10 Things Under $10 You Can Do When It’s Raining in Vancouver

Remember when we wrote 12 activities under $10 you can do in Vancouver? Well, Vancouver being Vancouver, we knew an indoor, rainy-day version was a must. Check out these 10 ideas (all under $10) and start exploring with your kiddo.

Circus Play Cafe is an adorable play space in East Van at Commercial/12th, filled with books, toys, things to climb on and more. Admission is free for babies, $4 for ‘crawlers' (6-14 months) and $7 for 15 months to pre K. They also offer classes and workshops.

We are in Vancouver after all, so how about some yoga? The City of Vancouver offers affordable yoga passes (less than $10 per class when you sign up for a multi-week session) across the city. There's classes for teens, kids, families, ‘baby and me' and more.

Every Sunday and Monday between 5 and 7 pm, Rocky Mountain Flatbread hosts pizza making nights, where kids (12 and under) can make their own pizza for just $8. There are two locations: in Kits at 1st/Cypress and on Main at 26th. Come hungry.

Show your little ones the magic of writing letters to loved ones by attending The Letter Writing Club at The Regional Assembly of Text (at Main/23rd) the first Thursday of every month at 7 pm. No registration required; supplies are provided. And, it's free!

The Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park is always fun: a domed tropical paradise with more than 200 exotic birds and 500 plants and flowers. Adult admission is just $6.75, youth (13-18) are $4.50, children (3-12) are $3.25 and kids under 3 are free.

Of course we can't forget the Granville Island Kids Market, which has over 25 shops and activities for children and families. Entry is free, but we can't promise your little ones won't convince you to buy something. After, head to the Public Market for a snack.

Jump (or cannonball) into one of the nine public indoor swimming pools across Vancouver. Admission is $5.86 for adults, $4.19 for youth (13-18), $2.95 for children (3-12) and kids under 3 are free. Rates are further discounted if you buy a 10-visit pass.

It's simple, but it's true: kiddos love public transit. For just a few dollars, you can journey around the city on the bus, SkyTrain or SeaBus and point out the sights, from Science World and BC Place to the mountains and ocean. Hours of entertainment!

Every Monday at 10:30 am, Cartems Donuterie at Main/6th hosts children's storytime and activities. The event is free, but trust us—it's basically impossible to spend time in there without wanting to spend a few dollars on one of their delicious creations. It's a bright, open, friendly space.

ArtStarts offers free arts-based family workshops once a month (ideal for ages 5 and up) in both Vancouver and New Westminster. Sign up for their newsletter online to find out about upcoming events. Workshops take place on a Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm.