Hello, spring! One gorgeous day of sunshine this week and the city was buzzing with people out and about – we’re so ready for more of that. Here’s a quick list of spring break activities for the next couple weeks, with or without kids.
Watch a cheap movie
You can catch four different $2.99 Family Favourites movies daily at Cineplex. The lineup: Wonder, Despicable Me 3, Ferdinand, and The Boss Baby. March 19-23. Check out the show times.
Visit Burnaby Village Museum for free
Step back in time with a range of interactive fun for the whole family. Special spring break programming includes demos (including butter-making, a tinsmith, and the power of steam.) Free general admission, carousel rides are $2.65. March 19-29. Check out the schedule.
Bring the kids to VanDusen Botanical Garden & Bloedel Conservatory
Kids (12 and under) get in free this month. Explore 7,500 plant species and wander through a hedge maze at VanDusen, and get a dose of the tropics wandering around Bloedel where more than 120 free-flying exotic birds, 500 exotic plants and flowers are housed. More info.
Be amazed by magical feats at Science World
Explore the feature exhibit Ripley’s Believe It or Not plus special events during Spring Lab – including a magician performing glass eating, sword swallowing, and more! Details here.
Go for a run: BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5km
Dress in green to chase the Maserati pace car around Stanley Park in support of Diabetes Canada on Saturday, March 17. Runners receive a 2018 souvenir Granville Island Brewing beer mug for crossing the finish line. Or, just head down to enjoy some Irish stew, beer, dancing, and prizes. More info.
Get healthy tips together: Healthy Family Expo
This annual expo is all about healthy, active, eco-friendly living. Grab your tickets online for $15 ($20 at the door). Kids 0-16 are free. More info.
Browse a spring market
Hunt for vintage treasures at the Eastside Flea, pick up locally-designed accessories at First Pick Handmade at Heritage Hall, or check out the random wares at the 21st Century Flea Market at Croatian Cultural Centre.
Spring Giveaway
We’ve got a fun local giveaway to help kick off spring, whether for a week away or just a chill weekend at home. Prize includes: a travel candle by Pour L’Air in the unique Horse Sense scent, the cutest set of dim sum magnetic bookmarks from CraftedVan, and a Vancouver enamel lapel pin by District Local x Explorer’s Press. To enter, comment below and tell us what your favourite spring activity is. *To qualify, winner must be able to pick up prize in Vancouver.
My favourite spring activity is to hangout with friends and family
One of our favourite spring activities is taking transit to a new neighbourhood. Walking and exploring all over, trying a new restaurant, and window shopping.
Walking around this amazing city during the Cherry Blossoms season…my absolute favourite!!!
Taking pictures of all the spring flowers in bloom
when the farmers markets are full of spring flowers and produce!
On a sunny spring day, a steep hike up Hollyburn to soak in the clear blue sky and magnificent view of Vancity from the top! #toughtobeatthatview
I like the Burnaby Village Museum. It’s a great trip for the family.
I love going for a run along the seawall and enjoying the fresh spring air!
Hang out with family!!
Counting how many crocuses are springing through the soil in the neighbourhood!
My favourite thing to do is enjoy the various types of flowers blooming in van dusen gardens!
We love getting our hands in the warm, sweet garden soil again and having fish n chip picnics on bright and windy beaches. Bliss!
I love trying new restaurants!
My favourite spring activity is observing the transition from snow drops to crocuses to daffodils to tulips in the gardens of my neighbourhood when I am out walking.
I love going around town to see the cherry blossoms.
I’ve only lived here for 3 years and I love taking my daughter to explore every sea wall and serene park we can find!
We like going for walks and seeing the gardens with tulips and daffodils.
I’m one of several people that run a community garden. Spring is our busy season, so my spring activity is laying the ground work for my summer garden.
I love to get back to my hiking routine !
My favourite spring activity is to go upto boston bar, Bc up at blue lake with my kids, husband and our friends family. We go quading, ride the side by side, swimming, dirt biking and enjoy the camp fire and beautiful areas to walk and hike especially the look out which is so stunning! So much fun!
Going to the movies is always a fun treat!
I’d just like to say 5e question reminded me of that Tom Lehrer song Poisoning Pigeons in the Park. But my fave activity is starting my garden!