There is usually so much to do in Vancouver for kids during the school Spring Break holidays in March including camps and special deals at attractions.
Attractions with special activities that are open during Spring Break most years include the Fraser River Discovery Centre and Burnaby Village Museum. There are outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries which are great for families. The ropes courses at WildPlay in Maple Ridge are open during the holidays as well. There are also Spring Break Camps at various places.
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Spring Break for most public schools in the Lower Mainland takes place from March 17th to 28th in 2025.
Below are events and activities happening during Spring Break in 2025. Exact details for some are to be confirmed.
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Spring Break in Vancouver
Below is a list of events happening during the Spring Break holidays in the City of Vancouver in 2025. Further below are activities happening in other parts of the Lower Mainland.
Events Happening in 2025
- FlyOver Canada – the attraction usually has a special feature show around Spring Break. In 2025 the film is Believe Chicago and it shows from March 13th until around June 16th.
- Vancouver Mysteries – multiple outdoor adventure games happen in downtown Vancouver. Groups of two to six players can become spies, investigators and other fun characters. Kids ages 5 and under play for free. For details about the company’s Spring Break offerings see the vancouvermysteries.com website.
Other Activities in the City of Vancouver
- Spring Break Movies – child-friendly films show for as low as $3.99 on various mornings during Spring Break at several theatres in the Lower Mainland.
- VanDusen Garden – Vancouver’s famous botanical gardens offer Spring Break day camps for children on weekdays during the school holidays.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – the museum offers special day camps on March 17th and 24th in 2025. They are for children ages 7 to 10 and advanced registration is required. There are also Family Pass discounts available on both weekends during Spring Break. They cost just $40 for a family of four. For details, see the bcsportshall.com website.
Spring Break in Burnaby
- Spring Break at Burnaby Village – special activities take place at the outdoor museum during Spring Break. Hours during the school holidays in 2025 are from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is free but carousel rides cost extra.
- Burnaby Rec Centres – the City of Burnaby has Spring Break camps that take place at its recreational facilities most years (as well as at the Burnaby Art Gallery).
- Spring Break Movies – a number of child-friendly films show for just $3.99 during Spring Break at the Cineplex Metropolis Theatre in Metrotown. (TBC)
- Shamrock ‘n Race – St. Patrick’s Day-themed running races happen at Burnaby Lake Park on Sunday, March 16th in 2025 (so at the very start of the Spring Break school holidays).
- Big 80’s Run – a family-friendly running event with a 1980’s theme at Central Park.
Spring Break in Coquitlam
- Place des Arts – all sorts of visual and performing arts programs for grades K to 9 take place at the facility over Spring Break most years. In 2025 there are multiple camps running from March 17th to 21st and from March 24th to 28th. To learn more see the Place des Arts website.
- Spring Break Movies – a number of child-friendly films show for just $3.99 on various mornings during Spring Break at Coquitlam’s Cineplex Cinemas at 170 Schoolhouse Street. (TBC)
Spring Break in Fort Langley
- Fort Langley Historic Site – there are a number of special activities available from March 15th to 30th in 2025. Kids can enjoy daily scavenger hunts, educational talks and demonstrations on site.
Spring Break in Richmond
- Richmond Oval – the Olympic recreational facilities in Richmond usually offer a number of different sports camps over Spring Break. They all happen in 2025.
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – extra activities are usually available at the historic site during Spring Break. Last year featured a Salmon Run activity booklet. Visitors who completed all the challenges won a prize. There were also film showings in the venue’s theatre.
- Spring Break Movies – a number of child-friendly films normally show for just $3.99 on various mornings during Spring Break at Richmond’s SilverCity Riverport Cinemas.
- Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides in the parking lot at the mall in Richmond during Spring Break some years. 2025 details are to be confirmed.
Spring Break in Surrey
- Spring Break Camps – rec centres throughout Surrey offer special Spring Break day camps for kids.
- Note: The City of Surrey also offers a Family Fun Pass where the whole family can enjoy access to recreational facilities for an extra low price. The passes last year were valid for the second half of March and cost between around $7 and $26 per person depending on one’s age. 2025 details are to be confirmed.
- Spring Break Movies – a number of child-friendly films show for just $3.99 on various mornings during Spring Break at Surrey’s Strawberry Hill Cinemas.
Spring Break in White Rock
- White Rock Spring Break Camps – the City of White Rock hosts various camps for kids over Spring Break. There are usually sports camps, creative camps and more.
Spring Break on the North Shore
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating takes place at Shipyard Commons in winter. This year, the skating likely continues until late March.
- Hoppy Heights – an Easter-themed event at Capilano Suspension Bridge. The celebration of spring ran daily from March 16th until April 1st last year. 2025 dates are to be confirmed.
- West Van Spring Break Camps – the West Vancouver Recreation Centre typically offers Spring Break camps that include dance, drawing, sports and other topics.
- North Van Arts Camps – the North Vancouver Community Arts Council offers a couple of different Spring Break camps in 2025.
- Persian New Year Fire Festival – live music and fire jumping opportunities usually take place at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park on a weekday evening in mid-March. Details about the festival in 2025 are to be confirmed.
Spring Break in Maple Ridge
- City of Maple Ridge Programs – as part of the city’s recreational activity guide, various camps involving sports and the outdoors are normally available in the spring.
- ACT Arts Centre – a variety of half and full-day Spring Break camps are offered most years.
- Wild & Immersive Programs – different camps are offered for kids between 5 and 12 years old. The camps involve exploring and learning about nature through fun activities in Maple Ridge.
- WildPlay Element Park – an outdoor family-friendly adventure park with ropes courses and ziplines. The attraction has Spring Break Camps for youth ages 10 to 14 in the week of March 17th to 21st in 2025. They also have extended hours during the holidays, plus a special promotional offer. If you visit WildPlay with a group of four or more people between March 20th and 31st, and you use the promo code SPRINGBREAK, your group will save 20%! If you have a smaller group, or you visit WildPlay at another time, if you use the promo code VBP15 you’ll save 15%. The VBP15 discount also works with the camps!
Spring Break in New Westminster
- Fraser River Discovery Centre – the child-friendly museum is usually open daily with special activities during Spring Break. In 2025 there are two week-long camps for children ages 6 to 11 as well.
- New West Community Centres – the City of New Westminster offers Spring Break activities at various locations. Things to do most years include drop-in aquatics, Spring Break day camps and more.
Spring Break in the Sea to Sky Region
Special Spring Break Programs for Kids
A number of Vancouver attractions offer special programs and deals for children. Below are some examples of things that usually happen around Spring Break.
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre – day camps run most years at the facility at Sasamat Lake near Port Moody for children ages 6 to 12. They cost $360 per one-week session in 2025.
- Junior Zoologist Camp – there are two special Spring Break camps at the Greater Vancouver Zoo for kids in 2025. Registration costs up to about $400 per week.
- Cliffhanger Vancouver (Now Hive Bouldering) – climbing wall Spring Break camps run at the facility at 520 Industrial Avenue in 2025. They cost about $475 plus GST per week. The camps are for youth ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12.
Rec Centre Activities
- Area Rec Centres – community centres throughout the Lower Mainland offer special camps and other activities for children over Spring Break most years. Check out a location near you!
- Burnaby – area rec centres have activities throughout the two weeks.
- Maple Ridge – a variety of outdoor activities and camps run most years. Topics include art, nature, leadership and more.
- New Westminster – activities in a typical year include crafts, science, pottery, sports, cartooning, magic, cooking, babysitting and other topics.
- Port Moody – the city offers Spring Break camps for youth that feature outdoor games, creative exercises and more.
- Richmond Oval – camp topics usually include badminton, floorball, climbing, and more.
- Surrey – recreation facilities offer performing arts, sports, and themed camps.
- West Vancouver – camps offered in past years have included golf, gymnastics, skating, acting and more.
Free Activities in Vancouver at Spring Break
Check out the Top Free Places for Kids for great Spring Break activities that won’t cost anything (except maybe for parking and the transportation to get there). They include parks, places to ride bikes and other great outdoor activities.
Other Things to Do with Kids in Vancouver in March
Whether it’s Spring Break or not, there are plenty of great things to do with children in Vancouver during the month of March. Check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Children for a list of the top places to take children to any time of the year. Indoor Activities will be especially popular if the weather is rainy, and Vancouver’s many beautiful Parks and Places in Nature will be perfect for a visit if the weather is good.
For more March things to do in general, check out Vancouver’s Best Places’ March Calendar of Events and Activities.
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