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Filed Under Events | September 17, 2009
This weekend is all about supporting community and fall festivities. Richmond’s also hosting the 2009 BC Seniors Games, the farmers markets are celebrating fall’s harvest and Monday is International Day for Peace.
Mom’s Night Out 2009
Friday, September 18th, 6 pm – 11 pm, Heritage Hall, 15th & Main, Vancouver
We’ll have a table at this event celebrating the launch of the 2009 edition of the Family Book with shopping, wine, appetizers, live music and more. Be sure to stop by and say hello and enter the draw for the great goodies we’ll have in our prize pram: www.thefamilybook.ca
Ski and Sport Swap
Saturday, September 19th, 9 am – 1 pm, Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Want to stock up on sports gear? This is the Gleneagles Community Centre’s first Ski & Sport Swap and tables are available on a first come basis: www.westvancouver.ca
Diapering Alternatives 101
Saturday, September 19th, 10 am – 12:30 pm, Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Intrigued and overwhelmed by all the diapering options that abound? Here’s your chance to see, touch and feel the different choices and compare cost, convenience and more. Do call 604.222.6060 to register in advance: www.mamamaven.ca
FestEvolve
Saturday, September 19th, 10 am – 2 pm, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 2212 Main Mall, UBC, Vancouver
This mix-of family-friendly, hands-on art and scientific activities takes part in the courtyard of UBC’s new Beaty Biodiversity Museum. It includes learning about nature and sketching from an artist, taking part in a scavenger hunt, having your face painted like a wild animal and chatting with Charles Darwin: beatymuseum.ubc.ca
Mommies on Main
Saturday, September 19th, 10:30 am – 4 pm, Heritage Hall, 15th & Main Street, Vancouver
The second annual MOM show celebrating local and Canadian-inspired creations for mums takes place this Saturday. We’ll be there hosting the yoyomama lounge – a chance to take a break, breast feed, have a snack or drink, keep your kids busy with crafts and even win prizes. The show’s packed heaps of great vendors and services: www.mommiesonmain.com
Happy 30th Birthday Eastside Family Place
Saturday, September 19th, 11 am – 3 pm, Eastside Family Place, 1655 William Street, Vancouver
Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly birthday celebration including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, carnival games, a mini musical parade and lots more. And it all wraps up with birthday cake for all: www.eastsidefamilyplace.org
International Village Gifts & Craft Fair
Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th, Noon – 5 pm, International Village, 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver
A showcase of local, multicultural artists and their handmade and original work, this fair also includes a workshop stage where artists will share some of their secrets in live demos. Call 604.601.2121 for more details: www.henderson-development.ca
Kerrisdale Community Centre Family Concert
Saturday, September 19th, 1 pm – 2 pm, Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver
Community centre membership has its privileges, including this members only Charlotte Diamond concert. But even members need to get their tix in advance by calling 604.257.8100: vancouver.ca
Scotiabank AIDS WALK for Life
Sunday, September 20th, 9 am – 2 pm (walk starts at 11 am), Upper Ceperley Park, Stanley Park, Vancouver
You can do a 10K walk of the seawall or a 2K walk in support of people living with HIV/AIDS. This event is always packed so no cycling, running or rollerblading, but wheelchairs, dogs and strollers are welcome. There’ll be lots of onsite entertainment too and don’t forget to wear red: www.aidswalkforlifevancouver.ca
Vancouver Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Sunday, September 20th, 10 am – 4 pm, Jericho Beach Picnic Area, Vancouver
Take part in a one, three or five K walk along a fully accessible, beach-side path to support individuals and families living with muscular dystrophy: www.muscle.ca
Blim Monthly Community Market
Sunday, September 20th, 11 am – 5 pm, Cambrian Hall, 215 East 17th Avenue, Vancouver
With 30 vendors, many of them exclusive to Blim, plus live music, hot food, bevies and entertainment Blim aims to appeal to young, old, hip, plain, babies, animals, men and women. Yup, that’s pretty much everyone: blim.ca
2nd Annual Strathcona Harvest Festival
Sunday, September 20th, Noon – 4 pm, McLean Park (corner of Heatly and Keefer), Vancouver
It’s the second annual Strathcona Harvest Festival with a pie contest, scarecrow making, a community potluck, crafts, yoga, face painting, storytelling and more. Local mamas organize this event thanks to the Neighborhood Small Grants Program: strathconaevents.ca
Sharing Our Wealth Festival
Sunday, September 20th, Noon – 4 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
With festival rides, carnival games, entertainment, face painting, info booths and more, there’s bound to be something for everyone in your family at this annual neighborhood event: www.parentsandtoddlers.com
Farther Afield:
The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Saturday, September 19th, 9 am – 2 pm, Noons Creek Hatchery, 300 Ioco Road, behind the Port Moody Recreation Centre
Come by anytime throughout the day to help clean up the beach and area near the hatchery. Be sure to bring gum boots and clothes that can get wet and dirty. And register in advance if possible: www.vanaqua.org
9th Annual Celebration of Community
Saturday, September 19th, 9 am – 10 pm, Heritage Park (off 5th Avenue East of Stave Lake Street), Mission
The celebration will be going on all day in Mission with everything from Fly Dogs to sumo wrestlers to a lantern festival. Plus lots of live entertainment, a bouncy castle, face painting and lots more family fun: www.mission.ca
Country Celebration
Saturday, September 19th, 10 am – 7 pm, & Sunday, September 20th, 10 am – 5 pm, Campbell Valley Regional Park, Langley
The old-fashioned, family-friendly fun will include fruit and veggie stamp workshops, kite making, horse drawn wagon rides, a llama obstacle course, 30th anniversary concert, a pancake breakfast and more. And Bobs & Lolo will be playing on Sunday at 2 pm: www.metrovancouver.org
Fantastic Fall Event
Saturday, September 19th, 10 am – 1 pm, Surrey Nature Centre, 14255-96 Avenue, Surrey
Witness the changing of the seasons by seeing fall come to the forest. Find out how the local animals prepare for winter, get your face painted and play games: www.surrey.ca
Barking Buddies Community Dog Show 2009
Saturday, September 19th, 10 am, Elgin Corners (32nd Ave & 140th Street), White Rock
The show – with prizes for Longest Tail, Shortest Tail, Best Dressed, Cutest Puppy and more – starts at 11 and you can also browse the Elgin Corners Merchant’s Sidewalk sale and enjoy live music: babycheeksboutique.blogspot.com
Corn Festival
Saturday, September 19th, 11 am – 10 pm, Hopcatt Farms, 13672 Reichenbach Road, Pitt Meadows
Hopcatt Farms, home of the award-wining Meadows Maze, is throwing a celebration. You can watch bees, check out “Lions Goat” bridge, visit the petting zoo, hit the target with the corn cannons and lots more: www.meadowsmaze.com
Story and Craft Time at The Little Gym
Saturday, September 19th, 2:30 pm, 6233 200th Street #5 ,Willowbrook Park Langley
Literacy4kids is presenting literate and liberal fun including professional storytelling, music, singing, dancing and crafts: www.thelittlegym.com
3rd Annual Surrey Scrapbook Fair
Sunday, September 20th, 11 am – 4 pm, Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd Street, Surrey
Scrapbookers unite to browse over 30 tables of scrapbook and card-making items, enjoy demos and take part in a layout contest. And for kids Joseph the Magician will be on hand. They’ll also be collecting canned goods and donating partial proceeds to the Surrey Food Bank: www.scrapbookfair.blogspot.com
16th Annual Queensborough Urban Farmers’ Fall Fair
Sunday, September 20th, 11 am – 5 pm, Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster
Celebrate the harvest with exhibits, a petting zoo, kids’ krafts, entertainment, pony rides, a pie auction and lots more. You can also compete for biggest sunflower, weirdest vegetable and more: www.nwpr.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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