Welcome to the first weekend of February! I don’t know about you, but I am glad to be done with January. Here’s hoping the months just keep getting better from here on out. There are some fun Lunar New Year events taking place around town this weekend and even a Valentine’s theme event kicking off too! Check out the family friendly offerings for the weekend of February 5 & 6.
LOVE LIGHTS
Saturday and Sunday, The Capilano Suspension Bridge
From February 4-28 head to the Capilano Suspension Bridge to enjoy a Valentine’s theme light-up experience. Imagine the Christmas lights event but re-worked for sweethearts. Remember for BC residents, one admission is the same price as a yearly membership. So even if you didn’t hit up the Christmas lights this year, go to the Valentine’s event and your membership will get you in next holiday season too!
KIDS FIRST SATURDAYS
Saturday 10 am – 2:30 pm, The Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver
An opportunity for families to create an in-house art project, based on the exhibitions being shown in the Gallery. The projects are geared towards children ranging in age from 4 to 14 years old, though there is no age requirement to participate. Admission is by donation. Time slots are available at 10:00am, 12:15pm, and 2:30pm. Space is limited and spots must be reserved online.
EAT ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY
Saturday 9 am – 11 am, Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionary, Burnaby
Okay this is one of those national days, and you can celebrate it anywhere (I will take any excuse to have ice cream for breakfast) but if you are looking for a specific, and fun location to celebrate ‘Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day’ then head to the super fun Glenburn Soda Fountain in Burnaby. They will be opening from 9 am – 11 am for cones, sundaes, waffle ice cream sandwiches and more! Yum!
FAMILY NATURE CLUB AT THE BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM: BIRDS
Saturday 10:30 am – 1 pm, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC
Drop in on the first Saturday of the month to enjoy special activities for families plus all the regular museum programming. These drop-in sessions are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not suitable for preschool-aged children). Everyone is welcome. This month, learn more about our favourite feathered friends and explore the diversity of bird bodies, shapes, and sizes.
LUNARFEST VANCOUVER
Saturday and Sunday, various locations (Granville Island, Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza)
Check out the lantern city displays that are featured at Granville Island or outside the Vancouver Art Gallery as part of the LunarFest celebration.
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT DR. SUN-YAT-SEN CHINESE CLASSICAL GARDEN
Saturday and Sunday, open 10 am – 3 pm, Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen Garden, Chinatown
This weekend you can celebrate the welcoming of the year of the tiger with live storytelling on both Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm and 2 pm. There will also be calligraphy demonstrations, craft tables and live performances. Entry is by donation.
KIDS ONLY MARKET: MAKE AND TAKE GALAXY JARS
Sunday 12 pm – 3 pm, Kids Only Market, Granville Island
Head to kids only market this Sunday and your kids can make their own craft – a galaxy in a jar! The market provides everything needed for this magical decoration.
FEEL GOOD MARKET
Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, Richmond Lavenderland, 8460 Steveston Hwy
Looking to do a little local artisan shopping? Maybe picking up something special for Valentine’s Day? Richmond’s Lavenderland is holding a two day market with more than 37 vendors. Head to their instagram page to check out some of the vendors who will be there.
