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Top summer waterslides in Metro Vancouver
Waterslides in Vancouver? We got ’em! Waterslides are irresistible for kids, and a great way for adults to unleash their inner child. Grab the floaties, and head to these swirling, twirling slides...
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12 classic Canada Day events around Vancouver
Time to don your red and white gear and get patriotic! It’s Canada Day, our 152nd birthday, and there’s a sizeable list of kid friendly festivities taking place around Metro Vancouver. Everything...
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What SUP? Five places to rent or learn to Stand Up Paddleboard
You’ve seen them from the beaches, now it’s time to get out there and try stand up paddleboarding AKA SUP. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a stable, relaxing way to paddle on the water and there are plenty...
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Back to School: 5 tricks to get kids in bed earlier
It’s almost time to head back to school and that means trying to get your family back into a regular routine. Say goodbye to late movie nights and weekday sleep-ins, and say hello to bedtime routines...
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5 tips to ease your child’s back to school anxiety
There’s only a week to go before we start packing lunches and zipping up backpacks, and your child is probably already thinking about heading back to school. It’s completely normal for kids to...
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Back to School: 6 Tips from Vancouver Teachers
The first few weeks of school can be an exciting and overwhelming experience for kids and parents alike! Here are six tips from Vancouver teachers to help set your child up for success. Early Bedtime...
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Pro tips for your trip to the pumpkin patch
October is pumpkin picking time. If you’re heading to the patch this weekend, here are a few tips for creating a great experience for the whole family. Pick the right patch It’s not just about the...
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Over 20 Family Friendly Halloween Events in Metro Vancouver
Halloween isn’t just a one night event anymore; now there are weeks of events and activities leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. Whether you like the adrenaline rush from being scared out of your mind or...
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12 Very Vancouver (and super cute) Halloween costumes for kids!
Today’s Vancouver tots are all about rocking cool looks year-round, and Halloween is no exception. We put together a little roundup of some of the hippest Vancouver-inspired costumes for your little...
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8 fun Thanksgiving activities for Metro Vancouver families
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for great food (hello pie!), quality time with the fam, and harvest-themed events during these first few weeks of crisp fall weather. There’s a veritable...
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5 ways to avoid the Halloween sugar crash
Nothing says sugar meltdown quite like Halloween. While indulging our sweet-tooth is perfectly fine once in a while, there are a variety of tactics parents can use to help children moderate their...
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20 free and super cheap holiday events in Vancouver
Is it just us, or does every holiday event suddenly cost an arm and a leg? If you want to enjoy the holiday spirit with your fam but don’t want to break the bank, check out this great list of free (or...
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Vancouver’s Top Santas!
We asked around, we consulted some experts (yes moms and kids), and we tallied the results. Here are some of the best, most authentic, and most awesomely warm and friendly St. Nick’s this side of the...
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Three ways to teach kids gratitude over the holidays
The holidays are a season of abundance for many of us; how do we teach our children to be grateful for all that is showered upon them? Teach the joy of giving (not just receiving), focus on helping...
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The Vancouver Christmas Market is open!
You know it’s really the Christmas season when your toes are freezing, but it’s okay because you’ve got a mug of hot glühwein in your hands. The Vancouver Christmas Market opens tonight! Returning to...
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5 Super local Vancouver toy stores
Looking for a unique local gift? For birthdays, Christmas, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, or for no reason at all, drop by one of these local toy stores for a one-of-a-kind gift. Knotty Toys Photo...
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Five family friendly New Year’s Eve activities in Vancouver
You can still ring in the new year somewhere special, with all of your family too. We’ve rounded up some kid-friendly New Year’s Eve action in Vancouver and beyond. Rocky Mountain Flatbread All three...
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Hot picks for the 10th anniversary of the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Fest!
It goes without saying that kids love hot chocolate, but what about adults? If the hot cuppa choc at your local cafe leaves you a little underwhelmed, the annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is...
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The cutest and quirkiest Valentine’s cookies in Vancouver
Some like chocolate, some like flowers, and for others, a fine bubbly does the trick. But cookies? EVERYONE likes cookies. Check out some of the cutest, quirkiest Valentine’s Day cookies and macarons...
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Baby-friendly places to grab a drink
Sometimes we just can’t get away from our kids. That doesn’t mean we should limit ourselves to restaurants with plastic furniture. Grab your diaper bag and head out to these baby-friendly brew...
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