What’s Happening on the North Shore: February 12 to 18, 2026
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❤️ Valentine’s Day Stuff
The Observatory on Grouse | Valentine's Day Dinner | 5:00pm: Indulge in a romantic 5-course Valentine's Day dinner with wine pairings, and stunning views. More info
Capilano Market: Made to Share: Valentine’s Charcuterie Workshop | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Create your charcuterie board and sip wine in an intimate Valentine’s workshop. More info
Copperpenny Distilling: Valentine’s Day- The Copperpenny Way | 2:00pm to 11:30pm: Sip flirty cocktails, share tapas, and set the mood. More info
Orto Artisan Pasta: Romantic Valentine Weekend | 5:00pm to 8:00pm: A romantic Valentine's over authentic Italian cuisine. More info
Mollie Nye House: Valentine’s Day Dinner Cooking Class | 4:00pm to 7:30pm: Cook a romantic Valentine's dinner from scratch with hands-on guidance. More info
You can always count on Liberty Kitchen for good vibes, great cocktails, and amazing food - order in or grab a table for Valentine’s day.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family Day Stuff
Grouse Mountain | all weekend: Kids 12 get free mountain admission and lift tickets, plus family activities all weekend, DJ skate party, pancake breakfast, 40% off select ski apparel, and fireworks on Sunday. More info
West Van Community Centre | all weekend: More info
Saturday, 1:30–3:30 p.m. - free public swimming
Sunday, 10am, 11am or 12pm - free drop-in gymnasticsFULLMonday, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. - free public skating
Monday: LEGO Build-a-thon! | Parkgate Library | 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Unleash your creativity, Lego provided. Ages 5+. More info
Monday: Family Day at Cypress Mountain | Black Mountain Lodge | 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Magic, music, scavenger hunt, and face painting at the Lodge. More info
Monday: BC Family Day ’26 | MONOVA | 10:00am to 5:00pm: Comic workshop, make caricatures, and explore Squamish culture. More info
💘 Poll of the Week:
Where do you do most of your (non-grocery) shopping?
Last Week’s Poll: What Are You Thinking for Valentine's Day This Year?
Last week, we asked you what you’re planning to do this Valentine’s Day, and it was a tie between “Not really my thing” and “Cozy night in” - Equal parts sweatpants and ‘hard pass.’
Respect.
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Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids & Families
Full and Half Day camps at Edgemont Art Studio 🎨
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Spring AND Summer camps!
Thursday, February 12
Kids' Night Out - Monthly Drop-off Program | MONOVA | 5:30pm to 7:30pm: Explore, create, and play while parents enjoy a night out. Monthly themes for Ages 5-11. More info
Friday, February 13
Pro-D Day Art Camp for Ages 5 to 12 | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 9:00am to 3:00pm: Get your creativity on with this full-day Professional Day camp. More info.
February Pro-D Days at A² I Foundation | Access2Innovate Foundation | 9:30am to 3:00pm: Coding, rock geology, and real world money skills in a hands-on STEM Pro-D Day. More info
Pro-D Day Camps | Presentation House Theatre | 9:00am to 3:00pm: The magic of theatre, creativity, imaginative play, and teamwork. More info
School’s Out! Movie Matinee: The Incredibles | West Van Library | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: The Incredibles on the big screen, rated PG. No registration needed. More info
Saturday, February 14
Valentine’s Petite Pet-isserie Pal | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 12:30pm: Make a super cute pet sculture in a macaron or a cupcake. Oven-bake clay. More info
1/2 Day Farm Camp | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 11:30am: Experience farm life, activities and learning to care for animals. More info
Free Swimming | West Van Community Centre | 1:30pm to 3:30pm: Free family swimming. More info
Valentine's Day Karaoke | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Sing your heart out at Valentine's Day Karaoke. For families and youth under 15. More info
Grom Series Jam (Ages 7-12) | Grouse Mountain | 9:15pm to 2:00pm: Ride, compete, and explore all that snowboarding has to offer. Ages 7-12. More info
Sunday, February 15
Monday, February 16 (Family Day)
Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Care for animals, and explore farm life in a fun-filled, educational adventure. More info
Free Public Skating | West Van Community Centre | 11:45am to 1:00pm: Free family skating. More info
LEGO Build-a-thon! | Parkgate Library | 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Unleash your creativity, Lego provided. Ages 5+. More info
Family Day at Cypress Mountain | Black Mountain Lodge | 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Magic, music, scavenger hunt, and face painting at the Lodge. More info
BC Family Day ’26 | MONOVA | 10:00am to 5:00pm: Comic workshop, make caricatures, and explore Squamish culture. More info
Tuesday, February 17
Plan in Advance: Cool Stuff That’s Coming Up
Cool stuff our partners are cooking up! Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Best Buds (Ages 2 to 5) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | February 24: Celebrate early spring by learning how plants and animals work together as “best buds” of the forest. More info
Furry Friends Portrait Painting (Ages 6+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | February 21 and 23: Paint an adorable dog portrait. More info
Field Bunnies Bunny Painting (Ages 6+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | March 7, 21 and 28: Paint a mini bunny portrait, then create a tiny oven-bake clay frame and finish it with a touch of gold. More info
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Stuff for Adults
Live Theatre This Week:
Little Women (Until Feb 14) | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30pm: The March sisters' journey through love and war in a heartwarming stage adaptation. More info
The Baking Show Show: The Play (Feb 12 to 15) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: A dark comedy about baking competition obsession and sabotage. More info
The Golden Anniversaries (Feb 17) | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30pm: The comedy and drama of 50 years of marriage, love, memory, and long-term relationships. More info
Live Theatre: Making God Laugh By Sean Grennan (Until Feb 14) | Hendry Hall Theatre | 8:00pm: Hilarious rollercoaster of family life through the decades. More info
Thursday, February 12
Friday, February 13
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Galentine’s | Copperpenny Distilling | 4:00pm to 11:30pm: Sip cocktails, share laughs, and toast friendships. More info
Candles & Cupid: A Candle Soirée | Cork It Wine Making | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Design your love story with a candle painting experience. More info
Sound Bath | Mila Earth | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Healing with bowls, magnesium therapy, chocolate, herbal tea, and wine. More info
Galentine’s Night Out – Seascape Resin Pour Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Design a coastal resin picture frame using seashells, sea glass, BYOB 19+ More info
Saturday, February 14
❤️ Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Made to Share: Valentine’s Charcuterie Workshop | Capilano Market | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Create your charcuterie board and sip wine in an intimate Valentine’s workshop. More info
Vintage teacup candlemaking workshop w/ wine at Corner Stone Bistro | The Corner Stone Bistro | 4:00pm to 6:00pm: Make vintage teacup candles, sip wine in a relaxing workshop. More info
Galentine's Photography Workshop | Delbrook Community Rec Centre | 9:00am to 5:00pm: Capture stunning waterfall photos, learn long exposure techniques, and connect with a supportive all-female group. More info
Story Rendering: the art and play of Storytelling | Delbrook Plaza | 10:00am to 4:00pm: Storytelling through playful exercises, traditional folktales, and inner discovery. More info
Valentine’s Day- The Copperpenny Way | Copperpenny Distilling | 2:00pm to 11:30pm: Sip flirty cocktails, share tapas, and set the mood. More info
Romantic Valentine Weekend | Orto Artisan Pasta | 5:00pm to 8:00pm: A romantic Valentine's over authentic Italian cuisine. More info
Cooking Class – Valentine’s Day Dinner | Mollie Nye House | 4:00pm to 7:30pm: Cook a romantic Valentine's dinner from scratch with hands-on guidance. More info
Movie Matineé: Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story | West Van Library | 2:00pm to 4:00pm: The untold story of R&B legend Jackie Shane, documentary, rated PG. More info
Valentine's Day Dinner | The Observatory | 5:00pm: Indulge in a romantic 5-course Valentine's Day dinner with wine pairings, and stunning views. More info
Intro to Wool Weaving on a Tapestry Loom | The Music Box | 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Create your own woven wall hanging on a frame loom in an expert led workshop. More info
Sunday, February 15
Workshops at Edgemont Art Studio:
Love Nests Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Make a cute little love nest home with oven-bake clay. More info
Rusticcore Vase Clay Workshop | 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Make rusticcore vases in a clay workshop. More info
Little Nubs Clay Wokshop | 4:00pm to 5:00pm: Create tiny clay gratitude nubs. More info
Rusticcore Charcuterie Board Clay Workshop | 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Create a charming rusticcore charcuterie board. More info
No Pressure Cookbook Swap | Two Rivers Meats | 6:00pm to 7:30pm: Swap cookbooks, eat neat and cheese, drink, win prizes. More info
Snakes & Ladders | Mahon Park | 9:00am to 3:00pm: Race through Mahon Creek, roll the dice and test your luck. More info
Cleveland Dam: Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop: Easy | Cleveland Dam | 9:00am to 1:00pm: Hike the easy 6km loop at Cleveland Dam. More info
New Moon Sound Healing Ceremony | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Experience crystal bowl sound healing, guided meditation, and reiki. More info
Monday, February 16
Shipyards Brewery District Family Day Crawl | Shipyards Brewery District Association | 12:00pm to 9:00pm: A brewery, cidery, and distillery adventure with family and friends. $3 off drinks at each stop. More info
First Sip@ Lunar New Year: The Asian Spirits Trail | Everything Wine | 5:30pm to 7:00pm: Explore Asian spirits and toast to fresh beginnings for Lunar New Year. More info
Tuesday, February 17
Wednesday, February 18
Cholesterol Made Simple: Nutrition as a Remedy | Choices Market | 3:00pm to 4:30pm: Heart-healthy habits, nutrition bingo, tasty samples, and practical tips for cardio wellness. More info
Nerd Nite: Exoplanets, Molecular Switches & Quantum Entanglement | Jack Lonsdale's Public House | 7:00pm: Talk exoplanets, quantum entanglement, and molecular switches with trivia, and prizes. More info
Mountain Rescue Talk with Richard Foster | Mollie Nye House | 2:30pm to 4:00pm: Hear gripping mountain rescue stories, and support SAR team. More info
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land | Lynn Valley Library | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Reggae legends' journey from Jamaica to Toronto in this documentary series, rated PG. More info
Art in Unusual Spaces | Ferry Building Gallery | 10:00am to 3:00pm: Discover art in unique spaces on a mini culture crawl. More info
Plan Ahead for an Artsy February
Charcuterie Board: Create a Perfectly Imperfect Board for All Yo’ Cheese and Meat | Feb 28: Create an organic Japandi-ish charcuterie board from clay. More info
Trio Server: Fruit, dips, nuts and more | Feb 21 and 27: Sculpt a trio serving dish from clay. More info
Cocoa Au Lait Bowls Clay Workshop | Feb 21: Craft your own Cocoa Au Lait bowl, slow down with jazz, cocoa, and relaxation. More info
Events for Seniors
Thursday, February 12 | Trip: IKEA Coquitlam | West Van Seniors' Centre | 10:00am to 3:00pm: Explore IKEA Coquitlam showrooms, shop for home décor, enjoy a meal, and shop small items. More info
Thursday, February 12 | Sewing & Quilting | Mollie Nye House | 1:00pm to 3:30pm: Sew, quilt, and connect with fellow crafters in a welcoming drop-in sewing group. All skill levels welcome. More info
Friday, February 13 | Friendly Fridays | Mollie Nye House | 10:30am to 12:30pm: Stitch, chat, and connect over coffee. Treats, and good company await. More info
Tuesday, February 17 | Pins and Needles | Lynn Valley Library | 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Craft, knit, sew, crochet, and chat. More info
Wednesday, February 18 | Munch & Mingle | Mollie Nye House | 11:30am to 1:00pm: Meet other seniors and chat over soup & sandwich. Call 604-761-1474 to reserve. More info
Wednesday, February 18 | Pins and Needles | Parkgate Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Craft, knit, sew, crochet, and chat. More info
Wednesday, February 18 | Lunch and Learn | West Van Seniors' Centre | 10:15am to 12:30pm: Learn from experts on wellness, safety, and finance over a free hot lunch. More info
Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, February 12
Open Mic | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:30pm: More info
Friday, February 13
Saturday, February 14
Sunday, February 15
Sunday Sunset Piano Session | Wildeye Brewing | 3:00pm: More info
Wednesday, February 18
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