Hi everyone! Okay…not gonna lie. I’m kinda phoning it in on this one. My family is currently away on vacation in Maui this week, so I am probably on a beach right now as you read this. However, I hate missing a weekend events post so I’m going to do the best I can with Earth Day weekend of April 23 and 24, and get this post done as I sip a pina colada (sorry, not sorry).
CHILLIWACK TULIP FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, 41310 Royalwood Ave Chilliwack
Walk around and enjoy acres of flowers in full bloom. There are a ton of wonderful spots to grab a photo, enjoy the farm shop and some food trucks.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN LANGLEY
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, Douglas Park, Langley
Join this free family event that includes an Earth Day scavenger hunt, Community Garden Tours, Gardening with Kids at 1 pm, seed giveaways and more.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN MAPLE RIDGE
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge
This eco-inspired, all ages event includes the Family Freecycle, the Cycle Recycle Free Bike Draw, a Repair Café, arts & entertainment, interactive booths, flash mobs, a special Haney Farmers Market, electric vehicles, a Food Truck Festival and more.
SUPER SATURDAY AT FRASER RIVER DISCOVERY CENTRE
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster
Celebrate the amazing diversity of plant life that call the Fraser River Basin home. Join to learn about some of BC’s native plants, create your own plant designs using colourful felt pieces. This activity is aimed at children between the ages of 6-11.
INLET SPRING REGATTA
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PT 1 IN CONCERT
Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm, The Orpheum
For the older kids who can stay awake this late and are big Harry Potter fans – this is an amazing event to check out! Enjoy the full film accompanied by a live symphony orchestra.
RICHMOND CARNIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, Lansdowne Centre parking lot, Richmond
The final weekend for this carnival event. Enjoy tons of fun rides and midway games. Rides for all ages!
ROGERS HOMETOWN HOCKEY
Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Rogers Hometown Hockey makes its way to North Vancouver, and you can expect a great weekend of FREE, Covid-friendly, hockey-related activities, NHL Alumni appearances, music, and fun for the whole family!
THE VANCOUVER SUN RUN
Sunday, 10 km route around downtown Vancouver
I mean, if you aren’t already signed up to do the Vancouver Sun Run you probably aren’t likely to sign up now and run it with the family (but maybe you are – go you!). But I really love taking the kids to line up somewhere along the route and cheer on the runners. As long as the weather is decent, I just think it’s fun, and inspiring!
PINECONE BIRD FEEDERS MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT
Sunday 9 am – 12 pm, Kids Market, Granville Island
A free craft event for any kid heading to Kids Market on Granville Island this Sunday. Create fun pinecone bird feeders that will keep our bird friends happy this spring!
