Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend (June 6-8, 2014)

Highlands Celebration croppedLOTS of family events & outings on the North Shore this weekend! For anyone looking for a day of play on Saturday, be sure to attend the Highlands Preschool 50th Anniversary Family Fun Day in Edgemont Village from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Full details are below, and be sure to stop by our booth where we’ll be giving away a Britax Advocate Convertible Carseat ($399 value!). Hope you all have a lovely weekend with your kids!

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 6th

 

Fri, June 6th (11am – 11:30am) – Treetop Tales at the Ecology Centre 
Location: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3633 Park Road, North Van

Details: Suggested donation $2 per person Leaping lizards – it’s nature story time! Visit the Ecology Centre for seasonal songs and stories with a spring and summer nature theme. For ages 2 years and up with an adult. 604-990-3755

 

Fri, June 6th (5-9 pm) – Upper Lynn Elementary Spring Carnival (FREE)
Location: Upper Lynn Elementary School, 1540 Coleman Street, North Van  

Details: Take the entire family along for a fun-filled evening of food and games, including cake walk, pony rides, recording booth, photo booth, bouncy castles, magic show, balloon art, Euro Bungee, Wipeout Arm and Gladiator Joust! The Lynn Valley Lions will be grilling up cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs and more.

 

Fri, June 6th (5-10 pm) – Friday Night Market at the Shipyards (FREE)
Location: Shipbuilder’s Square at the foot of Lonsdale, North Van

Details: The popular Friday night market is back! Each week you can enjoy fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and live entertainment. If you’re hungry make sure you visit the food trucks and then stop by the beer and wine garden.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 7th

 

Sat, May 24th (9am – 11:30am) – Fun with Dad (or male caregivers) 
Location: West Van Family Place (in West Van Rec Centre)

Details: Includes snack for parents and children and one hour of multi-sport Sportball ($5 per family, for kids up to age 6). Contact Leslie Black at leslie@akissgoodnight.ca for more details.

 

Sat, May 24th (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) – West Vancouver Community Day (FREE)
Location: Ambleside Park, West Van

Details: A  fun-filled day of activities & festivities for the whole family. This year’s theme is Let’s Play!, so approach the day with a spirit of play. The day kicks off at 9:45am with the Ambleside Mile, a running race along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:00am at 13th Street and Marine Drive. The main event takes place at Ambleside Park from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Festivities include: Kids Zone bouncy slide, games and activities, craft market, concert stage, R&B stage, classic car show, information booths, dance stage and food vendors.

 

Sat, June 7th (10am – 2pm) – Highlands Preschool 50th Anniversary Family Fun Day 
Location: Highlands Preschool  3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Van

Details(FREE) Join the ‘Celebration of Play’ as Highlands Preschool in Edgemont Village celebrates its 50th anniversary. There will be fun for all ages including carnival games, bouncy castles, live music, a fire truck, police car, mini art projects with 4Cats Studio, book sale, food truck, AMAZING raffle baskets and more!

 

Sat, June 7th (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) – MEC Bikefest (FREE)
Location: Inter River Park, 1301 Lilooet Rd. & Premier St., North Van

Details: MEC loves bikes, and they’re throwing a party in their honour. Join the fun and connect with your local cycling community. You can try out gear, test ride a new bike, browse exhibitor booths, score deals at the MEC Bike swap, or learn skills at a bike clinic. There’ll also be bike races, performers, entertainment, food vendors, beer garden and kids’ activities. Take your bike, your family, and your riding buddies, and embrace the awesomeness of wheels.

Sat, June 7th (10:15 am – 12:15 pm) – Prince & Princess Tea Party ($2 per person)
Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 W. 1st St., North Van

Details: Your little princes and princesses are invited to a royal tea party! They will be treated to tea and treats with a real princess, have fun with crafts and enjoy a special story time. Please pre-register by calling 604-987-Play (7529), course number 323493.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 8th

 

Sun, June 8th (10 am – 4 pm) – MEC Bikefest (FREE)
Location: Inter River Park, 1301 Lilooet Rd. & Premier St., North Van

Details: MEC loves bikes, and they’re throwing a party in their honour. Join the fun and connect with your local cycling community. You can try out gear, test ride a new bike, browse exhibitor booths, score deals at the MEC Bike swap, or learn skills at a bike clinic. There’ll also be bike races, performers, entertainment, food vendors, beer garden and kids’ activities. Take your bike, your family, and your riding buddies, and embrace the awesomeness of wheels.

 

Sun, June 8th (11 am – 3 pm) – Blueridge Good Neighbour Day (FREE)
Location: Blueridge Elementary School  2650 Bronte Ave, North Van

Details: Celebrate your neighbours and enjoy a fun-filled day. Lots of activities for all ages including: local musical acts, silent auction, photo booth, gladiator joust, Doodle Girls face painting, criss-cross collision course, festival food trucks, beer garden, Royal Express train, kid’s carnival, community tables, pie eating contest, Rainbow Loom-a-thon & much more.

 

Sun, June 8th (12:00 noon – 4:00 pm) – Brockton School Summerfest (FREE)
Location: Brockton School, 3467 Duval Road, North Van

Details: A great day out for the community & families with lots of fun for everyone. There will be a food truck, games, North Shore Green Market, music by the Brockton World Music Program, bouncy castle, dunk tank & much more. 778-874-1150

 

If you know of any family events happening on the North Shore this weekend that we haven’t listed, please post a comment below or email angela@modernmama.com with details! And note that times/dates for events can change after posting, so we recommend double-checking with an event’s website/coordinator before heading out!

 

Cheers mamas!

Angela Signature

 

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