Where to hop, where to hop?
Filed Under Events | March 17, 2008
We’ve decided to run our weekend guide a little early – well, a lot early – this week, because most of these events require pre registration and we don’t want you to miss out on any bunny hopping! And we’ve got seriously long in order to stuff everything in – we couldn’t even cover the great events we found beyond Vancouver, sorry.
Looking for things to do over Spring Break? Check out last week’s What to do? which has lots of ideas for this week too.
More Formal Affairs
Fairmont Waterfront Easter Brunch at Heron’s Restaurant
March 23rd, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, 900 Canada Place
The Easter Bunny will be attending this festive buffet brunch. And once you’ve had your fill, your tots can run some of it by going “sailing” at Canada Place. Adults – $49, Children under 12 – $16, Children under five – free. Call 604.691.1991 to hold your spot.
Hyatt Hotel Easter Brunch
March 23rd, 10:30 am – 3 pm, 655 Burrard Street (@ Georgia)
Get festive and then hit Holts, okay, maybe not with tots in tow, but you could enjoy your Easter Brunch followed by a visit to the Art Gallery. Adults – $35, Children five to 12 – $17.50, Children four and under – free. Call 604.683.1234 to hold your spot.
UBC Golf Course Easter Sunday Brunch
March 23rd, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, 5185 University Boulevard
Help to digest your brunch with a walk through the Endowment Lands or a drive down to the beach. Adults – $32, Children under 12 – $12.00, Children under five – free. Call 604.224.1818 to hold your spot.
Granville Island Hotel Easter Brunch
March 23rd, 11 am – 3 pm, 1253 Johnston Street
Fill up at the buffet and then explore the Island or walk along the seawall. You can also get crafty at the Kids Market thanks to Urban Source. Adults – $34.95, Children under 12 – $19.50, Kids under six – free. Call 604.683.7373 to hold your spot.
Sylvia Hotel Easter Brunch
March 23rd, 11 am – 2 pm, 1154 Guildford Street
We don’t have many details from them yet, but they’ve promised they’ll be updating their website with prices and more info this week. And might we suggest a stroll along the Seawall to work off your meal? Call 604.681.9321 for more details, or visit: www.sylviahotel.com
Community Events
These are listed alphabetically by community centre rather than by date:
Aberthau Family Easter
March 22nd, 10 am – 12 pm, 4397 West 2nd Avenue
Enjoy a continental breakfast, entertainment and children’s crafts for $6 each or $20 for a family of four. It hasn’t been confirmed, but we’re guessing the Easter Bunny will be there. Visit their website for more info.
Champlain Heights Easter Eggstravaganza
March 22nd, 11 am – 1 pm, 3350 Maquinna Drive
Spots for annual eggstravaganza for kids eight and under don’t last long, so if you want to get in on the crafts, games, entertainment and egg hunt, register soon. $5/child. Visit their website for more details, or call 604.718.6575.
False Creek Community Centre Easter Eggstravaganza
March 22nd, 10:30 am – 12 pm, 1318 Cartwright Street
You’ll want to get them to hold your spot for this annual event including a continental breakfast-style brunch, crafts, games and an egg hunt. $5 per family member, kids under one are free. Visit their website for more details.
Kerrisdale Community Centre Easter Fun
March 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 5851 West Boulevard
There’ll be Easter fun each day of the long weekend in Kerrisdale – everything from an Easter Bouncy Castle and Play Gym to egg decorating and games and crafts to a free skate. Of course the Easter Bunny will be there too. Visit their website for more details.
Killarney Community Centre Easter Egg Hunt for one to three-year-olds
March 21st, 9:15 am – 10 am, 6260 Killarney Street
This outdoor egg hunt (weather-permitting) also includes a gym full of Easter activities – the hunt for four to six-year-olds follows right afterwards. $2.50/child. Visit their website for more details or call 604.718.8200 register.
Renfrew Park’s Easter Eggstravganza
March 22nd, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 2929 East 22nd Avenue
Kids from two to ten won’t want to miss this renowned egg hunt which also includes a magic show, face painting, crafts and door prizes. $4/child, children under two are free. Visit their website for more details or call 604.257.8388 to register.
Sunset Community Centre Breakfast with the Bunny
March 22nd, 10 am – 12 pm, 6810 Main Street
Bring your camera to catch some shots of your little one with the Easter Bunny, hunting eggs, doing arts and crafts and more. $4/child. Today’s the last day for registration, so visit their website for more details.
West End Community Centre Easter Eggstravaganza
March 22nd, 10 am – 12 pm, 870 Denman Street
Preregister for preschooler Easter fun including games, arts & crafts, entertainment and an Easter Egg hunt. Visit their website for more details.
Other:
Cambie Village Easter Hunt
March 22nd, Noon – 3 pm, Cambie & 18th
We figure the Cambie merchants need all the help they can get, so why not head down and pick up your Easter Hunt map under the tents at Cambie and 18th, then start hunting, or enjoy family fun including magic shows, face painting, crafts and more? Visit their website for more details.
The Great Yaletown Easter Party
March 23rd, 10 am – 10:45 am, Elsie Roy Elementary School
The Pacific Church is throwing this event which includes face painting, fresh coffee for parents, an egg hunt (of course!), and Easter balloon decorating. Pre-register (required) by visiting their website or calling 604.737.0039.
And on a final note, one ongoing non-Easter event we love:
The Winter Farmers Market
10 am – 2pm, WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street @ Victoria Drive
Stock up on winter veggies, chocolates, salmon, mushrooms, honey, bread, cheese. Need we say more? www.eatlocal.org
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