Spring Break at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Scheduled from March 15 to 26
Featuring activities for children and their parents, each day from 1 to 4 pm.
http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/page153.htm

VanDusen Botanical Garden — Spring Break Adventures

http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/parks/vandusen/website/events/calendar.htm

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Spring Break Adventure, Wild flower Cakes

for families with children age 4 and older. March is the beginning of the growing season, a time to plant for a fabulous garden in the summer. Come and learn all about plant life cycles from seed to mature plant whilst making some Wild Flower Cakes. From 1 – 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling 604-878-5860. Free for Members or included in Garden admission.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Spring Break Adventure, Beaks, Feet & Things to Eat

for families with children age 4 and older. What does a duck like to eat with its soup? Quackers! Join us on this Family Adventure to discover which of our feathered friends make VanDusen their home and learn how the shape of their beaks and feet tell us what they eat. From 1 – 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling 604-878-5860. Free for Members or included in Garden admission.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Spring Break Adventure, Nature’s Pigments and Brushes

for families with children age 4 and older. Imagine if you had been a caveman or a cavewomen and had wanted to communicate your thoughts and ideas: What would you have done? You could have used nature’s pigments to paint on the wall of your cave. What would you have used for a paint brush? From 1 – 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling 604-878-5860. Free for Members or included in Garden admission.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Spring Break Adventure, Season’s Greetings

for families with children age 4 and older. The month of March sees in the beginning of the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere but in the Southern Hemisphere, it signals the start of autumn. Come and discover why we have changing seasons, how spring is celebrated by different cultures around the world and take part in our very own VanDusen celebration of spring. From 1 – 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling 604-878-5860. Free for Members or included in Garden admission.

Other Programs with limited info as of publishing date

- UBC Sport Camps (http://www.ubccamps.ca/) normally offers both half-day and full-day camps for during spring break.
- Vancouver Aquarium (http://www.vanaqua.org/) spring break programs

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
:: Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: April 2008

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The events listings are categorized by the following areas of the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley:
Vancouver;
South Delta, consisting of Ladner & Tsawwassen;
North Delta, Surrey, Cloverdale, South Surrey and White Rock;
Langley;
Burnaby; Tri-Cities of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam;
North Shore, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver and the local mountain resorts of Seymour, Grouse and Cypress);
Whistler; Squamish.

Vancouver

February 1, 2008

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience

General Motors Place, Vancouver
Performance Time: Friday, February 1, 2008 at 1 pm

In WALKING WITH DINOSAURS, fifteen roaring, snarling “live” dinosaurs mesmerize the audience - and are as awe-inspiring as when they first walked on earth. The show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution, complete with the climatic and tectonic changes that took place, which led to the demise of many species. With almost cinematic realism, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, and the audience sees how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile perdators. For more information and other cities please visit www.dinosaurlive.com.

Cost: $35-72.50/person.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Captain Nasty’s Junior Pirate Schools at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Young pirate trainees, ages 3 to 5 years, and their parents discover more about these seafaring bandits through pirate stories, hands on activities and real life adventures. An adult must accompany each child. Pre-registration required.
Time: 10 am to 11:30 am

Cost per child with adult is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Cost for an additional adult is $10. Phone 604 257-8300 for information and registration regarding these popular programs. Other dates: February 16

Bird Walk

VanDusen Gardens, Vancouver
Time: 10 a.m.
Meet at the Garden entrance. Join Jeremy Gordon from Nature Vancouver for a beginners’ birding exploration in the Garden. Rain or shine. Limited to the first 20 people. Free for Members or with Garden admission. For more information on Nature Vancouver, visit www.naturevancouver.ca

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Captain Nasty’s Junior Pirate Schools at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Young pirate trainees, ages 3 to 5 years, and their parents discover more about these seafaring bandits through pirate stories, hands on activities and real life adventures. An adult must accompany each child. Pre-registration required.
Time: 10 am to 11:30 am

Cost per child with adult is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Cost for an additional adult is $10. Phone 604 257-8300 for information and registration regarding these popular programs.

Kids’ CBC & Invest In Kids Presents Get Set For Life Tour

The Centre For Performing Arts — 777 Homer Street, Vancouver

From February to August 2008, Kids’ CBC hosts Patty and Sid travel to 15 cities across Canada in a live stage show filled with music, dance and video that is sure to delight preschoolers and their parents. Joining them on their cross-country trek is Bo from the new hit show Bo on the Go, along with everyone’s favourite monkey Curious George! This is a fantastic live event for preschoolers — at family friendly prices!

Performance Times: Saturday, February 16, 2008 2:30 pm
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $4.95 per person plus service charges; available through Ticketmaster.
For other locations see http://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc/#/parents/tour/

February 17, 2008

SuperSunday: Art for Families

Vancouver Art Gallery — 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on SuperSunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

February 24, 2008

VSO Kids’ Koncerts: Wall to Wall Percussion

Orpheum Theatre , Vancouver
Time: Sunday, February 24, 2008 @ 2 pm

Cost: $12.50/ kids; $20.50/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

February 28 - March 1, 2008

Ballet British Columbia: Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

The world’s most popular ballet is a fantasy come to life on stage with a cast of familiar storybook characters, including Princess Aurora, Prince Désiré, the Lilac Fairy, Puss ‘n Boots, and the White Cat and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. This ballet is cherished by children and adults alike. Choreographed by Marius Petipa with music composed by Tchaikovsky — performed live by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Touring Orchestra.

Performance Times:
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 — 8 pm
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 — 8 pm
Sat, March 1, 2008 — 2 pm & 8 pm

Cost: $26-73/ kids; $32-80/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

:: Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC

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Vancouver

February 28 - March 1, 2008

Ballet British Columbia: Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

The world’s most popular ballet is a fantasy come to life on stage with a cast of familiar storybook characters, including Princess Aurora, Prince Désiré, the Lilac Fairy, Puss ‘n Boots, and the White Cat and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. This ballet is cherished by children and adults alike. Choreographed by Marius Petipa with music composed by Tchaikovsky — performed live by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Touring Orchestra.

Performance Times:
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 — 8 pm
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 — 8 pm
Sat, March 1, 2008 — 2 pm & 8 pm

Cost: $26-73/ kids; $32-80/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Opens March 7, 2008

Dolphins & Whales 3D

Go underwater and swim with Dolphins & Whales in IMAX 3D! Showing at the Imax theatre at Canada Place. Show info is available at www.imax.com/vancouver and educational info can be found at www.dolphinsandwhales3d.com.

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Night of the Mummy - A Family Overnight Adventure

Explore the museum by flashlight, dig for Egyptian artifacts, solve the curse of the mummy in a flashlight scavenger hunt and examine a real mummy.
Times: Overnight, 7:30pm - 9:00am
Ages: Open to kids ages 7 & up, with one adult for every 4 kids.
For more information, call 604.730.5307 or visit http://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca/mummy.html

$50 per person, Members $40
Includes snack, a light breakfast and all programming supplies

March 16, 2008

Supersunday: Art for Families

Vancouver Art Gallery — 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on SuperSunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Teen Games Afternoon!

Join Dave Strutt from Imperial Hobbies and other teens for a fun afternoon of cool games and pizza! No need to know how to play board games beforehand! Learn new, exciting and fun games together! Come and have Fun, Fun, Fun!
Ages: 13 to 18 - registration required.
Times: 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: Clearbrook Library

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
:: Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: April 2008

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Vancouver

April 13, 2008

VSO Kids’ Koncerts: the VSO Presents Platypus Theatre

Orpheum Theatre , Vancouver
Time: Sunday, April 13, 2008 @ 2 pm

Cost: $12.50/ kids; $20.50/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

April 17, 2008

Ballet British Columbia: Peter Pan

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

Performance Times:
Thu, April 17, 2008 — 8 pm
Fri, April 18, 2008 — 8 pm
Sat, April 19, 2008 — 2 & 8 pm

Cost: $27-67/ kids; $27-75/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

April 20, 2008

Supersunday: Art for Families

Vancouver Art Gallery — 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on SuperSunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

April 27, 2008

Dan Zanes and Friends

Chan Centre For The Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, UBC, Vancouver
In the world of children’s music, Grammy Award-winning Dan Zanes is a total superstar. The former lead singer and songwriter for the rock band The Del Fuegos, Dan and his band perform exuberant folk-rock music for enthusiastic kids and their equally enthusiastic parents – this is kid-friendly music that’s truly for all ages. You never know what to expect at a Dan Zanes and Friends show – their dynamic and totally fun live performances (as well as their five bestselling albums) offer up a delightful mix of sea shanties, Broadway tunes, West Indian folk music, fiddle tunes, good ol’ fashioned rock and roll and lots more. It’s one big music party, and everyone’s invited! Co-presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and the Chan Centre.

Performance Time: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3 pm
Rates: $20/person. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

Vancouver Area Family Events: January 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: April 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: May 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: June 2008
Summer Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: July 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: August 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: September 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: October 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: November 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: December 2008

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May 2008

28th Annual Sheep Fair

at Maplewood Farm
http://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca/

May 7, 2008

Stars On Ice Presented By Smucker’s

General Motors Place, Vancouver
Show Time: Wed. May 7, 2008 7 pm

Cost: $15-130 for kids; $30-130 for adults.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

May 12-19, 2008

Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2008

Vanier Park, Vancouver
Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. For more info, refer to http://www.childrensfestival.ca/

School & group tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Public tickets will go on sale on March 8, 2008.

May 18, 2008

VSO Kids’ Koncerts: Inspector Tovey Investigates Composing

Orpheum Theatre , Vancouver
Time: Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 2 pm

Cost: $12.50/ kids; $20.50/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

SuperSunday: Art for Families

Vancouver Art Gallery — 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Admission Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on SuperSunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

Vancouver Area Family Events: January 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: April 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: May 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: June 2008
Summer Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: July 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: August 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: September 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: October 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: November 2008
Vancouver Area Family Events: December 2008

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