what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | October 8, 2009
The weekend is all about celebrating the harvest and fall. We’ve also added heaps more events to our haunted Halloween happenings, you’ll know they’re new because they’ll have a little pumpkin next to them. And our review of Mom’s the Word: Remixed is now up on our blog, we laughed, we cried, it moved us. Truly a must-see for all mamas.
One of a Kind Show & Sale
Thursday, October 8th to Saturday, October 11th, 10 am – 9 pm & Sunday, October 11th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Convention Centre,1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Browse and buy gifts and handmade objects from over 200 creators, designers and artists. There will be everything from food to fashion and Nannies on Call will be on hand providing games and activities for kids from two to eight, plus there will be a diaper change area and nursing room: oneofakindvancouver.com
The Wiggles Go Bananas!
Friday, October 9th, 3 pm & 6:30 pm, UBC Thunderbird Arena 6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver
We’ve checked and there are still tickets available for the The Wiggles’ new show “Go Bananas Live!” Your little wigglemaniacs will love this one, the show includes lots of audience interaction. And you can also visit wiggletime.com, the Wiggles’ new virtual world: www.thewiggles.com
Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, October 10th – 12th, 9 am – 5 pm, Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
This weekend they’re throwing a harvest party. You can enjoy the Rainforest Explorers Program, live entertainment, kids crafts and more to celebrate the crisp air, vibrant leaves and festiveness of fall: www.capbridge.com
Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush: Bubble Homes and Fish Farts
Saturday, October 10th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush, 4387 Main Street, Vancouver
Find out from author Fiona Bayrock how animals make bubbles, ride bubbles, breathe bubbles and even live in bubbles. Plus learn the truth about gas-passing fish. What kid isn’t going to be intrigued by that?
Science World: Iron Scientist
Saturday, October 10th, 2pm in Contraption Corner, World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
It’s an all-new Iron Scientist challenge with one mystery material, one mystery task and endless possible inventions. Test your creativity for great prizes: www.scienceworld.ca
Mindfully Feeding Babies and Toddlers
Saturday, October 10th, 2 pm-3:30 pm, Cambie Whole Foods 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Nutritionist Victoria Pawlowski, registered dietician and family counselor, will be sharing the basics of introducting food to your babe and dealing with picky eaters. Babies and toddlers are welcome. Email vanessa.pratt@wholefoods.com to pre register in advance: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
“One Sky, One World” Fly for Peace Vanier Park
Sunday, October 11th, 11 am – 4 pm, Vanier Park, Vancouver
If this fabulous fall weather continues then it’ll be a lovely day to check out the kites in the park. Be prepared for any and everything from single, dual line kites, team flying as well as kite boarders and buggiers: www.bcka.bc.ca
Kerrisdale Community Centre’s Thanksgiving Mini Play Palace
Monday, October 12th, 10 am – 3 pm, Kerrisdale Community Centre,5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver
If you like the Kerrisdale Play Palace in the summer then you won’t want to miss this almost full-scale version packed with games, toys and equipment aimed at kids up to seven: www.kerrisdalecc.com
Vancouver Maritime Museum Thanksgiving Monday
Monday October 12th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue in Vanier Park, Vancouver
Although they don’t usually open on Mondays in the winter, the museum will be opening just for Thanksgiving Monday so there’s more for your tots to do: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Movies for Mommies moves to Rio Theatre
October 14th, 12:30 pm, The Rio Theatre on Broadway at Commercial, Vancouver
Movies for Mommies are moving to a new location, the Rio Theatre, and the premiere screening there will be The Hangover. Just as at the Ridge there’ll be stroller parking, change tables, bottle warming prizes and giveaways: www.moviesformommies.com
Farther Afield:
Cinderellas
ongoing to October 10th, 1 pm & 7 pm, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
In a blending of cultures, catch the stories of four different Cinderellas that’s all about celebrating our differences. The show also includes traditional Chinese theatre, a Korean fan dance and Tae Kwon Do martial arts to the retelling of a sacred First Nations song: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Fort Langley Flea Market
Saturday, October 10th, 9 am – 3 pm, St. Andrew’s United Church, 9025 Glover Rd, Fort Langley
To take advantage of the Cranberry Festival there’ll be lots of lots of goodies. Plus the market includes childcare, food and family events all day: www.fortlangleyfleamarket.ca
Cranberry Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, October 10th, 10 am – 3 pm, Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond
It’s the Richmond Nature Park’s annual Cranberry sale. Stock up on fresh berries to get you set for Thanksgiving: www.richmond.ca
Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
Saturday, October 10th, 9 am – 5 pm, Glover Road, from 96th Avenue to Mavis Street, Fort Langley
Celebrate the Vitamin-C packed cranberry with a day that starts with a pancake breakfast, includes heaps of streets vendors, a canoe regatta and games, challenges, stories, cooking and more at the Fort.
Critter Capers – Who took my Burrow?
Saturday, October 10th, 11 am – 2 pm, Burnaby Lake Regional Park (meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House at the end of Piper Avenue off Winston Street), Burnaby
Who stole the muskrat’s burrow? Here’s a chance for kids over six to put their detective skills to the test solving clues, examining scat and determining whether or not it was the river otter, the snowshoe hare or the mink: www.metrovancouver.org
Cranberry Day
Saturday, October 10th, 11 am to 10 pm, Meadows Maze, 13672 Reichenbach Road, Pitt Meadows
Taste cranberries, tour the cranberry bog and enjoy live entertainment. It’s the final event of the season at Meadows Maze and they’re going all out with hay wagon tours, a pancake breakfast, gold panning and cranberries galore. Bring your gumboots: www.meadowsmaze.com
Thanksgiving Day Skates
Monday, October 12th, South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th Street,
Ladner Leisure Centre, 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Sungod Recreation Centre, 7815 112th Street, Delta
Regular admission rates apply to these Thanksgiving Skates. You can check out the various times by viewing their poster: www.deltarec.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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Let us know what you think or share your great finds with us so we can share them with other Vancouver mothers!
If you don’t feel like cooking, there’s also this handy list of Vancouver restaurants serving a Thanksgiving meal: http://www.martiniboys.com/Vancouver/articles/Best-Vancouver-Restaurants-for-Thanksgiving-13503.html
It would be great if you could format the what to do weekend list as an easy to print take out version, a little like the shopping lists at Real SImple, so i can post the ideas up on the bulletin board each week.
Amanda