vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 10, 2010
It’s another busy weekend, remember the World Oceans Week Festival continues at the Aquarium and there are heaps of community events. Let’s hope the weather cooperates.
Botanical Mommy & Me — Natural Products for Babies
Thursday, June 10th, 7 pm – 9 pm, UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre (near the main entrance), 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
This course is all about getting your baby off to a botanical start by learning to make your own chemical and petroleum-free barrier cream, chamomile powder, dreamtime massage oil and a toning body lotion (for stretch marks). You’ll get more great recipes to try and they supply everything you need. Be sure to register in advance: www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
The 18th Vancouver International Storytelling Festival
Friday, June 11th – Sunday, June 13th, see schedule for event times, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Hear local and international storyteller “restor-y-ing” their lives, enjoy a potluck story buffet and lots more at this festival that’s all about our personal narratives. Check out the Rustling Leaves: Storytelling in the Garden for kids from six to ten as well: www.vancouverstorytelling.org
Mindful Eating for Babies and Families Too
Friday June 11th, 2 pm, Cambie & Broadway Whole Foods Market, 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: vanessa.pratt@wholefoods.com
Yoga in the Park for Kids
Friday, June 11th, 2 pm, meet on the grass above the Showboat, Kits Beach, Vancouver
Bring your own mat or blanket to this class for kids. Cost is by donation and the class will run for about 40 minutes but that’s a bit kid-dependant. Email tianneb@shaw.ca for more info: www.meetup.com/Yogahappening-Vancouver/
MEC BikeFest
Saturday, June 12th, 10 am – 4 pm, Creekside Park next to Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
This family cycling event includes a stunt demo, a dance show, the cycling comedy pirate and you can pre-register your kids for a safety clinic or guided ride by calling their Vancouver store: 604.872.7858
Pacific Rim Kite Festival
Saturday, June 12th – Sunday, June 13th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vanier Park, Vancouver
Every year we like to combine this event with a walk to Granville Island. There’s single, dual and quad line flying, amazing kite flying demos, Rokkaku kite battle and children’s kite making workshops, and it all goes on, rain or shine: www.bcka.bc.ca
Kids Club: Mosaic Art with Seeds and Beans
Saturday, June 12th, 12 pm – 2 pm, Whole Foods, 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Kids club members can join Lucia for a fun art project incorporating seeds and legumes into a mosaic landscape: wholefoodsmarket.com
The 8th Annual Sawan Mela
Saturday, June 12th, 2 pm -11:30 pm and Sunday, June 13th, noon to 6 pm, Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park,Vancouver
The South Asian Family Association hosts this annual family-friendly cultural extravaganza that includes local artists, artisans, vendors, entertainers and non-profit agencies. On Saturday night they’re hosting Bollywood Under The Stars as well: www.safa.ca
Heel’n'Wheel-a-thon 5km Walk/Run/Ride for a Cure
Sunday, June 13th, 10 am – 1 pm (registration 9 am), Locarno Beach, Vancouver
Walk, run or ride along the ocean at Spanish Banks to raise money to find a cure for IBD. There’ll be a BBQ, live music and prizes following your walk/run/ride: www.heelnwheelathon.ca
Philippine Day Festival of Arts & Culture
Sunday, June 13, 10 am – 6 pm, Waterfront Park, 200 Block West Esplanade, North Vancouver
The largest annual celebration of the Filipino Community of Metro Vancouver, this is all about commemorating the 112th Declaration of Independence of the Philippines from the Spanish Rule. There’ll be food, cultural stage presentation, games, raffle prizes and more and everyone’s invited: www.cnv.org
Vancouver Family Roots Presents the “Kits Family Photo Event”
Sunday, June 13th, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2325 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Fifteen of Vancouver’s most baby and family friendly companies will be on hand at this event that benefits the Sunny Hill Health Center for Children. You can sign up for a mini photo shoot for your belly, babies, family or pets: www.vancouverfamilyroots.com
Finding Farley and Runaway
Monday, June 14th, 7 pm – 9 pm, Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
It’s movie night at the library. They’re presenting the award-winning Finding Farley, a documentary of a young family’s cross-Canada adventure to visit Canadian literary legend, Farley Mowat via trekking, sailing, portaging and paddling across the prairies, barren lands and Maritimes, all with a two-and-a-half year old in tow: www.vpl.ca
The Purple Pirate at Science World
Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th, 12 pm and 1 pm, Science Theatre, Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
We caught the Purple Pirate at the ChildRun last weekend and he’s awesome at getting everyone active. Be prepared to jog, jump, stretch and more during this treasure hunt of activity: www.scienceworld.ca
Farther Afield:
Paw-fest 2010
Thursday, June 10th, 6 pm – 8:30 pm, Queensborough Dog Park, New Westminster
Dogs and their owners are invited out to this paw-sitive fest which includes a canine obstacle course, dunking for doggies, games, vendors and more: qspc.org
Moody Elementary Community Fun Fair
Friday, June 11th, 4 pm – 8 pm, Moody Elementary, 2717 St. John’s Street, Port Moody
Moody Elementary is going all out with games and prizes, a dunk tank, concession cake walk and lots, lots more. Email moody@sd43.bc.ca for info.
Day Out with Thomas
Saturday, June 12th – Sunday, June 13th, 8:30 am – 6 pm, West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 645 Government Road, Squamish
Thomas is back again this weekend along with Sir Topham Hatt. There’ll also been storytelling and live music, build with Mega Bloks and more. Be sure to snag your tickets in advance: www.wcra.org
Burnaby Kids Swap
Saturday, June 12th, 9 am – 1 pm, Montecito Elementary School, 2176 Duthie Avenue, Burnaby
Stock up on gently used kids’ clothes and toys. There’ll also be a small concession and you can email burnabykidswap@gmail.com or call 604.664.8766 for more info.
Scales and Tails
Saturday, June 12th, 10 am – 1 pm, Green Timbers Park Lake parking lot, 14400 block of 100 Avenue, Surrey
Celebrate Father’s Day early with this family fishing trip to Green Timbers Lake. You’ll learn how to use a rod and reel and fishy fun facts, plus you’ll get to play games and make a craft. They’ll supply equipment if you don’t have your own: www.surrey.ca
Burnaby Recycling Complex Open House
Saturday, June 12th, 10 am – 2 pm, Burnaby Recycling Complex , 4800 Still Creek Avenue, (West off of Douglas Road), Burnaby
City staff will be on hand to answer your recycling, composting and waste reduction questions, plus they’ll be info on the City’s new Food Scraps Recycling Program initiative. You can also catch live music and enjoy complimentary food: www.burnaby.ca
Gaby Davis Foundation’s 3rd Annual Swap Meet, Family FUNdraiser and Fire Dept. Car Wash
Saturday June 12th, 10 am – 2pm, Coquitlam River Elementary School, 4250 Shaughessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Browse the swap meet or rent a table as an incentive to clean out your own closet, enjoy live music, games, bouncy castle, sumo suits, food and treats, get your car washed by the Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam Fire Department firefighters and more. All in support of the Gaby Davis Foundation to help families affected by childhood cancer: www.gabydavisfoundation.com
Newton Community Festival 2010!
Saturday June 12, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Newton Community Centre, 7120 – 136B Street Surrey
Celebrate the community with a vintage car show, local culinary delights and artisans, and free rides, face painting and more fun for kids: www.surrey.ca
Birthing From Within®, Port Moody
Saturday, June 12th, 19th & 26th, 10 am – 4 pm, 7-121 Brew St., Suter Brook Village, Port Moody
This three day prenatal class will help you and your partner get in touch with the tools you already have and attain the ones you need to be prepared mentally and emotionally for your child’s birth: www.cherishchildbirth.com
Beach Heroes Guided Walks
Saturday, June 12th and 26th, 11 am and 1pm, Crescent Beach, & Sunday, June 13th and 27th, 1 pm, White Rock Beach
Meet at White Rock Pier in White Rock or Beecher Place at Crescent Beach, South Surrey to learn about the small scale world that’s thriving underfoot on the beach: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Festival of the Philippines
Saturday, June 12th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Lansdowne Centre, No. 3 Road at Alderbridge Way, Richmond
Celebrate Philippine Independence Day in Richmond with multi-cultural entertainment, dancing, singing, activities, prizes and more: lansdowne-centre.com
Kerplunks Album Release Parties
Saturday, June 12th, doors 12:30 pm, show at 1 pm, Gabriola Island Community Hall, RR 7, 2200 South Road, Gabriola & Sunday, June 13th, doors 12:30 pm, show at 1 pm, German Cultural Hall, 71 Caledonia Avenue, Nanaimo
Okay, these shows are a little farther afield than normal but we love the Kerplunks so we wanted to include them. Both parties will feature songs from their new album, special guests and hot dogs. Be sure to get your tickets in advance at Gabriola Artworks or Nanaimo Kool: www.thekerplunks.com
Sails and Scurvy
Saturday, June 12th, & 19th, 1:30 pm – 3:00pm, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from six to nine are invited to find out just how difficult a day in the life of a pirate was as you make a sailor’s valentine, learn to play Shut-the-Box and go on a treasure hunt. Be sure to register in advance by calling 604.592.6956: www.surrey.ca
Annual Children’s Festival & Medieval Faire
Sunday June 13th, 10 am – 4pm, Fraser River Heritage Park, Mary Street, Mission
Kick off summer with music, dancing, juggling, games, crafts, pony rides, storytelling, an imagination station, wacky hair and heaps more kiddie-focused fun: www.missionartscouncil.ca
Festival Coquitlam Parade
Sunday June 13th, 10 am, starts at Coquitlam Centre then down Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
The Parade kicks off a day of family fun that includes the Teddy Bear Picnic, togetherness and community spirit: festivalcoquitlam.citysoup.ca
21st Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunday June 13th, 11 am – 4:30 pm, Coquitlam Town Centre, Coquitlam
It’s the 21st Annual Teddy Bear Picnic and it’ll be a day of fun, entertainment and adventure. Be sure to get your prepaid admission wristbands at City Centre Aquatic Complex, Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Pinetree Community Centre and Club Aviva in advance to avoid the line ups. The day includes storytelling, spin art, puppet shows, a kids zone, face painting, the “hands on circus” and more, including teddy bears of course: festivalcoquitlam.citysoup.ca
8th Annual Sapperton Days Street Festival
Sunday, June 13th, 11 am – 4 pm, 400 Block East Columbia Street (between Sherbrooke Street & Braid Street), New Westminster
This non-profit community event includes a craft fair, bouncy castles, clowns, a BMX show, a pancake breakfast, a rock climbing wall and lots, lots more: www.shopsapperton.com
Family Day
Sunday, June 13th, Noon – 4 pm, Surrey Art Gallery, 13750-88 Avenue, 1 block East of King George Boulevard, Surrey
Inspired by the exhibition Eagle Transforming: The Prints of Robert Davidson, kids can tour the exhibition, create their own prints, meet the artist and hear his stories (at 1 pm & 3 pm), experience the Git Hayetsk Dancers at 2 pm and more: www.surrey.ca
Surrey Urban Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June 16th - Sept. 29th, 1 pm – 6 pm, plaza of the North Surrey Recreation Centre, across from Central City Shopping Centre, 102 Avenue and City Parkway, Surrey
The Surrey market opens for the season next Wednesday with local produce, baked good, prepared foods and artisan items. Plus every week they’ll feature children’s activities and live music: www.surreymarket.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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