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Free Movies at Cineplex Community Day 2016

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This Saturday, movie lovers can enjoy a morning of free family-friendly movies at their local Cineplex theatre during Cineplex Community Day. Proceeds from donations and concession sales will go towards Cineplex’s national charitable partner, WE, a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Cineplex Community Day 2016 Popcorn, […]

Halloween Haunted Houses to Visit in Metro Vancouver

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At this time of year eerie amusements with the sole purpose of scaring your proverbial pants off pop up all around town. These haunted house attractions have activities for the little ones all the way up to frightening fun for adults. Haunted Mansion at the PNE. Photo by Phillip P on Flickr Surrey What: Potter’s […]

PirateHouse Fundraiser

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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 […]

Free Day at Science World and the Around the Dome Science Festival

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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 […]

Halloween Activities at Local Historic Sites Around Vancouver

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At least a century of stories spill from the shadows and dark corners of some of our region’s most historic sites and they’re hosting some very special events this Halloween to tell their tales (and have some fun). Britannia Mine Museum What: Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Weekend Where: Britannia Mine Museum (1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach) When: […]