Experience the charm of an old-fashioned country fair that combines nature, heritage, agriculture and community at the Campbell Valley Country Celebration.
Campbell Valley Country Celebration
Where: Campbell Valley Regional Park (20290 16 Ave, Langley)
When: September 8 & 9, 2018 10:00am to 4:00pm rain or shine
Admission: $3 per adult, $1 per child/adult 65+
This fall tradition returns with a variety of musicians and entertainers, nature interpretation, a giant straw maze, Kids Zone activities, Raku pottery workshops, live raptors and farm animals, and more.
From perogies to mini donuts, choose from a variety of classic country fair food to fuel your day’s activities. Help reduce waste – bring your own cutlery, mug and bags for the local crafts and produce market. An ATM machine is available onsite. Dogs allowed on a leash.
Follow Metro Vancouver Regional Parks on Facebook and Twitter for more information about events happening in our regional parks this season.
While Back to School messaging is creeping up on us, there’s still a whole lot of summer fun to be had and that includes National Play Day which is coming up on August 17th. To celebrate, visit a Peekaboo Beans Day of Play pop-up play date location in Vancouver or North Vancouver.
Peekaboo Beans Day of Play
Peekaboo Beans CEO Traci Costa wants to stick to the local brand’s founding mission which is to focus on play first, clothing second.
To support getting kids out to play, Peekaboo Beans is hosting their inaugural Day of Play, a national playdate on August 17, 2018 with events across North America, including three in Vancouver, the brand’s hometown. They won’t be selling their play wear at this playdate, instead the focus will be on sliding, swinging, chasing balls, and good old-fashioned play and the North Van event features popular children’s performers Bobs and Lolo!
Where to Play
Where: Norquay Park – 5050 Wales Street, East Vancouver
When: Friday, August 17th, 2018 11:00am to 2:00pm
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Where: Alexandra Park at Beach Ave, Downtown Vancouver
When: Friday, August 17th, 2018 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Where: Cates Park Rd, North Vancouver
When: Friday, August 17th, 2018 at 11:00am to 1:00pm
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Support the families of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (“RMH BC”) by bringing together your friends and family for good food, great company and an even better cause. Home for Dinner is a community fundraising initiative, which encourages locals to embrace the tradition of connecting with family around the dinner table by hosting a dining event in their home, or at their favourite restaurant.
Home For Dinner
Eat In
Prepare a meal in your home and invite your favourite people over. Instead of bringing wine or a hostess gift, your guests can contribute to something even more meaningful – keeping a family close when it matters most.
Dine Out
Host a meal at your favourite restaurant or dining spot. As a thank you for your generosity in picking up the tab, your guests can contribute something even more meaningful, supporting the families who are staying at RMH BC that night.
All funds raised will go towards families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, ensuring they benefit from a supportive and healing environment while their child or children undergo life-saving medical treatments. Each generous donation will ensure a family can continue to share meals and moments together at Ronald McDonald House BC while their child receives life- saving medical treatment. Large or small, the possibilities are endless!
Register your dinner today and truly make a difference »
Share your experience using #HomeForDinner on social media and follow Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more info.
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, festival goers flocked to Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park for arts, crafts, performances, an artisan village, food trucks, craft beer, and some rockin’ live music. Miss604 was the proud social media sponsor of this event where everyone came prepared for the elements and a little rain didn’t stop the big fun!
The artisan market was busy with shoppers, and artist displayed their creative and colourful pieces. Place des Arts had ecoplanters setup for painting, there was a community weaving project, roving performers, face painters and more.
Everyone could bring their own chairs and blankets, and they did, which added to the comfortable atmosphere especially with unpredictable weather. Kytami blew the crowd away during her electrifying evening performance, and Mathew V crooned through some raindrops while the crowd simply displaced themselves under some tents and canopies – no one left there was too much fun to be had.
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Port Moody Car Free Day is happening on St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, August 19, 2018. This 2nd annual community celebration will include more than 120 booths presented by local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups, plus great food and live music.
Port Moody Car Free Day
Where: St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets
When: Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
“Leave the car at home and join the fun this Sunday,” says Mayor Mike Clay. “Car-Free Day is going to be bigger and better than last year – with more booths and more entertainment, as well as a mini train, obstacle course, and food trucks – and it’s all happening on St. Johns Street in the heart of Moody Centre. Meet our local business owners, learn about sustainable transportation options, and enjoy a variety of free activities with your friends and family.”
Enjoy live music, including classic reggae band Mostly Marley and Clavinova Nights, who perform jazz music with a blend of blues and upbeat dance music.
Restaurants will be serving up special treats and food trucks will be on site. Over at Brewers’ Row, stop by the beer garden (family friendly) at Queens Street Plaza.
Get active with the parkour obstacle course, rock climbing, street hockey, face painting, and a bicycle skills and safety zone. Browse more than 120 booths presented by local businesses and artisans.
St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6:00am to 10:00pm on August 19, 2018. Commuters are strongly advised to take alternative routes. Visit the City’s website to view the Car-Free Day traffic management summary.
Members of the public are encouraged to leave their car at home, and walk, bike, or take public transit to the celebration. The Shoreline Shuttle, the City’s free summer-time shuttle bus pilot service, connects Inlet Centre, Rocky Point Park, and Moody Centre. On Car-Free Day, the Shoreline Shuttle will run from 12:00pm to midnight, with a temporary bus stop added on Clarke Street between Kyle Street and Queens Street. Due to the road closure on St. Johns Street, a detour will be in effect.
