The 3rd annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner, a fundraiser for the Dan Snook Trust Foundation (Dan’s Legacy), is coming up October 27th. Chef Sean Cousins, along with four other top chefs in Vancouver, will create a menu of culinary masterpieces guaranteed to delight the senses. The evening begins with a selection of cocktails and canapés followed […]

The fun and festive spirit of the season meets fundraising with local families at the 4th annual PirateHouse Fundraiser in Burnaby. Consisting of an annual Halloween pirate-themed yard display and an online auction, PirateHouse began in 2013 as the brainchild of Dr. Julie Desroches to raise funds for St. Stephen Children’s Centre in Uganda. PirateHouse […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets is kicking off the harvest season with its 2nd annual Fall Fair at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market this weekend. Fall Fair at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Where: 2300 Guelph Street at 8th Ave, Vancouver When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Kids and adults alike can wander through and […]

Science World presents its annual Around the Dome Science Festival starting Saturday, October 1st and running until Sunday, October 30th. The month-long celebration of community science kicks off with the Community Science Celebration weekend that includes a free day on Sunday, October 2nd, thanks to support long-standing partner, BC Hydro. Free Day at Science World […]

Run and give in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot. This annual event brings together community in a celebration of Thanksgiving – demonstrating our gratitude for sport and our commitment to supporting others. A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday, October […]

Now in its 12th year, the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala has raised over $8 million in support of children and families at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. One such family are the Evanows. Their daughter, Florence had Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and passed away at Canuck Place the evening before Mother’s Day 2015. […]

It’s a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition at the Birthplace of BC! The 21st annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival returns October 8th, celebrating the harvest and history of the cranberry in the region. Fort Langley Cranberry Festival Where: Fort Langley Village (free) & Fort Langley Historic Site (admission) When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm […]

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual Night of Fun fundraiser on Thursday September 29th, with a goal of raising $25,000 for its programs and services. Kits House Night of Fun Where: Kits House (2305 West 7th Ave, Vancouver) When: Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now for $40 The […]

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and Coquitlam Centre is joining forces with the local organization to encourage girls to “BeYou”. Every Saturday in September has been “BeYou Saturdays” at Coquitlam Centre. From 12:00pm to 4:00pm, events and activities encourage girls to celebrate their individuality and realize that they do not need to limit […]

Celebrate our local waterways at World Rivers Day, a free day of family fun at the Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, displays, tours, plus lots of activities for children and adults. World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby) When: Sunday, September 25, from 11:00am to […]