What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | July 24, 2008
Strathcona Community Centre’s Fabulous Family Friday
July 25th, 11 am – 2 pm, Strathcona Park, at Campbell Avenue & Prior Street
When they say fabulous they aren’t kidding. The police are on hand with an obstacle course and challenging the kids to soccer, there are old-fashioned playground games imagination arts, fire trucks, games and goody bags for the kids. All this on a Friday: www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/cc/strathcona/
The Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival
July 26th, Noon – 8 pm, Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park
Celebrate all things literary with multi-cultural readings, dance and a children’s area including puppet shows, music, story tellers and crafts: www.pandorascollective.com
Celebrate Mount Pleasant Pool
July 26th, 1 pm – 3 pm, 3161 Ontario Street
This is Vancouver’s last inner-city outdoor pool and it deserves to be celebrated with free swimming, hot dogs, music and cake: city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/cc/mtpleasant/
HSBC Celebration of Light
July 26th, 30th & August 2nd, English Bay (Davie & Denman)
It happens again this Saturday night. The crowds, the traffic, the battle of the boats – but if you’re a fan, then the magic of the fireworks makes it all worthwhile: www.celebration-of-light.com
Fire Hall #12, #14 & #17 Open Houses
July 27th, 1 pm – 3 pm, various locations
Interact with your local firefighters, check out their equipment, and stock up on fire and safety info: vancouver.ca/fire
Portobello West
July 27th, Noon – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street
With great baby vendors including Kiki Kids Wear, Bermuda Babies and Milk Factory, as well as lots of great mummy-centric vendors including Lav & Kush, Shirtseed Clothing and Lemonade, there are always great find at Portobello West: vancouver.portobellowest.com
Mimic Me Live at Havana Theatre
July 29th – August 2nd, 4 pm daily, Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive
Mimic Me is putting on a live family show for kids from one to six including live entertainment and Mimic the monkey, plus you’ll learn some useful sign language while you’re at it. And a portion of the proceeds (tix $5.50 at the door) is going toward China’s Earthquake Survivor Orphans: mimicbaby.com
Farther Afield
Pemberton Festival
July 25th – 27th, Pemberton, BC
We have to admit the KidsZone is not what’s making us wish we were going to the Pemberton Festival. But it does sound pretty awesome with the intriguingly named fairy wand walking stick making workshop, local members of the Lil’wat First Nation teaching about local history and helping kids make cedar bracelets and miniature drums, circus classes, and live music (but of course!) from Bobs & Lolo, Rick Scott and Norman Foote. You’ll have to toss a coin with your partner to see who gets to go see Cold Play and who gets to mind the kiddies: www.pembertonfestival.com
Aldergrove Fair Days
July 25th – 27th, various time, Aldergrove Athletic Park, East of 272nd on 27th Ave
It’s the fair’s 96th Anniversary and they’re bringing history to life with an “Old Time Aldergrove” theme. There’s a parade, exhibits, Kidzone entertainment and musical fireworks on Saturday night: www.aldergrovefairdays.com
North Van Community Concerts
Friday Evenings, 7 pm – 9 pm, Panorama Park, Edgemont Village & Lynn Valley Library Town Centre Plaza
Through August 15th you can enjoy evening concerts around North Van (weather permitting) and the outdoor venues mean there’s lots of room for dancing. If you’re hitting up Lynn Valley you can combine it with a relaxing sit down dinner at Baby Eats as well: www.northvanrec.com
17th Annual International Bog Days
July 26th, 10 am – 3 pm & July 27th, 10 am – 4 pm, Burns Bog, Great Pacific Forum – Planet Ice, 10388 Nordel Court, Delta
Bogs are amazing ecosystems that need protecting, so why not celebrate them (and get a bit of an education) with tours on the Saturday and entertainment, a kids’ adventure tent, exhibits and more on the Sunday: www.burnsbog.org
Bees & Blueberries Festival
July 26th & 27th, 10 am – 5 pm, Honeyland Canada, 17617 Ford Rd, Pitt Meadows
Learn about honey, tour hives, enjoy Toby Beaulieu’s bee song and storytelling, plus the event will be buzzing (sorry, we couldn’t resist) with dancing, music, pie eating, bake offs and more: www.honeylandcanada.com
Caribbean Days Festival
July 26th & 27th, Waterfront Park next to Lonsdale Quay
There’s heaps of festive fun at this much-anticipated annual event that includes a parade, live dance and music performances, great food and a family zone with face painting, a children’s playground and more: www.caribbeandays.ca
Do Animals Have Homes?
July 26th, 10 am – 11:30 am, Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam
Preschoolers will love learning about where animals live and sleep while hunting for nest and burrows. Aimed at kids from three to five, it’s $12 for each child/adult pair. Call 604.927.4386 to register and quote barcode #: 252382.
Spirit of the Salmon BBQ and Picnic
July 26th, 11 am – 2 pm, Marpole Picnic Shelter at the Derby Reach Regional Park, North Langley
Join Langley Environmental Partners Society, local stewardship group and Kwantlen First Nations in celebrating salmon stewardship at this fun family picnic including a life-sized salmon board game, educational displays and children’s crafts: www.leps.bc.ca
Surrey Museum Old-Fashioned Sports Day
July 26th, 11 am – 4 pm, lawn of the Surrey Museum, 17710 – 56A Avenue
Enjoy fun, games and outdoor pioneering pastimes including marbles, jacks, hopscotch, hoops and sticks, sack races, spinning tops and more: www.surrey.ca
Flavours of Surrey
July 27th, Noon – 4 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road
This partnership between the city, the Surrey Farmers Institute and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands celebrates local chefs and local ingredients. Plus there’ll be live entertainment, baby chick petting, and more: www.surrey.ca
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