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Lunar Fest Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rooster at Lunar Fest Vancouver, a free, three-day festival this weekend. Lunar Fest Vancouver Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (650 Hamilton St, Vancouver) When: January 27th 11:00am to 6:00pm, January 28th & 29th 12:00pm to 6:00pm The festival will have Rooster Winter Games, Lunar Crafts, Vancouver Puppet Theatre, Tung […]

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Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 44th Chinese New Year Parade takes place on Sunday, January 29th. This signature event of Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more. Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade When: Sunday, January 29th, 2017 11:00am Admission: Open to public, free admission Where: The 1.3-km long route […]

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Rogers Hometown Hockey at Larwill Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring your family to Larwill Park in Downtown Vancouver this weekend to celebrate hockey in our community with Rogers Hometown Hockey. Canada’s largest touring hockey festival will have live music, games, hockey stars and a viewing party. Rogers Hometown Hockey When: January 14 & 15, 2017 12:00pm to 5:30pm Where: Larwill Park in Vancouver (Bounded […]

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Innovation150 Kick Off at Science World & Innovation Festival Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

What do the Walkie-Talkie, IMAX, the egg carton, instant mashed potatoes and the sport of hockey all have in common? They were all Canadian inventions! You can celebrate Canada’s innovative past, present and future for our country’s 150th anniversary when the Innovation150 National Tour launches at Science World next week. Innovation150 Kick Off at Science […]

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UBC Thunderbirds Winter Classic with Celebrity and Canucks Alumni Game

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Be a part of the crowd for the UBC Thunderbirds’ largest ever hockey game at the 3rd annual UBC Thunderbirds Winter Classic! The men’s team will take on the Manitoba Bisons in front of 5,000 local fans on Friday. Arrive early for a special Canucks Alumni and Hollywood North charity game for the Downtown Eastside […]

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Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

If you’re looking for what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver, you’ll find fun activities at your local community centre or a way to give back at a charitable event. There’s the White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity, where staff at two locations will be donating their time and tips for two great local causes […]

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White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity

by Rebecca Bollwitt

White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity: Continuing a heartwarming yuletide tradition for the 15th consecutive year, staff at the Kingsway Vancouver and Richmond Centre White Spot locations will donate their time and tips on Christmas Day to support local charities.

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Family Friendly New Year’s Eve in the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Fraser Valley First Night, a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, will take place at TRADEX in Abbotsford on December 31st. Family Friendly New Year’s Eve in the Fraser Valley When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:00pm to 12:00am Where: 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford Tickets: *$12 pre-purchased, $15 at the door. Children four & under are […]

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