Weekend parent-child
Were you happy on last week's Father's Day?
Where have you been?
The weather this week is much better than before!
I feel like summer is really coming!
As Canada Day approaches,
activities are increasing and
is becoming more and more interesting!
Let’s take a look at what activities are happening this week!
01
Dragon Boat Festival
@concordpacific
Concord's Dragon Boat Festival has always been North America's flagship celebration, and this year it features some of the continent's best racing , headline music acts, cultural centers and mobile performances, local markets and food vendors, new public art programs and family-friendly activities, all nestled between the sea and sky, just minutes from downtown Vancouver.
Event time and place arrangement:
International Dragon Boat Race - June 25-26, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Peak main stage of Creekside Park102.7 - June 25-26 , 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aboriginal and Chinese Cultural Center at Creekside Park — June 25 and 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Markets and food vendors Creekside Park — June 25-26, 10:00am-8:00pm
Public Art Projects — June 24-26, Creekside Park
02
Salmon Festival
@steveston salmon festival
75th Anniversary Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf The Salmon Festival will be celebrated starting on June 25th, leading up to Canada Day on July 1st. The event will celebrate the event’s rich history through storytelling, demonstrations, hands-on activities and activities from local artists, traders and community groups. Visitors will have the opportunity to share their personal memories and cherished moments in Steveston. Community is at the heart of the festival's programming, which highlights themes of family, fitness and fun. Because the Salmon Festival runs throughout the week, starting from June 25th, Fisherman’s Wharf will provide everyone with salmon packages, which include a piece of fresh salmon and some side dishes. If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your meal on June 30th, and have a delicious backyard barbecue on Canada Day! Remember to make reservations only, there will be no on-site purchases on June 30.
@steveston salmon festival
One of the events at this year’s Salmon Festival is the Kite Festival – the Pacific Rim Kite Festival, taking place on June 25 and 26 from 11am to 4pm. Come out and see kites of all shapes and sizes, from simple diamond kites to 30-foot rainbow bowls, from Japanese hexagons to Indian fighter kites. In addition to hands-on activities in the kite-making studio tent, visitors can watch performances such as sport kites flying in formation to music. The festival is free and open to everyone.
More activities will be concentrated on the Canada Day long weekend on July 1st. Please pay attention to the Greater Vancouver Parent-Teacher Conference, don’t miss it~!
When: June 25 to July 1, 2022
Where: Fisherman's Wharf, Richmond
03
Royal Canadian Circus
@royalcanadiancircus
The all-new 2022 Royal Canadian International Circus will fascinate, shock, excite and captivate you, Beyond extraordinary!
came to the circus under the exclusive big tent to have a glimpse of the world of traditional circus. Full of explosive live entertainment including soaring acrobatics, death-defying tricks, towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bends and extremely dangerous aerials!
The show features the extraordinary Daredevil, Switzerland's Joseph Dominik Bauer, Mexico's thrilling trapeze artist Claudia Alvarado, from America's Got Talent's stunning Chicago Boys acrobatic team, and the mighty Ball of Death. Plus, you'll see incredible feats of balance and strength as Gimmi Fornaciari from Italy soars high and sings Soprano, Laser Show, Human Slinky, the beautiful TZ Air Lady and more.
Schedule:
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | 1:00, 5:00 pm
2 hours each time
Address: CLOVERDALE FAIRGROUNDS parking lot, 6150 – 176 Street
Surrey, BC V3S 4E7
Ticket website: https://rcictickets.ca/Surrey
04
CircusWest Circus
@ticketleader
Circus west circus special Make THE GOLDEN TICKET for the family. The new show is a reimagining of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with circus twists and turns along the way. Follow Charlie and Charlene as they navigate the wacky and whimsical world of Wonka, surviving the spoiled Golden Ticket winner's shenanigans and battling their demons - real or imagined. THE GOLDEN TICKET will showcase high-flying flights, dynamic acrobatics, mesmerizing object manipulation and daring feats of balance and strength.
Come cheer for Willy Wonka, the golden ticket winner, the Oompa Rompa, the mysterious elves and the colorful factory workers as they weave a story of finding a way and keeping faith. Dream big this June with CircusWest!
When: June 23-26, 2022, performances at 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Where: PNE Grounds, 2901 E Hastings St
Ticket URL:
https://ticketleader.evenue.net/cgi- bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=CW22&linkID=tktldr&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
05
Greek Days
@daily hive
Broadway Greek Days is Vancouver’s largest one-day Greek festival and the finale of the month-long Greek Heritage Festival Activity. Hosted by the BC Hellenic Canadian Society, the festival aims to share the rich Greek culture spanning 2,500 years of history, including over 100 years of social and cultural contributions to the City of Vancouver.
Five blocks of West Broadway, nearly a kilometer long from Macdonald to Blenheim, are closed to traffic to make way for delicious Greek food and drink, market vendors, entertainment and live music, providing a laid-back and lively atmosphere Greek atmosphere. This award-winning festival provides valued community partners the opportunity to showcase products, promote travel experiences or showcase their brands to a large audience of captive consumers. Don't miss your chance to be part of this Vancouver tradition. Come and meet me on Broadway this weekend!
Time: Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Five blocks of Broadway, from Macdonald to Blenheim
6
Vancouver Jazz Music Festival
@daily hive
One of the largest music performance events in BC, Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, is proud to present its annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
For decades, Vancouver has gained an international reputation as a gathering place for creative musicians. Continuing this tradition, this year's program will include an interesting and extensive list of local and international musicians.
With over 700 artists, 200 acts, 19 venues and over 60 free performances, musicians from Canada and South Korea take part in this highly anticipated annual music festival.
Event performance schedule:
https://www.coastaljazz.ca/events/category/festival/
Time: June 24 to July 3
07
Surrey Summer Family
@surrey.ca
html June 25 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., SENSES' Family Summer Program offers hands-on fun and activities inside and outside the museum. Specific activities:- Blow bubbles with the museum’s mascot, Raj the raccoon
- Make comics
- Explore the gallery
- Make crafts
- There’s even a chance to win prizes!
- For those who want a quieter space, head upstairs to the Sensory Friendly Room to borrow a Sensory Kit and enjoy a beach-themed sensory bin.
Date: June 25, 2022
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Surrey Museum
Address: 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Website: www.surrey.ca
08
Nostalgic Train Station Tour
@coquitlamheritage
After a long time After hibernation, the Fraser Mills train station and CP Rail 1970s Caboose are open! It’s time to get started on your summer trip this year! After visiting the vintage train station, don’t forget to visit the Mackin House, where you can visit the main floor of the Coquitlam Heritage Museum, which has quite a few exhibitions worthy of your attention: “Green Chain Work: Sikhs Disciples, Frey Fraser's Mill and the Lumber Industry" and Fraser's Mill: The Foundation of a Community.
Time: Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, 10:00-4:00
Location: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House
1116 Brunette AvenueCoquitlam BC, V3K 1G
09
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
@scandinavianmidsummerfestival
During Midsummer Festival, you can Enjoy many activities. This includes two full days of live music, including a number of individual artists, groups and choirs. Scandinavian dancers and Vikings will be performing in the Viking Village, including songs, games and real Viking raids - look out for the Norsemen ! At the Midsummer Market, you’ll also find over 50 merchant stalls for you to shop at, filled with exciting products and crafts. The on-site Volvo Club of BC will also host cultural displays, children's activities, a troll forest, carnival games and a vintage Volvo car show, allowing families to choose their favorite activities!
Time: Saturday and Sunday, June 35 and 26, 10:00-4:00
Location: Scandinavian Community Center, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby
10
UBLVD WKNDS
@liveatUBC
This is a community-based event held at UBC from May to August On the last weekend, there will be a group of musicians, artists, and some performers bringing exciting performances, as well as some snacks and beer stalls for everyone to entertain themselves. There will also be a charity fitness class on Saturday from 1 to 2 pm, with proceeds donated to a charity.
This is an activity full of literary and artistic atmosphere. Let’s set off together while the sun is shining!
When: June 24-June 25
Where: University Boulevard, UBC Point Grey, 6111 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A1
11
Joy Farms
@tavesfamilyfarms
Enjoy a picnic at one of the farm tables with Billy and the goats Spend time with his friends, the alpaca Marley, the donkey Jelly Bean, our rabbits, chickens and other farm friends!
The giant trampoline is ready for you to enjoy, and the swing go-kart is on the way!
Don’t forget to cuddle with the goats and try a cider at Taves Estate Cidery!
Time: Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Location: Taves Estate Cidery, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
12
Strawberry Festival
@dailyhive
Berry Days - Join the most magical time of the year at Maan Farm. Wander through colorful berry fields, pick your own delicious fruit, take photos with the farm's giant strawberries, and even get a chance to meet the beautiful Berry Princess.With activities for all ages, Berry Days has everything you need during berry season!
Maan Farm is one of the most interesting farms in Greater Vancouver. The entire farm covers a very large area and has special activities in almost every season. It is the strawberry season now, so go pick strawberries with your children!
Time: 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon
Location: Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
13
Seven Stars in a Row
@space.com
The planets of the solar system are aligned to form 7 Linking stars is not a common phenomenon. The last time it was so complete was in 2000. Venus, Jupiter , Mercury, Mars, Saturn , Uranus , Neptune , but the human eye can only see 5 stars, metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and you may even see a waning moon. So to be precise, it is Five Stars visible to the naked eye. If there is a plug-in, such as astronomical telescope , then you can see the remaining Uranus and Neptune and see the real Seven Stars Cone! The weather has been so great recently, don’t miss it! !
Time: Before sunrise every day before June 27th
Location: Open space, look up to the sky!
