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1. Vancouver International Children?s Festival

You?ll find entertainment for kids of all ages at the 39th annual Vancouver International Children?s Festival, taking place on Granville Island. Ten performers, from storytellers to breakdancers, will be gracing indoor stages for multiple performances, and there?s also an activity village where you?ll find things like giant board games, circus acts, face painting, origami and more! Younger kids will be enthralled by acts like Mexico?s Asoma, a live theatre experience created for babies and toddlers, and Pekka, a puppet show from Quebec that?s geared to kids ages two to seven. There are also special evening performances where everyone is encouraged to wear their PJs. Tickets to the shows include an activity village wristband, but you can also purchase those separately if your crew just wants to play at the village. When: May 30 to June 5

More info: childrensfestival.ca
 
2. Wild Family Nature Club

The Canadian Wildlife Federation sponsors clubs designed to inspire kids to explore nature across Canada (anyone can sign up to create a club). This year, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre has signed up to facilitate one of the clubs. On selected dates, an educator from the aquarium will meet families at various green spaces in the city where they can hang out, engage in nature play and ask questions. There will be a theme based on the location you?re exploring (in June, it will be various spots in Stanl...