VM This Week: Free Events, Hot Chocolate Festival, Indoor Play & Skating Rinks!

Winter Fun Starts Here:
Free Events, Hot Chocolate & Play Spots for Kids!

January doesn’t have to feel slow or boring. This week we’re sharing the best free family events, where to enjoy the Hot Chocolate Festival, top indoor playgrounds to burn off energy, and outdoor skating rinks to make the most of winter. Your weekend plans start here.

Things to do in January for Free!

January doesn’t have to mean staying cooped up at home! We’ve rounded up the best free and cheap family events happening across Metro Vancouver this month.
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Metro Vancouver's Best Indoor Play Spaces

Let's be real, some days you just need the kids to MOVE. Whether it's pouring rain or you're just out of ideas, we've got you covered with 25+ indoor playgrounds across Metro Vancouver.
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Vancouver’s Sweetest Festival Is Back

Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival is back and sweeter than ever for its 16th year, running from January 17 to February 14, 2026. With 100 vendors, 234 unique flavours, and 168 locations to explore, this city-wide celebration is the ultimate winter treat
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Tutoring for the nights you're out of patience

You've already explained it three times. You're tired. They're tired.

But homework still isn't done and patience isn't magically refilling.

Acadia Learning gives families unlimited tutoring for $40/month:

• Someone else steps in when you're tapped out

• No more digging for energy you don't have

• Just be their parent, not their tutor

Trusted by 10,000+ families who know it's okay to tap out.

Book your first session by the end of the month and get 50% off your first month.

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Outdoor Skating Rinks in Metro Vancouver

Get outside and enjoy winter with some fresh air and ice time. Outdoor skating rinks around Metro Vancouver are a great way for families to stay active, have fun, and make the most of the season, whether you’re a beginner or a confident skater.
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