vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | July 15, 2010
It’s a jam-packed weekend packed brimming with fun and don’t forget It’s Parks Day all across Canada so be sure to check what’s happening at your local park!
Summerfest – Kid’s Fridays at Londsdale Quay
Friday, July 16th, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Every Friday during 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 from 2:30 to 4:30 they’re featuring a 24-foot high climbing wall: www.lonsdalequay.com
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Friday, July 16th, 5 pm – 11 pm, Saturday, July 17th, & Sunday, July 18th, 10 am – 11 pm, Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver
The Folk Fest is back celebrating traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from near and far. In addition to their fab line up they have the Little Folks Village for kids with a climbing wall, face painting, bubbles, crafts, stories and more: thefestival.bc.ca
Live in Lynn Valley Village Concert Series 2010
Friday Evenings, July 16th- July 20th, 7 pm – 9 pm, Lynn Valley Village Plaza – 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
The Live in Lynn Valley concert series returns this year with free outdoor concerts on Friday evenings. This Friday you can catch foot stomping country music from Smith & Jones: www.vancouversnorthshore.com
Neverland: Beginnings
Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th, various times and locations
Catch this classic swashbuckling adventure from the Rainforest Theatre all around town this weekend from Trout Lake, to Burnaby Civic Square to Central Park: rainforesttheatre.com
Projecting Change Breakfast Film Series: Buyer Be Fair
Saturday, July 17th, 9 am breakfast + fair trade coffee & 10 am movie, Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard Street , Vancouver
Buyer Beware examines two major trade goods—timber and coffee—to understand how product certification works and shows how consumers and retailers can make choices that make a difference. Be sure to get your tickets in advance and bring your reusable coffee mug for a chance to win fair prizes: www.projectingchange.ca
Saturn 5 Saturday Rocket Construction Program
Saturday, July 17th, 11 am – 2 pm, HR MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
It’s going to be explosive at the space centre as kids build and blast off their own rockets. All you have to bring is an empty two-litre plastic pop bottle, they’ll provide everything else you need. There’ll also be giveaways from White Spot: www.hrmacmillanspacecentre.com
Vancouver Maritime Museum at Science World
Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th, 11 am -3 pm, Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
The Maritime Museum and Science World have teamed up to demonstrate what it would have been like to live and work aboard a sailing ship 200 years ago. Hopefully they’re not planning to press gang your tots: www.scienceworld.ca
Crème de la Crème Baby
Saturday, July 17th, 11 am – 4 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews (Corner of Davie & Pacific), Vancouver
It’s the first Crème de la Crème Baby, an exclusive show showcasing luxurious local products and services for little ones and their mums including photographers, doulas, baby stores and more: www.cremedelacreme.ca
Korean Navy Vessel, ROKS Yang Man Choon, Open to the Public, Burrard Dry Dock Pier
Saturday, July 17th, 11:30 am – 4 pm, Sunday, July 18th, 11 am – 4 pm, Monday, July 19th & Tuesday, July 20th, 10 am – 5 pm, Burrard Drydock Pier, base of Lonsdale Avenue and Esplanade, North Vancouver
We have it on good (four-year-old) authority that these free tours are a hit with tots: www.cnv.org
Slice of Summer & Outdoor Movie Spectacular
Saturday July 17th, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, movie: 9:15pm – 11:45pm, Killarney Community Centre Gym, 6260 Killarney Street, Vancouver
The Slice of Summer festival promises bouncy castles, face painting, a book fair and lots more community fun and then you can cap off the day with an outdoor movie (weather permitting) on a 44 ft x 22 ft screen. Be sure to bring your own blanket. Call 604.718.8201 for more info: vancouver.ca
4th Annual Party at the Pier
Saturday, July 17th, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, & Sunday, July 18th, 1 am – 4 pm, Historic Burrard Drydock at foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Celebrating North Van’s maritime community you’ll find live music, including the Kerplunks, roving performers, face painters, balloon creations and heaps of maritime-themed activities and displays: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com
HSBC VanDusen Family Program, The Buzz About Flowers!
Sunday, July 18th, 10:30 am – noon or 1:30 pm – 3 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street (37th & Oak St.), Vancouver
Kids from five to 11 are invited to examine flowers and pollinators in the Garden to discover why pollination is so important for all of us. There’ll also be a chance to check out the Garden’s beehives and take a honey taste test. Be sure to register in advance by calling 604.718.5898 or emailing familyprograms@vandusen.org: vancouver.ca
Fire Hall Open House at Firehalls #19, #20 & #22
Sunday, July 18th, 1 pm – 3 pm, #19 – West Point Grey, 4396 W. 12th Avenue, #20 – Victoria, 5402 Victoria Drive & #22 – Marpole, 1005 W. 59th Avenue, Vancouver
The Firehall’s summer open houses are back so here’s your chance to check out your local firefighters, learn more about what they do and talk fire and safety: vancouver.ca/fire
Brazilian Cultural Festival
Sunday, July 18th, 2 pm – 5 pm, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre, corner of Hamilton and Dunsmuir, Vancouver
In honour of the 20th Anniversary of Vancouver’s Brazilian Cultural Festivals, Axe Capoeira is celebrating with live performances featuring acrobatics, live music and folkloric dances: axecapoeira.com
2010 Celebration of Light
Wednesday July 21st to Saturday July 31st, 10 pm, English Bay, Vancouver
It’s that time again! The Celebration of Light International Fireworks Festival is back starting on Wednesday, July 21st featuring the USA. Spain will be putting on a show on the 24th, Mexico on the 28th and there’ll be a tribute to China on the 31st. Don’t forget your earmuffs: www.celebration-of-light.com
Farther Afield:
Eco Kids: I Spy Fry
Thursday, July 15th, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, 4887 – 221 Street, Langley
Kids from five to 12 are invited to follow the salmon on their journey from the stream to the sea, build a life-sized salmon habitat and paint a fish. Be sure to bring a lunch for a garden picnic: www.leps.bc.ca
Heritage Thursdays Children’s Program
Thursdays, July 15th – August 19th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Pitt Meadows Museum, 12294 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
This year’s theme for the 15th Annual Heritage Thursday Children’s Program at the Pitt Meadows Museum is ‘Through the Decades’ and each week will focus on a different decade of the 20th century through dance, activities and crafts: www.pitt-meadows-museum
31th Annual Tour de White Rock
Friday, July 16th to Sunday, July 18th, various times and locations, White Rock
If you’re following the Tour de France on TV then you’ll want to get in on the cycling action in person at the Tour de White Rock. In addition to world class racing there’s also a fun block party, a children’s bike parade at 1 pm on the 17th, live music and more: www.tourdewhiterock.ca
BC Renaissance Festival
Friday, July 16th – Sunday, July 18th, 9 am – 9 pm, Thunderbird Show Park, 24550 72nd Avenue, Langley
With a marketplace, live performances, jousting and singing – all with a 16th century theme - there’ll be something for everyone in the family to see and do: www.bcrenfest.com
Tot Tour: Be a Pirate Day
Friday, July 16th, 11 am – 12 noon or 1 pm – 2 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Get prepared for International Talk Like a Pirate Day through tours, crafts and swashbuckling games. Be sure to pre register by called 604.592.6956: www.surrey.ca
FraserFest
Friday, July 16th – Sunday, July 18th, 11:15 am, Westminster Quay, New Westminster
The boardwalk at the New Westminster Quay will be hopping for this festival highlighting the important role the River played in the development of BC and New Westminster and the important role is still plays. On Saturday there’ll be a mascot parade and fireworks and on Sunday it’s the work boat parade: www.hyack.bc.ca
Book Swap at Babycheeks
Saturday, July 17th – Sunday, July 18th, 10-14012 32 Avenue, South Surrey
It’s a weekend-long book drive at Babycheeks. You can pick up gently used kids’ books by donation and all proceeds will go towards Free the Children, the world’s largest network of children helping children through education: babycheeksboutique.blogspot.com
Parks Day!
Saturday, July 17th, 9 am – 6 pm, Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley
On July 17th there’s free admission at Fort Langley National Historic Site in honour of Parks Day. Catch family-friendly activities (including puppet shows) at Noon and 4 pm, explore the fort, watch blacksmith and barrel-making demos and pan for gold: www.pc.gc.ca
Once Upon a Forest
Saturday, July 17th, 10 am – 1pm, Surrey Nature Centre, 14255 – 96 Avenue, Surrey
Step back in time to play like a pioneer while discovering Surrey’s magnificent forests and making crafty tree creations: www.surrey.ca
The 27th annual Whistler Children’s Art Festival
Saturday, July 17th – Sunday, July 18th, 10 am – 4 pm, Creekside, Whistler
There’ll be art, workshops, music, acrobats, theatre, dance and fun encouraging kids to embrace their imagination. The festival also offers workshops for kids from five to 11 and a pre school area for little ones from three to five. Plus you can catch performances from Norman Foote, ventriloquist Kellie Haines, Chris Hamilton and more: www.whistlerartscouncil.com
Summerfest 2010
Saturday July 17th, 10:30 am – 5 pm, Wellbrook Winery, 4626 88th Street, Delta
The winery will be hopping with a classic car and motorcycle show, a blueberry festival, an outdoor market, a blueberry pie eating contest and a huge kids zone. And it benefits the Delta Hospital Auxilliary, so you can celebrate summer for a good cause: www.wellbrookwinery.com
Fusion Festival
Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th, 11 am – 10 pm, Holland Park, King George Boulevard & 100 Avenue, Surrey
Celebrating Canadian Culture in style there will be cultural pavilions showcasing music, food and dance, arts and crafts: www.fusionfestival.surrey.ca
Blue Mountain Music Festival
Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th, 1 pm – 9:30 pm, Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam
In addition to music there’ll also be face painters, balloons artists and lots of refreshments, and it’s all by donation, so whether you go for a day or an afternoon you’re bound to have fun: festivalcoquitlam.citysoup.ca
Summerfest in Grimston Park
Saturday, July 17th, 4 pm – 11:30 pm, Grimston Park, 7th Avenue at 19th Street, New Westminster
Tenth to the Fraser is proud to be presenting a new community festival in New Westminster’s West End. It’s a chance to meet your neighbours, explore the new playground at Grimston Park, splash in the wading pool, hear live music and cap off the day with a big-screen, outdoor presentation of E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial at 9:30 pm: www.tenthtothefraser.ca
Burnaby Discovery Day Festival
Sunday, July 18th, 10 am – 4 pm, Deer Lake Park, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
This grass roots fest showcases arts, culture, heritage, sports and leisure through music, theatre, interactive activities and more. Catch performances from artists as diverse as Breakmen and Bobs & Lolo: www.deerlakepark.org
Concerts In The Park – Taiko Drummers
Sunday, July 18th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, South Arm Outdoor Pool, 10100 South Arm Place, Richmond
Sure there’ll be drumming at 4 pm but there’ll also be face painting, bubbles, games and more. Why not pack your picnic basket and take advantage of the grill stations to BBQ: www.richmond.ca
Annie Jr.
Tuesday, July 20th – Sunday, July 25th, 1 pm daily, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
The Theatrix Youtheatre Society is putting on this classic tale of the Depression-era orphan who is determined to get out from under the thumb of the evil Miss Hannigan and find her parents - but finds a new family instead: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Summer Fun Nights
Tuesday nights, July 20th & July 27th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, King George Park Gathering Place, #5 & Cambie Road, Richmond
The East Richmond Community Association is presenting these fun evenings including a BBQ, live music, kids games and face painting, and it’s all for free. Call 604.233.8399 for more info.
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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