A number of free special events and programs are held at the Parliament Buildings throughout the year.
Please check this page for regular updates.
Treasures from the Library Vault
A free, hour-long learning program that provides a close look at fragile, unique, and valuable items stored in the Legislative Library vault.
You can join this program in-person onsite at the Legislative Assembly, or over Zoom.
Each session has a different topic.
Time:
Sessions run from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
June 20: Flags and Heraldry
Trace the colourful evolution of the flags, crests, and emblems of British Columbia and Canada.
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In-person (full).
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Click here to book for the online session.
Registration Information:
Attendance to the in-person session is capped at 35. Visitors should arrive ten minutes early to pass through security screening. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so other groups may be booked.
Online sessions are offered through Zoom. Once you have filled out the reservation form, you will receive an invitation to the session.
Tea and Tour
This program includes a light breakfast in the Parliamentary Dining Room followed by a guided walking tour with a costumed member of the Parliamentary Players Program.
Visitors can expect to explore the history and significance of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and engage directly with an historical character from British Columbia’s past.
Time:
Each session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Dates:
Dates for the Spring are sold out.
Please check this site again for information on dates in the Summer.
Family Day
Come and spend a fun-filled Family Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings.
Each year in February, visitors are welcome to join us for free activities on Family Day.
We hope to see you then!
Date: See you in 2026
Halloween
Each year at Halloween, children and families are invited to join us for trick or treating in the Parliament Buildings.
Please check back here in the Fall for more information.
