This weekend is all about getting into the spirit of the season. And we’ve tidied up our craft fair listing, removing those that have happened and adding lots of new ones. You can find it in our diary. All the season’s ongoing events are gearing up as well, we’ll have a full listing for you next week so you can plan ahead for the holidays!
Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate
Wednesday, November 24th – Sunday, November 28th, see schedule for times, Pacific Coliseum, 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
We caught the premiere of this years’ Disney on Ice last night and we’ve already reviewed it in our diary which is where you can find out what we thought of this celebration of all your favourite Disney characters: disney.go.com
Babylicous Sample Sale
Thursday, November 25th, 10 am – 2 pm, 5811 Blenheim Street, Vancouver
Stock up on hip, fresh baby textiles and funky crib bedding, nursery accessories and more. Talk about perfect timing for the holidays. Remember it’s cash or cheque only: www.babylicious.ca
Lighting of the Douglas Park Tree
Thursday, November 25th, 5:30 pm – 7 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre – 801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
This annual tree lighting including a chance to make your own lantern and carry it through the labyrinth as well as complimentary hot chocolate: vancouver.ca
Family FUSE Weekend
Saturday, November 27th – Sunday, November 28th, 10 am – 5 pm, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Inspired by their Waste Not and Everything Everyday exhibitions, the Art Gallery’s Family FUSE weekend is introducing families to new ways of exploring art with everything from origami to architecture, to extraordinary music using everyday things and lots, lots more. A great way to while away a chilly afternoon: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Clowning Around With Dianna David
Saturday, November 27th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts gallery, 808 Richards Street (at Robson), Vancouver
This free workshop for all ages will feature Dianna David as she shows you how to juggle, hip-hop dance, mime and clown your way into creatively expressing your true self. Hmm, maybe this would be fun combined with the Family FUSE Weekend: artstarts.com
Celebrate The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada’s 100 Years of History in Vancouver
Saturday, November 27th, 2 pm – 4 pm (Pre parade band performances at 1:30 pm), Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, UBC Campus, 2555 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver
Catch a centenary parade, pipes and drums band performances and special guest performers from Holland, The Seaforth Highlanders of Holland, Memorial Pipes and Drums: www.seaforth100.com
Children’s Toy & Clothing Market
Sunday, November 28th, 10 am – 1 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Buy (or sell!) used children’s toys and clothes, this is just used items, no merchants or businesses: vancouver.ca
Helping Children Set Physical & Emotional Boundaries
Wednesday, December 1st, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Grand Boulevard Parent Participation Preschool, 520 East 20th Street, (behind Queensbury Elementary School, next to the soccer field), North Vancouver
Parent educator Donna Bond will be helping parents learn how we can help our children stay safe and empower them to understand an prevent unwanted sexual contact. Call 604.323.4146 for more info: www.gbppp.com
Farther Afield:
Enterprising Moms Network (EMN) Richmond Chapter Launch
Tuesday, November 30th, 7 pm – 9 pm, River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond
We’re looking forward to this opportunity to hear Traci Costa, owner of Peekaboo Beans, speak at this inaugural event for the new Enterprising Moms Richmond Chapter. Enterprising Moms is all about local entrepreneurial women connecting, brainstorming and sharing: www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com
Peter Pan
Thursday, November 25 – Saturday, November 27th, 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm, MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford
Gallery 7 Theatre is presenting J.M. Barrie’s magical tale of childhood adventure in this faithful adaptation of this classic tale: www.gallery7theatre.com
Homeworks Etc. Sample Sale
Saturday, November 27th, 10 am – 5 pm, #5 – 19257 Enterprise Way, Surrey
Save up to 50% on sample stock and check out Homeworks Etc.’s new location and new designs: www.homeworksetcdesigns.com
Christmas on the Peninsula
Saturday, November 27th, 10 am – 6 pm, White Rock Community Centre & ten other locations around uptown White Rock
White Rock will be hopping all day with everything from Breakfast in Bethlehem to a children’s toy sale to a holiday market, carollers, storytelling and heaps more. Be sure to check their full schedule of events to find out what you’d like to enjoy and when: christmasonthepeninsula.com
Bobs & Lolo
Saturday, November 27th, 10:30 am and Noon, Lougheed Town Centre, 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby
Bobs & Lolo will be helping to celebrate Christmas is for Kids Week at Lougheed Town Centre: www.lougheedtowncentre.com
Christmas at Kilby
Saturday, November 27th & Sunday, November 28th, 11 am – 4 pm, Kilby Museum, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills
Kilby Historic Site will be celebrating Christmas a little early with a traditional Ham dinner, plus Santa will be dropping by and you can pick up some local gifts at their onsite gift store: www.kilby.ca
Christmas in Leigh Square
Saturday November 27th, 11 am – 5 pm, 2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam
The Arts Village is hosting their annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 pm but all day long the square will be hopping with holiday ornament making, holiday shopping, photos with Santa, carolling and more: www.portcoquitlam.ca
8th Annual Edmonds Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 27th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Edmonds Street, Burnaby
The parade will make its way along Edmonds Street and afterwards you can visit with Santa, munch on hot dogs and sip hot chocolate and partake of crafts and games: edmondssantaclausparade.com
Cloth Diaper 101 Workshop
Saturday, November 27th, 3 pm – 4:30 pm, Heart Centre Yoga, 3982 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Learn how make cloth diapering work with hands on “how to’s” in this handy workshop put on by the experts at New & Green: www.newandgreen.com
Christmas in Steveston Village
Sunday, November 28th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
We’ve always wanted to catch this event when Santa arrives at Fisherman’s Wharf in true nautical style, aboard a whale watching boat. Plus you can take a horse drawn carriage ride around the village which is all lit up for the holidays. And it all ends with the lighting of the sequoia tree in Fisherman’s Park: exploresteveston.com
Chanukah Carnival
Sunday Nov 28th, 1:30 pm – 4 pm, 8760 No 5 Road, Richmond
The Sixth Annual Chanukah Carnival includes a bouncy castle, face painting, carnival booths with games such as pin the candle on the menorah, spin the dreidel and more. Plus Mr. Bubbles the clown will be on hand providing some lively entertainment and you can snack on traditional sufganiot, hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn. Call 604.908.2418 for more info.
Green Thumb Theatre: 500 Words
Sunday, November 28th, 2pm, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Sunday afternoon Family Series is back and it’s being launched with the classroom (& friendship) drama 500 Words which has been touring BC: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
1st Annual Kids’ Shopping Night at Coquitlam Centre
Wednesday, December 1st, 5 pm – 8 pm, Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam
Here’s a chance for kids to shop in their PJs while enjoying holiday activity stations including a milk and cookie decorating station, arts and crafts station, free gift wrapping, a letters to Santa station and more: coquitlamcentre.com
Deck the Halls at Queensborough Community Centre
Wednesday, December 1st, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Queensborough Community, 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster
Help the community centre get into the spirit of the season by making crafty decoration and hanging lights. Please also bring a non-perishable item for the food bank: www.tourismnewwestminster.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!