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There are free events and activities in Vancouver in February 2024 including things to do on Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, Family Day and other times.

 

Free Activities in February 2024

For a list of some of the best things to do in February 2024, including activities that aren’t free, check out Vancouver’s February Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month though, see below. Another relevant article to check out is Vancouver on a Budget.

 

Thursday, February 1st (2024)

  • PuSh Festival – today, in addition to ticketed events that cost money, the performing arts festival features Returns. It’s a performance/installation at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. It’s free to attend with advanced registration.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

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Friday, February 2nd (2024)

  • PuSh Festival – today, in addition to ticketed events that cost money, the performing arts festival features Returns. It’s a performance/installation at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. It’s free to attend with advanced registration.
  • Bill Reid Gallery – free admission to the First Nations art gallery between 2:00 and 5:00 pm (as it is the first Friday of the month).
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 4:00 to 8:00 pm is free (as it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a consumer tradeshow with free admission in Abbotsford at the TRADEX Centre.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

BC Family Day

 


The Family Day Long Weekend is on February 17th to 19th in 2024.


 

Saturday, February 3rd (2024)

  • PuSh Festival – today, in addition to ticketed events that cost money, the performing arts festival features Returns. It’s a performance/installation at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. It’s free to attend with advanced registration.
  • Setsubun – a free event with drumming and a Sacred Fire ceremony at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver.
  • Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a consumer tradeshow with free admission in Abbotsford at the TRADEX Centre.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

2024 PuSh Festival

 

Sunday, February 4th (2024)

  • Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a consumer tradeshow with free admission in Abbotsford at the TRADEX Centre.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Jazz Vespers – from 4:00 until 5:00 pm in the sanctuary at St. Andrews-Wesley United at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Today’s music is with Drumplay.

Markets

  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – at the PNE Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Free parking for shoppers at the market.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.

Free & Affordable Museums

 


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Monday, February 5th (2024)

  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • C.P.R. Engine 374 – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Vancouver events at Lunar New Year

 

Tuesday, February 6th (2024)

  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).

Free & Affordable Museums

 

BC Family Day

 


The Family Day Long Weekend is on February 17th to 19th in 2024.


 

Wednesday, February 7th (2024)

  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

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Thursday, February 8th (2024)

  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair – there are special flower displays at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Love Lights at Capilano Bridge

 

Friday, February 9th (2024)

  • Lunar New Year Celebrations – today is New Year’s Eve for the Year of the Dragon. Events happen at various venues around town including at the International Village Mall in Chinatown.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Lunar New Year at Aberdeen Centre – New Year’s Eve celebrations happen at the Richmond mall between 8:30 pm and around midnight.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

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Saturday, February 10th (2024)

  • Lunar New Year Celebrations – today is the first day of the Year of the Dragon. Events happen at various venues around town including the following:
    • International Village – there are art displays, craft demonstrations and market vendors at the mall in Chinatown.
    • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft activities, a family-friendly dragon dancing workshop, artist talk and small art market. Also today, in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, at Xwtl’e7énk Square, there are craft activities.
    • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
    • Lunar New Year Celebrations – free entertainment takes place at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
    • Lunar New Year at Aberdeen Centre – live performances happen at the Richmond mall between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Saturday Markets

  • LunarFest Art Market – there are market vendors at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion at Granville Island from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

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Valentine's Day Activities

 

Sunday, February 11th (2024)

  • Lunar New Year Celebrations – today is the first day of the Year of the Dragon. Events happen at various venues around town including the following:
  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft activities, a family-friendly dragon dancing workshop, artist talk and small art market. Also today, in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, at Xwtl’e7énk Square, there are craft activities.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and on Granville Island.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Sunday Markets

  • LunarFest Art Market – there are market vendors at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion at Granville Island from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – at the PNE Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Free parking for shoppers at the market.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

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Monday, February 12th (2024)

  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • C.P.R. Engine 374 – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

 

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Tuesday, February 13th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Love Lights at Capilano Bridge

Valentine's Day Activities

 

Wednesday, February 14th (2024)

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Thursday, February 15th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Beaty Nocturnal – admission to UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:30 pm.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

BC Family Day

 

Friday, February 16th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Saturday, February 17th (2024)

  • BC Family Day Long Weekend – a long weekend with family-friendly activities at various places around the Lower Mainland. A number of attractions also have free and discounted admission today including the following places:
    • Open House at Queen E. Theatre – free tours and family-friendly activities happen at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
    • Museum of Surrey – family-friendly activities include crafts, games and free hot chocolate from 1:00 until 4:00 pm.

Other Events & Activities

  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft activities, a family-friendly dragon dancing workshop, artist talk and small art market.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Today features the Great Canadian Kilt Skate!
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Saturday Markets

  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

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Sunday, February 18th (2024)

  • BC Family Day Long Weekend – a long weekend with family-friendly activities at various places around the Lower Mainland.
  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft activities, a family-friendly dragon dancing workshop, artist talk and small art market.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and on Granville Island.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Sunday Markets

  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – at the PNE Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Free parking for shoppers at the market.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large yard and garage sale-style market that’s both indoors and outdoors at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is around $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

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BC Family Day

 

Monday, February 19th (2024)

  • BC Family Day – a long weekend with family-friendly activities at various places around the Lower Mainland. Some attractions also offer free and discounted admission today including the following places:
    • Vancouver Maritime Museum – admission is by donation today because of the Family Day statutory holiday.
    • Burnaby Village Museum – free South Asian-themed activities happen by the Carousel Pavilion at the museum by Deer Lake Park.
    • Fraser River Discovery Centre – special family-friendly activities with free admission happen at the attraction in New Westminster.
    • West End Community Centre – a free event happens at the community centre on Denman Street from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. There is a bouncy castle, arts & crafts, face painting opportunities, and games.
    • MONOVA – there are special activities and free admission at the Museum of North Vancouver.

Other Events and Activities

  • Richmond Children’s Arts Festival – free kid-friendly activities happen at the Richmond Cultural Centre.
  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft activities, a family-friendly dragon dancing workshop, artist talk and small art market.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • C.P.R. Engine 374 – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore. (Note: There may or may not be snow on the ground this year.)
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Tuesday, February 20th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Wednesday, February 21st (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Thursday, February 22nd (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Friday, February 23rd (2024)

  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Saturday, February 24th (2024)

  • Maple Ridge Rock & Gem Show – a trade show about rocks, gems and stone carvings in Pitt Meadows. Admission is by donation.
  • Black History Month at Mackin House – there are free family-friendly activities and music at the historic site in Coquitlam.
  • Lunar New Year Museum of Surrey – child-friendly activities include music, storytelling and dancing. There is also a dragon dance.
  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft workshops, an artist talk and an art market.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Saturday Markets

  • LunarFest Art Market – there are market vendors at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion at Granville Island from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Sunday, February 25th (2024)

  • Maple Ridge Rock & Gem Show – a trade show about rocks, gems and stone carvings in Pitt Meadows. Admission is by donation.
  • Lunarfest – various activities take place at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion at Granville Island. Today features craft workshops, an artist talk and an art market.
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and on Granville Island.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards –free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).

Sunday Markets

  • LunarFest Art Market – there are market vendors at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion at Granville Island from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – at the PNE Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Free parking for shoppers at the market.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large yard and garage sale-style market that’s both indoors and outdoors at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is around $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Monday, February 26th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Granville Island and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • C.P.R. Engine 374 – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Tuesday, February 27th (2024)

  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Wednesday, February 28th (2024)

  • Pink Shirt Day – a day to wear a pink shirt to help raise awareness about bullying and the importance of standing up against it.
  • Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
  • The Lantern City – there are lantern art installations to admire outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and across the street at the Pendulum Gallery.
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Study and Go Abroad

 

Thursday, February 29th (2024)

  • Study & Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fair – a university and college fair for people wanting to learn about schools and educational opportunities overseas at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Admission is free, but if you register in advance online you’ll be entered to win $500!)
  • Lights at Lafarge – on-going Christmas illuminations and decorations at night in Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake.
  • Snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards in North Vancouver (weather temperatures permitting).
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating on the covered rink all day behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (cold-enough temperatures permitting).
  • If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s best Parks and Places in Nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums

 

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

 

Other Information

For a list of both free and not free events this month in the Lower Mainland, click February Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click March Calendar of Events.

Another article that might be of interest is Vancouver on a Budget.

In case you live or plan to be in either Victoria or Whistler, check out the websites VictoriasBestPlaces.com or WhatToDoInWhistler.ca for things to do in those communities.

 

 

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