MY WESTCOAST FAMILY

Family Events for the Weekend of August 6 & 7

06.08.2022

KITSFEST

Saturday and Sunday, Kits Beach

A great community festival that hosts a basketball tournament on the Kits courts, a beach volleyball tournament, plus tennis tournament, touch football, plus food trucks, vendors and more.

CAR FREE DAY NEW WEST

Saturday, 12 pm – 8 pm, Columbia Street, New Westminster

This free, family event will take along Columbia Street, between 4th and 8th Street in New Westminster, and the street will become a pedestrian paradise filled with vendors, food trucks, exhibitors and interactive elements.

MUSIC AND MEDITATION FESTIVAL

Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm, Surrey City Hall

A two day festival featuring meditative music, workshops, and more. People of all ages are welcome.

CHILLIWACK FAIR

Saturday  9 am – 11 pm and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm, Chilliwack Heritage Park

food vendors, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, marketplace vendors, professional bull riding, BCRA Rodeo, CampH FMX bike flipping and motorsport demos, live music, talented local artists, kitchen stage and farm store, photo booth, fashion show through the ages, Vancouver Circus School, and more!

ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm, Abbotsford International Airport

Designated Canada’s National Airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch one of the finest aerobatic performances in the world.

VANCOUVER MURAL FESTIVAL

Saturday and Sunday, various locations across Vancouver

Explore 11 neighbourhoods and see over 30+ beautiful murals come to life with cultural, personal and historical stories by a wide range of talented local artists. The festival will host mural tours, public talks and live performances. Check the website’s schedule and get ready to stroll around with your family.

HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL

Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 10 pm, West Vancouver waterfront

The final weekend in this 10 day long festival showcasing visual, performing, literary and culinary arts.

FAMILY FARM DAY

Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, London Heritage Farm, Steveston

Check out exciting displays and activities such as pony rides, birds from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife), rabbits from Rabbitats, LEGO building, lace-making and weaving, and so much more! Peter GG is returning with his spectacular performances for children; Murphy and the Cats will be playing jazz tunes from the early 1900s. There will be a free shuttle bus operating from Homma Elementary School.

WESTCOAST COMIC CON

Sunday, Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver

If you have a comic book lover in your house, this could be a great event to check out. See and buy some of the most sought after key comics, toys, anime and other collectibles.

ANNUAL BUTTERFLY RELEASE AT KRAUSE BERRY FARMS

Saturday, 12:30 pm – 3 pm, Krause Berry Farms, Langley

This annual fundraising event attracts hundreds of guests who participate in this poignant celebration in the beautiful gardens onsite. Butterflies are released by all ages, in honour of loved ones, in celebration, and in memory – all in support of the Langley Hospice Society. In addition to the butterfly release there will be entertainment, children’s crafts & activities, face painting, live music & everything else that Krause Berry Farms has to offer with their wine tasting room, waffle bar, café & market place.

CARNIVAL DAY AT GRANVILLE ISLAND

Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Kids Market, Granville Island

Carnival Day is back at Kids Market. Head on down for lots of fun, games and food for everyone.

 

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