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What is Family Day?
The purpose of family day is for families to have a day off to spend together. People plan activities for the whole family. Families might watch movies, play board games, do crafts, or participate in outdoor winter sports.
How did Family Day start?
Don Getty was Alberta’s 11th Premier. He wanted to help families after he saw how much money was being spent on welfare and created Family Day in 1990. The Family Day Act was passed by Helen Hunley, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and Family Day was adopted by other provinces later on. Saskatchewan started celebrating Family Day in 2007, Ontario in 2008, BC in 2013, and New Brunswick in 2018. BC used to celebrate Family Day on the second Monday in February but moved it to the third Monday in 2019 to match the rest of the participating provinces.
Family Day and other holidays on the same day started because there was no holiday between New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Provincial governments agreed that there should be one. It is not a national holiday but may become one in the future.
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Family Day Long Weekend events in the following cities/ towns are listed in the below-given order:
- Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Langley
- Fort Langley
- Maple Ridge
- New Westminster
- Pitt Meadows
- North Vancouver
- Delta
- Mission
- Abbotsford
- Coquitlam
- Port Coquitlam
- Richmond
- Surrey
- White Rock
- West Vancouver
Family Day Long Weekend in Vancouver
Lunar Fest Vancouver
Join us on Granville Island every weekend for free, family-friendly workshops from the diverse communities of Vancouver. Share stories through arts and crafts, music, food, and more. Details
Until February 17, 2025
Granville Island, 1531 Johnston St, Vancouver
Free
Vancouver Family Day Community Events
Join for various family activities at community centres across Vancouver. Details
February 15 to 17, 2025
Vancouver Community Centres
Mostly Free, register
Kids Takeover UBC
Celebrate Family Day weekend by bringing your entire family to UBC . Kids and youth will take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. There will be kid-friendly arts festival featuring plays, live music, tours, costumes, makeup, dance, youth-led arts, a marching band, a photo booth, and food.
Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 10am-4pm
University of British Columbia, 2329 West Mall, Vancouver
$12 to $20
Spectacle by National Geographic
Prepare to be captivated by an array of wonders and unusual phenomena. This exquisite photography exhibition showcases extraordinary moments, from breathtaking natural formations of all scales to intimate glimpses of the human experience—and much more.
Until Monday May 19, 2025
Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Regular Admission
The Screamer (Le Criard)
February 17 to 22, 2025
Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver
$18.90 – $30.45
VCT Family Day Open House
Join us for a free event, Family Day weekend in the lobbies of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Join us for a morning of family-friendly laughs at this free event during Family Day weekend. We’re celebrating the joy of laughter, with activities for comedy fans of all ages!
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Free
Big Bang Festival
Big Bang Festival is a festive ode to adventurous music and sound art for young audiences.
A day of music will take over the Roundhouse on February 16 where children are invited to discover new sounds and explore music through interactive performances,
creative offerings, and playful experiences! BIG BANG is a place where children don’t have to sit still.Details
Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 12-5pm
Roundhouse Community Centre, 81 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Free and Ticketed Events, $5/person
Raven by 3 Crows Production
Designed for children 6 and up, Raven is the tale of how Raven stole the sun. Filled with lighthearted humour and audience participation, kids are invited on stage to portray characters in the story and encouraged to add their unique twist. Details
Monday February 17, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
$10 General Admission (plus fees and taxes)
Family Day at Vancouver Aquarium
Explore the Vancouver Aquarium all together with our Family Day offer: one child gets in free with each regular general admission.
Make lifelong family memories at Canada’s largest aquarium, where imaginations flow and ocean wonders await beneath the waves! Meet over 65,000 amazing animals like rescued sea otters and sea lions across world-class indoor and outdoor exhibits, experience unforgettable animal enrichment shows, learn hands-on in the Wet Lab, and dive into immersive 4-D Theatre adventures.
Until February 17, 2025
Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver
one child gets in free with each regular general admission.
Family Day Hikes and Campfire
Combine storytime with the benefits of nature and fresh air.
Spend Family Day on an outdoor adventure. Enjoy a story walk through the seaside forest then warm up with songs and tales around the campfire.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 4915 W 16th Ave, Vancouver
Free
Family Day at the Vancouver Maritime Museum
Immerse yourself in the rich maritime history of Vancouver, explore captivating exhibits, and dive deep into the world of sea exploration. Whether you’re a history buff, a maritime enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and engaging day out with the family, there’s something for everyone at VMM. We’re also delighted to welcome the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel and crew. Details
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden, Vancouver
PWYC
Family Day Long Weekend in Burnaby
Family Day Burnaby
The City of Burnaby has toonie skates, family swims and lots more.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Various Venues, Burnaby
Free and ticketed.
Burnaby Village Museum Family Day
Gather the family and explore the Love farmhouse, one of Burnaby’s oldest surviving buildings dating back to 1893. Museum Interpreters will be available to tell stories of the families that lived there and how the multigenerational occupants influenced the development of the house. Then, you’ll get to spend some quality time crafting a folded paper model home using upcycled materials. There will also be a few heritage games to try.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
Free
Celebrate Lunar New Year
This Lunar New Year at the Met, visitors and locals alike can experience a mix of traditional and inventive Lunar New Year activities like the highly-anticipated inaugural Chef Series – a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs, including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada.
Until February 16, 2025
Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Free
Family Day Long Weekend in Langley
Family Day at the Canadian Museum of Flight
Fun for the whole family! Explore and learn about the rich aviation history of Canada through interactive exhibits, vintage aircraft displays, and engaging activities for all ages.
February 17, 2025 | 10 am – 4 pm
Candian Museum of Flight
Hangar 3, 5333 – 216 Street, Langley
FREE
Family Day Fun at Rec Centres
Celebrating BC Family Day with fun, family-friendly activities for all ages at our recreation facilities.
February 15 & 17, 2025
George Preston Recreation Centre, Walnut Grove Community Centre, Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre, Langley
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in Fort Langley
Family Day at Fort Langley
Looking for a memorable way to spend Family Day? Join us at Fort Langley National Historic Site for a day of fun, exploration, and learning as we celebrate British Columbia’s incredible biodiversity! Discover the wonders of BC’s biodiversity Explore BC’s unique ecosystems and meet the people and organizations dedicated to protecting and celebrating our natural world.
February 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Fort Langley
23433 Mavis Ave, Langley
$9.00/adult; $7.50/senior.
Family Day Long Weekend in Maple Ridge
CHRIS FUNK, The Wonderist Magician
Redefining Wonder is a gripping and interactive multimedia experience created by Chris Funk, a multi-talented magician, comedian, and musician that has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Details
Monday February 17, 2025 | 3:00PM
The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge
$19.00 – $32.50
Family Day Activities!
Come to Albion Community Centre for a FREE event, Pilates, Family Zumba, Morning Movers, Face Painting, Crafts & Popcorn, Activity from the Maple Ridge Lapidary Club.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
Albion Community Centre, 24165 104 Ave, Maple Ridge
Free
Family Day Long Weekend in New Westminster
Love is in the Air!
Love isn’t just for humans—animals have different ways of expressing affection and building bonds! From tender displays to fascinating courtship rituals, the animal kingdom offers countless examples of how love and care are shared. Join us to explore the heartwarming and sometimes quirky ways animals show their love and strengthen their connections, proving that love truly is in the air—no matter the species! Details
February 15th – 17th, 2025
Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. New Westminster
Free on Feb 17
REGULAR ADMISSION on February 15th and 16th.
Family Day in New Westminster
Piece together a weekend adventure with your family! Suggested activities will provide a fun opportunity for families to create, discover, get active and try something new! There is something for families of all shapes and sizes, and best of all everything is low cost or free of charge! More Details
February 15 to 17, 2025
Various Venues, New Westminster
FREE
Anvil Centre Family Day
Free arts and culture activities throughout the building for families and the community!
February 17, 2025 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Anvil Centre
777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows Family Day Carnival
Join us for the Family Day Carnival at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre. There will be a variety of free activities for everyone.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, 12027 Harris Road
FREE
Family Day Skate
Enjoy free family skate, regular rental rates apply.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 12 PM – 2 PM
Pitt Meadows Arena, 11435 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in North Vancouver
Love Lights
Enter Cliffwalk’s “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel and pose under the chandelier in the rainforest—Love Lights is a glamorous ode to love with perfect photo opportunities at every turn. Details
January 31 to February 23, 2025
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Regular Admission
Family Day Weekend @ Mt Seymour
Our Family Day Weekend Dual Slalom brought to you by the Mount Seymour Ski Club is back. Challenge your siblings, parents, kids, or friends to a fun race down our dual slalom course and see who really is the fastest! More Details
February 15 to 17, 2025
1700 Mt Seymour Road,
North Vancouver
Regular Admission
Family Day Weekend at Grouse Mountain
Bring the whole family for a day of snowy fun and a variety of activities. There will be food specials available in Lupins and Grouse Grind Coffee Bar all weekend, plus a fireworks display at the Skating Pond on Sunday at 7pm, along with a live DJ.
February 15 to 17, 2025
Fireworks at the Mountaintop Skating Pond at 7pm
Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Regular Admission
Family Day Long Weekend in Delta
Family Day Delta
TBA
Monday, February 17, 2025
North and South Delta Recreation Centres
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in Mission
Family Day Mission
Join us at the Mission Leisure Centre as we take a walk down memory lane embracing the BC Heritage Week’s theme, Pastimes in Past Times.
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 9 AM to 2 PM
Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand Street
FREE & Ticketed events
Family Day Long Weekend in Abbotsford
Abbotsford Canucks
vs. Colorado Eagles
February 15 & 17, 2025
Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Rd, Abbotsford
$19.5 – $85+fees
Family Day Long Weekend in Coquitlam
Family Day Events in Coquitlam
Whether you choose skating, swimming, sports, movie time, brunch, a bouncy castle or a pirate party, create special memories with your family over the long weekend as we celebrate Family Day in Coquitlam.
February 15 to 17, 2025
Various Venues, Coquitlam
FREE
Fun Family Carnival
Join the Park Spark team to celebrate Family Day at the Town Centre Community Plaza for a Fun Family Carnival. Celebrate together with exciting games, friendly competition, and so much more! It’s the perfect chance to gather your loved ones for a night filled with smiles and sweet moments. Plus, you might even win some
awesome prizes along the way. It’s not goodbye—just a “see you later” as we make the most of this amazing Family Day celebration! Let’s make it one to remember.
February 16, 2025 | 5 PM to 8 PM
Lights At Lafarge, Lafarge Lake
FREE
Black History Month Family Day
This event will feature music, performances, food, vendors to browse through, organizations to connect with, and activities for kids that celebrate the history and culture of the Black Diaspora.
Saturday February 15, 2025 | 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in Port Coquitlam
Family Day Port Coquitlam
This mid-winter holiday offers families the chance to spend some extra time together. Move, create and connect with free activities in Port Coquitlam every Family Day.
February 15 to 17, 2025
The Outlet, Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in Richmond
Family Day Weekend Richmond
The City of Richmond and its community partners have planned over 60 family-friendly options to enjoy together over the Family Day weekend. There’s plenty to do indoors and outdoors, online and in-person over the four days.
February 14 to 17, 2025
Various Venues, Richmond
Most activities are free.
Steveston Tram Family Day Weekend
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits. Pick up a mini-Tram Car 1220 to colour and craft at home, and ask about our Jr. Conductor (frequent visitor) card to build up your visits and earn souvenir buttons.
February 14 to 17, 2025
Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond
Free
BC Family Day Arts Activities
Families can spark their imagination through music, hands-on activities, literary and performing arts. The day-long program features free performances and drop-in workshops, and select paid registered classes. Details
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Free
Gateway Theatre presents Otosan
When little Shizu hides in her Otosan’s suitcase and secretly travels to his most dangerous destination The North, her presence is a big surprise and an even bigger nuisance to her gruff, no-nonsense father. Facing snowy owls, white wolves and grizzly bears in the most remote of locations, Otosan and Shizu must learn to tackle challenges together, eventually learning how to communicate their love. Details
February 17 to 22, 2025
Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
$13 to $23
Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards NHS
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids! Details
February 14 to 17, 2025
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive,Richmond
Free
Family Day Long Weekend in Surrey
Family Day at Darts Hill Garden Park
Join us for a special winter opening and take part in free family-friendly activities celebrating Family Day. Event activities are free with entry to the garden. Details
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Darts Hill Garden Park, 1633 – 170 Street, Surrey
Free
Family Day with Museum of Surrey
Enjoy a day of family fun at Museum of Surrey. Play board games, join a scavenger hunt and take a photo with our mascot Raj the Racoon. There will also be a caricature artist doing family portraits.
February 15, 2025 | 1–4 PM
Museum of Surrey, 17710 56a Ave, Surrey
FREE
Family Day in Elgin Heritage Park
Celebrate Family Day weekend with us! Explore the historic farmhouse, watch heritage demonstrations, try Victorian pastimes, enjoy refreshments and more.
Also visit our onsite co-hosts, Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, where Lorelei Lyons from 2 Métis Women will be teaching the art of dot painting. More Details
Monday, February 17 | 12–4 PM
Elgin Heritage Park 13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey
FREE
Family Day Events in Surrey
Enjoy time with your family at one of our free activities offered at recreation facilities! Make a splash and enjoy playing in the water with family and friends! Spend the day being active, going down water slides, relaxing in the hot tub and much more during our public swim times.
February 15 to 17, 2025
Various Venues, Surrey
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in White Rock
BC Family Day Skate
Celebrate Family Day with a free skate at Centennial Arena on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Two skating sessions are available including the Family Stick N Puck at 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and Drop-in Family Day Skate from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. No skates? No problem. Skates and helmet rentals are free as well.
February 17, 2025 | 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Centennial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Road
FREE
Family Day Long Weekend in West Vancouver
Family Day Weekend @ Cypress Mountain
Celebrate Family Day weekend in the mountains this year. We’ll have balloon animals and face painting in the Cypress Creek Lodge from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM all weekend long. Plus, a fantastic fireworks display on the patio on Sunday, February 16 at 7:00 PM! More Details
February 15 to 17, 2025
Sunday – evening fireworks.
Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver
Regular Admission
BC Family Day Weekend
Each day over the family day long weekend the West Vancouver Community Centre will host free family-focused activities for everyone to enjoy. Join us for free public swim and skate sessions as well as fun family-friendly health and wellness activities like drop-in gymnastics and more. Details
February 15 to 17, 2025
West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Free
Advanced Printing on a Gel Plate
This workshop is suitable for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of printing with a gel plate and wish to move on to more advanced techniques such as resist/transfer printing with a variety of methods including using laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. More Details
Sunday February 16, 2025 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Music Box, 1564 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
$95
Movies
Cineplex Family Favourites: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $3.99.
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