey Recreation Centres
VANCOUVER
- The Family Forward Festival
- Family Day Campfire at Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Make & Play Family Day
- Kids Take Over UBC
- Family Fun Day at the Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Family Day at the Vancouver Aquarium
WHISTLER
Wondering what to do with the kids in Metro Vancouver this weekend, or what to make for dinner? You can find it at HealthyFamilyLiving.com! From the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Valley, we’re the best online resource for busy parents looking for practical tips for healthy, active, sustainable living. For the latest on family events, outdoor adventures, birthday parties, camps & classes and kid-approved recipes, follow us on Facebook and sign-up for our parent-approved e-newsletter!