It’s a theatre-filled, seedy, fun weekend for families. Plus Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day. Whether you take in a show, stock up on seeds or visit a swap meet, there’s bound to be something that tickles your fancy this weekend!
Movies for Mommies in Burnaby
Wednesday, March 9th, 11 am doors open, movie starts at 12:30, Dolphin Theatre, 4555 East Hastings, Burnaby
Movies for Mommies, Canada’s original mommy/baby movie event is coming to Burnaby! Mums (and dads) and their babies are welcome to come enjoy a movie in an infant friendly environment and hang out with other adults for awhile. Tons of giveaways and door prizes to be won. Come to the inaugural event and get a free photo shoot from Bopomo and a free Salsa Babies dance class. Tickets are only $7.00: www.facebook.com/mfmburnaby
Munscha Mia
Saturday, March 5th – Sunday, March 27th, see schedule for times, Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street on Granville Island, Vancouver
Carousel’s newest production, Munscha Mia, based on Robert Munch’s books starts this weekend – look for a review in our diary early next week – and you’ll be able to catch faves like Stephanie’s Ponytail, Jonathan Cleaned Up-Then He Heard a Sound and Aaron’s Hair plus newer stories like Down the Drain and The Sandcastle Contest. For kids of three and up: www.carouseltheatre.ca
Kids Only Swap Meet
Saturday, March 5th, 9 am – 12 noon, West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Buy and sell children’s clothing, toys and sports equipment and take advantage of the community centre’s family playtime at the same time. Call 604.257.8140 for more info.
Family FUSE Weekend
Saturday, March 5th – Sunday, March 6th, 10 am – 5 pm, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
We had a blast at the Art Gallery’s last Family FUSE Weekend taking in music, making crafts and more. This weekend the theme is Speak Loud. You’ll learn new ways to be heard from artists, dancers, musicians, actors, filmmakers and more. Plan to spend quite a bit of time there, there’s lots to see and do: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch at the Rothstein Theatre
Saturday, March 5th & Sunday, March 6th, 11 am & 2 pm, Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Kids from three to six are invited out to this Mermaid Theatre show that’s an adaptation of Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor Books and incorporates puppetry, striking scenic effects and original music to introduce kids to both the performing arts and the excitement of reading: www.axistheatre.com
Cirque Du Soleil Family Fun Day
Saturday, March 5th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Park Royal, South Centre Court,2002 Park Royal South, Vancouver
The circus, or should we say the cirque, is coming to town and this your chance to check out cirque-inspired performers, fun displays and activities and a chance to win tickets to QUIDAM coming up next week: shopparkroyal.com
Seedy Saturday
Saturday, March 5th, 1 pm – 5 pm, : John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
Learn how to start seed saving in your own garden thanks to live demos and workshops. You can also exchange or purchase organic seeds and ask the experts your growing questions. Seed Saving Demos are at 1:30, 3:30 and 4:30 pm and the Seed Saving Workshop is at 2:30 pm: www.cnv.org
Sky Racers at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Monday, March 7th, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver
Kids from three to five (with an adult) are invited out to explore the world of hawks through games, crafts, stories and more. Call 604.990.3755 to register: www.dnv.org
Ready, Set, Learn musical show at McBride Annex
Wednesday, March 9th, 9:30 am – 10:15 am, McBride Annex Gym, 4750 St. Catherines Street, Vancouver
McBride Annex is presenting local children’s singer and songwriter, Shé, performing her upbeat, interactive show for three and four-year-olds. It’s free but please email lilli.wong@gmail.com by March 4th to hold your spot: mcbride-anx.vsb.bc.ca
“Race to Nowhere” Film Screening
Thursday March 10th, 6:45 pm – 8:10 pm (Doors open at 6:15 pm), Tom Lee Music Hall, 929 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Parent Support Group of Vancouver’s Lions Gate Montessori Society is hosting this screening of “Race to Nowhere”, the documentary which takes an up-close-and-personal look at the impact of our high-pressure culture and education system on our children. They’re even offering onsite childcare by donation: lionsgatemontessori.eventbrite.com
Farther Afield:
A Year with Frog and Toad
Friday, March 4th, 7 pm, Saturday, March 5th, 2 pm & 4 pm, Sunday, March 6th, 2pm (“Cookies” reception at 3:30 pm), Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey
We saw a production of this show, based on Arnold Lobel’s classic Frog and Toad books at Carousel and loved it, so don’t miss this chance to see it. Plus there’ll be a “Cookies with Frog and Toad” reception following Sunday’s matinee. Best for kids from three to eight. Warning: the songs get stuck in your head: www.surrey.ca
Lil Rascals Kids Swap Meet
Saturday, March 5th, 9 am – 1 pm, Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack
With over 200 tables of new and used maternity wear, clothing for kids from infant to teens, video games, furniture, strollers, sports equipment and more, this is a swap meet packed with great finds: www.lilrascalsswap.com
Seedy Saturday in Richmond
Saturday, March 5th, 10 am – 12 noon, Terra Nova Rural Park, 2631 Westminster Highway, Richmond
Swap seeds, buy seeds, pick up some trees and shrubs and meet your neighbors at this annual event: www.facebook.com
22nd Annual Festival du Bois, Maillardville’s Music Festival
Saturday, March 5th &Sunday, March 6th, see schedule for times, Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
This annual festival is full of fun for the whole family and for kids in particular there’s a Children’s Tent featuring Sand Northrup, Jean-Pierre Makosso and the Tricky Ricky Magic Show plus there’s a pancake breakfast, face painting, games, tourtière, poutine and maple sugar pie and you can sample delectable maple taffy on snow at the Sugar Shack. Be sure to check their site ahead of time to help plan your day: festivaldubois.ca
Medieval Monsters
Saturday, March 5th, 10:30 am – 12 noon, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from six to ten can discover the magic of the medieval world and find out more about unicorns, dragons and more. Plus you’ll get to create a medieval bestiary in a box to take home. Call 604.592.6956 to hold your spot: www.surrey.ca
Royally Crafty Market
Saturday, March 5th, 11 am – 3 pm, 810 Quayside Drive (Lower Level – Food Hall), New Westminster
On the first Saturday of each month the River Market presents this mini craft fair featuring locally produced jewelry, art and more: www.rivermarket.ca
International Women’s Day Open House at Historic Stewart Farm
Saturday, March 5th, Noon – 4 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
In the “olden days” (aka the 19th century) women often acted as doctor, nurse and pharmacist for their household. Visit the farmhouse to sample some of the teas they used to treat common ailments or just to provide a little warmth and comfort: www.surrey.ca
Owl Show
Sunday, March 6th, 11 am – 3 pm, Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy., Richmond
At this show featuring live owls from the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society also includes a chance to have your photo taken with these amazing birds: www.richmond.ca
Pinocchio at the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre
Sunday, March 6th, 2 pm & 4 pm, Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack
This telling of the classic tale told in the popular Story Theatre style and features all your favourite characters including the Blue Fairy, the cricket, the sly fox and the clever cat and more: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Curious Like George: Start Your Engines
Tuesday, March 8th, 10:30 am – 12 noon or 12:30 pm – 2 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids from three to six are invited to find out how to get around their city with the museum’s thanks to the Museum’s old time photos and toys: www.surrey.ca
Urban Academy Open House
Wednesday, March 9th, 8:45am – 2 pm, Urban Academy, 101 Third Street, New Westminster
Here’s your chance to check out this non-profit, arts-infused private school. Tour their classrooms, check out the before and after school care and more: www.urbanacademy.ca
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