Things are a little quiet after all the holiday festivities, but there’s still family fun to be found! And don’t forget all your Christmas tree chipping options this weekend.
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Royal City Farmers Market
Saturday, January 8th, 10 am – 2 pm, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster
Come join yoyomama and Craft Caravan at the Royal City Farmer’s Market close to the Columbia Skytrain Station in New West. The market’s chock-a-block with fresh local, produce, crafts, delicious foods and snacks, plus a prize from us and crafts for your kids from Craft Caravan. We hope to see you there: rcfm.ca
Maplewood’s Tidal Flats
Saturday, January 8th, 10am – Noon, Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, North Vancouver
Discover why flats are critical habitats for wildlife with Al Grass as he focuses on the importance of mud flats for a variety of birds and mammals at this free family event: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Echoes of Peace: Winter Tales from the Squamish Nation
Saturday, January 8th, 11 am – Noon, Mt. Pleasant Community Centre, #1 Kingsway, Multipurpose Room 2, Vancouver
Families are invited to hear storytelling, drumming and traditional songs and dance from the Squamish Nation: www.facebook.com
Toopy and Binoo Live!
Saturday, January 8th, 1 pm & 4 pm, The Centre for Performing Arts, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver
You never get a second chance to make a first impression which is why Toopy is stressing over his stage debut and enlists Binoo to help him. Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon including music, theatre, dance, puppetry and more to entrance T&B fans: www.toopyandbinooontour.com
Dunbar Memorial Preschool Open House
Sunday, January 9th, 10 am – Noon, lower level of the Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
If you’re interested in this preschool here’s your chance to meet the teachers, enjoy some refreshments and learn more about this Parent Participation “educational play date” preschool for kids from two through four: www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca
Bugs Under Cover
Sunday, January 9th, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver
Kids from five to 13 (with an adult) can discover how bugs survive during the winter as part of Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre’s Young Naturalist’s Club. Be sure to pre-register: www.dnv.org
Cloth Diapering 101
Monday, January 10th, 7:30 pm – 9 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown, 181 Roundhouse Mews Vancouver, BC
If you’re thinking about cloth diapering but you’re not sure where/how to start, join New & Green Baby Co. to learn how to use cloth diapers, how to store and wash them and try several different types and brands to see which suits you best: newandgreen.com
Farther Afield:
Toopy and Binoo Live!
Thursday, January 6th, 6:30 pm, & Friday, January 7th, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 – 144th Street, Surrey
You never get a second chance to make a first impression which is why Toopy is stressing over his stage debut and enlists Binoo to help him. Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon including music, theatre, dance, puppetry and more to entrance T&B fans: www.toopyandbinooontour.com
Illusions, Magic ‘n Miracles
Saturday, January 8th, 3 pm, 5 pm, &7:30 pm, Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 – 144th Street, Surrey
This unique brand of magic and illusion comes from Canada’s “Master Illusionists” Murray Hatfield and Teresa. The show also stars Shawn Farquhar, Charlie Frye & Company, Danny Cole, as well as lots of magic: www.magicnmiracles.com
3rd Annual Family Fishing Derby For Kids With Cancer
Sunday, Januay 9th, 10 am – 3 pm, Horseshoe Lake, Cranbrook
Okay, so this is a little farther afield than usual but this event is for a great cause, the Canadian Cancer Society for children with cancer, and includes chilli, hot dogs, hot chocolate and lots of prizes. Plus there’ll be toboggan races and dog sled rides for kids: www.familyfishingderby.com
Animal Show
Sunday, January 9th (every Sunday till Feb 20), 3 pm – 3:30 pm, Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
At this free, all-ages event you can come and visit the Nature House’s small collection of live animals which are ambassadors to the wildlife community of the bog: www.richmond.ca
Peek-a-Book
Mondays, January 10th – May 16th, 10:15 am – 10:45 am, Maple Ridge Library, 130 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
Kids from zero to 18 months (and their caregivers) are invited out to the library for stories, puppets and more: www.fvrl.bc.ca
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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!