Wondering what to do with kids in & around Vancouver, or what to make for dinner? Find it at HealthyFamilyLiving.com!
The best online resource for busy parents from the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Valley looking for healthy, active, sustainable ideas.
09/23/2025
🧠🎨 Touch it, build it, launch it, climb it! These interactive museums around Metro Vancouver are the opposite of “look but don’t touch” — and your kids will LOVE it. 🙌
Science, art, history, and hands-on fun for all ages (grownups included 😉).
Explore where learning meets PLAY : https://healthyfamilyliving.com/interactive-museums-metro-vancouver
09/16/2025
🌟SIP & SAVOUR SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY!🌟
Sip & Savour with Whole Foods Market Canada is BACK on October 25th in Metro Vancouver!
Tickets are $54.95 + taxes and include a sweet swag bag with food & drinks valued at over $200 that you'll pick up at Whole Foods Market on Oct. 25th, PLUS the chance to win over $5,000 in prizes at our INSTAGRAM LIVE Party that night, including a Grand Prize Getaway to the Wickaninnish Inn in beautiful Tofino, BC!
Just a few of the 30+ awesome featured brands include: Organika Health, Four Sigmatic , LaCroix Water AND so many more!
🎉 Tickets for the October Sip & Savour go on sale to our E-Newsletter subscribers at 7:00 am on Wednesday, October 1st - mark your calendars and be sure to subscribe! There are only 500 tickets and they sell out so fast! Subscribe for our E-Newsletter now - http://eepurl.com/3eRVn
TODAY YOU CAN WIN A SIP & SAVOUR CELEBRATION TICKET TO ENJOY AND PARTY ONLINE!
**TO ENTER TO WIN**
✅ Like Healthy Family Living Vancouver (https://www.facebook.com/HFLVancouver)
✅ Like this post; AND
✅ Post a GIF in the comments letting us know how excited you'd be to sample $200 in amazing goodies and party from home with us on Saturday, Oct. 25th!
**BONUS ENTRIES**
✅ Tag a local friend in the comments who would love a bag too (tag as many as you like, max one per comment);
✅ Sign up to receive our Instagram Live Party Notification! This feature is on mobile only and you’ll find it under our IG link in bio - let us know in the comments that you have signed up: https://www.instagram.com/hflvancouver/;
✅ Subscribe to our E-Newsletter for access to Sip & Savour tickets on October 1st in case you don't win here! (http://eepurl.com/3eRVn)
Let us know in separate comments below which entry options you've completed, otherwise, they will all count as one.
Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, & winner will be announced on Monday, September 22nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only BC residents aged 19+ are eligible to win, and swag bag pick-up must happen in person in Metro Vancouver on Oct. 25th.
Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.
09/11/2025
😘 Sometimes you just need a date night! But you need to know you are leaving your kids in good hands. We have you covered for fun-filled places you can drop off your kids while you go on a date night in and around Metro Vancouver.
💘Full details: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/date-night-drop-off-child-care-metro-vancouver
09/11/2025
Looking for kids' programs & classes around Metro Vancouver? We've got you covered! Luckily for all of us, Metro Vancouver is full of great activities & classes for parents looking for healthy, active, educational, FUN opportunities for their kids.
Check out our 2025 Guide to After School Classes & Programs in our bio link for this year's top picks, including:
Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, is where kids can be inspired by a unique variety of visual and performing arts programs for all ages! Designed for young creatives aged 6–18, these programs are led by experienced arts educators in a welcoming, supportive environment.
This World's Ours Centre in the heart of Vancouver, offers inclusive after-school programs tailored for neurodiverse children aged 5–18. Their Kids Club provides a welcoming environment where children can enjoy a healthy snack, engage in social-emotional check-ins, and participate in activities like games, art, and relaxation with friends.
Sportball Vancouver & The Lower Mainland keeps kids moving, laughing, and learning with non-competitive classes that focus on fun first. Their Multi-Sport programs introduce eight different sports—soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf, and tennis)
School of Rock Vancouver is a music school for all skill levels, ages (toddlers to adults). Rock 101 has both weekly group rehearsals to learn to play classic rock songs and a weekly private music lesson to learn concepts & skills behind their performance songs.
Full Guide: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/afterschool-programs-metro-vancouver/
09/04/2025
🌲✨ Ready to uncover a hidden gem right in your own backyard? Dive into adventure with your family and explore these enchanting nature trails that are just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Metro Vancouver! 🌼🌳
🐦 Full details: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/nature-trails-metro-vancouver/
09/03/2025
Fall is in the air and we are so excited for all the family-friendly events across Metro Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Fraser Valley, & the Sunshine Coast this month, we've got you covered from Whistler to Chilliwack and everything in between. From festivals to concerts + seasonal celebrations, we've got the inside scoop on the fun, active outings happening this month!
Full schedule: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/family-events-vancouver
09/02/2025
🌱 Ready to take your taste buds on a family adventure? Explore Metro Vancouver’s vibrant vegan and vegetarian scene with our ultimate guide! From plant-powered comfort dishes to colorful, nourishing bowls, there's something for every family member to savor.
🍽️✨ Discover local gems: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/best-vegetarian-vegan-eats-in-metro-vancouver-a-locals-guide
08/26/2025
🚗💨 Ready to ditch the screens and hit the road? These adventurous day trips around Metro Vancouver are packed with lakes, canyons, ziplines & memory-making magic — all within 90 minutes! 🌲🌊🧗♀️
Perfect for families who want big fun without packing an overnight bag.
Nothing says summer like a walk through a sea of golden blooms! 🌻☀️
Sunflower season is in full swing around Metro Vancouver, and we’ve rounded up the BEST farms and festivals to visit with your family.
Whether you’re snapping photos, picking your own bouquet, or enjoying farm-fresh treats, these fields are bursting with fun (and flowers!).
🌅 As summer starts to fade, it’s the perfect time to escape the city and soak in nature’s beauty! Discover the hidden gems of private campgrounds around Metro Vancouver that promise unforgettable adventures. From serene lakes to towering trees, your next getaway is just a booking away!
Who's ready to gather around the campfire one last time? 🔥🏕️
Our favourites: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/private-campgrounds-near-metro-vancouver
08/12/2025
🐾 Dogs deserve patio season too! We've rounded up the best dog-friendly patios in Metro Vancouver where you can enjoy a meal, a drink, and some sunshine with the whole family — fur babies included! ☀️🐶
🍦 This is not your average cone.
We found the most unique soft serve creations in Metro Vancouver — from gold flakes and cereal toppings to tropical swirls and mochi magic!
🍧✨Treat the fam to something extra: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/soft-serve-ice-cream-in-metro-vancouver
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Wondering what to do with the kids in Vancouver this weekend, or what to make for dinner? You can find it at HealthyFamilyLiving.com! Vancouver's best online resource for busy parents looking for practical tips on healthy, active, sustainable living.
We know what it's like to be a parent run off your feet and trying to do the best for your family. We are there too! We have your back in the kitchen with easy family-friendly recipies that come together quickly. We'll let you know when we find a new hot-spot or a cool-find that will make your life a a parent so much easier. Sign up for our weekly newsletters and we will serve up a weekly meal plan every Sunday morning. (http://eepurl.com/3eRVn). Follow us on Instagram to get inspired (https://www.instagram.com/hflvancouver/)
When it come to keeping your family busy we've got you covered there too. We pull together the best businesses from the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Valley and sort them so you can find what you are looking for. You'll find a unique birthday party location, a new local summer camp, easy hikes just around the corner and so much more. There is so much active family fun to be had in and around Vancouver and we are passionate about helping you find what's right for you!
HealthyFamilyLiving.com is published by Healthy Family Media, producer of the annual Healthy Family Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Healthy Family Expo is Canada's largest food & health event for busy families - the 7th annual event will be held on March 7, 2021.