The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is hosting the 2nd annual Vancouver Citywide Food Drive on September 16th, online and in person, making it easy to give where you live this season. At Your Door You can contribute by leaving nutritious, non-perishable food items on your doorsteps before 9:00am on Saturday, September 16, 2017 using one […]

Imagine a world with more self-esteem and less bullying. Imagine a world where youth are reminded that they be anything they can dream of. You can be a part of creating that world. All you have to do is volunteer! Did you know that when a child is mentored through Big Sisters of BC Lower […]

Registration is now open for VOKRA Walk for the Kitties 2017, present by FirstMate Pet Foods. The 5km walk takes place at Jericho Beach and all funds raised go directly towards supporting the organization’s rescue efforts. VOKRA Walk for the Kitties Where: Beach Path, West of Jericho Sailing Club (1300 Discovery St, Vancouver) When: Sunday, […]

Join HUB Cycling and more than 5,000 cyclists for Vancouver’s only official night ride on city streets! Bike the Night lets you experience the beauty and energy of nocturnal Vancouver at its best – by bike. Bike the Night Where: Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver) When: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Pre-Party 6:00pm to […]

Hosted annually by Music Waste Festival, CiTR 101.9FM and Discorder Magazine, the 13th Victory Square Block Party highlights local, independent music in a free end-of-summer celebration that also supports local non-profit and independent media organizations. Victory Square Block Party 2017 Where: Victory Square @ Cambie & West Hastings in Vancouver When: Sunday, September 3, 2017 […]

It’s corn maze season! These great Vancouver area farms offer up creative and fun corn maze adventures along with everything from pony rides and pumpkin patches (coming a bit later in the season), to wineries (for the adults), mini trains, jumping pillows, and baby goats. From Surrey and Richmond to Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, check […]

A stroll in Steveston, boarding tall ships, and browsing the National Historic Site at Britannia Shipyards. Add in festival stages, food trucks, crafts, puppets, entertainers, dancers, and you have a really unique and exceptionally fun family festival! John and I stopped by the Richmond Maritime Festival earlier this month and he took some great shots […]

Surrey Youth Fest is the City’s largest free youth event of the year with local youth performers, carnival games, dance battles, food trucks, cooking competitions, collaborative art making and much more. Surrey Youth Fest 2017 Where: Guildford Recreation Centre (15105 105 Ave) When: Saturday, September 23, 2017 1:00pm to 7:00pm Admission: FREE! RSVP on Facebook […]

The 16th annual Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival is happening this weekend, with restaurant showcases, recipes, canning demonstrations, and of course some delicious tastings. Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival When:Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00am to 2:00pm Where: Trout Lake Farmers Market, North Parking Lot, John Hendry Park When: Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 10:00am to […]

Vancouver Façade Festival at the Vancouver Art Gallery: A large-scale & immersive projection mapping experience September 4-10, 2017 on the Georgia St side