what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 2, 2009
Easter’s still a week away, but there are lots of egg-stravaganzas to get you started celebrating this weekend. Plus spring is springing with seeds, sundials and more.
Old Fashioned Family Easter
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – Noon, West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Preregister for a continental breakfast, crafts, and Easter egg hunt and, of course, a visit from the very busy Easter bunny: westpointgrey.org
Great Easter Jubilee
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – Noon, Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton Street, Vancouver
The Easter Bunny’s making an early visit to Coal Harbour this weekend and they’ll be celebrating with games, arts, crafts, a mini petting zoo, a bouncy castle, and – of course – an Easter egg hunt. Call 604.718.8222 to book your spot: vancouver.ca
Yaletown Baby & Toddler Fair
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 4 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
With heaps of vendors and lots happening including yoga and pilates demos, info on kids and nutrition, a dance demo for Bright Stars, it’s all about babies and it’s all under one roof. Admission is $5: babyandtoddlerfair.com
Diapering Alternatives 101
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – Noon, Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Diaper decisions are big ones and fraught with concerns about the environment and your baby’s health. Get advice on all the different types of diapers out there – you can see ‘em and feel ‘em too – and get the info you need to make the right decision for your family. Pre-register by calling 604.222.6060: www.mamamaven.ca
Pulse to the Podium: Celebrating Vancouver’s Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
Saturday, April 4th, 11 am – 2 pm, Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
In this free, family-focused day the Vancouver Park Board brings the 2010 Winter Games spirit to the Britannia Community Centre with fun activities. The Olympic mascots will be there too: pulsetothepodium.blogspot.com
Astronomy & LEGO
Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5th, various times, Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
You can learn how to make a sundial in the contraption corner and find out how to use the sky to find out the time each day from 11 am to 3 pm, while you can find out all about black holes and wormholes from Peter Scholz who will be in the Eureka! Lab from 11 am to 1 pm and 1:45 to 3:45 each day showing off his LEGO spaceship Z2: www.scienceworld.ca
Grand March for Housing ’09
Saturday, April 4th, Noon, Thornton Park (Main Street Skytrain Station), Main and Hastings or Peace Flame Park at the South End of the Burrard Street Bridge
This family-friendly march is in support of ending homelessness, building social housing and protecting rental housing. No matter where you start, all the marches end at the Art Gallery at 1:30 pm for a big rally: www.citywidehousingcoalition.org
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 4th, 1 pm – 2:45 pm, Trout Lake Community Centre, 3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Kids from two to eight can get a head start on Easter with an Easter egg hunt, cookie decorating, crafts and games and entertainment. Email troutlakecc@vancouver.ca to register in advance, as this event always sells out: vancouver.ca
Nanny Salon
Saturday, April 4th, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, Room B, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Need a nanny? Here’s your chance to do a bit of nanny speed-dating with Nannies on Call’s first Nanny Salon. You get a chance to interview 20 nannies in two hours, as well as getting info and advice on what to look for in a nanny. There’s door prizes, snacks and more. Pre-registration is required: www.nanniesoncall.com
‘Toons for Toddlers
Sunday, April 5th, doors at 10 am, show at 10:30 am, The Ridge Theatre, 3131 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
From movies for mommies come ‘Toons for Toddlers, a chance to introduce your kids to the movie-going experience with shows that are neither too loud, too long, too dark or too scary. The first ‘Toons will feature two back to back episodes of the BBC’s In The Night Garden. Sounds like a fun alternative to watching TV at home if the weather’s inclement, plus there’ll be giveaways, which generally doesn’t happen at home: www.moviesformommies.com
Penguin and the Cupcake Reading
Sunday, April 5th, 3 pm, dandelion KIDS, 1206 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Author and illustrator Ashley Spires will be in house reading her tale of Penguin, who prefers cupcakes to fish and his journey to hunt down this most fabulous of foods: www.dandelionkids.ca
Baby and Me Hiking Club
every Tuesday from April 7th – June 9th, Capilano Regional Park, North Vancouver
New parents and their babes, as well as expectant mums, can enjoy a guided, moderate-level hike each Tuesday. Whatever the weather the hike will go on, so be sure you bring your own carrier and are able to carry your baby for at least 90 minutes. Call 604.432.6359 for more info: www.metrovancouver.org
Farther Afield:
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!
Saturday, April 4th, 9 am – 11 am, North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Avenue, Delta
There’ll be pancakes, crafts, chocolate eggs and a chance to get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Sounds like a great morning to us: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Sewing & Crafts Show
Saturday, April 4th, 9 am – 6 pm, Abbotsford Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford
At this 17th annual show there’ll be sewing, crafts, quilting, knitting, tailoring, spinning, needlework, home décor and lots, lots more. Shop, choose from over 80 seminars and enjoy free shows and demos. Kid-friendly? Not precisely, but they’ll love all the colours and textures: www.sewingandcraftsshow.com
Easter Egg-Citement
Saturday, April 4th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road, Richmond
Kids of five and under get their chance to take part in different hunts for different ages at different times – check their site to find the right time for your tot – there are also crafts, games and the Easter Bunny: www.richmond.ca
Easter Pompom Babies
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – Noon, Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids of seven and up can make cuddly chicks, lambs or bunnies out of fluffy pompoms. All the better to fill your Easter basket with. Preregistration is required: www.surrey.ca
12th Richmond Scout Group Spring Bazaar & Children’s Carnival
Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 4 pm, Gilmore Park United Church, 8060 No. 1 Road, Richmond
This bazaar will be packed with fun including a bake sale, cake walk, children’s carnival games, craft tables, a garage sale, silent auction and lots, lots more including scout displays and workshops: www.12thrichmondscouts.com
Hillview’s Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th, 10:30 am – 1 pm, the field at Hillview Preschool, #8 – 4340 Carson Street, Burnaby
This parent participation preschool fundraiser promises and egg hunt, face painting, crafts, egg decorating and more. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance as well. Call 604.431.0119 to get your tickets in advance: www.hillviewpreschool.ca
Seedy Saturday
Saturday, April 4th, 11 am – 3 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
As well as heritage seed and plants including vegetables, herbs and flowers, there’ll be displays and demos. And for the kids – seedy crafts and games: www.tourismsurrey.com
Polka Dot Market
Saturday, April 4th, 11 am – 3 pm, 2636 Eagle Mountain Drive, Abbotsford
This inaugural event is bringing modern and stylish creations from local designers to the Valley. You’ll find artisans such as Gingerly Designs, All Buttoned Up and Superfly Lullabies. And that’s just a sampling And if it’s a success there’ll be more Polka Dot Markets to come: www.myurbansuburban.com
Spencer Skate for Scleroderma
Sunday, April 5th, doors at 12:30 pm, skating at 1 pm Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Road, Richmond
The free, family-friendly skate is in honour of Irene Spencer. Prizes will be awarded for the most pledges collected and there’ll also be face painting and the crazier the costume you come in the better: www.sclerodermabc.ca
DNA My Dog Day at the Richmond Animal Shelter
Sunday, April 5th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Richmond Animal Shelter, 12071 No 5 Road, Richmond
Is your dog’s breed a little, well, mixed? Here’s you chance to get some clarity. Bring your dog and the rest of your family too and get in on the DNA testing (it’s easy and painless). There’ll be lots of canine mingling so be sure to leash your dog: www.rapsociety.com
Family Day at PdA
Sunday, April 5th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
How could we resist and event with PdA in the title? Everyone from the tiniest tot to the grandparents are welcome to explore the world of visual and performing art that includes workshops on portraiture, clay modeling, family trees and movement: www.placedesarts.ca
And 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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