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Filed Under Events | August 27, 2009
It’s a weekend of great festivals and family-friendly fun.
Wooden Boat Festival
Thursday, August 27th – Sunday, August 30th, various times and locations, Granville Island, Vancouver
You can check out boats of all shapes and sizes, including a 40′ replica Viking ship and an 18th century Spanish long boat. Plus there’s the family boat building competition, boat building for kids behind Kids’ Market and Cats Social House from 11 am to 3 pm each day, live music and lots more wooden fun: www.vancouverwoodenboat.com
Kerrisdale Days
Thursday, August 27th – Saturday, August 29th, various times, West 41st Avenue from Larch to Maple Streets, Vancouver
Celebrate Kerrisdale’s birthday with balloons, face painting, horse & carriage rides, clowns, sidewalk sales and of course, cake at 3 pm on the 29th under the clock: www.kerrisdalevillage.com
August – Smash, Crash & Squeak
Saturday, August 29th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts gallery 808 Richards St (at Robson), Vancouver
This family workshop for kids from 5 to 12 features SWARM, hyperkinetic musicians, and they’ll be teaching kids action-drumming using everything from rubber tubing to metal bowls to rubber duckies: www.artstarts.com
Kraft Peanut Butter Bears at Vancouver Aquarium
Saturday, August 29th, 11 am – 4 pm, Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Smoothie and Crunchy, the Kraft Peanut Butter Bears, will be sharing hugs at the Aquarium this weekend. And for each hug given Kraft will donate on jar of peanut butter to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. And if you can’t make it you can do some virtual hugging at spreadthefeeling.ca. Kraft is aiming to give out at least 10,000 hugs (and jars of peanut butter) so if you need a hug this weekend you know where to go: spreadthefeeling.ca
Saturn 5 Saturday Rocket Construction Program
Saturday, August 29th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, HR MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
It’s going to be a blast at the space centre as kids build and blast off their own rockets. All you need to bring is an empty two-litre bottle, they’ll provide everything else you need. There’ll also be other activities and crafts and giveaways from White Spot: www.hrmacmillanspacecentre.com
Gathering Place Annual Block Party
Saturday, August 29th, Noon – 5 pm, Gathering Place Community Centre 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver
Gather for a BBQ, live music, a frozen T-shirt competition and a watermelon eating contest at this annual block party: vancouver.ca
Safari Jeff & Shannon’s Great Green Adventure Show
Saturday, August 29th & Sunday, August 30th, 1 pm & 3 pm, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Be sure to get your tickets in advance for this opportunity to meet live jungle animals in the mall’s Grand Court. Proceeds benefit Bentall’s Hands Up Canada program supporting Canada’s Paralympic Team: www.capilanomall.com
Toons for Toddlers
Sunday, August 30th, 10:30 am, The 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. And this Sunday they’re showing Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails The Movie: www.toonsfortoddlers.com
Portobello West Fashion and Art Market
Sunday, August 30th, Noon – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
You can always find a great mix of accessories, fashions and more from local artists and designers at Portobello West. This month vendors of kids and baby wares include Kiki Kids Wear, Kubuga, sophiebelle and more: vancouver.portobellowest.com
Afternoon Family Cruise
Sunday, August 30th, Board @ 3:30 pm, Depart @ 4:30 pm, MV Britannia, North Foot of Denman Street, Vancouver
It’s supposed to be beautiful this weekend, which is perfect cruising weather. This family-friendly two hour trip includes two levels of music, juggling, magic, face painting and there’ll be food too: salsacruises.com
Farther Afield:
Discovery Days
Thursday, August 27th, 10 am – Noon, Surrey Nature Centre, Surrey Nature Centre, 14275-96 Avenue, Surrey
Every Thursday a nature guide will get you started on discovering their trails and forests. You can also check out the heritage museum exhibit and interactive exploration boxes and create a craft: www.surrey.ca
Beaver Wetland Paddle
Friday, August 28th, 6 pm – 9 pm, Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby
Beavers are nocturnal creatures, and here’s your chance to find out more about these master builders of ponds, dams and canals. You’ll also get a chance to spot Marsh Wren nests, listen to the whiz of dragonflies and more: www.metrovancouver.org
Wild B.C. Seafood Festival
Saturday, August 29th, 11 am – 4pm, Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Park 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond
Enjoy wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines and watch local chefs and seafood experts as they demo recipes for our yummy seafood, plus get tips on buying, prepping and storing seafood: www.steveston.bc.ca
Campbells Gold Honey Farm & Meadery Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 29th, 11 am – 3pm, 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford
There’ll be tours, a tea shop, bee races, face painting, a bouncy castle and games at this third annual day of education and fun: www.bchoney.com
Teddy Bear Picnic
Saturday, August 29th, 1:30 pm – 3: 00 pm, Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Kids from four to six can take part in a teddy bear hunt, enjoy a picnic, create a paw print and enjoy treats. Be sure to bring your own teddy bear or stuffy: www.surrey.ca
Outdoor Movie
Saturday, August 29th, seating begins at 6 pm, show starts at dusk, 15208 Pacific Avenue, White Rock
Catch an outdoor showing of Mamma Mia, the sing along version. Come early and bring a picnic. And be sure to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs: whiterockchamber.com
Starry Nights at Deas Island Regional Park
Saturday, August 29th, 7 pm – 10 pm, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta
The evening will be illuminated by starlight and lanterns and magical creatures will guide you through the night. You’ll also find out about local nocturnal animals. Bring your own flashlights and allow an hour for a walk: www.metrovancouver.org
2009 Richmond Baby Fair
Sunday, August 30th, Noon – 4pm, Thompson Community Centre on 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond
Fit 4 Two Richmond is hosting this Baby Fair with heaps of baby and family-related info, products and services. There’ll also be gift bags, door prizes and a handy breastfeeding and diaper change area: www.fit4two.ca
Deep Cove Daze
Sunday, August 30th, Noon – 8 pm, Panorama Park, Deep Cove
The Musart Cultural Society is hosting this event which includes live music, a kids’ stage with entertainment, a midway with rides and games as well as local vendors and artisans: www.musart.ca
Pioneer School Day
Sunday, August 30th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Campbell Valley Visitor Centre, 8th Avenue & 204th Street, Langley
In celebration of Campbell Valley Regional Park’s 30th anniversary the Langley Centennial Museum is hosting a drop in program at the Lochiel Schoolhouse from 2 to 3:30. You can also gear-up for a natural adventure, make crafts, play with their tiny tree house and wild puppets and more: www.greenclub.bc.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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