Family Day is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. Whether you want to explore local attractions, enjoy creative activities indoors, or venture outdoors for fresh air and fun, there’s something for everyone. Here are some ideas to make your Family Day long weekend extra special. Family Day in Vancouver will be on Monday, February 17. With so many activities to choose from, you’re sure to find something that brings smiles to everyone’s faces.
Explore Local Museums
Maritime Museum
Visit the Maritime Museum at Vanier Park, where admission is by donation on Family Day. They often have special activities planned for the holiday, making it a great place to learn and explore together.
Burnaby Village Museum
Take a step back in time at the Burnaby Village Museum, where free family-friendly activities are typically offered on Family Day Monday. It’s a fantastic spot to create memories with your kids while exploring the charm of history. Our family favorite is the merry go round.
Vancouver Art Gallery
Let’s get artsy! On Family Day, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers free admission and activities for children and youth aged 18 and under. Together, families can enjoy hands-on workshops, storytelling, and guided tours. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more here: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events/family-day-2025
Family Day at the Aquarium
Dive into fun at the Vancouver Aquarium! This Family Day, enjoy an exclusive deal: one child gets in free with each regular adult ticket. Explore marine life and create unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Details here: https://www.vanaqua.org/explore/special-events/family-days/
Community Center Activities
Most community centers across the city have special events planned for Family Day. Check with your local center to see what they’ve got in store—from craft workshops to sports games, there’s something for everyone.
On Saturday 15:
Dunbar Community Center: February 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
False Creek: February 15 @ 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Join us for our FREE False Creek Community Centre’s Family Day Celebration! We’ve got a bouncy castle, games, crafts, Youth Leadership Team Concession and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration required.
Douglas Park Community Center: February 15 @ 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Celebrate BC Family Day with Douglas Park CC. There will be entertainment, arts & crafts, light refreshments and fun for the whole family.
FULL Waitlist
Mount Pleasant Community Center: Feb 15 @10:00AM to noon
Come for this special Parent and Tot Drop-In Gym Session! Bring your little ones for gym activities and more! Plenty of tot equipment and toys will be available. Enroll: Request Rejected
Marpole-Oakridge Cmty Centre: February 15 @ 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Come join us at Marpole-Oakridge for some FREE family fun in our gymnasium! Enjoy inflatables, games, a play area, food concession, and a variety of activities all under one roof! Registration is not required.
West Point Grey Cmty Center: Feb 15 @ 9:30AM to 2:30PM
Join in on the fun with Family Day with West Point Grey! We will have free activities for all, so come on down and enjoy our Bouncy Castle, cupcake decorating, face painting, arts and crafts, and more! Register
On Monday 17:
- Kerrisdale: Feb 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Kitsilano Community Center: February 17, 2025 @ 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
- Renfrew Park Cmty Centre: Feb 17 @ 2:00PM to 4:00PM
- Killarney Cmty Centre: Feb 17 @ noon to 02:00PM
- Trout Lake Cmty Centre: Feb 17 @ noon to 03:00PM
- Coal Harbour Cmty Center: Feb 17 @ 11:00AM to 2:00PM
- Hastings Cmty Centre: Feb 17 @ 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Join us for Family Fun Day Celebration—a day filled with joy, play, and family fun! Enjoy a fantastic bouncy castle, creative kids' activities, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate together with games, crafts, and treats for all ages. Come make memories with us in a lively, family-centered atmosphere! No registration required.
Join our Kitsilano community in celebrating BC Family Day! Engage in fun activities for the whole family and connect with community, We invite all families to this FREE event to spend quality time with one another, share laughs and smiles, and best of all – have fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Celebrate BC Family Day. Come Join us for an afternoon of family fun. We'll have games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and a bouncy castle. This is a free event but please register as space is limited. All children under the age of 8yrs must be accompanied by and adult.
Are you looking for a way to spend Family Day together? Join us at Killarney Community Center for a FREE FUN filled day! Family Gym will include free activities such as entertainment, bouncy castle, games, crafts, photo booth and more!
The community centre will be full of activities and community organizations. Bring your friends and family and come join us in this festive fun event! Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! Please pre-register.
Join us for our Family Day Event! This event will feature Parent & Tot gym with a Bouncy Castle, Arts & Crafts, and Game Activities. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.