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Filed Under Events | June 4, 2009
This weekend is seriously packed with community fun and it’s also the inaugural weekend for the West End, Kits and Ambleside Farmers Markets, plus next week the Riley Park Market opens at their new location at Thornton Park. There are lots of events worth traveling a little farther afield for as well.
Collingwood Days 2009
Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 am – 5 pm, Carleton School (corner of Joyce & Kingsway) , Vancouver
The Collingwood Business Improvement Association is bringing together local businesses and residents to celebrate their history, culture and diversity with a mini Olympic village in support of the 2010 games and lots more fun as well: www.shopcollingwood.ca
City of Vancouver Bikeway Grand Opening
Saturday, June 6th, 9 am – Noon, Vancouver Raquets Club, 33rd & Ontario, Vancouver
Whole Foods, our newest addiction, is sponsoring this community event which will include guided rides around the new and existing bike routes, workshops on safe riding, consults with the Bike Doctor and lots more: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
West Vancouver Community Day
Saturday, June 6th, 9:45 am – 4 pm, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
West Van’s Community Day starts with a great parade and continues with family activities and live entertainment. This year’s theme is “Everything Old is New Again” and the kids area will be alive with snakes, boy scouts, candyfloss and more. Check their site for the parade route so you can pick your best viewing spot: westvancouver.net/communityday
Young Naturalists’ Club of Stanley Park
Saturday, June 6th, 10 am – Noon, meet at the Lost Lagoon Nature House, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Your junior naturalist can take part in nature exploration and hands-on fun including hiking, games, wildlife observation, outdoor art and more. Email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca or call 604.718.6522 to register in advance: www.stanleyparkecology.ca
Marpole Community Day
Saturday, June 6th, 11 am – 3 pm, Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Avenue, Vancouver
This much-anticipated annual event includes live entertainment, free rides and games, lots of community info and more. Kids can also make good use of the playground, do some arts & crafts and cool off in the waterpark: www.marpoleoakridge.org
Celebrate Mount Pleasant
Saturday, June 6th, 11 am – 3 pm, Mount Pleasant Elementary School, 8th Avenue & Guelph Street, Vancouver
This fun annual event includes face painting, carnival games, a bouncy castle, magicians, live music from the Kunaka Youth Marimba Band and the VOC Gospel Choir, a climbing wall and lots more neighborhood fun: vancouver.ca
Rick Scott Family Concert
Saturday, June 6th, 11 am, St. James Hall, 3214 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Rick Scott will be rocking out with his family-friendly songs at St. James Hall this Saturday. Do get your tix in advance by calling 604.736.3022 or dropping by Vancouver Kidsbooks: www.rickscott.ca
Fab Fair
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th, 11 am – 5 pm, Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Here’s a fab chance to browse the offerings of local jewelry and accessory designers – the criteria for making it into this show is quality, unique design and designed and produced locally. Heck, you may even find some Father’s Day goodies here: www.fabfair.ca
Crazy Carnivale!: Celebrating Science World’s 20th Anniversary
Saturday, June 6th, 6 pm – 10 pm, Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Science World continues to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a Crazy Carnivale! Including live music and entertainment, games, goodies and goody bags: www.scienceworld.ca
HSBC Childrun
Sunday, June 7th, 8 am – 11 am, BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver
The whole family can get out in support of the BC Children’s Hospital with this event which includes a warm up courtesy of the Purple Pirate, a 5K and a more kid-friendly 1K. Plus there’ll be lots of post race fun: bcchf.kintera.org
Habitats: Ponderers – VanDusen Family Program
Sunday, June 7th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Kids from four to 11 can ponder the habits of the Damselfly Nymph, Water Boatman and Whirligig Beetle and other pond dwellers. Pre-registration is required by emailing familyprograms@vandusen.org or calling 604.718.5898: vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen
Museum of Vancouver: MOV KIDS: VeloCity Summer Activities
Tuesday, June 9th, 10 am – 5 pm, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vanier Park, Vancouver
In honour of bike month the museum’s hosting a self-guided Tour de France themed scavenger hunt and art activities, all with a cycling theme: www.museumofvancouver.ca
Farther Afield:
Pitt Meadows Day
Saturday, June 6th, 7 am – dusk, Harris Road Park, Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
This day-long event starts with a pancake breakfast and ends with fireworks at the Pitt Meadows Athletic Park and Arena. In between there’s a great parade, an afternoon of fun including live entertainment, children’s crafts, rides and bouncy castles , BBQ and a family dance. Be sure to check their site for exact times and locations: www.pittmeadows.bc.ca
Thomas & Friends
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th, 8 am – 5 pm, West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, Squamish
This weekend and next a full-size Thomas the Tank Engine will be on hand for 25 minute rides plus you can meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy live music and storytelling and lots more: www.wcra.org
9th Annual Vancouver Landfill Open House
Saturday, June 6th, 9 am – 3:30 pm, 5400 72 Street, Delta
Here’s your chance to learn a lot about the landfill including taking a tour, finding out about their environmental protection services, seeing the bird control hawks and falcons in action, plus there’ll be specific kids’ fun including craft creation with a junkologist, a giant sandbox, balloons, face painting and more. You can even take home a bag of compost: vancouver.ca
Hats Off Day
Saturday, June 6th, 9 am – 2 pm, Burnaby Heights, aHastings Street between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue, Burnaby
The Heights merchants are doffing their caps to the community with a extravaganza of a day including a parade and street party, a Show & Shine classic and custom car show and a Dash and Pedal race for kids from five to twelve starting at Noon at Hastings between Willingdon and Beta. This is one of Burnaby’s favourite annual festivals: www.burnabyheights.com
White Rock RCMP Open House
Saturday, June 6th, 11 am – 1 pm, 15299 Pacific Avenue, White Rock
The White Rock RCMP are opening their detachment to the public with pony rides, prizes, games and face painting, Pirate Willy, a children’s bike relay and jail tours. You may even get your mug on a wanted poster: www.stayplaywhiterock.com
1st Surrey Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, June 7th, 10 am – 4 pm, Fraser Heights Recreation Centre, 10855 160 Street, Surrey
This 1st annual celebration will include cultural songs and dances, exhibits and food: www.surrey.ca
Bowen Island Family Place Children’s Country Fair
Sunday, June 7th, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, Crippen Regional Park, Bowen Island (a short walk from the ferry)
Okay, this is a bit farther afield than normal, but their promo video so enraptured us that we had to include this event, plus Bobs & Lolo will be there. Note: don’t watch the video unless you want to be lured over to Bowen on Sunday for an old-fashioned fair including a pie contest, sack races, info on farming, composting and sustainability and lots more fun: www.bowenislandfamilyplace.com
World Oceans Day
Sunday, June 7th, 11 am – 3 pm, Blackie Spit, Foot of McBride St., Crescent Beach, Surrey
Celebrate World Oceans Day with interactive displays, family fun like crafts, face painting, a marine creature touch tank, live music and much more. Sammy the Seagull will be there too. It’s a great opportunity to help your little ones start thinking about what the ocean means to them and how to preserve it for the future: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Family Day at the Surrey Art Gallery
Sunday, June 7th, Noon – 4 pm, Surrey Art Gallery, 13750-88 Avenue, Surrey
The gallery’s exhibitions inspire the day’s family-friendly activities including an interactive tour and arts and crafts including pop art prints, collages and more. There’s even a dance and movement workshop: www.surrey.ca
2009 Magician of the Year Show
Sunday, June 7th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Shadbolt Centre For The Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
This annual Children’s Magic Show is put on by the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Vancouver Magic Circle. Local magicians will be working their wands in hopes of becoming the Children’s Magician of the Year and, just like American Idol, your votes determine the winner: www.shadboltcentre.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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