One of the best things about working as a Surrey orthodontist is the location. Metro Vancouver is an awesome place to live, work and play and there’s tons of stuff to do for the whole family. We thought we’d give parents a hand by compiling a few of our favorite family-friendly activities in Surrey and the surrounding areas. Considering summer weather is a few months away, we’ve even included some rainy day fun. Without further ado here is Aura Orthodontics’ guide to the best kids activities in Metro Vancouver:
Honeybee Centre
Surrey – See a working honey farm in action. The farm boasts a Country Store where you can buy honeybee products and a Visitor Centre where you can watch live bees do their thing in a glass observation hive. They even feature beekeeping exhibits, kids’ activities, public tours and fun events throughout the year.
Noel Holiday Light Festival
Running from November 28 to December 23, 2024, at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, this festival features over a million lights, a 1 km accessible light walk, live performances, a Ferris wheel, and opportunities to meet holiday characters, including Santa.
Bear Creek Park Christmas Train
From December 4 to 29, 2024, children can enjoy a magical train ride through Bear Creek Park’s illuminated forest. The Christmas Night Train operates from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, offering a festive experience for the whole family.
Winter Ice Palace at Cloverdale Arena
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Winter Ice Palace transforms the arena into a winter wonderland from December 14, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Families can enjoy ice skating amid twinkling lights and festive decorations.
Watermania
Richmond – Between waterslides and a wave pool with interactive water play features for the kids and whirlpools for the adults, this aquatic center has it all under one roof.
Family LEGO Club
Surrey Libraries – The various branches host this event. The library provides the LEGO bricks; you bring the creativity. The free (that’s right!) drop-in program is for kids of all ages. The schedule is available here.
Urban Safari Rescue Society
Surrey – The Urban Safari Rescue Society rescues and takes care of exotic animals that are surrendered to them. They currently have almost 300 animals! Take a tour of the facility, meet the animals and learn all about the critters and the natural world.
The Canadian Museum of Flight
Langley – This cool non-profit museum is dedicated to preserving, restoring and showcasing Canada’s aviation heritage. It’s open year-round and houses over 25 aircraft. It’s a hands-on museum and kids can even touch some of the planes.
Grouse Mountain
North Vancouver – While there are an abundance of outdoor activities, parks, beaches and trails in the Metro Vancouver area, we like Grouse Mountain because there is something to do year-round. Start off with an adventure on the Skyride and grab a meal at the Peak Chalet. In warmer months, tire out your older kids on the Grouse Grind trail.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Burnaby – Shadbolt offers a multitude of classes, workshops, exhibits, performances and special events for all ages. There’s always something going on and it’s a great way to give the kids a dose of culture. It doesn’t hurt that the facility is located in beautiful surroundings.
Maplewood Farm
North Vancouver – Meet and greet over 200 farm animals and birds, ride a pony, feed the bunnies and learn about all about the goats. Maplewood Farm is fun and educational for the whole family. From milking demonstrations to the annual Sheep Fair, kids won’t want to miss out on the excitement at the farm.
Know of any other awesome activities for kids in Vancouver, Surrey, or other parts of Metro Vancouver? Let us know by giving us a shout on facebook or twitter.
