vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | March 25, 2010
It’s Earth Hour this Saturday, March 27th, which means they’re anticipating millions of people around the world will turn off their lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. We’re not sure if it’ll be romantic or soporific, but it’ll be lights out chez nous. There’s lots of daytime fun coming up this weekend too.
Behind the Scenes at Maplewood Farm
Thursday, March 25th, and Saturday, March 27th, 11 am & 2 pm each day, Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver
Here’s your chance to become a farmer for an hour. You’ll get to organize grain and hay for the animals, prepare their stalls, groom ponies and collect and wash chicken eggs. Be sure to book in advance: www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Lullaby League Mixer
Thursday, March 25th, 7pm, Lusso Baby , 1037 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Need a sitter? This is a painless way to power through a whole whack of interviews in one fell swoop and hopefully find the right sitter for your family. But do register in advance, they usually sell out: www.lullabyleague.ca
Cirque de Classic
Friday, March 26th & Saturday, March 27th, various times, Vancouver Playhouse, corner of Hamilton and Dunsmuir Streets, Vancouver & Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam
This one fits both here and under “farther afield.” Linda and Lisa of Let Your Music Shine will take your tots on a magical three-ring musical circus: www.vancouversymphony.ca
Big Screen Family Movie Night
Friday March 26th, 7 pm – 9 pm, Kits Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
The viewer’s choice for the evening has yet to be revealed but we do know that Chef Mark will be on hand creating his delicious pizzas – but you have to order them in advance. You bring the blankets and lawn chairs, they’ll supply the popcorn: www.kitscc.com
Grand Boulevard Parent Participation Preschool Open House
Saturday, March 27th, 10 am – Noon, 520 East 20th Street, Queensbury Elementary, 2020 Moody Avenue, North Vancouver
Here’s your chance to learn more about this play-based school where children explore, create, experiment and socialize and each day’s an adventure: www.gbppp.com
Breakfast with Bunny
Saturday, March 27th, 10 am – Noon, Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, Vancouver
The bunny’s already in town for this super popular event. Aimed at kids over two there’ll be a breakfast, arts & crafts and an egg hunt (of course). This event usually sells out so snag your tickets now: vancouver.ca
Old Fashioned Family Easter
Saturday, March 27th, 10 am – Noon, West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
The whole family can enjoy a continental breakfast, crafts, entertainment and an Easter egg hunt. We suspect you’ll be able to commune with the bunny as well: westpointgrey.org
Raspberry Kids Spring Fling with Ilus Elu Organic Skincare
Saturday, 27 March 2010, 10 am – 4 pm, #204 – 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Raspberry Kids is teaming up with Ilus Elu, a locally run Vancouver-based company that makes organic skincare and mineral make up with products from BC and Washington State. Enjoy mini spa services and a make up application. Plus get 20% off the entire Ilus Elu collection and 15 – 50% off Raspberry Kids products. Let them know you’re coming by emailing rsvp@raspberrykids.com.
Seedy Saturday at Renfrew Park Community Centre
Saturday, March 27th, 11 am – 2 pm, Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Seedy Saturday’s all about diversity in local gardens and features open-pollinated, untreated fruit, flower and veggie seeds grown without herbicides or pesticides. You can bring seeds from your own garden to trade too: vancouver.ca
Indian Dance with Sudnya Mulye
Saturday, March 27, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts, 808 Richards Street, Vancouver
This free workshop features Sudnya Mulye telling stories of India through the classical dance style Bharata Natyam. Kids can explore culture and tradition through dance, movement and expression: www.artstarts.com
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 27th, noon – 2 pm, Kits Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
Kids from one to eight are invited to an afternoon of crafts, games, face painting, cookie decorating and more: www.kitscc.com
Portobello West Market
Saturday, March 27th & Sunday, March 28th, noon – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
After a long, Portobello-free winter, they’re back with a two day extravaganza of a clothes, art and accessories, including lots of new vendors: vancouver.portobellowest.com
Morris Men
Saturday, March 27th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Triangle Square and Public Market, Granville Island, Vancouver
Its custom for the Morris Men to celebrate the return of spring with their traditional English folk dancing dating back to the 15th century. With nothing but props like handkerchiefs, sticks and swords they’ll be entertaining the Granville Island crowds in Triangle Square from 1 to 2 pm and in the Public Market Courtyard from 3 to 4 pm: www.granvilleisland.com
Gigantic Flea Market
Sunday, March 28th, 9 am – 3 pm, West Vancouver Ice Arena, 786 22nd Street, West Vancouver
The West Van Senior’s Activity Centre is presenting this chance to browse among over 140 tables of bargains: www.westvancouver.ca
What’s That Bird? VanDusen Family Program
Sunday, March 28th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Kids from five to 11 are invited to explore the garden while learning about the birds who live there. You’ll also get to build your own recycled bird feeder. Pre-register by emailing familyprograms@vandusen.org or calling 604.714.5998: vancouver.ca/PARKS/parks/vandusen
Blim Monthly Community Market
Sunday, March 28th, 11 am – 4 pm, Heritage Hall, 15th and Main, Vancouver
Catch 48 vendors from our local and creative community. They’ll be selling everything from food to fashion and accessories to fine art. In addition there’ll be music, hot food, beverages and entertainment. Blim aims to appeal to everyone from babies to hipsters to pets: blim.ca
Farther Afield
West Coast Amusements Outdoor Carnival
ongoing to Sunday, March 28th, various times, Parking Lot, Lansdowne Centre, No. 3 Road & Lansdowne, Richmond
In honour of Spring Break the carnival is back at Lansdowne Centre. Let’s hope the weather holds out: lansdowne-centre.com
Spring Fling
Thursday, March 25th, 10 am – 1 pm, Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand Street, Mission
This celebration for kids from zero to six includes crafts, activities and resources for parents and caregivers too: www.mission.ca
Moms Night Out
Thursday, March 25th, 3 pm – 8 pm, Roberta Bondar Elementary, 32717 Chilcotin Drive, Abbotsford
Support a school and browse all the great goodies from a bunch of local entrepreneurial mamas including Concept 9 Accessories, Jockey Person to Person, Tutus for Girls, Penny Lane Crafts, Belt It Out and more: fraservalley.kijiji.ca
Friday, March 26th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey
Kids of seven and up are invited to listen and search for owls as they begin their nesting season. They’ll be out and about nesting and hunting so it’s the perfect time to learn about them. Call 604.432.6359 to register and get exact directions: www.metrovancouver.org Description: 604-432-6359
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – North Delta
March 27th, 9 am – 11 am, North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Avenue, Delta
Get in the mood for Easter by partaking of pancakes with the bunny and then enjoy crafts and an egg hunt: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Boat Building and the Ripple Effect Exhibit Opening
Saturday March, 27th, 10 am – 4 pm (boat building until 1 pm), Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Visitors of all ages are invited to drop in and help construct an updated Fraser River skiff as part of the exhibit Build-a-Boat: Wooden Boat Building on the Fraser. Though best suited for kids over eight we suspect little ones will enjoy observing the hustle and bustle. Boat building will continue every Saturday until May. The Ripple Effect celebrates the achievements of environmental swimmer Fin Donnelly who swam the length of the Fraser to raise awareness about the river: www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
For the Tots – Tree Buddies
March 27th, 10:30 am – noon, Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby
Take a walk in the woods and learn which trees are native to your neighbourhood, use your senses to explore leaves, bark and buds and play tree games. Call 604.421.5225 to pre register: www.metrovancouver.org
Easter Eggcellent Fun
Saturday, March 27th, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6220 – 184th Street, Surrey
Kids from 18 months to six years are invited to make Easter crafts, play games and generally have a good time. Pre registration is required: www.surrey.ca
Spring Break at Evergreen Cultural Centre
Monday, March 29th – Thursday, April 1st, various times, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
The Evergreen Cultural Centre will be hopping with spring break activities including the Dufflebag Theatre’s presentations of Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast; Fairy Adventures for kids of three and up; and their Kids on Stage camp for kids from seven to 12. Call 604.927.6555 to register: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Family Fun Nights
Tuesday, March 30th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, ParkLane Room, Port Moody Public Library, Civic Centre located across from Newport Village (Guildford & Ioco) , Port Moody
Kids from three to six are invited to explore the letters of the alphabet through stories, songs and crafts that will help build pre-reading skills: www.library.portmoody.ca
Nature Child
Wednesday, March 31st, 10 am, Heron Reserve, 5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to come and explore the Heron Reserve with a ramble through nature: www.chilliwackblueheron.com/
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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