vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 24, 2010
It’s another busy summer weekend, let’s hope the weather holds up! Look out for road closures along Broadway for Greek Day on Sunday, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off on the 25th and June 27th is Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
Summerfest – Kid’s Fridays at Lonsdale Quay
Fridays, June 25th – September 5th, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Every Friday over the summer Lonsdale Quay will be hopping with kid-friendly fun including a kids’ menu from East Side Mario on the plaza from 1 pm to 2 pm, face painting and balloon twisting and this Friday they’re featuring Matthew Johnson, a magician, juggler and all round funny guy from 2 pm to 3 pm: www.lonsdalequay.com
Introduction to Infant Care
Saturday, June 26th, 9 am – 5 pm, Nannies on Call Office, 302 – 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver
Learn how to figure out newborns with Doula Liza Hagusa from Mother Me who will be talking soothing and sleep techniques, feeding, swaddling and more. Email lara@nanniesoncall.com to register: www.nanniesoncall.com
Pomegranate Annual Summer Picnic
Sunday, June 27th, 11 am – 1 pm, New Brighton Park, Vancouver
Bring a potluck dish to share, blankets to sit on and keep an eye out for the red balloons and heaps of babies. This is a fair weather event so if the weather’s inclement you’ll have to wait till next year: www.pomegranate-midwives.com
ArtStarts on Saturdays: Wild Things, Wild Play with Kathryn Ricketts
Saturday, June 26th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street, Vancouver
Where the Wild Things Are comes alive as Kathryn Ricketts reveals new ways to interact with a classic tale including creative movement, storytelling, visual play and more: artstarts.com
Celebrating ‘Everything Mom’
Saturday June 26th, 11 am – 2 pm, Raspberry Kids Warehouse, 204 – 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
It’ll be a fun-filled day of cupcakes, face painting, coffee and prizes. Get a 15% discount from Raspberry Kids, the first 50 people will receive a “mommy swag bag”, you can meet local radio personality and mom-to-be Amy Beeman from The Beat 94.5 and it’s all courtesy of Raspberry Kids and the Survival Guide for Rookie Moms. Be sure to RSVP to rookiemoms@raspberrykids.com in advance: survival4moms.com
Swap-O-Rama-Rama
Saturday, June 26th, 11 am – 4 pm, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
This clothing and craft supply swap is all about exploring reusing and creativity through the recycling of used clothing. Plus you can unleash your inner artist with screen printing and sewing stations: www.gotcraft.com
18th Annual Little Mountain & Riley Park Festival
Sunday, June 27th, 11 am – 4 pm, Riley Park Community Centre, 50 East 30th Avenue, Vancouver
We hit up this event last year and it was a hoot. There are prizes, giveaways, a bouncy castle, face painting, craft tables, carnival games, a bike safety check and much, much more: www.rileypark.ca
East Side Pride
Saturday, June 26th, 11 am – 5 pm, Grandview Park, Commercial Drive, Vancouver
The heart of the East side comes alive with live entertainment from the likes of Jackie a Go-Go, Kieran Strange and Liv Wade, info booths from local organizations and artisans and more: www.vancouverpride.ca
Greek Day
Sunday June 27th, 11 am – 9 pm, between Blenheim and Macdonald Streets on West Broadway, Vancouver
This year’s theme is Unearthing our Legacy and Greek Day will focus on bringing people of all walks of life together through music, food, soccer and lots, lots more: www.greekday.com
2010 Multicultural Fair
Sunday, June 27th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Promenade and Alice MacKay Room, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Everyone’s welcome to come out to celebrate culture and diversity on Canada’s Multiculturalism Day with entertainment and displays. Call 604.331.3774 for more info: www.vpl.ca
Portobello West Market
Sunday, June 27th, 12 pm – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
Every month when Portobello West comes around we know it’s month-end and this Sunday they’re back with great clothing – for you and your kids – art, accessories and more: www.portobellowest.com
Family Day at the Jewish Museum
Sunday, June 27th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia, 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
The Jewish Museum & Archives of British Columbia are hosting a free, fun-filled afternoon celebrating their exhibition Home Away from Home: Building Identity and Community at Jewish Summer Camps. Families can create crests, sing camp songs, go on a gallery hunt and participate in a Gaga tournament at 1:30 pm, call 604.257.5199 to register for the tournament: www.jewishmuseum.ca
Bicycle Decorating Workshop on Granville Island for the Canada Day Parade
Monday, June 28th and Tuesday, June 29th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, at the Picnic Pavilion (south west corner of the Waterpark); Thursday, July 1st, 10 am – 1 pm at the parking lot under the Bridge, across Anderson Street from The Keg, Granville Island , Vancouver
Get ready for the Canada Day parade with bike artist and performer RedSara who will help you add some colour to your bike, trike, trail-a-bike, trailer or helmet. Supplies are provided but you can also bring your own: www.granvilleisland.com
Farther Afield:
Strawberry Tea
Wednesday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 27th, 1 pm – 2 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
It’s time to enjoy our strawberries while they’re in season so book your spot by calling 604.592.6956 to partake of tea, berries and hand-churned ice cream on the veranda: www.surrey.ca
Kids Swap Meet
Saturday, June 26th, 9 am – 1 pm, Shannon Hall / McKay Bldg., Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale
Stock up on new and used kids’ items including toys, clothing, books, gear and more: www.cloverdalerodeo.com
BC Highland Games
Saturday, June 26th, 9 am – 6 pm, Percy Perry Stadium, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
If you like men in skirts than you won’t want to miss the Highland Games. Of course there’ll also be pipe bands, drumming, dancing, Celtic music and Caber tossing. And for kids there’ll be kite making, face painting, the McDonald’s Fire House, the Bounce House, the Chair Swing and more: www.bchighlandgames.com
Park Play Palooza!
Saturday, June 26th, 11 am – 2 pm, Cloverdale Athletic Park, 6630 168th Street, Cloverdale
Rock out with a circuit full of games, obstacle courses and crafts plus a bouncy castle, rock climbing wall, costume parade and face painting: www.surrey.ca
SNAP-iversary!
Saturday, June 26th, 11 am – 3 pm, Green Timbers Lake, entrance off 100th Avenue, between 144 and 148 Streets, Surrey
SNAP aka The Surrey Natural Areas Partnership is all about enhancing Surrey’s urban forest and they’re celebrating their 10th SNAP-iversary with guided nature walks, a BBQ, fun nature games and the chance to build a mason bee “condo”. Oh and the cake will be cut at 1:30 pm: www.surrey.ca
Webster’s Corners Day
Saturday, June 26th, 12 noon – 11:45 pm, Dewdney Trunk Road & 256 Street, Maple Ridge
Celebrate the community’s heritage with games, interactive events, historic displays and a heritage tea from Noon to 2:30 pm: www.mapleridge.ca
The Jammin’ 4 Jay Music Festival
Saturday, June 26th, 4 pm – 1 am, 9978 Allard Crescent, Fort Langley
Enjoy fun, music, food, golf, volleyball, a BBQ, silent auction and more all in an effort to raise awareness about safe driving practices for young drivers: www.jammin4jay.com
North Delta Family Day Parade and Picnic
Sunday, June 27th, parade at 11 am, starts at Sungod Recreation Centre and will proceed along 112 Street to 84 Avenue and then to 114 Street, ending at North Delta Community Park. Picnic to follow at North Delta Community Park, 11311 84th Avenue, North Delta
Saturday is North Delta Family Day and they’ll be celebrating with a parade, live entertainment, children’s activities and a salmon BBQ: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Multicultural Festival
Sunday, June 27th, 11 am – 4 pm, Bonsor Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
In honour of Canadian Multicultural Day Burnaby will be celebrating with entertainment from many ethnic backgrounds, children’s arts and crafts and lots of tasty treats from different cultures: www.burnaby.ca
Delta Community Animal Expo
Sunday, June 27th, 11 am – 4 pm, Richardson Elementary School, 11339 83 Avenue, North Delta
It’s the second annual Delta Community Pet Expo featuring animal shows, exotic animals on display, pet health and safety info for the whole family, a BBQ, raffle and more: www.deltacommunityanimalshelter.ca
Megan’s Place Tot Picnic
Sunday, June 27th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Ryall Park, 920 Ewen Avenue (behind Queensborough Community Centre), New Westminster
The community will be cleaning Megan’s Place Tot Playground and throwing a BBQ to thank those who pitch in, plus the New West Fire Services will be there to blast away the bubbles: www.tourismnewwestminster.com
A Midsummer Fête
Sunday, June 27th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Colony Farm Regional Park, Colony Farm Road off Highway 7 (Lougheed), Coquitlam
Discover the landscape, flora and fauna of the Colony Farm plus enjoy dancing, music, roving entertainers, storytelling, crafts and a tea party: www.metrovancouver.org
Burkeville Daze
Sunday, June 27th, 3 pm – 6 pm, Burkeville Park, Richmond
Start the celebrations with a parade starting at the Sea Island School at 3 pm and follow it to the park where there’ll be games, activities, food and fun: www.seaislandhome.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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