Eat! Vancouver {Adults $15 online, children under 12 FREE}
Fri, May 1st – Sun, May 3rd (various times) BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulvard, Vancouver
Do you like good food? Then Eat! Vancouver is a place to be! Check out amazing cooking demos by local and celebrity chefs, join cooking classes, and cheer your favourite in the celebrity chef throwdown. Kids will have their own interactive cooking demo shows as well! Worth crossing the bridge for!
Shipyards Night Market {FREE}
Fri, May 1st (5:00 – 10:00 pm) Shipbuilders’ Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
It’s back! Take the family along for some great food, farm fresh produce, art and live entertainment. There’s a beer and wine garden for the over 19’s featuring local craft beer, and more than 20 food trucks to choose from so you won’t leave hungry!
St. Agnes Garage Sale {FREE}
Sat, May 2nd (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St, North Vancouver
If you’re a bargain hunter this sale is for you! There’s something for everyone including toys, books, household items and more.
CityFEST {FREE}
Sat, May 2nd (11:00 am – 4:00 pm) Lonsdale Skate Park behind Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Don’t miss the largest Youth Week event in the Lower Mainland. There’s a great line up including: live music, dance showcase, skateboard competition, longboard race, BBQ and more. Over 50 pieces of local youth art will be on display in the Centennial theatre lobby and the top 8 film entries from the 1st annual Youth CityFEST film contest will be premiered on the Centennial Theatre stage from 11am-3pm. This festival is designed for youth, by youth.
Family Movie at the Library: Astro Boy {FREE}
Sat, May 2nd (2:30 – 4:30 pm) Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver
Based on a Japanese manga comic, Astro Boy tells a story of an android replica of a real boy. When he’s rejected by his creator, he goes on an adventure to find his own identity that turns him into a hero. Please pre-register.
If we’ve missed any family fun happening this weekend on the North Shore, please email angela@modernmama.com or comment below with details!