Because of the Remembrance Day holiday this Thursday we’re running our weekend guide a little early. And lest you forget, we have a thorough listing of local Remembrance Day ceremonies on yoyomama.ca. This weekend the first of the holiday events are popping up, including craft fairs (we’ll have a listing for them launching soon too) and lots more fun.
2010 Gingerbread Creations Competition & Marketplace
Friday, November 12th & Saturday, November 13th, The Hellenic Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a little bit of shopping and a whole lot of gingerbread at the 2010 Gingerbread Creations Competition & Marketplace. This soon to be annual event has a gingerbread competition and over 70 specialty boutiques offering unique, locally made gifts. A soon to be annual event that is not to be missed: http://www.gingerbreadcreations.ca
How to Manage Your Stress and Your Children’s Stress – Parent Education Workshop
Friday, November 12th, 10 am – Noon, Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, 3981 Main Street, Vancouver
Larger workloads and busier schedules are stressing out kids and parents alike and this workshop is designed to help you learn how to better cope with your stress and your children’s stress. Childminding is available. Be sure to pre register by calling 604.879.7104: www.lmnhs.bc.ca
Pre-Christmas Sale
Saturday November 13th, 10 am – 3 pm, St. Augustine’s Church Hall, 8680 Hudson Street (at 71st), Vancouver
The Marpole Museum & Historical Society is hosting this pre-Christmas sale which include a silent auction, local artisans, baking, stocking stuffers, crafts and more: www.marpolehistorical.ca
Craft Fair at Renfrew Park Community Centre
Saturday November 13th, 10 am – 3 pm, Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Book a table to sell your handmade items or stop in to shop for the holidays from local vendors: vancouver.ca
The Kerplunks Concert
Saturday, November 13th, 1 pm – 2 pm, Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver
Our tots love The Kerplunks and their boppy music and here’s a chance to catch these local, award-winning entertainers in person in a high energy, colourful performance. Get your tix in advance (in person): thekerplunks.com
MOV Workshops
Saturday, November 13th, Backyard Chickens and Egg Blowing, 10 am – 12 noon & Window Sill Gardens, 1 pm - 3 pm, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street (Vanier Park), Vancouver
Learning about urban chicken coops in the morning while building crafts with feathers and blowing eggs and in the afternoon you can learn how to grow a small garden on your windowsill and you’ll walk away with your first pot plant. By which we’re assuming they mean a plant in a pot rather than our initial literal translation. And kids from four to six can 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: www.museumofvancouver.ca
West Vancouver Community Centre Craft Market
Sunday, November 14th, 10 am – 3 pm, West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
It’s your one-stop-holiday-shop with handmade items for everyone on your list. You’ll find wooden toys, edible goodies, fabric arts, jewellery, lotions, potions and lots, lots more. Childminding is available and they’ll have a children’s cookie decorating station: www.westvancouver.ca
Caillou’s Greatest Skate of All
Sunday, November 14th, 1 pm, Centre for Performing Arts, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver
Caillou’s touring Canada and his Vancouver stop is this weekend as part of his musical adventure inspired by Canadian pastimes such as skating, playing hockey and being an imaginative kid. There’ll be original songs, rollerblade displays and lots of chance for you to sing and dance along: www.centreinvancouver.com
Inglewood Parent Participation Open House
Tuesday, November 16th, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, St. Christopher’s Church, 1068 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver
Come and check out this PPP for kids from three to four. Call 604.925.1380 for more details.
The 37th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market
Wednesday, November 17th – Sunday, November 21st, 10 am – 7 pm, Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
It’s the 37th annual Circle Craft Market showcasing hundreds of Canadian and BC artisans. You’ll find fashion, jewellery, clay work, metal, glass, toys and lots, lots more: www.circlecraft.net
Farther Afield:
Burnaby Arts Council Heritage Christmas Craft Fair
Thursday, November 11th – Sunday, November 14th, 10am – 5pm (Sunday 10 am – 4 pm), Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Enjoy a craft extravaganza with everything from homemade chocolates and fudge to jewellery, ornaments and more: www.burnabyartscouncil.org
Day of the Arts: Once Upon a Time
Friday, November 12th, 8:45 am – 3:45 pm, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
To help you keep your kids busy on a Pro-D Day the Place Des Arts is offering a variety of performing art classes with fairy tale themes. For kids from kindergarten to grade five. Be sure to register in advance: www.placedesarts.ca
Kids Swap Meet
Saturday, November 13th, 9 am – 1 pm, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale
Stock up on new and used kids’ items, everything from bedding to toys to clothing to gear. And if you’re clearing out your closets you can buy a table as well: www.cloverdale.bc.ca
Queens Avenue Daycare Kids Swap Meet/Garage Sale
Saturday, November 13th, 9 am – 1 pm, Queens Avenue United Church -New Westminster, 529 Queens Avenue, New Westminster
There’ll be bargains on kids’ toys and clothes and other household items, plus they’ll have a snack bar to fuel your shopping: www.usedvancouver.com
Carney’s 12th Annual Christmas Craft Show
Saturday, November 13th, 9 am – 4 pm, Sunday, November 14th, 10 am – 3 pm, Carney High School, 1335 Dominion Avenue, Coquitlam
Shop from over 100 tables of juried hand-crafted items at this annual craft show: www.green-gables.com
Creative Finds 4th Annual Art & Fine Craft Marketplace
Saturday, November 13th, 9:30 am – 5 pm, November 14th, 10 am – 4 pm, Sullivan Hall, 6306 – 152 Street, Surrey
Unique vendors selling their unique handmade gifts are featured at his annual marketplace. Find art, crafts, jewellery and more: www.creativefinds.ca
Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar
Saturday, November 13th, 10 am – 3 pm, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley
Start your holiday shopping with goodies from local artisans and crafters as well as local reps from Pampered Chef, Watkins, Mary Kay, Scentsy and more: fraservalleypulse.com
Trains 2010
Saturday, November 13th – Sunday, November 14th, 10 am – 4 pm, Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
It’s the 28th year of this annual show which is all about model railroading for everyone from those who have their own model railroad empire to those who have their own train set and everyone in between. They’ll have tours, contests, clinics and more: www.bctrains.org
2010 Christmas Craft Market
Saturday November 13th, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday November 14th, 10 am – 4 pm, Heritage Park Secondary School, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission
The Fraser Valley’s biggest craft fair, this is your chance to get gifts for everyone on your holiday list: www.missionartscouncil.ca
Spectacular Space Swim
Saturday, November 13th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre , 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
There’ll be orbital time in their galaxy pool with out of this world games such as Rocket Launch, Space Race, Astronauts Check, and Robot Command: www.portcoquitlam.ca
Caillou’s Greatest Skate of All
Saturday, November 13th, 1 pm & 4 pm, Bell Centre, 6250 – 144th Street, Surrey
Caillou’s touring Canada and his Vancouver stop is this weekend as part of his musical adventure inspired by Canadian pastimes such as skating, playing hockey and being an imaginative kid. There’ll be original songs, rollerblade displays and lots of chance for you to sing and dance along: www.centreinvancouver.com
Creepy Crawlies at the Surrey Nature Centre
Saturday, November 13th, 2:30 pm – 4 pm, Surrey Nature Centre, 14255-96 Avenue, Surrey
If you love spiders, snakes and other creepy beasties and you’re between six and ten then this is your chance to get an in-depth look at how important these misunderstood creatures are for our ecosystem. Be sure to pre-register: www.surrey.ca
South Arm’s Christmas Craft Fair
Sunday, November 14th, 10 am -5 pm, South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road, Richmond
Look for holiday gift inspiration amongst these handcrafted treasures and seasonal gifts: www.richmond.ca
Hyde Creek Salmon Festival
Sunday, November 14th, 11 am – 3 pm, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
This annual salmon festival includes tours of the watershed, displays and demos, a nature walk, refreshments and kids’ activities: www.hydecreek.org
Fossils and Dinosaurs at Richmond Nature Park
Sunday, November 14th, 2 pm – 3 pm, Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond
Kids of six and up are invited on this armchair tour of fossil finding expeditions around BC with the Nature Park’s own palaeontologist. Be sure to pre-register: www.richmond.ca
Bossy Moms Boutique 1st Tradeshow
Sunday, November 14th, 2 pm – 6:30 pm, City Of Port Moody Theatre Gallery, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
A tradeshow by mums for mums, you can do a little Christmas shopping for you and your kids, enjoy some music and snacks. We’re taken with the Bossy Moms moniker: www.bossymomsboutique.com
Do you have an event you would like to see in our weekend guide? Then send us your details and we’ll help you get the word out. Looking for a feature listing? Contact Erin, our Director of Sales and Marketing, for more information.
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!