Family Day is back for its second go-round on Monday, February 10. If youd rather have a staycation than stay on your couch, heres our list of some fun Family Day events and activities.
BC SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Watch highlights from the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, enjoy a scavenger hunt and ping-pong, and explore the Participation Zone. Half-price admission if you wear your Olympic mittens. Gate A, BC Place, 777 Pacific. bcsportshalloffame.com
GROUSE MOUNTAIN: Pancake breakfast in support of the Tim Jones Memorial Fund. Also: a scavenger hunt, reading by author Janet Love Morrison (Radar the Rescue Dog), meet and greet with rescue dogs and Cleo the Barn Owl, snowshoe tours, puck shoot-out, and special offers on lessons, food, and beverages. Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver. grousemountain.com
MOUNT SEYMOUR: Ski and snowboard demos for kids ages six and under, arts and crafts, games, prizes, free hot chocolate and popcorn, and outdoor fire pits to roast smores. Mount Seymour, 1700 Mount Seymour, North Vancouver. mountseymour.com
CYPRESS MOUNTAIN: Performances by the Whitbridge Brothers and magician Christopher James, colouring contest, face painters, balloon artists, Gnarly the Bear, hot dog barbecue and more. Top of Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver. cypressmountain.com
KNITTING FOLKS: Learn the basics of knitting and contribute towards a blanket project. ArtStarts (808 Richards). artstarts.com/events
MUSIC WITH MARNIE: Kids rock concert featuring popular recording artist and her full band. JCC Work Auditorium, 950 West 41st Avenue. $18-$24 at jccgv.com.
CHILDRENS ART FESTIVAL: Classes and activities designed to spark imaginations in children ages two to 12. Includes a workshop with author-illustrator Lee Edward Fodi (The Wiz) and performances of Wonderland Circus. Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. childrensartfestival.ca
ROBSON SQUARE: Free skating in the heart of downtown. 800 Robson. robsonsquare.com
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE: Put your familys skills to the test in a brick-building challenge inspired by the iconic domes new feature exhibition, LEGO Travel Adventure. 1455 Quebec Street. scienceworld.ca
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY: Full day of free programming for kids ages 12 and under. Live music by Mad Komad Trio, interactive shadow play, tours and fun hands-on art making activities. 750 Hornby.
