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Things to Do in Metro Vancouver during Spring Break

  • March 10, 2022
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Written by Angie Lowis. Instagram: @angielowis

Spring Break is coming soon. Everyone is excited for the warmer weather after a long cold winter. In this article, I am collaborating with Vancity.kids to share 15 Things to do in Metro Vancouver, BC during spring break with kids. This list will help you to survive the two weeks break from school, have quality time with your kids while exploring awesome places throughout our beautiful cities in lower mainland, BC. I have detailed reviews for each location on my instagram posts, make sure to stop by and check them out on my instagram account @angielowis.

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Photo by @monsterjam

Monster Jam

After 3 years of pandemic pause, Monster Jam is back to Vancouver. So many people are very excited for this event, including my 5 year old and me. Make sure to grab your tickets to watch the world-class athletes driving a 12,000 pound machine doing backflips, vertical two-wheel tricks and fly through the air.

  • Where: PNE Pacific Coliseum – 100 N Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4W3.
  • When: March 18-20, 2022
  • Admission: $25 to $80
  • Website: https://www.monsterjam.com/
Science World

T.rex the Ultimate Predator: New exhibition at Science World

Make sure to check out the new exhibition at Science World where the kids can learn about the T.rex family and play with interactive play throughout the exhibitions. Do not forget to stop by at Wonder, Eureka, Body Works and other sections at Science World as well. This is one of our favorite places where we can spend hours learning while playing. If you have extra time, make sure to stop by Creekside Park where it has a sandpit, nice slide and beautiful view at the playground.

  • Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7.
  • When: until January 22, 2023
  • Admission: $30.40 for adults and $20.30 for 3-12 years old
  • Website: https://www.scienceworld.ca/
Museum of Surrey

Museum of Surrey

There will be spring break activities, take-home craft kits, scavenger hunts complete with prizes, a seed craft, bubbles and appearances by a special guest-Raj the raccoon. Quiet room will also be open with coloring pages and environmental books to relax with. Open from 1-4 pm. Make sure to pre-register for TD Explore Zone as well. We love going here since Brandon was a baby, keep checking their website for awesome events and exhibitions. Couple years ago they had Lego and dinosaur exhibitions.

  • Where: Museum of Surrey
  • 17710 56a Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8.
  • When: Tuesday, March 15 – Friday, March 18
  • Tuesday, March 22 – Friday March 25
  • Admission: Free
  • Website: https://www.surrey.ca/
Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum

Explore and enjoy the history packed in 10-acre open-air museum. My son loves going around the town, going inside the historic building and riding the carousel.

  • Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6.
  • When: March 14 – 25, 2022
  • Open daily 11 am-4:20 pm
  • Admission: Free
  • Website: https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/
Fly Over Canada

FlyOver Canada

Our new favorites go to place as we soar over Legendary Iceland while learning the culture and history of the Iceland.

  • Where: FlyOver Canada
  • 999 Canada Pl #201, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1.
  • When: Legendary Iceland until April 18, 2022
  • Admission: $25-$30
  • Website: https://www.flyovercanada.com/
movie theatre

Cineplex March Break Family Favorites

Each day over March Break, participating Cineplex theaters are showing below movies for the price of $2.99 per ticket. My son loves the experience of watching movies at the theater so we will watch these during spring break for sure. March Break Movies for 2022:

  1. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
  2. Space Jam: A New Legacy 
  3. Boss Baby: Family Business 
  4. 100% Wolf 
  • Where: Participating Cineplex
  • When: March 21-25, 2022; check website for details
  • Admission: $2.99
  • Website: https://www.cineplex.com
Granville Island Kids Market

Granville Island Kids Market

Take the kids to ride the aquabus, ride bumper cars and play arcades at Granville Island Kids Market. Enjoy the view and nearby playground. There is also another playground that is really beautiful near Granville Island that has a pirate ship: Charleson Park. The view is just breathtaking.

  • Where: Granville Island Kids Market – 1496 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5.
  • When: Ongoing
  • Website: https://kidsmarket.ca/
Kidtropolis Kids Play Area

Kidtropolis

18,000sq ft indoor playground city.  Perfect for kids to play while learning and using their imagination. If your kids love pretend play, this place is a must.

  • Where: Kidtropolis – 110-5940 No 2 Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 4R9.
  • When: Tues-Sun 10 am-5 pm
  • Admission: $22.95 per child, includes one accompanying adult.
  • Website: https://www.kidtropolis.ca/
365 FunDay

365 Fundays

One of my son’s favorite indoor playgrounds. It will keep your children busy and entertained for the whole 2 hours. My son usually goes over and over again to the volcano slides. The jungle gym is huge, complete with donut slides and bouncy castle. Laser tag is also available for extra cost.

  • Where: 365 Fundays – 120-3810 Jacombs Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1Y6.
  • When: Open daily 10 am-5 pm
  • Admission: $21 per child, $5 per adult
  • Website: https://www.365fundays.ca/
Go Bananas

Go Bananas

My son really went bananas when we went to Go Bananas. The combination of jungle gym and arcade is perfect for us. 

  • Where: Go Bananas – 19685 Willowbrook Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 1A6
  • When: Opening hours varies,  check website for details.
  • Admission: $9 per child, $5 per adult
  • Website: http://www.gobananaslangley.com/
kid playing arcade

Indoor Arcades

If it is raining outside, no need to worry.  Below are our favorite indoor arcades throughout the cities:

Vancouver Aquarium

Perfect to spend a day trip where kids can see and learn about the animals.

  • Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2.
  • When: Open daily 10 am-5 pm
  • Admission: $42 adult, $26.25 for 3-12 years old
  • Website: https://www.vanaqua.org/

Greater Vancouver Zoo

Amazing place to explore, learn and discover about animals.

  • Where: Greater Vancouver Zoo – 5048 264 St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N7.
  • When: Open daily 9 am-4 pm
  • Admission: $33 for adults, $25 for 3-17 years old
  • Website: https://gvzoo.com/
Cultus Lake Adventure Park

Cultus Lake Adventure Park

A bit outside from Metro Vancouver, but would like to recommend this place as well. Good size theme park if you have little kids since all the rides are close to each other. We went here last summer and had a blast.

  • Where: Cultus Lake Adventure Park – 3993 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, BC. V2R 5B5.
  • When: Certain dates. Check the website for details.
  • 11 am-5:30 pm
  • Admission: Full day $25 and Twilight $15
  • Website: https://www.cultus.com


woman smilingAbout Angie Lowis
Mom, Youtuber and Influencer based in Vancouver, BC.
She is very passionate about sharing Things to do in Vancouver, BC with your kids with other parents, sharing secret and hidden playgrounds all around Metro Vancouver, BC. 

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