After a year off, PlayDome is returning to BC Place for Spring Break this year! Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival will have more than 45 rides and attractions, your favourite carnival snack and games, all under one roof.
PlayDome at BC Place for Spring Break
Where: BC Place Stadium
When: Wednesday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 26th, 2017
Hours: Open daily from 10:30am to 9:00pm (until 6:00pm on Sunday)
PlayDome at BC Place Dome Passes are $29 (valid for full day, all rides) and Ultimate Passes are $49 (5-days, all rides). Guest passes (required to enter as a spectator) are $8 and children under 2 years old are free (although for safety reasons they cannot go on the rides). Tickets are available at the door and online, or phone 604-669-2300.
All of your favourite rides and attractions have returned, so be sure to take a spin on the Tornado, experience weightlessness on the Alien Abduction and soar into the sky with the Mini Jets. Follow @BCPlace and the tag #PlayDome on Twitter for updates.
UPDATE: WIN PASSES!
I have the opportunity to give away 4 Dome Passes! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
Update The winner is Shannon!
A new season of market shopping is upon us and whether you’re looking for local produce, artisanal goodies, or hand-crafted gems, you’ll love browsing, and filling your baskets, at these upcoming events:
Spring Markets in Vancouver
Eastside Flea
Where: The Ellis Building (1024 Main St, Vancouver)
When: Feb 10-12; Feb 24-26; Mar 10-12; Mar 24-26; Apr 7-9; Apr 21-23; May 5-7; May 19-21
Details: Shop Eastside Flea every other weekend from February to May! Bi-weekly markets have over 50 local vendors, food trucks, a live deejay, artisan showrooms, seasonal drink specials, pinball, visiting with friends & more.
Portobello West
Where: At the BC Home + Garden Show
When: February 22nd to 26th, 2017
Details: Shop Portobello West for a wide variety of local goods ranging from men & women’s fashion, jewelry, home accessories, art, gourmet treats, baby & kids items, and more at this special pop-up edition at BC Place.
Fall For Local
Where: Pipe Shop Building (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver)
When: April 29th to 30th, 2017
Details: Shop a wide range of high quality local goods in an upbeat environment at Fall for Local Spring Pop-Up.
Make It
Where: The PNE Forum (2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver)
When: April 21st to 23rd, 2017
Details: Make It‘s spring show has one-of-a-kind handmade items from over 150 of Canada’s best makers, designers, and crafters. Now with food carts and a beer garden. Pay once, shop 3 days. $5 at the door, kids 12 and under are free.
Nifty for Fifty
Where: Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
When: April 9th, 2017
Details: At Nifty for Fifty, 30 local designers and artists will gather under one roof for. Find everything from accessories to clothing and trinkets, all for $50 or less. Admission for entrance is $2 at the door.
Vancouver Farmers Markets
Where: Nat Bailey Farmers Market (4601 Ontario St, Vancouver)
When: Saturdays until April 22nd, 2017
Details: The best place to be on a rainy Saturday! Each week you can look forward to finding locally grown vegetables and fruit, meat and seafood from local ranchers and fishermen, artisan cheese and bread, herbs and seasonal nursery items, baked goods, prepared foods and artisanal crafts.
Where: Hastings Park Farmers Market (Hastings Skate Park, Renfrew, Vancouver)
When: Sundays until April 30th, 3017
Details: Find the market between the Forum and the Agrodome and stroll down tree-lined pathways, wander through the Italian garden and stop by the sanctuary pond, bring the kids bundled up and play in the playground, or drop into the skateboard park. The Hastings Park Farmers Market features a great selection of local produce; nursery items, fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; the best in local crafts, and of course, hot food trucks.
Got Craft? Spring Edition
Where: Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph St, Vancouver
When: May 6th to 7th, 2017
Details: Got Craft? is a curated boutique event created to showcase favourite handmade designers. Shop for one of a kind goods, meet local makers, and talk about their creative processes. Join one of the D.I.Y. workshops and craft your own take home project. $5 at the door or $3 online in advance.
Bonus
Just outside Vancouver and up the Sea to Sky Highway, the Refresh Market takes place at West Coast Railway Heritage Park on April 28th & 29th.
Get acquainted with heritage in our province by meeting and celebrating the people who help preserve and promote it. The annual Heritage BC Awards Gala is coming up on February 15th and you’re invited to the party.
Heritage BC 36th Annual Awards Gala
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Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:30pm reception, 7:30pm awards
Tickets: $50 available online now
Join the celebration at the Heritage BC Awards where the outstanding and significant achievements of British Columbia’s heritage conservation heroes are recognized. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and networking with BC’s heritage advocates, organizations, groups, businesses and government officials as the award winners are honoured.
Over the years Heritage Heroes have been celebrated in “Heritage Conservation”, “Heritage Education and Awareness,” “Heritage Planning and Management and “Distinguished Service”. Network with some of the most influential people in the sector, congratulate award winners and celebrate with fellow leading and up-and-coming heritage enthusiasts.
Since 1981, Heritage BC has recognized individuals, groups, organizations, government and the private sector for the outstanding and significant achievements in heritage conservation, planning, education and awareness in BC communities. Award winners have reflected the diversity of historic places, projects and people across BC.
Follow Heritage BC on Twitter or Facebook for more information.
Ambleside Live and Rock 101 have announced the complete lineup for the Rock the Park music festival that is scheduled for August 18th to 20th at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
Rock the Park
Join this three-day classic rock celebration by the sea this summer with the following acts:
Friday, August 18, 2017
6:00pm
Harlequin
7:15pm
Kenny Shields & Streetheart
8:30pm
Platinum Blonde
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
3:30pm
Helix
5:00pm
Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd
6:40pm
Honeymoon Suite
8:30pm
Randy Bachman
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
3:30pm
Prism
5:00pm
Headpins
6:40pm
Glass Tiger
8:30pm
April Wine
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Passes for Rock the Park will be available for purchase starting Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10:00am. Single Day Pass $62.50; Full Event Pass $149.50; VIP $449.50 (includes GST, does not include FMF & service charges). Call toll-free at 1-866-514-5050 or go online to purchase passes.
Follow Ambleside Live on Facebook and Twitter for more information about Rock the Park.
