After last week’s insanely spooky – and busy – weekend, things are a little quiet around town this weekend. Which gives us a chance to take a deep breath and enjoy some fall fun including heaps a swap meets, a chance to bash some trash and more.
8th Annual Vancouver Baby & Family Fair
Saturday, November 6th – Sunday, November 7th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Here’s your chance to meet Shrek and Fiona while browsing over 100 booths featuring local info, products and services for expecting and new parents. There’ll also be hands on demos, fun for little ones in the Creative Corner and a Name Your Tune Dance Party: www.baby-fair.com
Ivy + Bean Forever!
Thursday November 4th, 4 pm, North Van District Library, Lynn Valley Branch, Community Meeting Room 1277, Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver & Thursday, November 4th, 7 pm, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gym, 2550 Camosun Street (at W.10th Ave.), Vancouver
When last we checked there were still a few tickets available for today’s events with Annie Barrows, author of this popular series. We love both the Ivy + Bean books and Barrows’ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Peel Society: www.kidsbooks.ca
MOV: Workshops
Saturday, November 6th, Sprouting: 10 am – Noon & Lasagna Gardening and Bug ID; 1 pm – 3 pm, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street (Vanier Park), Vancouver
Kids from five to 12 are invited out for one or both workshops. Learn how to grow food that’s ready to eat in less than a week in the morning, enjoy book readings and a slideshow from “UP WE GROW! A Year in the Life of a Small Local Farm” from Noon to 1 pm and then discover the ingredients for a layered lasagna garden in the afternoon. Each workshop is $20/family or do both for $30. Call 604.736.4431 to register in advance: www.museumofvancouver.ca
Toy Sale & Swap
Saturday, November 6th 10 am – Noon & Sunday, November 7th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Cardinal Hall – Lynn Valley Rec Centre, 3590 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver
There’ll be great deals on used children’s toys, clothing, baby accessories and more.: www.northvanrec.com
Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays, November 6th – April 30th, 10 am – 2 pm, East Parking Lot of Nat Bailey Stadium – 30th & Ontario Street, Vancouver
The Winter Farmers Market is back but at a brand new location. Stock up on all your favourite local goodies at Nat Bailey Stadium this year: www.eatlocal.org
Jill Barber Performance & Book Signing
Saturday, November 6th, 10:30 am, Kidsbooks 3083 West Broadway, Vancouver
Catch Juno nominee Jill Barber live at Vancouver Kidsbooks and signing copies of her new baby board book, Baby’s Lullaby: www.kidsbooks.ca
Family Toy & Clothing Sale
Sunday, November 7th, 10 am – 1 pm, Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
Get great bargains on used children’s clothing and toys. Or sell your children’s outgrown duds for just $17 a table: www.kitscc.com
Bash the Trash
Sunday, November 7th, 11 am & 1 pm, Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, Vancouver
Bash the Trash®, a troupe of environmentally-minded musicians and educators from New York, are in town performing at two special, interactive concerts just for kids from three to six. They play on instruments made from re-used and re-cycled junk and you’ll get to build your own musical instruments as well: www.mysunset.net
Diwali Downtown
Sunday, November 7th, Noon – 6 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews (corner of Pacific and Davie), Vancouver
Celebrate the universal light that exists in everyone with this final, main event of the Festival of Diwali Downtown. There’ll be dance, music, food, crafts, comedy and lots of interactive events for all ages. Be sure to check their site to find out just what is happening when: www.vandiwali.ca
Movies for Mommies and Will Stroet in Concert
Wednesday, November 10th, concert starts at 12:10 pm, movie at 12:30 pm, Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway,Vancouver
Will will be debuting music from his newest CD “Walk ‘n’ Roll” and you’ll also get a chance to catch a showing of Life As We Know It: www.facebook.com
Farther Afield:
Moscow’s Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker
Thursday, November 4th, 8 pm, Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 – 144th Street, Surrey
It’s a holiday classic and you can catch it early this year at this performance by the Moscow Ballet: www.bpac.sd36.bc.ca
Diwali for Tots
Friday, November 5th, 11am – Noon & 1 pm – 2 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from three to six are invited to explore Surrey’s Indo-Canadian culture through crafts. Pre-registration is required: www.surrey.ca
Dogwood Elementary PAC’s One Stop Shopping Bazaar
Friday, November 5th, 6 pm – 9 pm, Dogwood Elementary School, 10752 157th Street, Surrey
There’ll be shopping, treats, raffles and free childminding at this event to support Dogwood Elementary. Contact dogwoodpac@gmail.com for more info.
The Enterprising Moms Fall Networking Social
Friday, November 5th, 7 pm – 10 pm, River Rock Hotel, 8811 River Road, Richmond
If you’re an entrepreneur, you know an entrepreneur or you’re thinking of becoming one then this event is for you. You’ll get to socialize with other like-minded mamas, hear great speakers, nibble on appies and win great prizes: www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com
Gaby Davis Foundation Family Movie Night – Toy Story 3
Friday, November 5th, 7.30 pm, Coquitlam River Elementary School, 4250 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Come with your pillow and in your PJs for a fun movie night that’s all about raising funds for families affected by childhood cancer. They’ll have hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, treats, raffle tickets and door prizes on hand as well: www.gabydavisfoundation.com
Fraser Valley Multiple Miracles Swap Meet
Saturday, November 6th, 10 am – 1 pm, James Kennedy Elementary School Gym, 9060 – 212 Street, Langley
Stock up on new and used items for kids, families and mums: www.kidswap.ca
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, November 6th, 10 am – 4 pm, Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, 11760 – 88 Ave, Delta
Craft Fair season is starting and we’ll be running our annual listing in our diary, but till then here’s one hosted by the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre.
Kids Only Swap Meet
Sunday, November 7th, 10 am – 12:30 pm, West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No 1 Road, Richmond
Stock up on gently used baby clothes, children’s toys and equipment while connecting with other parents in your community: www.richmond.ca
Kids Swap Meet
Sunday, November 7th, 10 am -1 pm, Glenayre Elementary gym, 495 Glencoe Drive, Port Moody
Admission for this Swap Meet is by donation and all proceeds will go to the Tri-Cities food bank. They may even have a few tables left if you’re got stuff to swap or sell, call 604.937.5253 for more info.
AFABC Family Fun Day
Sunday, November 7th, 11 am – 3 pm, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
The Adoptive Families Association of BC is hosting this event which is all about how adoption has touched your life. Bring out the whole family for carousel rides, food, face painting, a magician and more: www.bcadopt.com
Family Day at the Surrey Art Gallery
Sunday, November 7th, Noon – 4 pm, Surrey Art Gallery, 13750 – 88 Avenue (1 block east of King George Boulevard), Surrey
Hit the Art Gallery to discover what games, sports, play and art have in common; construct your dream extreme skatepark, bike park or playground out of clay; invent your own mixed-media board game; create a family portrait; catch magician Travis Bernhardt at 2 pm and lots, lots more fun: www.surrey.ca
Fall Affair & Book Sale
Saturday, November 6th, 10 am – 2 pm, Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
There’ll be crafts, baked good, great finds, entertainment, refreshments, displays, demos and bargain basement prices on books: www.portcoquitlam.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!