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Make February 8th memorable by enjoying one of these great local events with the whole family
Gather your family for the Family Day Campfire at Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Point Grey. This cozy event will take place in the centre of the park and will include songs, stories, and treats such as hot chocolate and, of course, roasted marshmallows.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., freePacific Spirit Regional Park, Point Grey (park Centre at 16th Ave.), Vancouver
The Commercial Drive Business Society is presenting Family Day on the Drive at Britannia Ice Rink. Come enjoy free ice skating, a lion’s dance performance in honour of the Chinese Lunar New Year, hot drinks, a balloon twister, a caricature artist, plus more fun activities for the whole family.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., freeBritannia Ice Rink, 1601 Parker Street, Vancouver
South Arm’s celebration of Family Day will have plenty of great activities for all ages including an open gym, Zumba classes, floor hockey, drop-in badminton, and an all-day games room.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., freeSouth Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road), Richmond
The Children’s Arts Festival is a great event to celebrate Family Day at if you have children under the age of 12. The festival allows kids under 12 to get involved in numerous workshops led by professional artists and performers. Children will be able to yo-yo with Canadian Champion Harrison Lee, fly kites with prominent kite-flyer Tristan Underwood, and much more.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5 and upRichmond Cultural Centre,7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
New West’s Anvil Centre is holding a slew of activities for Family Day. The event will include a magic show, a clown, a photo booth, face painting, a Nintendo game zone, arts and crafts stations, and much more.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., freeAnvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
River Market will be holding a fun-filled Family Day event featuring clowns, an arts workshop by The Arts Council of New Westminster, face painting, carnival games, table hockey, and much more.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., freeRiver Market (810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster)
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre will be holding an early afternoon event consisting of arts and crafts, sports, dance, and food. This is a great way to get to know your neighbours and meet those in your community. Check the City of Surey’s site for more free Family Day recreational activities.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107 A Ave, Surrey
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex’s Family Day celebration includes family dance aerobics, an active living fair, a family swim, and children’s skills workshops which will focus on First Aid and CPR demonstrations.
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., freeSurrey Sport & Leisure Complex, 110-16555 Fraser Highway, Surrey
Newton Recreation’s Family Day activities include an open gym, family badminton, and youth basketball. Free swimming will also be available from noon until 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., freeNewton Recreation Centre, 13730 72 Avenue, Surrey
