Does August feel like a very long ‘Sunday’? Running out of ideas for new activities and adventures before the kids head back to school? Time to shake things up and challenge you and your family to push outside of your usual activities, discover new interests, and grow together as a family. Here are a few ideas of new and exciting adventures to embark on with your family this final month of summer.

Evo Summer Cinema Series | Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC

Come enjoy the Evo Summer Cinema Series at Stanley Park, which takes place every Tuesday in August. The beloved summer pastime sees hundreds of people gather for the weekly event held at the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Meadows near Second Beach.

Tuesday, August 9th, 16th, and 23rd

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The Big Bounce Canada | Markham, ON

Looking to break a sweat? The Big Bounce Canada 2022 tour is kicking off in Toronto with the most action-packed experience of the summer. The attraction will be open for a limited time for two weekends, featuring the Guinness-certified world record holder of The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle.

August 12th-21st

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CatVideoFest | Cinéma du Parc, Montreal, QC

Good news cat people! An event entirely dedicated to cat videos is coming to Montreal this month. Come and enjoy the 75-minute-long compilation of cute, hilarious cat videos selected from the best submissions, music clips, and other internet masterpieces.

August 15th

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Horizon Roc Climbing Center | Montreal, QC

Horizon Roc offers climbing activities for all ages and experience – recently renovated with more than 300 routes on over 3 000 m2 (31,000 ft2) of climbable area, Horizon Roc is one of the largest climbing centres in the world.

Every day in August

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Community Camping | Beaconsfield, QC

Join the one and only community camping event at Centennial Park! Starting on August 13 at 6 p.m., a jam-packed schedule of activities are planned to keep the whole family entertained until 10 a.m. Sunday morning.

You can look forward to a craft station, giant games, a sweet late evening snack, a bonfire, a PJ dance party, a morning workout, and stargazing. Breakfast is included!

August 13-14th

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World of Barbie | Mississauga, ON

Dreams do come true! This 7,600 square-metre immersive experience will allow fans to walk down Barbie’s neighbourhood streets, step into a life-sized Barbie dreamhouse, sit inside a Barbie camper van and enjoy interactive rooms inspired by some of Barbie’s careers as a scientist, music producer, astronaut and more. 

August 10th to September 30th

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Chilliwack Sunflower Festival | Chilliwack, BC

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is an ode to of one of the best seasons of the year—summer! The fun begins mid-summer and runs into early-mid September, with acres of beautiful blooming Sunflowers, Dahlias, Gladiolas & our latest additions of Cosmos & Zinnias!

August 10th to September 5th

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