Here’s our round-up of what’s going on the weekend of October 4-6 for families on the North Shore. Our top picks are the Edgemont Village Roll & Stroll on Saturday (great event for the whole family celebrating active living), the West Van Pumpkin Fest on Saturday (family golf tournament at Ambleside) and Sunday (TONS of family activities at West Van Community Centre), and theBellies to Babies Celebration for new and expecting parents in Vancouver on Sunday. We hope you have a blast with whatever you choose to do this weekend!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th
Miniature Train Rides – Confederation Park, Burnaby (apparently just outside of North Vancouver at the Willingdon Exit off Hwy 1)
Artists for Conservation 2013 Festival – Grouse Mountain Resort (10:00 am to 9:00 pm) (youth & adult workshops, live artist demos, gallery tours and a wildlife viewing).
Shipyards Night Market – 15 Wallace Mews, North Van (5:00 – 10:00 pm)
Great Turkey Quest – Edgemont Village, North Van (find the 10 turkeys hidden in the windows of Edgemont Village businesses, pick up & drop off your entry form at BC Playthings, Kidsbooks or Pizazz Gifts, and win 1 of three prizes, including a 20 lb turkey and treats from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
Miniature Train Rides – Confederation Park, Burnaby (apparently just outside of North Vancouver at the Willingdon Exit off Hwy 1)
West Van Pumpkin Fest Community Golf Day – Ambleside Golf Course (9:30 am start) (Rain or shine, Ambleside will be set up for a day of golf like you have never seen before with games and food and prizes for all! The course has been laid out with families in mind to ensure that everyone has a great day, from new golfers to seasoned pro. Shot gun start at 9:30am with lunch to follow).
North Shore Breastfeeding Challenge – Royal Canadian Legion #118 – 123 W. 15th Street, North Van (this is a fun event for the whole family, with guests, prizes, food & fun!)
Dundarave Farmers’ Market – Dundarave Village, Marine Dr, West Van (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Edgemont Village Roll and Stroll – Edgemont Village, North Vancouver (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) (free community event celebrating active living, including a bike & shoe decorating, face painting, a bike safety rodeo and interactive exhibits at Cleveland Elementary, as well as 20 interactive exhibits, live presentations and grand prizes in Edgemont Village, and a fun & relaxed 1.5 km Rolling and Strolling route from Cleveland to Edgemont Village centre).
Artists for Conservation 2013 Festival – Grouse Mountain Resort (10:00 am to 9:00 pm) (youth & adult workshops, live artist demos, gallery tours and a wildlife viewing).
Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market – 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Van (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Great Turkey Quest – Edgemont Village, North Van (find the 10 turkeys hidden in the windows of Edgemont Village businesses, pick up & drop off your entry form at BC Playthings, Kidsbooks or Pizazz Gifts, and win 1 of three prizes, including a 20 lb turkey and treats from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th
Miniature Train Rides – Confederation Park, Burnaby (apparently just outside of North Vancouver at the Willingdon Exit off Hwy 1)
West Van Pumpkin Fest – West Van Community Centre (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) (come enjoy the family zone, farm zone, build a scarecrow competition, pumpkin patch, live entertainment, free pumpkin swim & skate).
Ambleside Farmers’ Market – Bellevue St & 13th St, West Van (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Artists for Conservation 2013 Festival – Grouse Mountain Resort (10:00 am to 9:00 pm) (youth & adult workshops, live artist demos, gallery tours and a wildlife viewing).
Bellies to Babies Celebration – Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver (11:00 am to 4:00pm) (a fair for new & expectant parents)
Great Turkey Quest – Edgemont Village, North Van (find the 10 turkeys hidden in the windows of Edgemont Village businesses, pick up & drop off your entry form at BC Playthings, Kidsbooks or Pizazz Gifts, and win 1 of three prizes, including a 20 lb turkey and treats from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory)
Enjoy your weekend ladies!
Angela & Jai
Modern Mama North Shore