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Filed Under Events | June 11, 2009
This is the opening weekend for the Farmers Markets at UBC and in Burnaby as well as the enormous Ladner Village Market plus there’s lots of other great, family friendly fun happening all around town.
Pacific Rim Kite Festival
Saturday and Sunday, June 13th & 14th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
In addition to some truly stunning displays of single, dual and quad line flying – some set to music no less – there is also a Rokkaku kite battle and a children’s kite making workshop. Pair this with a walk over to Granville Island for a whole morning of fun: www.bcka.bc.ca
Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush: In the Night Garden
Saturday, June 13th, 1 pm – 3 pm, 4387 Main Street, Vancouver
The BBC smash kiddie hit In the Night Garden is all about magic and storytelling and at Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush they’ll be taking you and your tots on an imaginary journey into the garden’s community this Saturday: www.huckleberrychildrensbooks.com
Family FUSE Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, June 13th & 14th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
In this, the first family FUSE Weekend, VAG will be exploring the city from the 17th century to the Wild West to the 1970s. You’ll find performances, collaborative workshops, tours, guerrilla gardening and more. Kids are free, if you’ve bought your ticket that is: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Car Free Vancouver Day
Sunday, June 14th, various times & locations, Vancouver
The streets will be closed to cars and hopping with people all around town. Main Street – from 12th to 25th Avenue – will be closed to traffic and open to thousands with more than seven music stages, story-telling, food, crafts and more, while Kits will be holding some fabulous block parties. Check their site for what’s happening in your ‘hood: www.carfreevancouver.org
Explore Sunday: St Roch Engine Room Tours
Sunday, June 14th, Noon – 4 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver
Here’s a rare chance for your young, nautically included kids to get up close and personal with the engine room and main hold of the RCMP Arctic Schooner St Roch, and area of the museum not normally open to the public: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Farther Afield:
Dinosaurs Unearthed
Ongoing from June 12th to September 20th, times vary, Grand Court and Atrium Court, Metropolis at Metrotown, 4720 Kingsway Street, Burnaby
If you’re hitting the mall over the summer be sure to check out the dinosaurs, they’re roaring, life-sized animatronic creatures that are so big they take up two indoor atriums: www.metropolisatmetrotown.com
Tot Tour: Medieval Markets
Friday, June 12th, 11 am – Noon & 1 pm – 2 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from three to six can play at being pint sized medieval farmers, crafters and sellers as they explore medieval jobs through tours, crafts and game. Pre-registration is required: www.surrey.ca
Hamilton Festival
Friday, June 12th, 5:30 pm – 9 pm, McLean Neighbourhood Park, 22500 McLean Avenue, Richmond
Celebrate the Hamilton community at this all ages event that includes rides, games and crafts for kids: www.richmond.ca
Ladner Bandfest 2009
Saturday & Sunday, June 13th & 14th, various times, Memorial Park, 5010 47th Avenue, Ladner
It’s Ladner’s 5th Annual Bandfast with 18 concert bands, a stage band and even an orchestra. You can shake your groove thing and kids will enjoy the waterpark and kids’ playground at the site: ladnerbandfest.org
14th Annual Newton Community Festival
Saturday, June 13th, 10 am – 3 pm, Newton Seniors Centre, 13375 70th Avenue -
behind the Newton Arena, Surrey
This free family event starts with a pancake breakfast at 9 am and continues with a bouncy castle, face painting, a kids zone, balloon twister, demos, games and lots, lots more: www.surrey.ca
Free Interpreted Beach Exploration Walks
Saturday, June 13th, 10:30 am, White Rock Beach (meet at the pier), White Rock
You’ll have a chance to explore the sand and the rocky shoreline habitat as well as the pilings of the pier which are covered with creatures you’d usually find lurking in deeper water, things like barnacles, sea anemones, sea stars and more: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Enterprising Moms Business Conference
Saturday, June 13th, 11 am – 5 pm and Networking Evening, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, River Rock Casino 8811 River Road, Richmond
With a theme of “Get the Word Out”, this year’s conference is all about promoting your business. With great speakers and great sponsors, this is your chance to come out and learn, shop and meet other mothers in your community: www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com
Baby and Toddler Fair
Saturday, June 13th, 11 am – 3 pm, Star of the Sea Community Center, 15262 Pacific Avenue, White Rock
You’ll find over 80 tables of vendors, services, shows, a baby and tot play area and lots, lots more at this fair that’s all about the babes: www.babyandtoddlerfair.com
Thinking Caps Club: Shields & Swords
Saturday, June 13th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from six to 11 can learn about history as they discover what makes up a coat of arms, heck, you can even make your own heraldic shield: www.surrey.ca
Golden Ears Bridge Run
Sunday, June 14th, Run starts at 8:30 am, community event 11 am – 4 pm, Maple Meadows West Coast Express train station parking lot, 20010 Dunn Avenue, Maple Ridge
In honour of the opening of the Golden Ears bridge you do a fun 7 K run across the bridge and back and then enjoy the community festival which includes live music and entertainment for the whole family: www.surrey.ca
South Surrey’s Amazing Chase ’09
Sunday, June 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, South Surrey Recreation Centre, 14601 20th Avenue, Surrey
The Amazing Chase is aimed at the whole family, full of challenges it’s your chance to be a super family and have a lot of fun: www.surrey.ca
Children’s Festival at Heritage Park
Sunday, June 14th, 10 am – 4 pm, Heritage Park, off 5th Avenue East of Stave Lake Street, Mission
This much-anticipated annual event is one of the highlights of the Mission Art Council’s year and kicks off summer with music, dance, juggling, game, pony rides and lots, lots more: www.missionartscouncil.ca
The 20th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunday, June 14th, 11 am – 4:30 pm, Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium, 1290 Pipeline Road, Coquitlam
The Teddy Bear Picnic starts with a parade sbeginning at Coquitlam Centre Mall and ending up at the picnic site. Admission for everyone over three is $3 and you’ll find story telling, spin art, mini golf, puppet shows, a kids zone and lots, lots more. Entertainment includes Bobs & Lolo, the Purple Pirate and many other family faves. You may want to get your tix in advance to avoid line ups: festivalcoquitlam.citysoup.ca
Sapperton Day
Sunday, June 14th, 11 am – 4 pm, East Columbia Street between Braid and Sherbrooke, New Westminster
This street fest is full of fun with live music, a 150 Bike Rally, kids fun zone, a market place, party works train rides and lots, lots more: www.shopsapperton.com
Serpentine Greenway Stewardship Work Party
Sunday, June 14th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Serpentine Greenway, Meet at the kiosk at the 66th Avenue entrance – just east of 124th Street under the Hydro power lines, Surrey
Here’s your chance to help enhance the Greenway by working at removing invasive plant, planting native shrubs and probably a bit of weeding too. They’ll provide tools, gloves and refreshments. Email hdavies@evergreen.ca for more info.
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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