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Filed Under Events | November 12, 2009
Santa Claus is already coming to town, plus there are lots of seasonal festivities to keep your family busy. And we’re working just as hard as we can on our Craft Fair listing (thanks to all of you who emailed asking for more!), we’ll let you know as soon as it’s live.
Mindfully Feeding Our Babies – and Toddlers Too!
Friday, November 13th, 2 pm, Cambie Whole Foods Market, 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Nutritionist Victoria Pawlowski, registered dietician and family counselor, will be sharing the basics of introducing 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
A Roundhouse Special Event with Bobs & Lolo
Saturday, November 14th, 11 am – Noon, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Bobs & Lolo and their full band will be rocking the Roundhouse this Saturday. With a goal to teach your kids abut themselves, their neighbours and the planet your kids will be rocking too. Tix are $10 each or $35 for a family of four: www.roundhouse.ca
Pulse to the Podium – Celebrating Vancouver’s Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
Saturday, November 14th, 11 am – 1 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Get into the spirit of the Olympics with winter sport themed carnival games, a chance to try winter sports on the Nintendo Wii, crafts and more: vancouver.ca
Seeing Double?
Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 11 am – 3 pm, Science World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
This weekend you’ll be seeing double at Science World as they explore the science of twins and cloning. And if you bring your twin you’ll get two-for-one admission: www.scienceworld.ca
Winter Wonderland: HSBC VanDusen Family Program
Saturday, November 14th, 11:30 am to 2 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Kids from four to 11 are invited to investigate the changes plants and animals go through as they gear up for winter. Register in advance at familyprograms@vandusen.org or 604.718.5898: vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen
Grappling With the Grumblies
Saturday, November 14th, 1 pm & 2 pm, Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush, 4387 Main Street, Vancouver
Author Deborah Miller and illustrator Diane Jacobs will be reading Grappling With the Grumblies. Aimed at kids from three to seven, prepare for an attitude adjustment: www.huckleberrychildrensbooks.com
Explore Sundays
Sunday, November 15, noon to 4 pm Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vanier Park, at 1905 Ogden Avenue
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
Sock Making Workshop
Sunday, November 15th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Collage Collage, 621 Kingsway, Vancouver
Here’s your chance to get crafty in time for the holiday, make a sock monkey for yourself or for a gift. All supplies are provided and the cost is $25. You can stock up on creative holiday gifts while you’re there too: www.collagecollage.ca
Reading @ the Rink: The Farm Team on Ice
Sunday, November 15th, 2 pm – 3:30 pm, Britannia Ice Rink, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Hosted by One Book, One Vancouver this free public skate for kids includes giveaways, special guests and door prizes, including tix to a Vancouver Giants Game. Even your skate rental is gratis: www.vpl.ca
Understanding the Brain Science Behind Your Child’s Behaviour
Thursday November 19th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Vancouver Technical Secondary School, 2600 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Raj Dhasi, Parenting Speaker, Educator and Mom will be talking about understanding the science behind your Preschooler’s behavior. Bring your “Why does she….” “Why won’t he…” questions and discover what you need to know about your preschooler’s brain development as well as tips and techniques to navigate these tender years and ensure your child has the healthiest brain development possible. Single tickets available at the door ($10.00): www.cpppreschools.bc.ca
Farther Afield:
Gaby Davis Foundation Movie Night
Friday, November 13th, doors open at 6:30 pm, movie starts at 7:30 pm, Coquitlam River Elementary School gymnasium, 4250 Shaugnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Bring your blankets, pillows, air mattresses, PJs and teddy bears and snuggle down for a night of fun in support of families affected by childhood cancer. They’ll be showing Disney/Pixar’s UP and you can get your tix in advance by calling 604.464.4229 or at Play Paradise: www.playparadise.ca
A Very Victorian
Saturday, November 14th – Monday, January 4th, Irving House Historic Centre 302 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
Irving House goes all out for the holidays with decorations, seasonal music, Victorian family teas and hands-on heritage programs for kids: www.nwpr.bc.ca
Lansdowne Indoor Train & Carousel and Charlotte Diamond Too
Saturday, November 14th – Sunday, January 3rd, Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond
Santa’s arriving at the Mall and Charlotte Diamond will be there to welcome him at 1 pm on the 14th. And you can enjoy their indoor train and carousel without having to worry about the weather: lansdowne-centre.com
A Unique Christmas Experience at London Heritage Farm
Saturdays and Sundays, November 14th – December 19th, Noon to 5 pm, London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond
Partake of a Christmas Tea, explore their gift shop for holiday finds such as locally-made soaps, the farm’s own honey and more and live music in the Tea Room from 3 to 4 pm on the 6th, 13th and 20th of December: www.londonheritagefarm.ca
Hyde Creek Salmon Festival
Sunday, November 15th, 11 am – 3 pm, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
The Hyde Creek Watershed Society are hosting their annual salmon festival which includes tours of the watershed, displays, demos and salmon BBQ, kids’ activities and more fishy fun: www.hydecreek.org
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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