Well, after all that hoopla about the Avalon Dairy Country Fair we got the day, though not the date, wrong. The fair happens on Sunday the 7th. Have fun! And did you know that Sunday is also officially Grandparents Day?
Last Vancouver Chinatown Night Market
September 6th, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Keefer Street between Main and Columbia Streets
Chinatown’s Night Market is closing for the season, so it’s your last chance to take advantage of great shopping, ethnic snacks, multicultural performances, magic shows, games, prizes and more: www.vcma.shawbiz.ca
5th Annual Davie Day
September 6th, 11 am – 8 pm, Davie Street between Burrard and Broughton Streets
The heart of the West End will be full of fun including live performances, a community BBQ, free dance lessons and zones galore – a Heritage Zone, a Kidzone, a Doggy Zone and a Green Zone. Plus there’s afternoon tea: www.cvmevents.com/davie-day-festival.html
West End Community Centre Neighborhood Day
September 6th, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street
Aside from becoming better aquainted with the programs and people at the community centre, you’ll also find entertainment, children’s rides and games, a BBQ and more: www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/westend/
Victoria Park Re-Opening
September 6th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Victoria Park (Victoria @ Kitchener)
Celebrate the redevelopment of Victoria Park with performances by Tickle Trunk Theatre, games, crafts, cake and more: vancouver.ca
Vancouver Family Roots presents Orgasmic Birth – The Movie
September 7th, Doors at 12:15, movie at 1:00 pm, Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour St (at Davie)
The film Orgasmic Birth challenges commonly held cultural myths around childbirth and focuses on undisturbed birth. There’ll be door prizes and a panel discussion following the movie: www.vancouverfamilyroots.com
Spend on Trend
September 5th, 5 pm – 9 pm, September 6th, 10 am – 9 pm & September 7th, 11 am – 6 pm, Scotia Bank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
Showcasing Canadian made and Canadian designed clothing, accessories and home décor, you’ll find great diaper bags from nanna and clothes from Elroy Apparel and Nixxi, and accessories from Toodlebunny and Track and Field Designs and heaps of other designers: www.spendontrend.com
Farther Afield
Richmond Nibbles & Bites
September 6th, 11 am – 8 pm & September 7th, 11 am – 7 pm, Thompson Community Centre & Community Park, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond
Focusing on good food, you’ll also find lots of good fun including a children’s carnival, car show, craft fair and more: www.nibblesandbites.com
Tri-City Men’s Resource Centre 1st Annual Toy Wooden Boat Race & Lion’s Park Hullabaloo
September 6th, 11 am – 5 pm, Race Time 1 pm, Lions Park, Port Coquitlam
You can race a boat, win prizes and help clean up Lions Park and the river. You can reserve your boat ahead of time by clicking here.
Fetes de Maillardville
September 7th, Noon – 3 pm, 1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam
It’s the 99th anniversary of Maillardville and the 25th anniversary of Societe francophone de Maillardville and they’re celebrating with music, dance, games, a free BBQ and birthday cake: www.bc150.ca
10th Annual Fleetwood Festival
September 6th, 11 am – 3 pm, Fleetwood Community Centre, 15996 84th Avenue, Surrey
Celebrate community – and the unveiling and dedication of the sculpture of Lance Corporal Arthur Thomas Fleetwood at noon – with lots of family fun and excitement: www.fleetwood.surrey.bc.ca
North Vancouver Coho Festival
September 7th, 11 am – 6 pm, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
The annual Coho Festival is one the major environmental events on the North Shore. The day starts with an early run and a walk at the Capilano River Regional Park that celebrate the community’s efforts in keeping the ecosystem of salmon, forests, rivers and community flourishing. Then head to Ambleside Park for a salmon barbeque, kid’s activities, entertainment and more: www.westvancouver.com
Grandparents Day at Krause Berry Farms
September 7th, 11 am – 2 pm, Krause Berry Farms, 6179 248 St, Langley
Show the grandparents in your lives that you appreciate the roles they play with a day on the farm that includes pizza and take them on a tour of the berry fields and a fun hay ride: krauseberryfarms.com