MY WESTCOAST FAMILY

Family Events for the Weekend of August 10 & 11

10.08.2024

 

RICHMOND SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 7 pm, Richmond Country Farms

It’s opening weekend at the Richmond Sunflower Festival! Hop on a tractor and wagon to transport you to the breathtaking fields of flowers. Picture yourself surrounded by vibrant sunflowers and dahlias that stretch as far as the eye can see across 20 acres of pure beauty. We love visiting this gorgeous event!

FAMILY FARM DAY

Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond

Join for Family Farm Day at historic London Farm in Steveston. Farm animals, live entertainment, crafts, games, fun and food await visitors of all ages. Enjoy pony rides, raptor display, rabbit meet and treat, LEGO building, kids’ woodshop, and entertainment.

KITS FEST

Saturday & Sunday, Kitsilano Beach

KitsFest is a sports and healthy living community festival. Watch beach volleyball, basketball on the outdoor kits courts, tennis tournament, live entertainment, food trucks and a kids fun zone!

DISHED FOOD TRUCK FEST

Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, outside Vancouver Art Gallery

This event will feature a whopping 18 food trucks, live music, and artisan market from BC Shop Local.

AFRICAN DESCENT FESTIVAL

Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 9 pm, English Bay Beach, Vancouver

Held annually, African Descent Festival (“ADF”) is  an all-ages event and a leading arts and cultural festival for people of African Descent in Western focuses and one of African Descent major Festival across Canada promoting the arts, culture and heritage of those of African descent in Vancouver.

BC DUMPLING FESTIVAL

Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Coquitlam Town Centre Park

This free festival is perfect for the entire family. Enjoy delicious foods, a kids zone, art zone and live performances on stage.

CHILLIWACK FAIR

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

The second oldest fair in British Columbia features amazing 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 AIR SHOW

Saturday & Sunday 9:30 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.

ABBOTSFORD SUMMER FLOWER FESTIVAL

Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, Lakeland Flowers , 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford

Guests are invited to wander through 43 acres of tulips and canola, 32 acres of peonies, lupins, Siberian wallflower, and lavender, and 20 acres of sunflowers, flowering crops, such as buckwheat, mustard and phacelia along with dozens of varieties of flowering cut beds including hydrangea, dahlias, marigolds, and snapdragons.

 

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