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Free and cheap family friendly events this weekend March 8-10, 2019

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Firehall Series: Bobs & Lolo concert *FREE*

Sunday, March 10 2019, Vancouver

Grab your gear and get fired up for the 2nd free family concert in the Kevin Mooney Fire Hall Series presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. See Bobs and Lolo perform at Vancouver Fire Hall #15 this Sunday, and don’t forget to bring donations for the Burn Fund. 

>> Bobs & Lolo concert

Explore the “rules of art” *FREE*

Saturday, March 9, 2019, Downtown Vancouver

Do you think is a correct way to make art, or that there are rules you simply can’t break? ArtStarts Explores tackles some of these misconceptions with it’s re-imagined rules for making art, which include “There are no mistakes,” “You will not take anything home with you,” and “Respect everyone’s work.”

>> ArtStarts Explores

Blossom at Metropolis *FREE*

Daily, March 5-31 2019, Burnaby

Blossom at Metropolis brings the splendour of cherry blossoms indoors for a month-long installation in the Grand Court. Stop by and take some photos of this unique one-of-a-kind cherry blossom experience created by Vancouver creative arts studio Hfour.

>> Blossom at Metropolis

Yaletown Illuminate *FREE*

Friday, March 8 2019, downtown Vancouver

Yaletown will be lit up with innovative and super cool light installations this Friday. Illuminate Yaletown returns for its 10th year for a FREE, entertainment-filled outdoor Light Art Exhibition showcasing work from industry leading light artists and designers who play with advanced video and lighting technology.

>> Illuminate Yaletown

Metropolis Subway Game Zone *FREE*

Sunday, March 10 2019, Vancouver

Got a gamer in the house? Bring them to Metropolis so they can try their hand at securing a high score in an interactive game zone hosted by Subway Canada. The game zone will feature two arcade games – including Hungry Hannah, a custom designed game from Subway – and a chance to win prizes from the sub giant.

>> Subway Game Zone

Hello Spring Swap at Storybook Buddings

Sunday, March 10 2019, Vancouver

Looking for a deal on baby and kids gear? Have things you no longer need? Perhaps both? Then head to the Spring Swap at Buddings. Bring your gently used children’s clothes, toys, and accessories to either Buddings (203 – 950 West Broadway, at Oak or Storybook Buddings, at 1438 Cedar Cottage Mews) by March 8th, and get your first 10 items FREE!

>> Clothing Swap

Family Day at the VSO *Ticketed – 50% off*

Saturday March 9 2019, Vancouver

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is hosting a special family concert with guest hosts Lisa Wu (Phoenix TV) and Rick Cluff (former CBC host) who will narrate Peter and the Wolf at the Orpheum Theatre. Arrive early for the instrument petting zoo. Families can get 50% off using the promo code “Family.”

>> VSO Family Day

Monster Jam at the PNE *Ticketed*

Saturday March 9 & Sunday March 10 2019, Vancouver

Do you – or does someone in your family – love big trucks? If so, you’ll want to check out Monster Jam at BC Place. Think mind-blowing stunts and explosive displays, Monster Jam is loud, smash ’em up, crash ’em up fun if you like that kind of thing!

>> Monster Jam at the PNE

 

Source: Vancouvermom