It’s the BC Day Long Weekend and time to celebrate our fair province!
29th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade
Sunday, August 5th, noon – 2 pm
Celebrate Vancouver’s pride sans prejudice at this extravaganza that attracts over 300,000 spectators of all ages and orientations and has over 140 parade entries from gay and lesbian groups, local businesses, and politicians. Arrive early for prime viewing. More details (and a map of the parade route) on their website: www.vancouverpride.ca
BC Day Weekend at Kids Market on Granville Island
August 4th – 6th, 11 am – 3 pm
Kit your child out with Child Find BC’s “All About Me” ID booklet and fingerprinting program at any time over the weekend and then on Monday there’s a whole day of fun including henna art, face painting, arts and crafts, ceramic painting, a barbeque, rides and more. Harden your hearts beforehand, however, as the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association will also be there with adorable, adoptable kittens. . .More details on their website: www.kidsmarket.ca
Powell Street Festival
Saturday, August 4th & Sunday, August 5th
This is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in Canada and there’s so much to do and see and hear – traditional and contemporary Japanese Canadian arts like sumo wrestling, folk and modern dance, and visual arts. Plus there’s the all important children’s tent with origami workshops, tug of wars and more. More details on their website: www.powellstreetfestival.com
Hastings Park Racetrack
Monday, August 6th, Hastings & Renfrew
No, we’re not promoting underage gambling, but BC Cup Day at the track is one of the biggest racing days of the local season. And did you know they have a playground at the West end of the track, which will be souped up with a bouncy castle and pony rides on BC Day? Find directions on their website: www.hastingspark.com
Coming Next Weekend – The Kid’s Market at Trout Lake
Saturday, August 11th, 9 am – 2 pm, East 15th & Victoria Dr
Budding entrepreneurs under 12 will want to book their tables now ($5/table) to sell their crafts, produce and seedlings. And for less entrepreneurial little ones there’ll be storytelling, gardening, workshops and painting. More details on their website: www.eatlocal.org
We haven’t updated our strike list today because we have so many weekend event listings, but we do have info on the latest recall of toys made in China. For all details on the Fisher Price recall and which toys are affected click here. And thanks to all our readers who are adding their great ideas for things to do while the strike drags on.
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