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 pmCost: $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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