I’ve decided to start a new weekly blog post, Weekend Wanderings, where I will write about all of the fun family activities and events happening around Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula for the coming weekend. Check it out each week for ideas of how to spend your weekend with the kids! This Weekend, Aug. 2/3, … Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Aug 2nd & 3rd, 2025
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15 Ideas for Free Family Fun this Summer
I’m not sure how it happened, but it’s almost the end of July. We have one more month of summer vacation before kids return to school. If you're like our family, you may be looking for fun activities to do with the kids ... without breaking the bank! Here are 15 ideas for some free … Continue reading 15 Ideas for Free Family Fun this Summer
Family Games Night: Board Game Ideas
We are definitely a "games family". Growing up, my parents taught us numerous card games: everything from Uno, to Solitaire games, Accords, and Bridge. And our family has always loved to play board games. Every Christmas my Aunt and Uncle would come to visit for a week, and almost every night after dinner the whole … Continue reading Family Games Night: Board Game Ideas
Rainy Day Outings with the Kids
Rain, rain, more rain … and maybe even a bit of snow?! March on the Peninsula isn’t exactly known for its warm weather and sunshine (although we have seen some beautiful days!). With a lot of indoor days, it can sometimes be a bit trickier to find activities to keep our little ones busy. Here … Continue reading Rainy Day Outings with the Kids
Family Day 2023 Activities
Happy Family Day! There are quite a few family activities (most of them free!) happening around Sidney and Victoria today. Here are some of the ones I have learned about... Family Day at Royal Athletic ParkWhen: 10:30am-1:30pmWhere: Royal Athletic ParkWhat: Music, mini-field soccer, disc golf, bouncy castle, and base running with the HarbourCats mascot. Family … Continue reading Family Day 2023 Activities
Family Events Around Town: January & February 2023
The New Years ball has dropped, and 2023 is here! 2022 has wrapped up, and with it, all of the Christmas events and festivals. Kids have headed back to school, and you as parents and caregivers may be looking for new fun events to explore as a family on the weekends. I’ve searched and searched, … Continue reading Family Events Around Town: January & February 2023
Christmas 2022: Ideas for Family Events around Town
It feels like somehow we've gone from Halloween to the end of November in the blink of an eye! And that means that my favourite time of year is quickly approaching. I love the holidays for the time with family and friends, delicious dinners, game nights ... and the many family events and activities that … Continue reading Christmas 2022: Ideas for Family Events around Town
Halloween 2022
Halloween is tomorrow! Are you looking for a last-minute event or activity to do with the kids? Look no further! I have done the research and pulled together a list of all of the fun Halloween events happening around town the next few days - as well as a few craft/art projects to try with … Continue reading Halloween 2022
Seventeen Summers 