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Filed Under Events | September 10, 2009
Woah! This weekend is seriously packed with fall fairs, festivals and fun. We’re in a tizzy it’s so darn busy. Don’t forget about Collage Collage’s grand opening this Saturday and this Sunday it’s the 29th Annual Terry Fox Run. You can find out how to participate in your community by visiting www.terryfoxrun.org. Sunday is also officially Grandparents Day.
In Search of Super Nanny: A Parent’s Boot Camp
Thursday, September 10th, 5:30 pm – 8 pm, Nannies on Call Office, #302 -788 Beatty Street, Vancouver
Want to learn how to hire and keep a great nanny? Here’s your chance to learn about everything from interviewing to tax info to contracts. And it’s free but for the cost of a donation to a children’s charity: www.nanniesoncall.com
Parkgate Days
Saturday, September 12th, 10 am – 1 pm, Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver
The Parkgate Community Centre is celebrating their 10th anniversary with live entertainment, games, a kids zone, craft tables, a pottery sale and much, much more: myparkgate.com
Davie Day 2009
Saturday, September 12th, 11 am – 8 pm, Davie Street, between Burrard and Broughton, Vancouver
It’s the 6th Annual Davie Day presented by Canada Trust and the celebration of the history, culture, creativity and beauty of the West End includes roaming entertainers, two performance stages, a green zone, food kiosks, street vendors and lots, lots more. And for kids there’ll be face painters, balloon artists and an interactive kids zone: www.davieday.com
CREEEEEAK!
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th, 11:20 am & 1:30 pm at Centre Stage & 11:50 am – 12:30 pm & 2 – 3 pm in Lab A, Science World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Delve into the world of movie sound – everything from breaking glass, creepy monster noises and voice change – all thanks to the sound designers from the Vancouver Film School. It’s also your last chance to check out SCREAM! The Science of Fear before it closes: www.scienceworld.ca
Chambar Block Party
Saturday, September 12th, Noon – 5 pm, 562 Beatty Street, Crosstown, Vancouver
Chambar’s celebrating their birthday with a block party. There’ll be entertainment from the likes of DJ K-tel, DJ Rob Rizk, free food and a Kids Disco with face painting, waffles and more from Noon – 1:30 pm. The restaurant will be introducing their first batch of their very own Chambar Ale too: www.chambar.com
Lynn Valley Main Library Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party
Saturday, September 12th, 1:45 pm – 3:30 pm, Lynn Valley Main Library, Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
Everyone’s welcome to celebrate North Van’s summer readers at this party featuring Will Stroet performing from 2 – 2:45 pm. Medals will be awarded to the summer readers and the party ends with refreshments at 3:15: www.nvdpl.ca
Ukrainian Day Festival
Saturday, September 12th, 6 pm – 11:30 pm, Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash Street, Vancouver
A night of entertainment, dancing, contests and more is planned and it includes a children’s corner, a raffle, silent auction and more. Proceeds will support the Ukrainian Paralympic team attending the 2010 games: vancouver.ca
North Vancouver Coho Festival
Sunday, September 13th, 9 am – 6 pm, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
A much-anticipated annual environmental event, the day starts early with a run from Kits Beach to Ambleside, and a walk in the Capilano River Regional Park. And all that activity is followed by a salmon BBQ, kids’ activities, lots of entertainment and more at Ambleside Park. All in celebration of the community’s efforts to keep the ecosystem of salmon, forests, rivers and community flourishing: www.westvancouver.com
Southlands Riding Club Country Fair
Sunday, September 13th, 10 am -5 pm, 7025 Macdonald Street, Vancouver
Parking issues aside, we always enjoy this annual event which is like enjoying a day in the country without leaving the city. There’s pony rides, a petting farm, old-fashioned games and amusements, hay rides, live music, a vendor’s market, and much, much more: www.southlandsridingclub.com
Avalon Country Fair
Sunday, September 13th, 10 am – 5 pm, Avalon Dairy, 5805 Wales Street, Vancouver
While we love this annual event, we must caution that last year it was beyond jam packed. So we’d suggest a 1:1 parent to child ratio and bring a blanket to enjoy the live music, lots of patience and enough cash so you can stock up on organic goodies from the dairy at great prices. Enjoy live music from the likes of Charlotte Diamond and Elvis Gold, free ice cream, dairy tours, a petting zoo and more. Plus if you bring a non perishable food item for the Union Gospel Mission you’ll get a free hot dog: www.avalondairy.com
Explore Sundays – Ben Franklin
Sunday, September 13th, Noon – 4 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver
Every so often the museum opens up a part of the building not normally available to the public, and this time you can take a peek inside the submersible Ben Franklin and learn about its mission to study the Gulf Stream and its connection to manned space flight: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Fiesta Mexico Independence 2009
Sunday, September 13th, 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Thurlow Plaza, Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Part of a week long Mexico Fest you’ll catch lots of live entertainment including ballet, guitar and more. And for kids there’s the Chiquillos y Chiquillas kids zone with a bouncy castle, face painting, and Mexican games, crafts, pencils and hair styles: www.mexicofest.ca
Oakridge Block Party & Community Festival
Sunday, September 13th, 1 pm – 4 pm, 5300 – 5400 Baillie Street, Vancouver (37th to 39th Avenues in front of Jules-Verne School), Vancouver
This fun, family-oriented fest includes live local entertainment, a BBQ, a huge kids carnival, heaps of community exhibitors and a chance to catch Olympic fever: www.oakridgeblockparty.ca
Nutrition Sense from momcafé
Tuesday, September 15th, 6 pm, Planet Claire, 212 Abbott Street, Vancouver
Alberta nutritionist Karla Heintz, author of Picky? Not Me, Mom! A Parents’ Guide to Children’s Nutrition will be sharing her expertise on making lunch boxes easy, getting out of the sugar rut, foods that stimulate cognitive function and tips for adding more fruits and veggies to your child’s diet. There’ll also be wine, food, shopping, styling and fun: www.momcafe.net
Vancouver Lullaby League mixer
Tuesday, September 15th, 7:30pm, Caramel Salon, 2342 Granville Street, Vancouver
Need a sitter. Here’s your chance to power through a whole wack of interviews in one fell swoop and hopefully find the right sitter for your family. But do register in advance and they usually sell out: www.lullabyleague.ca
Back to School Nutrition for Picky Eaters
Wednesday, September 16th, 7 pm – 9 pm, Munch Family Restaurant, 143 – 1233 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
And if you can’t get out to see Karla Heintz at momcafé you can also catch her and her nutritional advice at Munch while enjoying the company of other parents and healthy treats from the Munch kitchen: www.karlaheintz.com
Kidsbooks Welcomes Marie-Louise Gay
Wednesday, September 16th, 7 pm, Highland United Church Gym 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver; Thursday, September 17th, 3:30 pm, Kidsbooks, 15033 32nd Avenue, South Surrey & Thursday, September 17th, 7 pm, Kidsbooks, 3083 West Broadway, Vancouver
Author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay – you may recognize her name from the Stella books, will be on hand celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Stella series and introducing her newest book When Stella Was Very Very Small: www.kidsbooks.ca
Farther Afield:
Thompson Fall Fair
Saturday, September 12th, 10 am – 2 pm, Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond
Bid adieu to summer and welcome fall with fun for the whole family. There’ll be carnival games, a petting zoo, pony rides, a car boot sale and lots more. And all games and activities are free: www.richmond.ca
4th Annual Go Baby & Family Expo
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th, 10 am – 4 pm, Agriplex, 6050A 176 Street, Cloverdale
This tradeshow has something for everyone in your family from babies to grandparents. In addition to exhibitors and a fashion show there’ll be bouncy castles, face painting, balloon making, lots of samples and prize giveaways and lots more: www.gobabyandfamilyexpo.com
A Day at the Farm 2009
Saturday, September 12th, 10 am – 4 pm, Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirkland Road, Ladner
Learn about the importance of BC’s agricultural land for food production and wildlife habitat while enjoying live entertainment, hay wagon farm tours, livestock displays and fun activities for kids: www.deltafarmland.ca
Tri-City Men’s Resource Centre 2nd Annual Toy Wooden Boat Race & Hullabaloo
Saturday, September 12th, 11 am – 2 pm, Race Time 12:30 pm, Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam
You can race a boat, win prizes and help clean up Lions Park and the river. They suggest reserving your boat ahead of time to avoid disappointment by clicking here. This is an event all about community and family: www.tcmrc.ca
11th Annual Fleetwood Community Festival
Saturday, September 12th, 11 am – 3 pm, Fleetwood Community Centre, 15996 84th Avenue, Surrey
There’ll be fun, excitement and celebration including a BBQ, clowns, face painting, balloon artists, a bouncy castle, caricaturist, mini golf, kite making and much, much more: www.surrey.ca
Uptown White Rock Summersault Block Party
Saturday, September 12th, 11 am – 4 pm, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock
Celebrate the end of summer with sidewalk sales, BBQs, live music, a street market and lots more fun: livinginmountpleasant.com
Place Des Arts: 4th Annual Open House
Saturday, September 12th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Catch demos of fall classes including drama, cartooning and hip hop, enter to win fabulous door prizes, tour the facility, catch a performance by children’s performer Mr. I and lots more community fun: www.placedesarts.ca
The Backyardigans: Sea Deep In Adventure
Saturday, September 12th,, various times, Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 Street, Surrey & Sunday, September 13th, The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver
The Backyardigans are hitting the Lower Mainland this weekend for an adventure their tiny fans won’t want to miss: www.ticketmaster.ca
POCOMO Mothers’ of Multiples club annual BBQ
Sunday, September 13th, 10 am – 2 pm, Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam
This non-profit, educational support group for parents of multiples is holding their annual BBQ. They focus on the communities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. For more info contact Winnie at pocomo.com@gmail.com
Treefest
Sunday, September 13th, 11 am – 4 pm, Riverview Hospital Grounds, 2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam
Celebrate the trees on the Riverview lands via interactive displays, nature walks, live entertainment, children’s crafts and activities, a blackberry tea and lots more natural fun: www.rhcs.org
Grandparents Day Celebration
Sunday, September 13th, Noon – 3 pm, Richmond Family Place, 8660 Ash Street, Richmond
The Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society is presenting this celebration of generations. Be sure to register in advance by calling 604.279.7160: richmondfamilyplace.ca
Edmond’s City Fair
Sunday, September 13th, 1 pm – 5 pm, Richmond Park, 7435 Edmonds Street (behind Eastburn Center), Burnaby
With a petting zoo, rides, entertainment, a BBQ and more family fun, this free event is all about community: www.tourismburnaby.com
Scotiabank & BCSPCA – Paws for a Cause…Walk for the Animals
Sunday, September 13th, 2:30 pm – 5 pm, various Vancouver and Lower Mainland locations
Raise awareness and fund to help care for animals in need in your community. This all ages event is free, but a minimum donation of $10 to participate is suggested: spca.bc.ca/walk
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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