What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | November 27, 2008
It’s another busy, fun weekend. If you’re looking for ongoing live events don’t forget to check our live and in person listing plus we’ve updated our craft fair list with lots of new fairs.
Behind the Scenes at Maplewood Farm
November 27th & 29th, 11 am & 2 pm, Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver
Find out what happens behind the scenes at the farm by helping the farmers gather eggs, clean stalls and groom animals. Be sure to register in advance, it’s $12.50 for a parent/child duo: www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
The Secret Life of Babies Book Launch
November 27th, 7 – 9 pm, Little Nest, 1716 Charles Street
Dr. Mia Kalef, from Emerging Families, is launching her book The Secret Life of Babies with jazz, appies, conversation and kids are welcome too: www.emergingfamilies.com
Canada Line Holiday Shopping Trolley
November 28th – December 21st, Fridays from 3 – 7 pm & Saturdays & Sundays from noon – 5 pm, visit www.shoptheline.ca for route map & complete directory of all Canada Line corridor businesses
Take advantage of the Canada Line’s Holiday Shopping Trolley which stops at all the convenient locations along the future Canada Line route, allowing you to shop the line while supporting your favourite merchants. Visit www.shoptheline.ca to find out where you can hop on and hop off.
Junkology with Dr. Recycle
November 29th, Science World, 1455 Quebec Street
Dr. Recycle’s going to show you how to make flying helicopters, crazy creatures, playtime games and more using just the leftover materials found in your own home. Now that’s creative: www.scienceworld.ca
Musical Adventure with Bobs & Lolo
November 29th, shows at 2 pm & 3:30 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue
Bobs & Lolo are helping the Museum raise funds for their children’s education programs and in addition to the concert you’ll also find kids’ crafts at the museum from 1 – 5 pm. You need to reserve your tickets in advance, so call 604.257.8300 to snag yours: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Dance Workshops at the VAG
November 29th, 2 pm, In the Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street
Dancer and choreographer Kathryn Ricketts is putting on a workshop for mothers and their daughters from six to 12, inviting them to move and perform with WACK! as their inspiration. Tickets for adult and one child are $40, register at 604.662.4700: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
South Van Neighborhood House Winter Festival
November 29th, 11 am – 3 pm, 6470 Victoria Drive
This fun community event is for the whole family. You’ll find bingo, raffle baskets, a silent auction, Maria’s famous preserves, gift baskets, a yummy ethnic food concession, storytelling and other children’s activities: www.southvan.org
Children’s Toy and Clothing Market
November 30th, 10 am – 1 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue
Here’s your chance to stock up on used children’s toys and clothes from other mothers, as they don’t allow merchants and businesses. Call 604.257.8130 for more information.
Family Gingerbread House
November 30th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton Street
No need to mess up your own kitchen, instead head over the community centre and spend some time with family and friends making a gingerbread house. Yum: vancouver.ca/parks/cc/westend
My Backyard CD Release Party
November 30th, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St (at 15th Avenue)
Will Stroet and his Backyard Band have just released their third – and most rockin’ – CD, My Backyard. Not only will you find tunes that are inspired by blues, rock and pop and include dogs, monkeys, crocodiles and more, the concert also includes special guests Bobs & Lolo. Get your tickets in advance from tickets@willmusic.ca or by calling 778.896.1476: www.willmusic.ca
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
November 30th, 2008 – January 3rd, 2009, 3 pm – 10 pm daily, Stanley Park Miniature Railway
We figure this is a must-not-miss every year. The forest, train and Children’s Farmyard are transformed with more than a million lights, decorations, displays and music, plus you can sip on hot chocolate and munch on popcorn and beard Santa in his den at the train station. Donations and partial proceeds benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Click here for times, tickets and details on special packages like the Big Bright Night Out Dinner Package.
Farther Afield:
Parent Information Session – Mandarin Bilingual program in School District #43
November 27th, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Port Moody Recreation Complex – Multipurpose Room 2 (upstairs), 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody
The Tri-Cities Mandarin Initiative Committee is hosting a parent info session to discuss the proposed Mandarin Bilingual program in School District 43 which would allow kids from K to Grade 2 learn both English and Mandarin with a goal to oral and written fluency in both languages: www.mandarinforbcschools.org
Agassiz-Harrison Mills Christmas
November 29th & 30th, various times and locations
Various locations along the Agassiz-Harrison Mills Circle Farm Tour are celebrating this weekend including the Agassiz Library which will have a reading of children’s stories in the museum as well as crafts and great ideas for holiday gifts. Call 604.796.2619 for more details: www.circlefarmtour.com
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
November 29th, 9:30 am, St. Andrews United Church, 9025 Glover Road, Fort Langley
Mrs. Claus comes down from the North Pole for this pancake breakfast in quaint Fort Langley. You’ll need to get your tickets in advance by calling 604.888.1641 or online at www.standrewsfortlangley.ca.
One Stop Christmas Shop Fundraiser
November 29th, 10 am – 2 pm, 2448 Atkins, Port Coquitlam
Proceeds from this sale will go towards buying educational products for BC Children’s Hospital. You’ll find everything from educational toys, books and games to household items and beautyproducts from vendors like Discovery Toys, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay and lots more.
Birds and more… Winter Nature Walk at Derby Reach Regional Park
November 29th, 10 am – Noon, the Houston Trail parking lot on Allard Crescent, Surrey
Hardy, nature-loving kids will enjoy this walk through the woods – bring your binoculars – discovering a variety of birds and learning how they cope with the rigors of winter: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Park & Tilford’s Christmas Festival of Lights
November 29th – December 31st, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Park & Tilford Gardens, 440 – 333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver
This North Van holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds go to charity: www.parkandtilford.ca
We wanted to remind you to always call or visit the 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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