What to do, what to do?

Filed Under Events | August 14, 2008

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We’re on vacation this week but we know you rely on your weekend guide so we’ve got an abbreviated version with all the highlights!

Hippie Daze: The Summer of Love
August 16th, 11 am – 6pm, Balsam to Burrard on 4th Avenue
Hearken back to the heydays of Kits with dancing in the street, live ’60s music, sidewalk sales galore the chance to macramé your own bracelet and a kids’ zone courtesy of the Kits Neighbourhood House and the Art Express. Peace out: www.kitsilano4thavenue.com

Latin Summer Fest
August 17th, 11 am – 7 pm, Trout Lake Park
All in honour of Latin culture, the day starts with a parade along Commercial Drive and ends at Trout Lake Park with a market, food pavilions, and outdoor stage with live music and performances, and a kids’ activity area. www.latinsummerfest.com

Fire Hall ##19, #20 & #22 Open Houses
August 10th, 1 pm – 3 pm, various locations
It’s your last chance to interact with your local firefighters, check out their equipment, and stock up on fire and safety info: vancouver.ca/fire

Farther Afield

Richmond Maritime Festival
August 15, 10 am – 5 pm, August 16 & 17, Noon – 5pm, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond
More than just a floating exhibition of boats, you’ll also find maritime displays, ships, food, kids’ activities, and live entertainment including sea shanties: www.richmond.ca/britannia

Cloverdale Blueberry Festival
August 16th, 9 am – 5 pm, Cloverdale Town Centre
The whole family can enjoy this celebration of blueberries with entertainment, a (blueberry) pancake breakfast, kids activities and a blueberry pie eating contest: www.cloverdalebia.com

ArtsAlive! Festival
August 16th, 10 am – 5 pm, Fraser Highway between 204th & 206th
Get steeped in visual and performing arts including fine arts, artisans and crafters, a multicultural venue, first nations display and fun children’s activity area: www.downtownlangley.com

Northshore Auto Mall Family Day
August 17th, noon – 4 pm, south off Marine Drive at Fell
You’ll find safety and info booths, demos, displays, live entertainment, a petting zoo, amusement rides and more. This fun family day aims to help families learn about the services the North Shore and Lower Mainland offer: www.northshoreautomall.com

 

One Response to “What to do, what to do?”

  1. Mary Levitan on August 14th, 2008 9:34 am

    Dandelion Kids Wish List:

    WMF Animal 5 pce Cutlery Set
    Monkey Wall Sticker
    Stormy Rocking Horse by Vilac
    Play Kitchen

    Thanks!
    Mary

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