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Granville Island Turkey Trot

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Spend time with your family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend with good food, good fun, and a good workout! The 18th Granville Island Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day is a 10km run, walk, or stroll and this year they have added a Kids Fun Run the day before. Granville Island Turkey Trot When: Sunday, October […]

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Fort Langley Cranberry Festival 2015

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The 20th annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival invites you celebrate the harvest and history of the cranberry in this historic community on October 10th. Fort Langley Cranberry Festival When: Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site (23433 Mavis Ave) and the village of Fort Langley along Glover Road. […]

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October Events in Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

October is one of the busiest months in Vancouver thanks to fundraising galas, Halloween, haunted tours, and new theatre seasons. A few long-running events this month include: The Zombie Syndrome, the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour, the Chinatown Haunted House, Potters House of Horrors, BC Craft Beer Month, Fright Nights at Playland, the Stanley Park […]

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Win Tickets to the Vintage Affair

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Peninsula Community Foundation is hosting its 23rd Vintage Affair fundraiser on Thursday, October 22nd at the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club. This year proceeds from ticket sales of this formal cocktail event will kick off a new fund aimed at building acceptance and creating action in the community around mental heath issues. About the 23rd […]

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H’Arts for the Homeless

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Lookout Society is hosting its 7th annual H’Arts for the Homeless gala on Thursday, October 1st. This special evening includes entertainment, live painting and inspiration that celebrates the joys, successes, strengths and stories of the people Lookout serves. H’Arts for the Homeless Where: The Imperial (319 Main St, Vancouver) When: Thursday, October 1, 2015 @ […]

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Word Vancouver Free Festival of Reading and Writing

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Western Canada’s largest celebration of reading and writing is taking over the city this month with 100 readings, 150 authors, and 20 workshops all being a part of the Word Vancouver festival between September 23rd and September 27th, 2015. Word Vancouver From Wednesday to Friday, experience author readings at these venues: SFU Harbour Centre, The […]

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Terry Fox Runs in Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 2015 Terry Fox Run is just around the corner and while some kids may participate each year with their school (School Run Day is September 30th), this year families might need to take it upon themselves to sign up on their own. The general run takes places in hundreds of communities across Canada on […]

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Celebrate World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Burnaby Village Museum is throwing a free, fun family party on September 27th to celebrate the 11th Annual World Rivers Day and the 35th annual BC Rivers Day. Over 20 environmental groups and societies plus entertainers will be on-site this year with displays, demonstrations and fun activities. World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum Where: […]

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Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival

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The 13th annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is coming up on September 26th. This lantern festival draws thousands of community members from the local Renfrew-Collingwood area for an evening of music, festivities and lantern installations. Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Where Slocan Park (2750 E 29th Ave) and Renfrew Park (2929 E 22nd Ave) When Saturday, […]

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Dunbar Village Harvest Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Dunbar Village Business Association is hosting its annual Harvest Festival on September 19th with family-friendly entertainment, games, and activities for all. I’ve heard that a must-see is the Vancouver Rabbit Agility Club demos as well! Dunbar Village Harvest Festival Where: Between West 26th & West 30th on Dunbar When: Saturday, September 19, 2015 from […]

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