GALAS/FUNDRAISERS KIDS/FAMILY

John Fluevog Shoe Party

Step down to Fluevog Shoes for an evening of fresh tunes, tasty imbibes and delectables, and find some fine footwear from the 2017 Spring and Summer Collections. A benefit for Centre A Gallery. • John Fluevog Gastown, 65 Water St. • March 14, 7-10 p.m. • $20/$15, centrea.org/programs-events

Celebrate Spring: Festival of Colour

A family friendly event featuring numerous Japanese activities and traditions. • Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby • March 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, nikkeiplace.org

Spring Break at Fort Langley

Enjoy great old-fashioned activities during spring break. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. • March 11-26 • pc.gc.ca/fortlangley

Exotic Reptile Show

Meet snakes, lizards, geckos and talk with staff from the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles. • Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy. • March 12-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • By donation, richmond.ca/naturepark

VSO: Inspector Tovey

Maestro Bramwell Tovey dons the Inspector hat to investigate the instruments of a symphony orchestra in a concert centred on Saint-Saëns famous Carnival of the Animals. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • March 12, 2 p.m. • vancouversymphony.ca

Landmark Cinemas: March Movie Break

$3 admission on select family films. Proceeds benefit Kid’s Help Phone. • Landmark Cinemas Guildford Town Centre • March 13-24 • $3, landmarkcinemas. com/movie-deals/march-movie-break/

Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum

Transport yourself to the 1920s and stroll down the streets of the village. • Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. • March 13-24, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Free admission, carousel rides $2.65, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Surrey Museum: Spring Break

Under Construction: Bring young tool guys and girls to play in the dig site, complete a scavenger hunt and make construction-themed crafts. • March 14-17, March 21-24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • 17710 56A Ave. • By donation, surrey.ca/heritage