It’s a funny little weekend coming up. People are winding down from their Halloween festivities, and gearing up for Christmas (already?) so we’ve got a weekend guide for you with a happy hodgepodge of happenings.

Batty About Bats at Science World
Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd & 4th, 11:50 am, 12:50 pm & 1:50 pm in the Search Gallery
Let Halloween linger a little longer while demystifying preconceptions your little ones may have about bats.

Thrifty Foods’ Pumpkin Smash
Saturday, November 3rd, 10 am – 3 pm, Thrifty Foods Cloverdale, Mill Bay, Tsawwassen, Courtenay and Campbell River. Sunday, November 4th, 10 am – 3 pm, Thrifty Foods Fairfield and Admirals Walk
Thrifty Foods wants you to smash your pumpkins rather than trash them. This weekend they’re giving you the opportunity to bring in your pumpkins for composting.

Christmas is coming early to Marpole this year:

Marpole Museum & Historical Society 5th Annual Christmas Fair
Saturday, November 3rd, 11 am – 2 pm, 8743 SW Marine Drive
Start stuffing your stockings early by stocking up on home-baked good, crafts, treats and more. Plus there’s a silent auction and raffle.

Marpole Oakridge Family Place Holly Tea & Bazaar
Saturday, November 3rd, 11 am – 3 pm, 1305 West 70th Avenue
Enjoy lunch, Christmas treats, crafts and collectibles. Admission is free, lunch is $5. Call 604.266.5301 for more details.

Have Your Say Day
Saturday, November 3rd, 10 am – 4 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
If you live in False Creek North here’s your chance to share about your community. There will be refreshments and door prizes, as well as face painting and games. There’s also an afternoon of facilitated group discussions about issues that matter to False Creek residents. Kids might not find the discussions too engaging though. It’s free but call Nancy at 778.239.8733 by November 2nd to register.