what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | May 7, 2009
The weekend has (surprise!) a distinct motherly feel – and we haven’t even touched on brunches. Oh, and we’ve made a correction to the childcare section in this Tuesday’s article about next week’s election. The word count got in the way of the full message, so we’ve rectified that now.
Moms & Little Ones at Hycroft
Thursday, May 7th, 9:30 am – 11 am, Hycroft Mansion, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver
This child-friendly coffee break is a chance to mingle with other mamas while the kids play in the downstairs ballroom. And how often do your tots get a chance to play in a ballroom of the dancing kind. Email melanie@fit4two.ca to let her know you’re coming.
Move for Health Day
Friday, May 8th, 10 am – 11 am, David Lam Park, Drake Street at Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Get a workout in while celebrating both Move for Health Day and raising awareness for the Pacific Post Partum Support Society. Class is by donation and they’ll also be holding classes at other Vancouver locations, contact them through their website for more info: www.fit4two.ca
Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market
Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – 3 pm, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
The Lonsdale Quay market opens for the season with lots of local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and more: www.northshorefarmersmarkets.com
UBC Botanical Gardens Perennial Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – 4 pm, UBC Botanical Gardens, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
Browse among thousands of unusual plants including blueberry, strawberry and raspberry plants, heritage tomatoes and herbs. You can also stock up in their Garden and Plant Centre and the children’s area will include a free gift plant, face painting and more: www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
Canadian Geranium & Pelargonium Society Annual Plant Show & Sale
Saturday & Sunday, May 9th & 10th, 10 am – 4 pm, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Floral Hall, Oak Street & 37th Avenue, Vancouver
Here’s a chance to find geraniums and pelargoniums for your garden, baskets and windowsill. You’ll also find stellar, ivy and more: www.cdngeraniums.com
Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair
Saturday, May 9th, 11 am – 3 pm, North Vancouver Museums and Archives History Centre and Lynn Valley Elementary School, 3203 Institute Road, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver
With an old-fashioned fair atmosphere you’ll find heritage-themed activities and performances, as well as presentations of over 100 history projects from kids from grades four to 10. Yukon Dan, the goldpanning man, the Eagle Song Dancers and more will be on hand: www.dnv.org
Stone Soup Festival
Saturday, May 9th, Noon – 5 pm, Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
This annual tradition brings the community together to celebrate spring, food, the environment and the neighborhood. There is food, forums, live music, a farmer’s market, crafts, a marching band, and the piece de resistance, free soup: britanniacentre.org
Walk for Kids 2009: Children’s Charity Expo
Sunday, May 10th, 10 am, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
Let’s hope the sun shines on this family event including a short walk, food, games, live entertainment and a chance to chat with Shrek: www.celebsforkids.ca
Kids in Da House Concert Series: Will and the Backyard Band
Sunday, May 10th, 11 am – Noon, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
This CD release party for Will Stroet’s new French album “dans mon jardin” promises high-energy, interactive songs and lots of dancing to everything from blues to pop. Get your tickets from the Roundhouse: www.roundhouse.ca
My Mother’s Story
Sunday, May 10th, 4 pm – 5:30 pm, Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Every year 20 of Vancouver’s best-loved actresses come together to present this sell out show and share their stories of motherhood. If you don’t know what to do with your mother, or what you’d do without her, you’ll enjoy this show that’s been dubbed “inspirational, hilarious and unforgettable”: www.mymothersstory.org
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Monday, May 11th – 18th, various times, Vanier Park, Vancouver
It’s that time again, the Children’s Festival starts first thing next week and it’s jam-packed with kid-friendly fun. Whether you go for a show or just to hang out and see the sights, the festival is always a highlight of the spring, despite the inevitability of a little bit of rain: www.childrensfestival.ca
Farther Afield:
Haney Farmers Market
Saturday, May 9th, 9 am – 2 pm, Memorial Peace Park (near the bandstand), 11900 – 224 Street, Maple Ridge
The Haney Farmers Market opens for the season with a bounty of farm fresh veggies, baking an crafts: www.haneyfarmersmarket.org
Friendly Forest Pre-school Kids’ Swap Meet
Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – 1 pm, Anmore Elementary School, 30 Elementary Road, Anmore
You can either take advantage of this chance to spring clean and rent a table or shop for bargains on gently used clothes, toys and baby/child gear. Call 604.949.1488 for more info.
The Surrey Nature Centre Nature Tea Party
Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – Noon (drop in), The Surrey Nature Centre, 14275-96 Avenue, Surrey
Get a head start on Mother’s Day with this special celebration including a chance to decorate cookies and sip tea in the forest, as a family. Wander along a nature trail to finish off the fun: www.surrey.ca
Dandelion Kids: Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, May 9th, Noon – 4 pm, Suter Brook Village, #1-101 Morrissey Road, Port Moody
Dandelion Kids, the Commercial Drive staple, has just opened a new store in Port Moody and to celebrate not only are they offering 10% off in store purchases, but there’s also a lemonade stand, a colouring contest and great giveaways: www.dandelionkids.ca
The Surrey Museum Asian Heritage Day
Saturday, May 9th, 1 pm – 4 pm, The Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
There’ll be demos and performances from local Asian groups, a festival of films from Surrey’s Chinese sister city and a chance to do a little origami: www.surrey.ca
The Surrey Museum: The Real Indiana Joneses
Saturday, May 9th, 2 pm – 3 pm, The Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Find out what real archaeologists do while learning about a recent dig in the Middle East, what it’s like working in the Jordanian desert with the Bedouin and more: www.surrey.ca
BCKA: May Fun Fly
Sunday, May 10th, 11 am – 4 pm, Garry Point Park, Richmond
The kits – single, dual line, kite boarders and buggiers – will be out in full force (weather permitting). Kids will be amazed by the acrobat feats these experts make their kites perform: www.bcka.bc.ca
Going Green:
Healthy Home: Greening Your Home for Little Ones
Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – Noon, Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Find out the easy, cost-effective alternatives to toxic chemicals in your hand. You’ll get the scoop on plastics, cleaning, food containers, bottles and sippy cups, toys and clothing, paint and healthy sleep spaces and more: www.mamamaven.ca
Green Our Greenway – A Community Environmental Celebration
Saturday, May 9th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Serpentine Greenway, 12520 68 Avenue, close to 125 Street, Surrey
As well as live music and storytelling there’ll be a chance to do a little bit of shrub planting and invasive species removal plus lots of display and info on how to beautify your city: www.evergreen.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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