BC Family Day Weekend

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Cambie Community Association a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Fitness Centre - Drop-In
Bring a family member or friend to work out with for free! Must be a Total Fitness Pass holder. Youth orientations apply (13 – 18 years).
8:00am – 8:00pm
13+ years
Free (for guest accompanied by a Cambie Total Fitness Pass holder)

Creative Play - Parent and Tot - Drop-In
Play with friends on the fun equipment, try the different activities and socialize. Parent participation required.
9:00 – 11:00am
Up to 5 years
Free

Family Day - Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a pancake breakfast and entertainment. Registration required for children and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Held at East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Road.
9:30 – 11:30am (#193058)
All ages
Free

Family Day - K-Pop Dancing
Dance to up-tempo music and learn choreography to match with this fun, social and popular dance style with quick, repetitive movements done in synchronicity. Registration required.
10:00 – 11:00am (#219550)
6 – 12 years
Free

Family Day - Family Portraits 
Learn some of the necessary skills to draw individual portraits. Instructed by Young Rembrandts. Parent participation and registration required.
11:00am – 12:15pm (#216098)
12:30 – 1:45pm (#216526)
6+ years
Free

Family Day - Dance Moves 
Enjoy a great workout with fun and easy-to-follow dance routine. Parent participation and registration required for children and adults.
1:30 – 2:30pm (#218282)
6+ years
Free

Family Day - Volleyball Skills
Join this 45-minute volleyball skills session followed by 45-minutes of free play and casual games. Parent participation and registration required for children and adults.
3:00 – 4:30pm (#215333)
6+ years
Free

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided City Centre Community Association a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day 

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Fitness Centre - Drop-In
Bring a family member or friend to work out with for free! Must be a Total Fitness Pass holder. Youth orientations apply (13 – 18 years).
8:00am-8:00pm
13+ years
Free (for guest accompanied by a City Centre Total Fitness Pass holder)

Registered Visit –Table Tennis
Play for up to 45-minutes! Registration required.
9:20 – 10:05am (#218712)
10:10 – 10:55am (#218716)
11:00 – 11:45am (#218715)
11:50am – 12:35pm (#218721)
12:40 – 1:25pm (#218722)
1:30 – 2:15pm (#218725)
2:20 – 3:05pm (#218726)
3:10 – 3:55pm (#218730)
4:00 – 4:45pm (#213361)
4:50 – 5:35pm (#213706)
5:40 – 6:25pm (#213712)
6:30 – 7:15pm (#213718)
All ages
Free

Parent and Tot Playtime - Drop-In
Play together on the fun equipment and toys. Parent participation required.
3-5 years
Free

Intergenerational Art Program – Start to Art Family Day Workshop by Intergen
Express creativity, build intergenerational friendships and stimulate the senses while exploring different art workshops in this interactive session. Registration required and supplies included.
1:00 – 3:00pm (#193895)
55+ years
Free

Family Day - Community Movie
Take in the big screen showing of "Incredibles 2" with family and friends. Free pre-packaged snacks and refreshments included. Registration required.
1:30 – 3:30pm (#209212)
All ages
Free

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Hamilton Community Association a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day.

Sat, Feb 18

Family Day Fun
Celebrate family day at this event featuring a bouncy castle, balloon animals, arts and crafts, giants board games, snacks and a magic show with Graham the Magic Guy.  
10:30 am – 12:30pm
All ages
Free

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Family Open Gym - Drop-In
9:00am – 12:30pm
All ages
Free

Family Day - Badminton - Drop-In
12:45 – -2:45pm
All ages
Free

Family Day - Youth Open Gym - Drop-In
3:00 – 5:00pm
13 – 18yrs
Free

Family Day - Women’s Floor Hockey - Drop-in
5:45 – 7:45pm
18+ years
Free

Mon, Feb 20

Family Fun Day 
Celebrate with the whole family from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Free to attend for all ages. No registration required.

Family Open Gym - Drop-In
Enjoy open gym activities for the whole family including preschool age play equipment on one half of the gym and giant lawn games on the other half.
10:00am – 12:00pm
All ages 

Family Art Zone - Drop-In
Experience new artistic mediums and create personalized scratch off art masterpieces and family finger puppets.
10:00am – 12:00pm
All ages

Family Board Game Play - Drop-In
Collaborate and challenge others playing traditional board games and building puzzles.
10:00am – 4:00pm
All ages

Family Games Room - Drop-In
Play ping pong, pool or foosball in the Games Room. No pass required.
10:00am – 4:00pm
5+ years

Family Story Time by Stories on Wheels - Drop-In
Listen to a variety of stories as told by STORIES on WHEELS in an original street theatre storytelling act. Tales are brought to life by a high-energy comic performer using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to the back of a bicycle.
12:15 – 1:00pm
3+ years

Family Taiko Drumming - Drop-In
Pick up sticks and bins and learn new skills in this introductory level program. Learn pieces with dynamic rhythms in a fun, energetic and creative environment. No admittance allowed after the first five minutes. Space is limited.
1:30 – 2:30pm
6+ years

Family Day - Zumba® - Drop-In
Share the fun in this fitness-like program that offers high-energy fun, creative dance steps and healthy exercises all set to family-friendly music. Space is limited.
3:00 – 4:00pm
6+ years

Family Badminton - Drop-In
3:00 – 5:00pm
6+ years

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Steveston Community Association a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day

Sat, Feb 18

Family Day - Sushi Making - Preteens
Create delicious and unique rolls using super yummy vegetarian ingredients. A $5 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering. Registration required.
12:30 – 2:00pm (#218502)
9 – 12 years
Free ($5 supplies fee)

Family Day - Healthy Cooking and Baking (Orzo Salad) - Preteens
Learn how to create this healthy salad in this hands-on session that includes a take home recipe and food samples. A $5 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering. Registration required.
11:00am – 12:00pm (#218500)
9-12 years
Free ($5 supplies fee)

Family Day - Drawing and Sketching
Develop a passion for creativity by experimenting with art materials that include pencils, pastels, paint, sponges, salt, collage and china markers. Registration required.
10:00 – 11:00am (#218503)
All ages
Free

Family Day - Acrylic Painting
Learn basic applications and techniques through detailed demonstrations and the process of building an acrylic painting from start to finish. Registration required. 
11:30am – 12:30pm (#218504)
All ages
Free

Family Day - Sportball® - Multisport - Parent and Child
Refine, rehearse and repeat in this session that focuses on the basic skills common to all sports such as balance, coordination and stamina all in a fun, supportive and non-competitive setting that emphasizes teamwork. Instructed by Sportball®. Parent participation and registration required.
10:00 – 11:00am (#218310)
1 – 5 years
11:15am – 12:15pm (#218304)
6 – 10 years
Free

Family Day - Yoga Playtime - Parent and Tot
Run around, play and wind down in this child-centered play program. Parent participation and registration required.
11:45am – 12:30pm (#218363)
1 – 3 years
10:45 – 11:30am (#218367)
3 – 5 years
Free

Family Day - Zumba®
Move with the entire family to zesty Latin and international music in this dance fitness program that offers a great cardiovascular workout with easy-to-follow routines. Registration required. One registration fee per family.
12:30 – 1:30pm (#219037)
All ages
Fee: $5

Sun, Feb 19

Family Day - Fun with Origami - Parent and Child
Transform 6 x 6" pieces of paper into fun origami designs of a tiger and Samurai helmet with step-by-step instruction. Parent participation and registration of child only required.
1:00 – 2:00pm (#219059)
2:30 – 3:30pm (#219062)
8 – 11 years
Free

Family Day - Hip Hop - Parent and Child
Combine simple choreography, Hip Hop steps and Street Jazz for a unique introduction to this form of dance. Registration required.
9:30 – 10:30am (#218448)
4 – 5 years
10:30 – 11:30am (#218450)
6 – 8 years
Free

Family Day - Hip Hop - Preteens
Learn dance steps to the newest beats in this fun-filled setting. Registration required.
11:30am – 12:30pm (#218451)
9-12 years
Free

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Pancake Breakfast
Book a one hour visit for a pancake breakfast complete with fruit, juice, coffee and other tasty items. All dependents must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration required.
9:00 – 10:00am (#216907)
10:30 – 11:30am (#216917)
All ages
Free

Family Day - Fun Zone - Drop-In
Join in fun family activities that include carnival games, play areas, balloon animals and more.
10:00am – 2:00pm
All ages
Free

Family Day - Fun Crafts - Drop-In
Join in fun activities that include crafts, games, face painting and more.
9:30am – 2:30pm
All ages
Free

Family Day - Hawaiian Dance Workshop - 55+
Explore the social, fitness and therapeutic benefits of hula dancing at this lively interactive workshop in celebration of Family Day. No dance experience required. Registration required.
11:00am – 12:30pm (#217346)
55+ years
Free

Family Day - Cartooning and Animals - Parent and Child
Draw a variety of creatures while learning creative drawing techniques and fun facts about animals. Instructed by a professional illustrator and caricaturist. Parent participation and registration required.
10:30 – 11:30am (#218325)
6 – 12 years
Free

Family Day - Comic Making - Parent and Child
Participate in this instructor-led session that covers storytelling techniques and drawing skills focused on creating a personal comic book. Registration required.
11:45am – 12:45pm (#218329)
6 – 12 years
Free 

Family Day - Hip Hop - Parent and Child
Combine simple choreography, Hip Hop steps and Street Jazz in this unique introduction to this form of dance. Parent participation required.
2:00 – 3:00pm (#218394)
4 – 5 years
3:00 - 4:00pm (#218396)
6 – 12 years
Free

Family Day - Hip Hop - Youth
Learn dance steps to the newest beats in this fun-filled setting. Registration required.
4:00 – 5:00pm (#218398)
13 – 18 years
Free

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Thompson Community Association a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Fitness Centre – Drop-In
Bring a family member or friend to work out with for free! Must be a Total Fitness Pass holder. Youth orientations apply (13 – 18 years).
7:00am – 7:00pm
13+ years
Free (for guest accompanied by a Total Fitness Pass holder)

Family Day - Music and Movement Story Time - Parent and Tot - Drop-In
Connect with other families and build stronger parent-child bonds singing, storytelling and moving together. Parent participation and registration required.
9:00 – 9:30am (#219266)
Up to 36 months
Free

Family Day - Fit and Functional -  Drop-In
Have fun while getting fit in this low-intensity and well-rounded exercise class that incorporates functional daily movements.
9:15 – 10:15am
13+ years
Free

Family Day - Craft Combo - Drop-in
Explore creativity through art projects that include different mediums and learning new skills.
9:15 – 10:15am
All ages
Free

Family Day - Parent and Tot Play Time - Drop-In
9:45 – 11:00am
5 years and under
Free

Family Day - Pickleball - Try-It
Learn the rules and basic techniques of this increasingly popular game that combines ping pong, tennis and badminton on a badminton size court. This fun, simple and fast-paced session is designed for beginners. Registration required.
10:30am – 12:00pm (#218909)
13+ years
Free

Family Day - STEAM Smarts - Try-It
Explore creativity through art projects that include different mediums and learning new skills. Instructed by STEM Aces. Registration required.
10:30 – 11:30am (#219267)
6 – 9 years
11:45am – 12:45pm (#219268)
9 – 12 years
Free

Family Day - Yoga - Try-It
Stretch and focus on breathing techniques in this special family session. Registration required.
11:00am – 12:00pm (#218397)
13+ years
Free

Volleyball - Drop-In
Try a volleyball skills session followed by free play and casual games. Parent participation required.
12:15 – 1:15pm
All ages 
Free

Registered Visit - Family Open Gym
Book a 45-minute visit for up to 6 family members to use one half of the gymnasium to play a variety of sports and games as a family. All participants must be from the same household. All dependents must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration required.
1:30 – 2:15pm (#219958)
2:15 – 3:00pm (#219959)
3:00 – 3:45pm (#219960)
3:45 – 4:30pm (#219961)
All ages
Free

Registered Visit - Table Tennis
Book a 45-minute visit for table tennis in the booked space. 2 courts available per time slot. Registration required.
10:45 – 11:30am (#209336)
11:30am – 12:15pm (#209339)
12:15 – 1:00pm (#209342)
All ages
Free

Basketball Open Gym - Drop-In
4:30 – 6:30pm
13 – 24 years
Free

Sat, Feb 18

Family Day - Basketball - Drop-In
9:15am – 12:30pm
8+ years
Free

Family Day - Pickleball - Drop-In
12:45 – 4:15pm
6+ years
Free 

Sun, Feb 19

Family Day - Pickleball - Drop-In
9:15am – 12:30pm
6+ years
Free

Family Day - Badminton - Drop-In
12:45 – 4:15pm
6+ years
Free 

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day - Fitness Centre - Drop-In
Bring a family member or friend to work out with for free! Must be a Total Fitness Pass holder. Youth orientations apply (13 – 18 years).
8:00am – 8:00pm
13+ years
Free (for guest accompanied by a West Richmond Total Fitness Pass holder)

Family Day - Clay Pot Painting and Planting - Parent and Child
Decorate a clay pot and plant seeds together to create a unique and personalized keepsake to take home. Supplies included. Parent participation and registration required (covers one child and one adult caregiver).
3:30 – 4:30pm (#219152)
5:00 – 6:00pm (#219158)
6-10 years
Free

Family Day - Registered Visit - Toddler Sport Play
Try new sports, meet and play with friends from your community in a safe and welcoming environment. This program is designed for parents and children to explore sports together in this self-guided program. Parent/caregiver participation required.
8:30 – 10:30am (#219751)
1 – 5 years
10:35am – 12:35pm (#219753)
1 – 5 years
Free

Family Day - Multisport
Learn some of the basic fundamental movement skills for improved participation in a variety of sports. Parent participation and registration required.
1:00 – 2:00pm (#219784)
3 – 6 years
2:15 – 3:15pm (#219805)
6 – 10 years
Free

Family Day - Open Gym - Drop-In
3:30 – 5:30pm
All Ages
Free

Family Day - Open Gym - Drop-In - Youth
5:45-7:45pm
13 – 18years
Free

 

Sat, Feb 18 

Family Day at Minoru Centre for Active Living (Theme: Amazon Jungle) - Drop-In
Enjoy the many features Minoru Centre for Active Living offers, but in the spirit of the Amazon Jungle! Race down the slides, race up the climbing wall, ride the enormous floating animals, float down the lazy river or challenge a family member on the inflatable obstacle course (the Wibit). There’s an activity for everyone! While kids are splashing around adults can take the time to work out, swim laps or water jog in one of the two 25m lap pools followed with a visit to the cold plunge, adult or family hot tub, or sauna or steam room.

All families are also welcome to register for one of the 45-minute modified Swim to Survive programs to gain the knowledge of how to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. Registration required.
11:15am – 12:00pm (#219338)
12:15 – 1:00pm (#219343)
1:15 – 2:00pm (#219344)
7+ years
Free

11:00am – 6:00pm (Wibit 2:30 – 6:00pm)
All ages
Regular admission rates apply

Facility Hours
Sat, Feb 18 - 6:00am – 10:00pm
Sun, Feb 19 - 7:00am – 6:30pm
Mon, Feb 20 - 7:00am – 9:00pm

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Minoru Centre for Active Living a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day

Sun, Feb 19

Family Day - Intergenerational Magic Workshop
Engage the mind, have fun and be entertained in this special intergenerational bonding experience that covers some of the hands-on and stimulating secrets of magic. Led by a trained magician. Registration required.
10:00am – 12:00pm (#219970)
Free

Sun, Feb 19 

Movie Night at Watermania
Watch the family-friendly movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru" while splashing, floating or playing in the wave pool! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space permits.
7:00-9:00pm (#219336)
All ages
Free

Facility Hours
Sat, Feb 18 - 6:00am – 8:30pm; Women and Girls Swim 8:30 – 10:00pm
Sun, Feb 19 - 10:00am – 7:00pm
Mon, Feb 20 - 10:00am – 9:00pm

Mon, Feb 20

Family Day Public Skate - Drop-In
(Sponsored by Sutton – Seafair Realty)
12:00 – 3:00pm
All ages
Free

Family Day Hockey Programs - Drop-In

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia has provided Richmond Arenas a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activity. To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day

Adult & Child Stick & Puck
10:30 – 11:45am
12:00 – 1:15pm
12 years and under
Free

Youth Stick & Puck
1:30 – 2:45pm
13 – 18 years
Free

Fri, Feb 17 – Mon, Feb 20 

Explore Steveston with the Big Red Scavenger Hunt
Join Big Red, the Irish Setter dog, on his quest to uncover Steveston’s history and mysteries by following clues left by the Cannery Cat. This online scavenger hunt takes 1.5-2 hours to complete and is entirely outdoors, starting at Britannia Shipyards and ending at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. No app required. Receive a free personalized link to log into a website using data or WiFi. Visit Big Red Scavenger Hunt for more information.
Families with children up to 10 years
Free

Fri, Feb 17 – Mon, Feb 20

New Exhibit Opening
Visit the Steveston Tram for the official launch of the new family-friendly exhibit.

The updated experience invites you be hands-on with history. Come visit to explore exciting interactive displays, a three-dimensional timeline, and a light up map that traces the routes of the historic interurban tram. Take souvenir photos with our Junior Tram Conductor dress-up costumes. See the new LEGO model of Tram Car 1220 and the Steveston Tram Barn, by local LEGO creator Peter Grant. Lots to explore and learn for tram lovers of all ages!
12:00 – 4:00pm
All ages
Free

Richmond Nature House Adventure Lab
This interactive, app-based experience is a virtual scavenger hunt for the whole family! Players download the interactive app onto a smartphone (QR code at Nature House front desk) and are guided by GPS to various locations. At each stop, players answer questions and learn facts about wildlife and ecology at the park. Enjoy the adventure when the Nature House is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Watch a short tutorial to learn how to use the interactive app. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsxDLpfgOIs Link to Adventure Lab. www.richmond.ca/geocaching 
All ages
Free

Sat, Feb 18

Eco Arts and Crafts - Drop-In
Enjoy a variety of hands-on eco arts activities including wood crafting, shadow and finger puppetry. Use natural materials and imagination!
11:00am – 3:00pm
All ages
Free

Sun, Feb 19

Eco Entertainment - Drop-In
Enjoy a variety of eco-arts activities, live music, puppetry performances and pancake art and fish leather demonstrations. Live performers include Erzsi Institorisz, Elaina Buenaventura and Fraser Valley Music Award Winner, Etienne Siew.
11:00am – 3:00pm
All ages
Free

Mon, Feb 20

Eco Story Time and Walk - Drop-In
Gather around Rebecca the Raccoon while she reads children’s books centered on themes of appreciating the environment, then walk with her along the Pond Trail to learn fun facts about the animals that call this magical park their home.
11:00am – 3:00pm
All ages
Free

Richmond Library/Cultural Centre

Mon, Feb 20

Explore the arts through magical storytelling, exciting acrobatic and dance shows, and a variety of musical entertainment. Visit Richmond Children's Arts Festival for a complete list of activities.

This annual festival sparks the imagination and curiosity of children through music, hands-on art activities and literary and performing arts workshops. In 2023, the festival will deliver arts outreach programs for Richmond elementary schools and a series of free activities for the general public on BC Family Day. The Festival is sponsored by Lansdowne Mall. 

We are Made of Water
Join artists Dolores Altin and Elvira Monteforte in a hands-on painting activity as part of their installation “We are Made of Water”. Come and explore Three Hemispherias: Blue Planet, Ice House, Bubble House, made out of recycled plastics. Listen to the sound of water in its many different forms. The artists aim to create a unique experience that will activate the Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza and raise awareness of plastic pollution in oceans, and water as a precious resource to be protected for future generations.
10:00am – 12:00pm

This project is presented by the Richmond Arts Centre in partnership with the Richmond Public Art Program. 

In the Richmond Cultural Centre

Mon, Feb 20

Family Friendly Exhibition Tours - Drop-In
Visit the Richmond Art Gallery for a family-friendly tour of the exhibitions CODES OF SILENCE, a group exhibition of video art, and Mike Bourscheid: Sunny Side Up and Other Sorrowful Stories which includes costumes, puppets, and props alongside the short film Agnes, which draws from his childhood and relationship with his parents. More info: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/caf2023.
11:00am – 3:00pm
All ages
Free

Hands-on Art Activity: Create a Storybook Character
Inspired by the Gallery’s current exhibitions, the Gallery’s art instructor will lead a drawing and collage workshop on creating a storybook character using a variety of 2D and 3D materials. Limited spaces, registration is required for spots at: 11:30am-12:30pm, 1:00-2:00pm, and 2:30 -3:30pm
Details and to register: Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
11:30am – 4:00pm
All ages

In the Richmond Cultural Centre

Fri, Feb 17 – Mon, Feb 20

Exhibition: The Arts Live Here
Discover how the arts speak to us, connect us, and give us unique ways to understand ourselves, our communities and our city. Visitors of all ages can get hands on with interactive exhibits that include using dance steps on the floor, playing a street piano decorated with flowers by a Richmond artist, creating calligraphy on Buddha boards, and designing new street banners for neighbourhoods.

Mon, Feb 20

Create as a Family: Craft Activity - Drop-In
Make a craft as a family, drawing inspiration from The Arts Live Here exhibition to discover how the arts give us unique ways to understand ourselves, our communities and our city.
10:00am – 4:00pm
Free