Get ready for a great family weekend in Vancouver on February 7th and 8th, 2026! We found some awesome one-off activities, from creative workshops to unique winter fun for the kids.
See our top picks
Interactive Storytelling & Puppet Show
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch
A magical and totally free puppet show with a craft activity for little ones.
Children's Theatre: The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
Granville Island Stage
Keep everyone entertained indoors with a fun, fast-paced mystery play.
Interactive Storytelling & Puppet Show
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch
Perfectly paced for ages 3-7 with puppets and an easy craft!
· February 7
3FAMILY WINTER FUN DAY : Spend the day embracing the best of winter with organized snow painting stations and a kid-friendly obstacle course. It’s a perfect way to burn off energy before the school week starts.A fun, specially organized outdoor event leveraging the winter season, great for active older kids.
BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS : Let your older kids try out the pottery wheel for the first time in a supervised, dedicated tween session. They get to make and keep one small piece after firing.A focused, skill-building workshop offering a hands-on creative outlet specifically for teens.
INTRO TO SCRATCH CODING WORKSHOP : Older kids can spend their Saturday morning learning the basics of game design using the popular Scratch programming language. Great for building logic skills.Offers a cool, educational tech skill that appeals directly to the interests of tweens and early teens.
· February 8
3INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING & PUPPET SHOW: THE GREAT BEARFREE : A captivating puppet show featuring local folklore followed by a short, guided craft activity related to the story. Perfect for the little ones to enjoy before nap time.One of the few free, high-quality engagement events aimed squarely at younger children this weekend.
JUNIOR CHEMIST POP-UP LAB : A special Sunday-only pop-up where kids can safely mix 'potions' and conduct simple, exciting chemical reactions under supervision. A massive hit with budding scientists!A high-energy, interactive science event that goes beyond standard museum exhibits.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE: THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING MASCOT : A fun, short-run detective play that keeps young audiences guessing until the very end. Ideal if you need a great indoor activity for Sunday afternoon.A high-quality, dedicated children's theatre performance happening this specific weekend only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Vancouver this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) the best free option appears to be the Interactive Storytelling & Puppet Show happening Sunday morning at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.
Are there any good outdoor activities planned for Saturday, February 7th?
Yes! Check out the Family Winter Fun Day happening in Stanley Park on Saturday for snow painting and an obstacle course, great for active kids.
What can my 12-year-old do this weekend?
For older kids, there's the Intro to Scratch Coding Workshop on Saturday morning or the Junior Chemist Pop-Up Lab on Sunday afternoon for science lovers.
