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Filed Under Events | June 25, 2009
The weekend’s busy with lots of family fun and strawberries. And Saturday is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, an opportunity to celebrate our nation’s diversity.
Cree Music and Dance
Saturday, June 27th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts gallery 808 Richards Street, Vancouver
This weekend ArtStarts will be hosting Art Napoleon, the popular children’s musician and funnyman who’ll be telling stories and teaching Cree chants and drumming, all of which will come together in a traditional friendship dance. And it’s free with no pre registration required, just be sure to show up a few minutes early. Best for kids from five to 12, but all ages welcome: www.artstarts.com
Family Fun Day ~ Music n’ Games
Saturday, June 27th, 11 am – 2 pm, Cambrian Hall, 215 East 17th Ave, Vancouver
There’ll be games to play, a chance to get on stage and entertain the crowd, trade toys and generally have a good time. If you would like to participate in the swap please bring at least one bag of toys and/or books in good condition. For more info please call 604.537.5635 or email ccc_support@hotmail.com.
Coulrophobia
Saturday, June 27th, Noon & 2 pm, Science Theatre, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Not a big fan of clowns? Here’s your chance to face your fears with Gordon White, a long-time clown performer with the Cirque du Soleil. He’ll let you in on why some people find clowns so very, very scary: www.scienceworld.ca
The Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 27th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver
The West End Seniors’ Network is throwing this fest celebrating all things strawberry including their famous strawberry shortcake, live music, a cake walk, croquet and bocce ball: vancouver.ca
Toons for Toddlers
Sunday, June 28th, 10:30 am, Ridge Theatre, 3131 Arbutus St (at 16th Ave), Vancouver
The organizers of Movies for Mommies have added Toons for Toddlers to the mix - an hour screening time, lowered sound levels and lights left on low – screening kids’ favourite shows on the big screen. This Sunday it’s Super Why! & Sid the Science Kid and rumour has it there’ll be souvenirs: www.toonsfortoddlers.com
Little Mountain | Riley Park Community Festival
Sunday, June 28th, 11 am – 4pm, Riley Park Community Centre, 50 E 30th Avenue, Vancouver
This annual festival is seriously packed with family-friendly fun including live entertainment, children’s games, crafts and a bouncy castle, ethnic cuisine, community info tables and lots, lots more. We’ll be there so be sure to stop by and say hello: www.rileypark.ca
Portobello West Fashion and Art Market
Sunday, June 28th, Noon – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
It’s Portobello time again. This month you’ll find vendors of lovely kids goodies including Concept 9, Kiki Kids Wear and Kubuga as well as lots of treats for mamas too including bags from Kairos and jewels from dotted loop: vancouver.portobellowest.com
Farther Afield:
Strawberry Tea
Thursday, June 25th – Sunday, June 28th, 1 pm – 2 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Come with family and friends to enjoy tea, local strawberries and hand-churned ice cream. Yum. You can also take a tour of the site while you’re there. Please pre-register by calling 604.592.6956: www.surrey.ca
BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Saturday, June 27th, dancing competitions start at 8:30 am, official opening at Noon, Percy Perry Stadium (formerly Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium), Coquitlam
Here’s your chance to celebrate all things Scottish with piping and drum bands, heavy sporting events, Highland and Country dancing, live entertainment, a haggis toss and children’s activities. There’ll also be Scottish vendors, a cultural tent and a British car exhibit: www.bchighlandgames.com
Canary Derby
Saturday, June 27th, 9 am – trial heats being, 11 am – 4 pm – family festival, Deer Lake Park – race begins at the top of Deer Lake Drive and ends at the base of Sperling Avenue, Burnaby
It’s the second annual Canary Derby with Vancouver companies being challenged to design and build soap box cars to be raced by CEOs all to raise money for the Canary Foundation of Canada, which is dedicated to funding early cancer detection. And there’s lots of fun for the kids too including a bouncy castle, face painting, balloons and do keep your eyes peeling for the canary mascot: www.canaryderby.com
Variety The Children’s Charity BBQ
Saturday, June 27th, 10 am – 5 pm, Save On Foods Pinetree, across From Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam
No matter what the weather, Save On’s throwing a big old BBQ including a bottle drive, penny and coin drive, face painting and more. And it’s all for a good cause: www.tricityevents.com
Webster’s Corners Day
Saturday, June 27th, 11 am – 3:30 pm, West side of Webster’s Corners Elementary School, corner of Dewdney Trunk Road & 256 Street, Maple Ridge
Celebrate the community’s heritage with games, interactive activities for kids – including a pie eating contest, a historic display, a raffle and tea and goodies from Noon to 2:30 pm: www2.canada.com
Festival of India: Jhalak Jhankar Jalwa
Saturday, June 27th, Noon – 9 pm, Holland Park @ Old Yale Road & King George Highway, Surrey
This free festival includes various dance forms including classical and Bollywood, instrumental recitals, singing, arts and crafts and many more activities including raffles and draws: www.humarisanskriti.ca
Multicultural Festival
Sunday, June 28th, 11 am – 4 pm, Bonsor Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
Celebrate South Burnaby’s cultural diversity with heaps of ethnic entertainment, children’s arts and crafts and lots of tasty treats from different cultures: www.burnaby.ca
North Delta Family Days
Sunday, June 28th, parade starts at 11 am, North Delta North Delta Community Park -11311 84th Avenue & Social Heart area – 11415 – 84th Avenue, North Delta
The parade starts at the Sungod Recreation Centre and ends at the North Delta Community Park where there’ll be live stage shows, children’s activities and a salmon BBQ. There’ll also be a street hockey tournament, basketball tournament and bike rodeo: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Megan’s Place Tot Picnic
Sunday, June 28th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 pm, Ryall Park, 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster
At this get ready for summer party you can help scrub, rinse, rake and sweep the tiny tot playground and then enjoy games and crafts. Refreshments will be provided too: www.nwpr.bc.ca
Central Valley Greenway Opening Celebrations
Saturday, June 27th, Noon – 3 pm, Winston Overpass near the Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station, Burnaby
This family-friendly celebration includes a ribbon cutting, children’s booth, free BBQ, unicyclist, dance performances and lots of interactive booths, all in honour of the 24 km pathway that’s perfect for cycling, jogging, walking and more: www.translink.ca
Midsummer Fête
Saturday, June 27th, 1 pm – 5 pm, Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam
The park will be alive with dancing, entertainment, storytelling and visual arts at this celebration of art, environment and farming. And don’t miss the afternoon tea party: www.publicdreams.org
Toad-ally Awesome!
Sunday, June 28th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Derby Reach Regional Park, Langley
Each year at Derby Reach emerging toadlets make the perilous journery from pond to the surrounding habitats, here’s your chance to catch them in action and join a professional biologist for an indepth look at toad migration and training in ‘toad wrangling’. Best for kids of five and up, pre registration is required: vangogreen.com
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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