Craft Fairs & Artisan Markets (2021 Edition)

My poor kids got stuck with a mom who is anti-screens and anti-tech. Give me books, give me outside experiences, give me the theatre. That’s my jam. So, when earlier this summer, I told my boys I had booked our family a VR (virtual reality) experience, well let’s just say
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Wondering what to do with the kids after school? Wanting to expose your child to new and exciting opportunities? Want to ensure they are both physically active and mentally engaged? Check out these awesome after-school programs being offered around Metro Vancouver. Arts Umbrella Arts Umbrella is the pre-eminent arts educational
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Taking place on the last Saturday of every month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared towards families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming economy to its diverse ecosystem! August 28, 2021: When you think of pollinators, you
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Do you remember Brentwood Mall? I have vague memories of dingy beige corridors, truly nothing to write home about. Well, times have changed! The Amazing Brentwood will knock your socks off. After a major renovation, the Amazing Brentwood offers a shopping experience like no other. I’m not a girl who
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“When you walk into a school, any school, you get a vibe. Is this a warm and welcoming place? Is it a happy place? We were determined that whatever we did, we would try to make a school that was warm and welcoming to the kids and to the parents.”
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Summertime & movies are like peanut butter & jam…they are meant to go together. Life gets even better when the movie is FREE and it is shown outside, under the stars, in a beautiful setting. Thanks to FreshAir Cinema, communities all around Metro Vancouver can enjoy FREE outdoor movies during
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Why do I feel instantly healthier when I visit a farmer’s market? I LOVE the plethora of markets available throughout the summer. No matter what community you live in, there is a farmer’s market close at hand. Support local producers, vendors, and artisans, and get tasty food & wonderful treats
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Summer is here and that means kids are ready to squeal with glee at the water spray parks around Metro Vancouver. We’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of all the spray parks in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland. Don’t forget the sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes!
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