What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 24, 2008
Kerrisdale Carnival Days
April 25th, 12 pm – 4 pm & 26th, 10 am – 4 pm , West 41st between Maple & Larch Streets
Friday will be fun, but Saturday’s where it’s really at for this renowned event. The community parade, one of the city’s best, starts at 10 am and includes pipe bands, antique cars and more. The rest of the day is full of free entertainment, balloons, face painters and more: www.kerrisdalevillage.com
Ocean Construction Supplies 10th Annual Open House
April 26th, 9 am – 5 pm, Ocean Construction Supplies, Granville Island
Young Bob fans won’t want to miss this all access pass to a behind-the-scenes look at (and in) concrete trucks and mixers, tours, prizes and more. Learn about concretes many uses, and find out how Ocean is going environmental: www.granvilleisland.com/en/event
Evergreen’s Earth Day Vancouver Celebration
April 26th, 11 am – 5 pm, Jericho Beach Park
Sure, you could just hang out at the beach (weather permitting) but why not enjoy nature tours, roving performers, an eco-fair and eco-themed activities for kids as well? You can also join the Jericho Stewardship Group and help root out invasive species and plants: www.evergreen.ca/en/involved/ed_2008.html
Everett Crowley Park Earth Day Celebration
April 26th, 11 am – 4 pm, 64th & Kerr
Bobs & Lolo will be playing at this fun family event which include tree planting to help in reforestation of this one-time city landfill. There’s a special children’s area as well as environmental displays, dancers, a silent auction, food and more. Call: 604.718.6575 for more details.
Surrey Early Year’s Festival
April 26th, 11 am – 3 pm, North Surrey Recreation Centre
This event is a great opportunity to get info on family resources and local child and family oriented businesses. Plus kids can keep busy with bubbles, bouncy castles and more. And The Kerplunks – whose bouncy music is popular chez nous – will be playing.
Dan Zanes and Friends
April 27th, 3 pm, Chan Shun Concert Hall, 6265 Crescent Road, UBC
The Chan Centre has teamed up with the Vancouver International Children’s Fest to present kids’ music superstar Dan Zanes. Known for his exuberant folk-rock music for kids (of all ages), you’ll hear sea shanties, Broadway tunes, West Indian folk music, fiddle tunes and more. Recommended for kids over two, children over 18 months will need their own ticket: www.chancentre.com
Kids Sample Sale
April 28th, 29th & 30th, 9am – 5 pm, GX Building, #251 – 1868 Glen Drive
Sample sale aficionados will want to snap up gear from Little Me, Yogini, Rocawear, Gusti, Joe Boxer, Sweet Peanut, Point Zero and Calvin Klein. Note: They only accept cash or cheque. Thanks to I Love Sample Sales for the heads up!
Kiwassa Neighborhood House St. David’s Preschool Open House
April 30th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm, 2475 Franklin Street
You may have thought it impossible but we’ve found a great play-based multicultural preschool in East Van that actually has openings for three to five years olds for this fall. Visit their open house or call 604.255.1525 for more details.
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