What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 19, 2008
Saturday’s the longest day of the year, and it may seem like it if you try and fit in all the fun events happening around town. If you feel like theatre-going, there are also two kid-friendly shows worth checking out – A Year With Frog And Toad A Family Musical at the Presentation House in North Van, and Pirates, Gypsies, Crocodiles, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook! at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
23rd Annual TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Fest
June 20 – 29th, Various Times and Locations
There’s no need to forgo your Jazz fix as kids can appreciate the music at the free street festival in Gastown on the opening weekend. And enjoy the afternoon concerts at Granville Island, and also the closing weekend at the Roundhouse and David Lam Park: www.coastaljazz.ca
Point Grey Fiesta
June 20th, 21st & 22nd, various times and locations centered around Trimble Park, 8th & Trimble
Kicking off with Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile up 10th Avenue on Friday evening, and then a big parade on Saturday morning, highlights of this highly anticipated annual event include kids’ events, a carnival and a sidewalk sale: www.pointgreyfiesta.org
National Aboriginal Day
June 21st, various times and locations
On National Aboriginal Day Canada recognizes the diverse cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis with events across Canada, and lots of local events: www.imakenews.com/spiritlink/e_article000843493.cfm?x=b11,0,w
20th Anniversary Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
June 21st, 10 am – 10:30 pm & June 22nd, 10 am – 6 pm (races start at 8 am), at Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park and the waters of False Creek
This event may be North American’s biggest and best dragon boat fest, but it’s also a much-anticipated source of family fun including watching the races, kid-friendly food, live music, and roaming kids’ entertainers. Stroller access is easy, and there are lots of toilets and a baby change room: dragonboatbc.ca
Sweet Peanut Sample Sale
June 21st & June 22nd, 10 am – 5 pm, Barefit & Pregnant Fitness Studio, 3668 Broadway (at Alma)
Nothing’s more than $10 at this legendary bi-annual sample sale. You’ll find baby basics plus clothes up to size 6T and some organic offerings: www.sweetpeanut.com
M.A.G.I.C. (Memories are Gifts in Children) on the Island: A Family Solstice Festival
June 21st, 11 am – 3 pm, Kids Market, Granville Island, 1496 Cartwright Street
Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Wendy will be on hosting this fantasy-filled day including storytelling, crafts, memory books and more: www.lastingmagic.org
Greek Day on Broadway
June 22nd, 11 am – 9:30 pm, Broadway between Blenheim and MacDonald
Saturday is the Sidewalk Sale, but Sunday’s the full meal deal with a Kids Zone Activity Tent, rides and heaps more family fun: www.greekday.com
Farther Afield:
Hamilton Festival
June 20th, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, McLean Park, 22500 McLean Avenue, Richmond
While the evening away with a BBQ, talent show, rides and games, a watermelon eating contest and more.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 21st, 10 am – 11:30 pm & June 22nd, 10 am – 4 pm, Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby
With a “Nordic Spirit” theme, this event has everything from live music and dance to an Abba-Cadabara concert: www.scandinaviancentre.org
City of Langley Community Day Parade and Celebration
June 21st, 10 am – 4 pm, Douglas Park, Langley
Start the day with the parade starting at 10 am along the Fraser Highway from 200th to 206th Street and then head over to Douglas Park for lots of family fun: www.city.langley.bc.ca
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
June 21st, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, St. Andrew’s Park, 11th & St. George Avenue
Celebrate summer with your teddy who can, among other things, visit a clinic, have his paws read, and visit the beauty parlour: www.st-andrews-united.ca/event.html
Sapperton Days Street Festival
June 22nd, 11 am – 4pm, 400 Block East Columbia Street (Between Braid & Sherbrooke Streets), New Westminster
This non-profit community event includes a craft fair, bouncy castles, clowns, bike races, a pancake breakfast and petting zoo and lots, lots more: www.shopsapperton.com
Multicultural Festival
June 22nd, 11 am – 4 pm, Bonsor Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
The cultural diversity of Burnaby is celebrated with entertainment, arts and crafts and lots of tasty treats: www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
4th Annual Boundary Bay Air Show
June 21st, 2 pm – 4 pm, Boundary Bay Airport, 4400 72nd St, Delta
Of course there’ll be amazing feats of aeronautical daring do, but there’ll also be firefighters, crafts, wiggle cars, face painting and more: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
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Just wanted to comment that I really like your newsletter and I totally enjoy these sorts of updates with community events. My son and I are planning to check out the Point Grey Fiesta thanks to your article :).
I have also really liked most of the online stores that have been recommended on this site.
Keep up the good work!
I love this “what to do page” its a great resource and my sister and I are now regulars at Portobello West Market thanks to you. Keep it up, and have a good weekend.
I liked the way this newsletter included activities “farther afield”. My husband, son and I are now going to check out the Scandinavian Festival & Sapperton Days. We already knew about Sapperton Days because we’ve seen the posters around town but since I am Swedish, I’m really excited about the Scandinavian Festival which I knew nothing about! Thanx again!
Hello,
Your newsletter is AWESOME! We love to pick and choose events from your extensive list. Living out in the ‘burbs it is nice to see a wide range of events from the Valley into the heart of the city.
I always look forward to the next edition.
Leanne
I like the extended list of activities. I never know where the wind will take us on the weekends, so it’s nice to have a variety of activities. Keep up the good work!
Yoyomama rocks! We love the extended activity list as we live in Langley and can’t always make it into the city. I am very thankful to you for creating this newsletter, as I have found some of the advice very helpful! Oh yeah, and the online stores you feature are great too! Keep up the good work and know that your efforts are truly appreciated! Thank you…
Vickie
Really enjoy the extended activity list – we live in the Tri-Cities, so appreciate knowing all the activities both in Vancouver and “farther afield”.