Wondering what to do for those last two weeks of Summer holidays? Well here is a list to keep the kids minds off their impending return to the classroom!
August 24th Head to your favorite Beach or find a new one here! Build a sandcastle and enjoy the sun!
August 25th Go to the Fair! As always the PNE is loaded with fun. Visit the PNE website for the long list of all time favorite activities including KC’s Parade, KC’s Kids Concerts, Super Dogs, Mini Doughnuts and of course the Roller Coaster!
August 26th
Pirates! Blocks ‘n Buccaneers at the Surrey Museum!
Ahoy, pirateology fans! Set sail on the high seas of the Surrey Museum for a swashbuckling adventure of villainy, plunder, buried treasure and swabbing the deck! LEGO® creations built by the Vancouver LEGO® Club showcase the world of pirates, from their ships, treasures, famous battles and weapons to their dress, possessions, grub and legends. Grab your hook and eye patch and join our pirate crew!
On display May 22-August 28, 2010
August 27th Visit the Summer Fair at the Lonsdale Quay, Friday’s at the Quay is all about family fun but the Fair is on until September 5th.
August 28th Visit the Greater Vancouver Zoo and spend the night in the wild!
August 29th Visit Dinotown before they close forever on September 6th, 2010. It is so sad to see the iconic Dinotown to go so whether you are a die hard fan or a first time visitor be sure to pay them one last visit before they shut their gates. Click here to get your discount coupon!
August 30th Get away for a few days before the back to school rush begins, visit Harrison Hot Springs and take advantage of their Family Get Wet Package or their Kids Night Out Package , both are excellent value and a tonne of fun!
August 31st
Spend the day at Vanier Park and explore land, sea and space all in one convenient location! Explore the Museum of Vancouver, enjoy a picnic over looking False Creek, visit Harold at the HR MacMillan Space Centre and learn about what’s going on in the Solar System then head over to the Vancouver Maritime Museum and spend hours dressing up in Pirate’s Cove, peering through telescopes at the ships in the harbor and even make-believe you are a tug boat operator!
Take advantage of the Explore Pass,which is valid for one visit to all three (3) Vanier Park attractions at a discount price. Explore the wonders of the land, sea, and space in one convenient location and at your own leisure. And, you don’t have to use the Explore Pass all in one day. (Adult $30.00, Youth/Senior $24.00, Under 5 FREE)
September 1st, Visit the Summer Fort Festival at the Thunderbird Showpark in Langley, on until September 5th. Enjoy daily entertainment and horse shows, tour the barns and meet over 800 horses! A great way to spend the day relaxing in the heart of horse country.
September 2nd, Stop by the Vancouver Aquarium and enjoy an exclusive screening of Spongebob Square Pants in the 4-D theatre every 20 minutes between 1030 and 1145 daily until September 6th. Then get up close and hands on with some of SpongeBob’s underwater friends at the touch pool stations. Kids of all ages will have an opportunity to engage with an array of multicoloured marine life including prickly sea stars and sticky sea anemones. Touch Pools open from 11am – 5pm daily!
September 3rd, Spend the day at the Telus World of Science exploring the Treasure exhibit and then enter into a mesmerizing world of play in the gallery designed for young children ages 2 to 6. Here, they can observe, interact and discover in a learning environment scrupulously tailored to meet their animated needs. Kidspace explores four themes, known for their ability to engage the active participation of toddlers—water, light, colour and movement. (Note: Kidspace will be closed for renovations beginning September 7th)
September 4th, Meet Max Tell at White Rock Beach for his newest Family Fun Show Monkey Mumbo Jumbo Musical wit, wonder and wordplay, fun for the whole family.
September 5th, Spend the morning doing last minute Back to School Shopping, then head out to a local park and enjoy the afternoon with friends and family!
September 6th, Relax! Before the madness of the school year begins take some time to prepare for the busy weeks ahead. Plan a Family Fun Day at home, read books, play games, go for a stroll through the neighborhood, get ready for the first day of school, the more you can do the day before the less frantic you will feel in the morning. Make sure you bookmark our website to check updated events and resource listings for the Fall and subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you are in all of our monthly prize draws!









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