FAMILY DAY
Family Day at Fort Langley
Come and learn the traditions of the families at Fort Langley — from varied backgrounds like Scottish, Hawaiian, First Nations and Metis, the workers embraced their cultures here. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, Feb. 10-12 • www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
Massey Madness: Family Arts Fest
An all-inclusive day of arts activities and live theatre performances for the whole family to enjoy. • Massey Theatre, New West, Feb. 10 • $5-$25/single show tickets, $10-$35/full-day pass, masseytheatre.com
VSO: Platypus Theatre: Peter and the Wolf
Two dancers and an actor, colourful sets and incredible masks make for a modern and humorous re-telling of this enduring story. • Orpheum Theatre, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. • vancouversymphony.ca
Children’s Arts Festival
A fun-filled day of creative interaction, entertainment and more. Visitors to the festival will be able to wander through multiple zones where they can enjoy performances, hands-on arts and crafts and creativity classes. • Richmond Cultural Centre, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $5, childrensartsfestival.ca
Will Stroet & Pebble Star Artists
Celebrate Family Day with concerts by CBC Kids star and Juno nominee Will Stroet, along with fellow Juno nominee Ginalina, Bollywood dancer Karima Essa and The Blues Berries. • Jewish Community Centre, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. • pebblestar.eventbrite.ca
Family Day Campfire
Drop by a cosy campfire and learn about nature through story and song. Bring a mug for a taste of hot chocolate. • Pacific Spirit Regional Park, meet at the park centre on W. 16th Avenue, west of Blanca Street • Feb. 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. • Free, metrovancouver.org/events
Cinderella
With wit and humour for all ages, DuffleBag Theatre charms audiences with its original adaptation of this classic fairy tale. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, • Feb. 12, 2 p.m. • $12, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Family Day at the Carousel
Celebrate Family Day at the carousel with a special program designed for families with young children including a children’s entertainer, art activities, heritage games and unlimited carousel rides. • Burnaby Village Museum, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.2 p.m. • $6.50, drop-ins welcome if space allows, pre-registration recommended, 604-297-4565
Family Day Concert with Rick Scott
Children’s entertainer combines music, storytelling and humour in a lively participatory concert. With Nico Rhodes on electric piano. • The ACT, Maple Ridge, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. • $15, theactmapleridge.org
Into the Arctic: B.C. Family Day
The Vancouver Maritime Museum presents this family-friendly day of Arctic exploration. Check out the Into the Arctic exhibition and enjoy crafts, activities, music and hot chocolate. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • vancouvermaritimemuseum.com