Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend (May 30 – June 1, 2014)

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LOTS of family events & outings in North Vancouver, West Vancouver (and nearby) this weekend! North Shore fun includes Lynn Valley Day parade & carnival, a book sale, stuffed animal sleepover at the library, school spring carnival, artisan festival (with drop-in childcare), CATS (the musical) and so much more!

And if you’re happy to take your little ones a little farther afield, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival at Granville Island (running all weekend) looks like a fun option for families with kids of all ages. Have an amazing weekend everyone!

 

FRIDAY, MAY 30th

 

Fri, May 30th (10 am – 7 pm) – Friends of the Library Book Sale Fundraiser
Location: Lynn Valley Main Library  1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Van

Details: Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting another legendary book sales. At the sale you’ll find a huge variety of books & audio visual materials at bargain prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00. On Sunday everything is half price & you can get a bag of books for $3 or a box for $6! 604-984-0286

 

Fri, May 30th (5-10 pm) – Friday Night Market at the Shipyards
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.

 

Fri, May 30th (5:45 – am – 6:30 pm) – Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Location: Parkgate Library,  3675 Banff Court, North Van

Details: Take your most adventurous stuffed animal for a special storytime on Friday evening, then tuck your friend in and say goodbye for the night. The stuffies will have the run of the library for the night! Oh the fun they will have, the games they will play, they will be very tired animals the next day for sure. Go back on Saturday, May 31 between 10:00am – 12:00pm to pick them up and see what kind of crazy fun they got up to and receive a souvenir of their big night out. Be sure to take an animal friend you can be without for the night! Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for age 4-7yrs. 604-929-3727 ext. 8166

 

Fri, May 30th (7:30 pm) – CATS (The Musical)
Location: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Van

Details: Fun show for 4-5 year olds + who love animals! (Although matinee times on Sat & Sun will be better for young ones). See the Jellicle Cats gather under the full moon, and be enchanted by their songs and dance. Pre-book tickets ($10 & up).

 

Fri, May 30th (9:30am – 6pm) – Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Location: Granville Island, Vancouver

Details: Children’s Festival has been running for days now….so why not head down to Granville Island for spectacular performances from around the world for kids & families of all ages before it ends this Sunday?! Festival fun includes puppetry, theatre, music, dance & lots of arts activities for both little & big kids. Visit Festival website for tickets!


SATURDAY, MAY 31st

 

Sat, May 31st (8 am – evening) – Lynn Valley Day Parade & Carnival
Location: Lynn Valley Rec Centre, 3590 Lynn Valley Road, North Van

Details: Join the family fun at Lynn Valley Day, one of the North Shore’s biggest events. Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions and Lynn Valley Community Association, this event is not to be missed. It kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 8:00am, followed by the community parade featuring over 60 groups and floats at 10:00am. Watch it along the route from Mollie Nye Way, west on Lynn Valley Road to Mountain Highway where it heads north to Lynn Valley Park near the Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre at Frederick & Mountain Highway. Kids of all ages will enjoy the free carnival activities from 10:00am – 4:00pm, including a bouncy castle, races, balloon art and face painting. Carnival rides available by admission. NEW this year, a free concert at 5:00 pm featuring the cool sounds of the Boom Booms.

 

Sat, May 31st (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 31st (10 am – 6 pm) – Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Location: Granville Island, Vancouver

Details: Children’s Festival has been running for days now….so why not head down to Granville Island for spectacular performances from around the world for kids & families of all ages before it ends this Sunday?! Festival fun includes puppetry, theatre, music, dance & lots of arts activities for both little & big kids. Visit Festival website for tickets!

 

Sat, May 31st (10 am – 4 pm) – Friends of the Library Book Sale Fundraiser
Location: Lynn Valley Main Library  1277 Lynn Valley Road

Details: Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting another legendary book sales. At the sale you’ll find a huge variety of books & audio visual materials at bargain prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00. On Sunday everything is half price & you can get a bag of books for $3 or a box for $6! 604-984-0286

 

Sat, May 31st (10 am – 12 noon) – Day of the Honeybee at Loutet Farm (FREE)
Location: Loutet Farm, East 14th & Rufus Ave, North Van

Details: Join in on the celebration of the hard working honeybee! Learn all about bees while you check out honeybee displays, bee hives, and meet backyard bee keepers. You can even buy produce from Loutet Farm while you’re there!!

 

Sat, May 31st (11 am – 2 pm) – Dorothy Lynas School Spring Carnival
Location: Dorothy Lynas Elementary School  4000 Inlet Crescent, North Van

Details: Join in the fun spring carnival. There will be great food, games for kids of all ages, pony rides, bouncy castle, cake walk, silent auction, carnival treats, dunk tank, foam dance party and lots of new surprises in store.

 

Sat, May 31st (11 am – 4 pm) – Gleneagles Artisan Festival 
Location: Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr, West Van

Details: Meet local artisans and makers, and do some shopping. Enjoy live entertainment while you browse. Drop-in childcare is available for kids 6 and under.

 

Sat, May 31st (1 pm & 5 pm shows) – CATS (The Musical)
Location: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Van

Details: Fun show for 4-5 year olds + who love animals! (Although matinee times on Sat & Sun will be better for young ones). See the Jellicle Cats gather under the full moon, and be enchanted by their songs and dance. Pre-book tickets ($10 & up).

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 1st

 

Sun, June 1st (10 am – 5 pm) – Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Location: Granville Island, Vancouver

Details: Children’s Festival has been running for days now….so why not head down to Granville Island for spectacular performances from around the world for kids & families of all ages before it ends this Sunday?! Festival fun includes puppetry, theatre, music, dance & lots of arts activities for both little & big kids. Visit Festival website for tickets!

 

Sun, June 1st (12 noon – 4 pm) – Friends of the Library Book Sale Fundraiser
Location: Lynn Valley Main Library  1277 Lynn Valley Road

Details: Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting another legendary book sales. At the sale you’ll find a huge variety of books & audio visual materials at bargain prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00. On Sunday everything is half price & you can get a bag of books for $3 or a box for $6! 604-984-0286

 

Sun, June 1st (1 pm show) – CATS (The Musical)
Location: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Van

Details: Fun show for 4-5 year olds + who love animals! (Although matinee times on Sat & Sun will be better for young ones). See the Jellicle Cats gather under the full moon, and be enchanted by their songs and dance. Pre-book tickets ($10 & up).

 

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 and we recommend double-checking with an event’s website/coordinator before heading out!

 

Cheers mamas!

Angela Signature

 

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