What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | October 30, 2008
The weekend’s a little slow as everyone takes a deep breath after all the Halloween festivities, speaking of which we have more additions to our haunted happenings for tomorrow and a few events that span the weekend as well. So be sure to check it out. And don’t forget, clocks go back this Saturday night when Daylight Savings Time ends!
Heart Of The City Festival
October 29th – November 9th, Various times and locations
Although adult oriented, events like the Day of the Dead Dinner, Parade and Fiesta on November 1st are kid-friendly – at least the dinner and parade part anyhow: www.heartofthecityfestival.com
Baby & Family Fair
November 1st, 10 am – 6 pm & November 2nd, 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, Exhibit Hall B, 999 Canada Place
Find out about everything baby – from info to innovative products – in one place this weekend. And there’s a play area for kids too. Just a warning, there are three other shows going on at the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend too, so we’d suggest bussing, and stopping in at Mink if you need energy: www.baby-fair.com
La Celebracion del Dia de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration
November 1st, Noon – 1:30 pm, Britannia Branch Library, 1661 Napier Street
Halloween may be over but keep in the spirit at this fun, annual celebration: www.vpl.ca
Diwali Downtown
November 1st, Noon – 5 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
Celebrate Diwali at this great family event including henna painting, rangoli design, Indian food and heaps of entertainment from South Asian musicians, singers and dancers: www.voiceonline.com
Creative Saturdays for Families at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Saturdays, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, 2131 Renfrew Street
Every Saturday afternoon kids of five and up and take part in a fun afternoon of arts and creativity inspired by different artists: www.froghollow.bc.ca
Wine on the Mountain
November 1st, 7 pm, Grouse Mountain
Okay, this is so not a kid-friendly event, but if you’ve got a date night planned what could be more romantic than riding up to the Peak of Vancouver and enjoying this wine and food pairing fundraiser that benefits the Adoptive Families Association of BC: www.bcadoption.com
The Secret Life of Babies – How Babies Tell Their Stories When They Don’t Have All the Words
November 4th, 7 pm, West Vancouver Capers, 925 Main St
Dr. Mia Kalef will be sharing her explorations into infant consciousness and how profound events during pregnancy, birth and the first year of life affect our health and our ability to connect with others: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Farther Afield:
Annual Christmas Craft Show & Bake Sale
November 1st, 10 am – 3 pm, Hazlemere United Church, 16 Avenue & 184 St, Cloverdale
We gotta admit, in our mind the day after Halloween is a titch to early to start your Christmas shopping, but those more organized than us may disagree and want to start stocking up on great holiday stuff: www.cloverdale.bc.ca
Kids Only Swap Meet
November 2nd, 10 am – 1 pm, West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No 1 Rd, Richmond
Sell – or buy – children’s clothes, toys and equipment, all while hobnobbing with your friends and neighbours: www.richmond.ca
Family Day
November 2nd, Noon – 4 pm, Surrey Art Gallery, 13750-88 Avenue, 1 block east of King George Hwy
Here’s a chance for the whole family to explore, enjoy and create art together, plus you can also check out their Sustainable Architecture exhibitions: www.surrey.ca
Inspired in the City
November 2nd, 10 am – 3 pm, Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
What inspires you? You’ll certainly find out what inspires other mothers at this event that’s pulled together services, stores and products in one place for one day. We’ll be there so be sure to stop by & say hi: www.inspiredinthecity.com
Please 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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Oops! Are you looking for the info on Kids Market Bday soiree? It’s next week, November 8th, not this Saturday. Our apologies!