what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | February 26, 2009
What are you going to do with your tots this weekend? We’ve got lots of ideas including seeds, snowshoeing and celebrations. And you’ll notice that there is lots happening next week as well.
Seedy Saturday
Saturday, February 28th, 10 am – 4 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
With more than 30 growers, seed companies and exhibitors on hand, a Heritage Seed Swap and the Great Bean Count, gardeners looking forward to spring planting won’t want to miss this event. There’ll be a fun Children’s Corner too: vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen
Winter Farmers Market
Saturday, February 28th, 10 am – 2 pm, WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive, Vancouver
It’s your biweekly chance to eat locally and stock up on fresh winter veggies and honey, preserves, baking and crafts: www.eatlocal.org
A-maze-ing Adventures
Saturday, February 28th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Kids from four to 11 can take a turn thought the Elizabethan maze while searching for 10 tricky challenges hidden within. Pre-register by emailing familyprograms@vandusen.org or calling 604.714.5998: vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen
Drumming with Fana Soro
Saturday, February 28th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street, Vancouver
Kids from five to twelve are invited to join master drummer and balafon player Fana Soro for a hand-on workshop where they’ll get to use an authentic African drum and learn basic songs and rhythms: www.artstarts.com/artstarts/centre.html
Baby and Me Snowshoe Drop-In
Tuesday, March 3rd, 10:45 am, meet in the Enquist Yurt located in the Tubing/Tobogganing Parking Lot (P2)
Mums can pop their babe into a carrier and get some exercise while meeting other like-minded mamas and enjoying tea afterwards. Mums-to-be are welcome too: www.mountseymour.com
Lullaby League North Shore Mixer
Wednesday, March 4th, 7:30 pm, Supernova Salon, 200-124 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
Need a sitter? For a small fee the Lullaby League’s mixers connect mums with sitters in their neighborhood. It’s a bit like speed dating, but with different relationship goals: www.lullabyleague.ca
Celebrate the Dunbar Community Centre’s 50th Birthday
Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
In a series on ongoing workshops The Dunbar Community Centre’s celebrating turning 50 by inviting the community to help them make art for their upcoming bird and butterfly garden. Everyone’s welcome and all materials are provided: www.dunbarcentre.ca
Farther Afield:
Carnival Celebration at Richmond Family Place
Thursday, February 26th, morning & afternoon sessions, Richmond Family Place, 8660 Ash Street, Richmond
Looking for something to do today? Touch base with the Richmond Family Place and see if there’s still space to register for their carnival celebrations at the Family Place and also at Grauer Elementary in the afternoon: www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
Jelly Bean Dance
Friday, February 27th, 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
This night of fun-filled activities including door prizes, carnival games and a professional DJ also includes supervision for kids in Grades Four, Five and Six. Be sure to get your tix in advance: city.port-coquitlam.bc.ca
Beauty and the Beast
Friday, February 27th – Saturday, March 7th, 7:30 pm show times, Riverside Secondary School, 2215 Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam
The fun family musical – a tale as old as time – is for all ages. You can purchase tickets by calling 604.941.6053: www.tricityevents.com
Vancouver Island Baby Fair
Saturday, February 28th, 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday, March 1st, 10 am – 4 pm, Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
Vancouver Island’s baby fair will include baby races, a photo contest and lots of great shopping and resources for new and expecting parents from lots of yoyomama faves including (but not limited to) Simply Colors, ISISunders, Stephanimals, Dolly n’ Boo : www.vancouverislandbabyfair.com
Kidstuff Swapmeet
Saturday, February 28th, 10 am – 1 pm, Willingdon Centre, 1491 Carleton Avenue
Burnaby
Here’s your chance to either clean out your tot’s cluttered closets and stock up on maternity clothes and clothes, toys and more for kids up to twelve-years-old: www.burnaby.ca
Fine Arts Fair
Saturday, February 28th, Noon – 4 pm, Aberdeen Centre Mall, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
The Richmond School District is teaming up with the Aberdeen Centre Mall to put on an afternoon of student performances and art displays including choirs, drum circles, dance teams and lots, lots more. Call 604.668.6352 for tickets: www.aberdeencentre.com
Oodles Family Fair
Sunday, March 1st, 9:30 am – 4 pm, The Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd.,
Coquitlam
See more details on the Oodles Family Fair on today’s sidebar. We’ll be there so do come by our table and say hello. There’ll be entertainment, gift bags, door prizes and lots more all day: www.oodlesfamilyclubhouse.ca
Going Green:
Whole Trade Event
Saturday, February 28th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Whole Foods/Capers, 3277 Cambie Street, Vancouver
In a continued commitment to sourcing socially responsible products Whole Foods will be hosting an afternoon of info on how buying Whole Trade products makes a difference. You’ll be able to sample some tasty treats and take home recipes too: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
DIY Building Using Cob and Salvaged Materials
Saturday, February 28th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Light House Sustainable Building Centre 1575 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Why build with cob? Find out courtesy of the Mudgirls Natural Building Collective this weekend with a slideshow and discussion on do-it-yourself building using cob and salvaged material: www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Keep Vancouver Spectacular Registration
Sunday March 1st – Wednesday, April 15th, city wide
Want to keep our city clean? Join this city-wide volunteer litter cleanup campaign that happens each May. Last year over 15,800 volunteers picked up over 7,000 bags of trash. Call 604.871.6544 or email KeepVancouver.Spectacular@vancouver.ca for more info.
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