MY WESTCOAST FAMILY

Family Events for the Weekend of March 9 & 10

09.03.2024

MONSTER JAM

Saturday 1 pm & 7 pm and Sunday 1 pm, Pacific Coliseum

Monster Jam is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. The fun begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party, where you can see the massive trucks up close, meet your favourite drivers and crews, get autographs and take pictures.

FESTIVAL DU BOIS

Saturday 11:30 am – 8 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, Mackin Park, Coquitlam

A festival full of lively music and dance featuring some of the finest artists from across the country in concerts and workshops. Listen to the music of Acadia in recognition of the 2024 Acadian Congress, dance to contra music, experience the wonder of crankies, visit the Métis Village Experience, have fun at special shows for kids, and revel in a wealth of francophone folk, world, roots and contemporary music – and so much more. On Sunday morning there is a pancake breakfast too!

RIVER BASIN DAYS: TREE TALES

Saturday 2 pm – 3 pm, Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey

Held on the second Saturday of every month, ‘River Basin Days’ is a series of outdoor public programs hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre, geared towards families. This month, head to Tynehead Regional Park, located in Surrey, to identify different trees found around the Fraser River, learn how to age a tree, and act out the lifecycle of a tree through an interactive story!

VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

Saturday 11 am – 3 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum

mbark on a journey of exploration and education at this family-friendly Open House presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the South Asian Studies Institute. Engage in a variety of activities such as solving puzzles, creating crafts, colouring captivating scenes, listening to enchanting storytelling sessions, and exploring fascinating archival displays.

DELTA HOT CHOCOLATE FEST

All weekend long, participating locations in Delta

Visit any of the participating Cafes and Bakeries in Tsawwassen, Ladner, and North Delta to indulge in a Specialty Hot Chocolate Drink or Chocolate-inspired Pastry. You’re going to love this year’s creations!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS!

This is just your not so joyous reminder that we “spring forward” this weekend, and unfortunately lose an hour! May the odds be ever in your favour parents.

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