It’s a busy early fall weekend featuring some of our favourite events including the Southlands Country Fair, the Coho Fest and a day at the Westham Island Herb Farm. There are lots of other community festivals and open houses as well. Enjoy!
Block Party in Park Royal Village
Thursday, September 9th, 4 pm – 7 pm, The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver
Park Royal’s celebrating community with live music from Noah Nine and a business show case. For kids there’ll be a children’s entertainer, face painting and a balloon artist: www.shopparkroyal.com
Green/Roof
Thursday, September 9th – Saturday, September 18th (no shows Monday Sept 13 or Tuesday Sept 14), Caroline’s Backyard, 2506 Charles Street, one block east of Nanaimo Street, Vancouver
This all ages Fringe Fest play is all about green thumbs, footprints, community and commuting. Plus they’ll be serving lemonade. We’ll be checking it out on opening night and writing a review in our yoyo diaries blog: www.vancouverfringe.com
The Cultch Community Square Dance
Friday, September 10th, 7 pm – 10 pm, The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
Come out for a celebratory community square dance featuring local string band Shout! White Dragon that’ll include a professional dance caller and someone to show you the ropes. Plus the Art Express bus will be parked out front to keep kids big and small busy: www.thecultch.com
Paddle for Kids for the BC Children’s Hospital
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – 4 pm, Creekside Park, next to Science World, Vancouver
At this annual event the dragon boat community shows their support for the BC Children’s Hospital, raising money while having fun. Come out and cheer the paddlers on and there’ll be a play set up for kids: bcchf.ca
Kindermusik With Notable Kids Free Demo Classes
Saturday, September 11, see schedule for times, CEFA, 2008 Park Royal South, West Vancouver
Check out what Kindermusik is all about by taking a free, fun dynamic music class that’s all about enhancing your little one’s cognitive, linguistic, physical, emotional and social growth. Be sure to email info@notablekids.ca or call 604.773.4317 to book your spot as space is limited: notablekids.ca
Parkgate Days Paperback Sale
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – 1 pm, Parkgate Branch Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver
Stock up on books at great prices and support the library. Be sure to bring your own bag: www.nvdpl.ca
‘Toons for Toddlers featuring Thomas and Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Saturday, September 11th, 10:30 am (Doors open 10 am), Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Toons for Toddlers is back with the exclusive premiere of Thomas & Friends: Misty Island River. The movie’s just an hour long and it’s run with reduced sound and dim lighting: www.ticketweb.ca
Davie Day
Saturday, September 11th, 11 am – 8 pm, Davie Street from Burrard to Broughton, Vancouver
Davie Day is back celebrating the West End’s history, culture, creativity, beauty and fun with music, dance, food, heritage-themed attractions and a KidZone with circus demos, an ambulance to explore and more: www.davieday.com
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party
Saturday, September 11th, 1 pm, 4 pm, & 7 pm, Bell Centre, 6250 144 Street, Surrey
Sunday, September 12th, 1 pm, The Centre, Vancouver
Max & Ruby are coming to town. The bunny siblings are throwing the bunny party of the years and the show that was conceived in part by Canada’s own Norman Foote. You’ll find some fun kids’ activities on their site as well: www.maxandrubyontour.com
Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There’s a Party in My City!
Saturday, September 11th, & Sunday, September 12th, 1 pm & 4 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver
Yo Gabba Gabba lovers beware, they’re coming to town with an interactive production with lots of music, singing, dancing and animation and you won’t want to miss it. Plus hip-hop legendary Biz Markie will join the characters on stage to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”: www.yogabbagabba.com
The 9th Annual Southlands Country Fair
Sunday, September 12th, 10 am – 4 pm, Southlands Riding Club, 7025 Macdonald Street, Vancouver
We never miss this fun fair that’s a chance to pop down into horse country (it’s usually packed so you may have a walk a ways from your car to the riding club). Enjoy pony rides, a petting farm, horse entertainment, a food fair, farmers market, live music, carnival games and lots, lots more. And it all goes on no matter what the weather: www.southlandsridingclub.com
Coho Festival in West Vancouver
Sunday, September 12th, 11 am – 6 pm, Ambleside Park, Marine Drive, West Vancouver
A much-anticipated annual environmental event, the day includes a Coho Family Walk down the Capilano River, a salmon BBQ, kids’ activities, lots of entertainment and more at Ambleside Park. All in celebration of the community’s efforts to keep the ecosystem of salmon, forests, rivers and community flourishing: www.westvancouver.com
4th annual Oakridge Block Party – Green Up Your Life, Oakridge
Sunday, September 12th, 1 pm – 4 pm, 5300-5400 Baillie Street between 37th & 39th Avenue, Vancouver
Celebrate the Oakridge community with lots of local exhibitors and a green theme including environmental resources from David Suzuki Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Frog Boxes & more. Plus there’s a kids zone with GoGo Bonkers, the Granville Island Toy Company, Sprouting Chefs, carnival activities and more: www.oakridgeblockparty.ca
Farther Afield:
Lantzville Minetown Day Parade
Saturday, September 11th, 8 am – 3 pm, Lantzville School Road, Lantzville
Come out for heaps of family fun including a pancake breakfast, parade, hay rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, street market, rides, games and lots, lots more: www.harbourliving.ca
Burnaby French Language Playschool Open House
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – Noon, Portable – Ecole Marlborough School, 6060B Marlborough Avenue (off Sanders Street), Burnaby
Burnaby’s first French Immersion preschool is hosting an open house so you can check out what they have to offer and chat with parents whose little ones are currently part of the program: www.bflp.org
Open House at Langley Community Music School
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – 2 pm, Langley Community Music School, 4899 207th Street, Langley
Drop by to meet faculty, learn about programs, try free classes and catch the free noon hour concert featuring LCMS faculty. Check their site for schedule for free classes: www.langleymusic.com
Eastburn Open House
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – 2 pm, Eastburn Centre, 7252 Kingsway, Burnaby
The Eastburn Rec Centre will be abuzz with face painting, bubble-hockey, cupcakes, arts & crafts, a BBQ, indoor cycling workshop and more: www.burnaby.ca
Day at the Farm in Delta
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am – 4 pm, Westham Island Herb Farm, Delta
Enjoy a day at one of our favourite local farms as you learn about agriculture’s role in our communities, experience livestock, farm equipment, draft horses, plowing, hay wagon farm tours, live music and local food. Interesting and delicious: www.deltafarmland.ca
NorthRidge Carnival
Saturday, September 11th, 11 am – 3 pm, Thomas Haney/Arthur Peak, 23000 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
This free carnival includes bouncy castles, face painting, plinko, lots of prizes and free lunch: www.nrchurch.ca
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Diversity Health Fair 2010
Saturday, September 11th, 11 am – 3 pm, Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, 12150 224 St, Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge
Focused on the multi cultural community this health fair is all about changing your habits to live a healthier, fuller life with interactive cooking demos, recipes, presentations, health and wellness screen, ethnic music and dance and more healthy fun: www.mapleridge.ca
Fleetwood Community Festival
Saturday, September 11th, 11 am – 3 pm, Fleetwood Community Centre, 15996 84 Avenue, Surrey
It’s the 12th Annual Fleetwood Fest celebrating community with lots of family-friendly fun: www.fcasurrey.ca
Family Open House at Place des Arts
Saturday, September 11th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Discover all that’s on offer at Place des Arts at their annual open house. There’ll be free arts activities, hand-on class demos, tours, door prizes and more: www.placedesarts.ca
Scotiabank & SPCA Paws for a Cause
Sunday, September 12th, 10 am – 1 pm, Albion Fairgrounds, 2344-105 Avenue (off Lougheed Highway), Maple Ridge
Support animals in BC and the Maple Ridge community by taking part in Paws for a Cause which includes live music, a dog display, doggy games and a sponsored walk led by a traditional Scottish piper: www.spca.bc.ca
17th Annual Treefest in Coquitlam
Sunday, September 12th, 11 am – 4 pm, Riverview Hospital Grounds, 2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam
Celebrate all thing tree with guided tree tours, Bonsai tree pruning, fall planter demos, a tree sale, community displays, live entertainment, children’s crafts and activities and lots more tree-focused fun. Check out their site for the exact location: www.rhcs.org
September Kite Fun Fly
Sunday, September 12th, Blackie Spit, 3136 McBride Avenue, Crescent Beach, South Surrey/White Rock
Weather permitting why not settle in for a day of single, dual line and team flying, as well as kite boarders and buggiers. Heck, why not bring your own kite too for a bit of high flying: www.bcka.bc.ca
Cameron Complex Celebrates 30 Years
Monday, September 13th, 11 am – 3 pm, Cameron Complex, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Cameron Complex is turning 30 and they’re throwing a party to celebrate that includes the official opening of the dragon eco-sculpture, a chance to check out the new playground, music and dancing, balloon twisting, toddler town, climb and play zone, arts and crafts and lots, lots more: www.burnaby.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!