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Filed Under Events | January 7, 2010
Things are a little quiet after all the holiday festivities, but there’s still family fun to be found! And don’t forget all your Christmas tree chipping options this weekend.
Theatrefest
Thursday, January 2nd – Sunday, January 10th, Lion’s Hall, 770 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Rainforest Theatre’s Theatrefest includes improve, musical theatre, sketch, storytelling, music and a family shows including Lori, Lori What’s the Story? on Saturday and Sunday at 1:45 pm and Alice in Wonderland on Saturday at 7:45 pm and Sunday at 12:30 pm: theatrefest.org
Mother Goose Program at Park Royal
Friday, January 8th – Friday, February 12th, 10:15 am – 11:15 am, 2002 Park Royal South (Park Royal Mall South in the Community Room on the Second Floor (follow the hallway past Dudek Shoes, overlooks Shoppers Drug Mart), West Vancouver
Parents with kids up to two-years-old are welcome to join this session of fun learning including nursery rhymes, songs and stories sponsored by North Shore Community Resource and WECAN. Register by calling 604.532.2667 or just drop in for the first session: www.westvancouver.ca
Mindful Eating for Babies – Wise Feeding for Parents
Friday, January 8th, 2 pm, Cambie Whole Foods Market, 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Learn the practical basics for introducing whole foods to your baby from Victoria Pawlowski, registered dietician and family counsellor. Be sure to register in advance via email: victoria@springwellnutrition.com
MOV KIDS: Self-guided tours of Ravishing Beasts
Saturday, January 9th & Sunday, January 10th, 10 am – 5 pm, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, (Vanier Park), Vancouver
Unleash your child’s inner Animal Detective by picking up a copy of the self-led program “The Case of the Vanishing Beast” at visitor services at the museum. Kids can learn about the animals featured in the exhibit and gather all the clues need to solve the final puzzle. Best for kids of six and up: www.museumofvancouver.ca
Maplewood’s Tidal Flats Tails
Saturday, January 9th, 10 am – Noon, at the WBT building at the Pacific Environment Science Centre, 2645 Dollarton Highway, 2 km east of the Iron Workers (Second Narrows) Bridge, North Vancouver
Al Grass of the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area will be leading this family-friendly walk that focuses on the importance of mud flats for local birds and mammals: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Young Naturalists’ Club: Snoozing Bears
Sunday, January 10th, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, North Vancouver
Kids from five to 14 are invited to become young naturalists and discover what bears do in the winter and how we can live comfortably with them: www.dnv.org
Iron Scientist
Saturday, January 9th, 2pm in Contraption Corner, Science 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
Farther Afield:
Illusions, Magic ‘n Miracles
January 7th, 8th, and 9th, various times and locations New Westminster, Burnaby & Surrey
This unique brand of magic and illusion comes from Canada’s “Master Illusionists” Murray Hatfield and Teresa. The show also stars Marty Putz, Timo Marc and Dan Sperry, as well as lots of magic: www.magicnmiracles.com
2nd Annual Fishing Derby for Kids with Cancer
Sunday, Januay 10th, 10 am – 3 pm, Horseshoe Lake [map], Cranbrook
Okay, so this is a little farther afield than usual but this event is for a great cause, the Canadian Cancer Society for children with cancer, and includes chilli, hot dogs, hot chocolate and lots of prizes. Plus there’ll be a best-dressed toboggan contest and Olympic inspired games for kids: www.familyfishingderby.com
Royal City Farmers Market
Saturday, January 9th, 10 am – 2 pm, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster
The focus of Saturday’s market will be Resolving to Eat Better. Timely n’est ce pas? As well as great winter goodies, you can also take part in their cookbook swap, there’ll be kids’ events courtesy of the Fraser River Discovery Centre. And it’s all stroller accessible!: rcfm.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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