• Vancouver Mom
  • Posts
  • VM This Week: Mother's Day, Vancouver + Whistler Kids Fests, and an Important Community Story

VM This Week: Mother's Day, Vancouver + Whistler Kids Fests, and an Important Community Story

Gift ideas, kids festivals, and a community story every Vancouver family should know.

Still Planning Mother's Day?

Here Is Your Guide to the Best Things to Do This Weekend From cozy cafes to candle making and everything in between, we have rounded up the best ways to celebrate Mom across Metro Vancouver this weekend
» Read More

Your Kids Will Love This!
The Vancouver International Children's Festival Is Back This May

From underwater puppet adventures to jaw-dropping circus acts, the Vancouver International Children's Festival runs May 25–31 on Granville Island and it is shaping up to be an incredible week for families. We rounded up the best shows, what to expect at the Activity Village, and how to save money on tickets. Read the full lineup and start planning your visit today.
Read More

Free Counselling for Survivors Is Available Right
Now in Metro Vancouver

Free trauma counselling and victim support services are available across Metro Vancouver — and most people have no idea they exist. Here's what FSGV offers, who it's for, and how you can help make sure no survivor goes without support.
»Read More

We found a Vancouver brand that gets what it means to dress for a real, full day — and we got you something good. Tuff Collection makes elevated, everyday pieces built for women who are always on the move. And because you're a VancouverMom reader, you get 20% off your first order with code VancouverMom20 — that's better than the 15% you'd get on their site. This one's just for us.
»Check out Tuff Collection

Things happening this Spring you may have missed


May is one of the best months to get out and do things with your family, and this year's lineup does not disappoint. We've got your full roundup of can't-miss events across Metro Vancouver this month.
» Read More

The Whistler Children's Festival is back May 15–17 and this year's lineup is one for the books. Circus performers, mad science, Indigenous dance, a Friday night pajama movie screening Zootopia 2, and more free activities than ever. Plan your full spring weekend getaway up the Sea to Sky.
» Read More

Yes, it's already that time. We've rounded up the best summer camps in Metro Vancouver for 2026 — from Science World's and Camp Qwanoes outdoor adventures to Frisbee, STEM, music, yoga, and more. Something for every kid, every interest, and every schedule.
»Read More

Get noticed and boost your business!

Did you know that you can reach Vancouver families directly by advertising with us? Unlike reels and stories and posts that get buried in the algorithm, we are a marketing team with years of experience. 
Click here to get started.