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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
For much of North America, March simultaneously is bringing hope that spring may in fact return to our hemisphere... AND ALSO the awareness that every car is at risk for the foreseeable future. All winter long, water seeps into asphalt cracks, freezes, expands, melts, and freezes again, and bit by bit the driving experience becomes a game called Avoid the
Crater. But lately I’ve started seeing the repair trucks out there again, their bright-vested workers moving methodically from hole to hole with their shovels. Every time I pass them, it gives me a lift, not just because it means someday soon I'll start seeing flowers out in the real world, but also because potholes are one of those perfect reminders of what humans do. Playrooms, projects, and paperwork start out neat, but over time, weather, wear, gravity, and
procrastination take their toll. No matter how strict the system, order gradually slides toward chaos. And then humans step in and make it right again. I saw the cycle in action at the KidsOutAndAbout office last week: Our storage room had slowly become a museum of random supplies, half-filled bins, and Christmas decorations that had been tossed in with a hopeful Future Us will deal with this someday. Fortunately, my colleague Michelle, who works in our data department,
is also a genius organizer. A few hours after Future Michelle stepped in and applied logic and elbow grease, the little room had transformed from a cluttered cave into a serene space. The quickening of the seasons seems to bring that same energy into our homes: Closets get sorted, garages get swept, junk drawers finally meet their match. It feels good, not just because the space looks better, but because fixing things reminds us of something important: Disorder is normal, but
it’s not permanent. Humans can step in and bring brightness back. So here’s to spring cleaning, organized shelves, and freshly patched roads. Our tires, and our spirits, roll much more smoothly because humans fill potholes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse
Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Celebrate Spring Break and Easter at Britannia Mine Museum with hands-on adventures the whole family will love! Ride the underground mine train, experience the award-winning BOOM! show inside the historic Mill No. 3, and try your luck at gold panning
(keep what you find!). During Easter weekend, enjoy themed activities and a fun, site-wide scavenger hunt with a special prize. It’s the perfect mix of history, science, and springtime fun along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/easter.
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Celticfest Family day returns to the Art Gallery North Plaza on March 15th with live music, face painting, bouncy castles and so much more.
Fun for the Family and Entry is free.
We hope to see you there!
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Spring Discovery Days runs March 14th–29th, 10am–4pm at the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Join us for two weeks of hands-on, family-friendly activities exploring salmon science, Indigenous trade routes, fishing methods, and archaeology. Become a junior
biologist with salmon tagging, try our matching games, and add your strand to our growing “Web of Life” art installation. Facilitated programs and self-guided activities available daily.
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Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent individuals, their families, and caregivers the ability to visit the museum on the third Sunday of every month. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed, and safe atmosphere. On Sensory Friendly Sundays, adaptations
will be made to the exhibits, such as lowered lighting and sound adjustments for a more comfortable visit. A quiet space will also be available for visitors who need a break.
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Come out and enjoy an exciting season of Chiefs hockey in Chilliwack. Fans can enjoy high-level competition, meaningful community involvement, and unforgettable game-night experiences.
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Spend Saturday evening at the library after hours with a program created for parents and their kids.
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Join our arts instructor for family art-making sessions in our studio! We welcome guests of all ages and families of all kinds: parents, kids, aunts, uncles, cousins—everyone is invited! Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians for the duration of
the event.
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One Last Night on the Slab…The morgue doors are closing soon. We’re bringing the fear back to the slab for three final screenings before we retreat into the shadows until next winter. This is your last chance to watch a thriller in the very room where over
20,000 bodies were once processed.
Dare to sit where the dead once lay—before the lights go out for the season.
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This show for all ages is heartwarming and poetic. Follow the journey of a vain porcelain rabbit named Edward Tulane who learns the true meaning of love through loss, hardship, and transformation. Edward begins an extraordinary journey across years and
landscapes, passing through the hands of various owners. Is love worth the risk? And how long does is take to learn to love?
Duration: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.
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Bring your friends and family for a cozy evening of fun, laughter, and film. Grab your snacks from Sixty2Sixty Eats before the show.
It’s the perfect way to relax, unwind, and enjoy some good company. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there!
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- Our Connection to Hockey - 17710 56A
Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8, Friday, March 13, 2026 through Sunday, March 15, 2026, see website
- Mashup: Origami Night - Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Friday, March 12 4pm - 7pm, Saturday, March 13 5pm - 8pm
- DUPLO Free Play - 11688 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V7A 1N6, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 11-11:30 am
- Family Funtime - 3045 Highland Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2X4, Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:30 am
- Kid's Chess Club - Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC, Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:30-5:30 pm
- Pokémon Trainer's Gym - 11590 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z5, Friday, March 13, 2026, 4-5 pm
- Family Movie Nights- Killarney Community Centre - 6260 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7, Friday, March 13, 2026,
6 pm
- Preteen Night- Mount Pleasant Community Centre - 1 Kingsway,
Vancouver, BC V5T 3H7, Friday, March 13, 2026, 6-8 pm
- KidsZone: It's Friday, Friday Club - 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wiggle Time - 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6N4, Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:30 am- 12 pm
- Guided Nature Walk -
Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 - 10:45 am
- Parents' and Kids' Night
Out - Banff Court, North Vancouver, BC, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- CelticFest Family Day 2026 - Vancouver Art Gallery-North Plaza, Vancouver, BC, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3 pm
- LEGO® Block Party - Kerr Street, Vancouver, BC, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 11 am- 12 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Vancouver area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Vancouver area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Vancouver area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping
a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Vancouver area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in and around Vancouver, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. There is LOTS more to do in and around Vancouver even beyond the Top 20...Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com! What is listed below are just
the starting point: Browse through our site and calendar to find lots more, and be sure to click on Everything That's Free.
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Wishing you and your family health and happiness!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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