What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | August 28, 2008
The Fair at the PNE
Through to September 1st, 11am – late, Hastings & Renfrew
It’s your last weekend to catch the PNE and the Lumberjack Show, the Peking Acrobats, the all-new Jungle Book, the Superdogs…and much, more more: www.pne.ca
BC’s 150 at the Farmer’s Markets
August 30th, 9 am – 2 pm, Trout Lake and West End Farmer’s Markets
This weekend the Farmer’s Markets are celebrating BC’s 150th birthday with pottery making at Trout Lake and a Tomato Festival at the West End Market. Talk about diverse: www.eatlocal.org
Instorage and Kids Help Phone Community Concert
August 30th, 10 am – 2 pm, 1311 E Kent Avenue N
The free family grand opening event features Bobs & Lolo, JRFM, a bouncy castle, face painting, and free food and draws. And all the proceeds benefit the Kids Help Phone. Call 604.323.2629 for more info.
Justice Rocks
August 30th, Noon – 8 pm, Strathcona Park, 800 Prior Street (at Hawks)
Hosted by the Pivot Legal Society, this free concert featuring Choir Practice, Curtis Santiago and more, also will have displays and activities on the themes of social engagement and change. Plus there’ll be a Kidz Zone in the shade with face painting, big bubbles, story-time, crafts and games: www.justicerocks.org
Labour Day Fun
September 1st, 11 am – 3 pm, Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street
Parents who aren’t looking to add a feline friend to their family will have to harden their hearts beforehand, as in addition to SeMo Buttons the Clown and his balloon creations, you’ll also find the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association on hand teaching how to foster or adopt and orphaned kitten: www.kidsmarket.ca
Have you checked out Vancouver’s newest parks this summer? If you want to do something a little less structured to celebrate the end of summer this weekend, why not check out Nelson Park at the corner of Thurlow and Nelson. It reopened in June with a great adventure playground for kids. Yaletown Park opened in June at Mainland and Nelson and is a more urban, and the perfect place to sip a coffee while your kidlets cavort under the ornamental flowering trees. Finally Victoria Park on Victoria Drive at Kitchener Street will be formally reopening on September 6th, but the new and improved children’s play area, bocce courts and more are already open for business.
Farther Afield
BC Renaissance Festival
August 29th – 31st, 9 am – 9 pm, Aldor Acres Farm, 24990 84th. Avenue, Fort Langley
Step way back in time to 1510 and witness pirates and royalty, check out the jousting, shop at the marketplace, and enjoy the wandering characters and villagers: www.bcrenfest.com
Teddy Bear Parade and Tea Party
August 30th, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
You and your favourite teddy are invited to partake of tea, treats and musical parade, but you must register in advance ($8 per child from four to nine) by calling: 604.592.6956: www.surrey.ca
Wandering Angels Lantern Festival in Holland Park
August 30th, 6 pm – 9 pm, Holland Park, King George Hwy & Old Yale Rd
With a theme of “reclaiming”, this year’s artistic works are made from reclaimed and recycled materials. Bring your own lantern, or just enjoy the magical illumination of others as well as roving entertainers: www.surrey.ca
Grow Local Fair
August 31st, 9 am – 3 pm, Boundary Bay Earthwise Gardens, 6400 3rd Ave, Tsawwassen
Celebrate food grown locally by enjoying blueberry pancakes, a mini farmer’s market, a bake sale, kids’ activities, fair exhibits, and lots more local fun: www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca
Party at the Pier
August 31st, 11 am – 3 pm, foot of Lonsdale, North Van
Celebrating North Van’s maritime community you’ll find live music, including Bobs & Lolo, roving performers, face painters, balloon creations and heaps of maritime-themed activities and displays: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com
We wanted to remind you to always call or visit a website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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