vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 27, 2011
Today is Family Literacy Day and there are events happening all around town so be sure to set aside some time to drop everything and read. The weekend’s hopping, especially on the North Shore and if you’re looking for preschool for your tots there are open houses galore!
Cloth Diaper Month Workshops at Hip Baby
Tuesday, February 1st and 15th 7 pm – 8:30 pm, 2110 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
In honour of their second anniversary, the diaper genies at Hip Baby have declared February to be “Cloth Diaper Month”. As part of the celebration, they are holding their always popular cloth diapering workshops for free, and as an added bonus, participation gets you a $15 discount (on purchase of $100 or more) per person. Also be sure to check out the savings on all sorts of diapers. It’s a great time to join the cloth diaper revolution, and help create a better environment for your child both inside the diaper and out: www.hipbaby.com
Behind the Scenes
Thursday, January, 27 & Saturday, January 29th, 11 am & 2 pm, 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver
Maplewood Farm is opening things up behind the scenes again. You get a chance to look at how the farm operates checking out activities such as egg collection, animal grooming, setting up feed and exploring “Staff Only” areas. Pre registration is required by emailing wellmand@dnv.org or calling 604.929.5610: www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Gymboree Vancouver and North Shore Open Houses
Thursday, January 27th – Sunday, January 30th, See site for times and locations, Vancouver and West Vancouver
Drop in to check out the programs Gymboree has to offer kids from birth on up to kindergarten. Plus you can meet other families in your community, get in on the swag bag action if you register early and save if you register for programs while you’re there. Call 604.739.1190 or email vancouverbc@gymboreeclasses.com to hold your spot: www.facebook.com
Love It or Heave It
Thursday, January 27th, 7 pm – 8 pm, Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver
If you’ve resolved to get rid of the clutter in your home then you may want to join Anna Camporese, a recovering clutterholic, for tips, insight and inspiration for a more organized 2011: www.nvdpl.ca
Franklin Preschool Open House
Friday, January 28th, 3 pm – 6 pm, Franklin Preschool, 250 South Skeena Street portable classroom on the grounds of Sir John Franklin Elementary, Vancouver
It’s Franklin Preschool’s Open House/Registration Day. Drop by to meet the teachers, visit the school and learn about their programs. Call 604.291.9310 with any questions.
Open House and Registration
Saturday, January 29th, 9 am – 11:30 am, St. Philips Church, 3737 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver
Check out this Parent Participation Preschool, established in 1948, to talk with the teachers and learn more about what they offer. Registration for two, three and four-year-olds will be available as well. Email kthomascrown@hotmail.com or call 778.996.3234 for more info: www.crownpreschool.ca
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Presents Staying Warm
Saturday, January 29th, 10:30 am to noon, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver
Kids from two to six are invited to bundle up – or not with our current weather – and head out to learn how animals stay warm in the winter. For ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Pre-register at 604-990-3755: www.dnv.org
Funny Bamboo Music with Khac Chi
Saturday, January 29th, 11 am & 1 pm, ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street, Vancouver
Khac Chi’s hitting up ArtStarts with over a dozen traditional and invented bamboo instruments to entertain with their free lively and educational stage show that also offers a glimpse into the rich musical tradition of Vietnam: artstarts.com
Bobby Boogaloo in Concert
Saturday January 29th, 1 pm – 2 pm, Kerrisdale Community Centre 5851 West Boulevard Vancouver
Bobby Boogaloo is all about entertaining kids of all ages with his songs and fresh, fun music: vancouver.ca
Family Snow Day
Sunday, January 30th, 10 am – 2 pm, Mount Seymour Tubing Park, 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver
Will Stroet and his Backyard Band will be providing the entertainment, there’ll also be interactive demos and displays, craft making and free hot chocolate and other treats. And if you’ve got a North Shore Credit Union Member Card or Northvanrec Playcard you could get discounts on tubing or a chance to toboggan for free: www.northvanrec.com
Vietnamese Tet Lunar Parade 2011
Sunday, January 30th, Noon – 2 pm, Clark Drive – Glen Drive & Kingsway, Vancouver
Vietnamese Tet Lunar Parade 2011 is a Lunar New Year festival featuring a community parade, Dragon dancing, Tet theme decorations, cultural performances and lots more: vancouver.ca
Montessori on the Drive Preschool
Sunday, January 30th, 1 pm – 4 pm, 540 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Call 604.569.2169 to book some time to check out this preschool for kids from 30 months to five years.
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Sunday, January 30th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Celebrate the New Year with Lion Dance, performances, complimentary snacks and drinks, a live music lucky draw and lots of local VIPs: www.westvancouver.ca
Using Books to Support Social and Emotional Development
Tuesday, February 1st, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
Parents and caregivers are invited to learn how books can help prepare your kids for the emotional ups and downs of life. You’ll discover books that pack an emotional punch and learn how reading together can help your children (and you) explore your emotions: www.nvdpl.ca
Farther Afield:
Family Literacy Day at Maple Ridge Public Library
Thursday, January 27th, 3 pm – 5 pm, Maple Ridge Public Library, 130 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
Celebrate adults and children reading together at this free event with the theme of Play for Literacy in support of Family Literacy Day: www.fvrl.bc.ca
Huge Kids Swap Meet – Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Saturday, January 29th, 9 am – 1 pm, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale, Surrey
It’s the first swap meet of 2011 with great deals on new and gently used kids items. This is one of the Lower Mainland’s most established kids’ swap meets: www.cloverdalerodeo.com
Sunshine Hills Parent Participation Preschool Open House and Registration
Saturday, January 29th, 10 am – 1 pm 6750 Carncross Crescent, North Delta
Here’s your chance to check out this Parent Participation Preschool that provides learning through play programs for three and four-year-olds. Email sunshinehillspreschool@gmail.com or call 604.596.2515 for more info.
Vive les Voyageurs Winter Festival
Saturday, January 29th to Sunday, January 30th, 10 am – 5 pm, Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley
At this French-Canadian cultural celebration there’ll be an ice sculptor, French music, poutine, maple sugar on snow, a Kids Zone and lots, lots more: www.pc.gc.ca
West Richmond Community Centre – Kids Only Swap Meet
Sunday January 30th, 10 am – 12:30 pm, 9180 Number 1 Road, Richmond
You’ll find baby, toddler and kids clothing, toys, books and more at this popular swap meet. Email fisher-hagel@shaw.ca for info. All proceeds benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation: www.richmond.ca
The Great Mountain at Evergreen Cultural Centre
Sunday, January 30th, 2 pm, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Red Sky Performance is bringing their newest show to town. It’s an adventure story that uses theatre, dance and music to capture the imagination of children and adults while educating them about the future of the planet and the importance of environmental care: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Healthy Kids – Preschool Fair
Tuesday, February 1st, 9:30 am – 12 noon, Cameron Complex, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Visit a health nurse, talk with local community agencies and there’ll be face painting and art and more for kids: www.burnaby.ca
Aberdeen Centre Chinese New Year Celebrations
Wednesday, February 2nd, 9 pm – 12: 15 am, Aberdeen Centre, Richmond
Aberdeen Centre’s celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a Chinese New Year Flower and Gift Fair, Golden Dragon and Lion Dance and lots of other Chinese dance and orchestrial shows: www.aberdeencentre.com
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