KIDS/FAMILY
ArtStarts Explores: Cats
It’s International Cat Day, so put on your imaginary cat ears, clean your whiskers and get ready to explore the theme of cats with your whole family. • ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards St. • Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-noon • Free, artstarts.com/explores
River Critters: KidsWorld at the FRDC
KidsWorld presents an event focused on animals, ecology and sustainability in the Fraser River Basin. There will be crafts, activities and games all day, as well as prizes to be won. • Fraser River Discovery Centre, New West • Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $3 for kids, fraserriverdiscovery.org
Fresh Family Fun Field at Krause Berry Farms
Enjoy free entry for the whole family to the Fresh Family Fun Field. Highlights include jumping pillows, games, tether ball, pedal cart race track and more. • 6179 248th St., Langley • Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • facebook.com/events/1224895727623085
B.C. Day Celebrations: Burnaby Village Museum
Come celebrate the holiday at the Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. • Aug. 7, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Free admission, carousel rides are $2.65 each, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Holiday Family Fun: B.C. Day at Sunset CC This day of fun for the family includes playgym complete with a bouncy castle, plus arts and crafts, games, and more. A healthy snack concession will be available. • Sunset Community Centre • Aug. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • facebook.com/events/936388449830434
Free Public Guided Beach Walks
Learn how to be a Beach Hero. Join a free guided beach exploration with the Beach Hero Marine Interpreters. Search for the plants and animals that call the beach home, and learn to explore gently to help them survive. • Aug. 8:, noon, at Crescent Beach | Aug. 10, 12:30 p.m. at Crescent Beach • Free, birdsonthebay.ca
Wild Wednesday at Surrey Nature Centre
Join us for a mid-week nature break. Bring the whole family to discover your wild neighbours and explore Green Timbers Park. Outdoor activities vary each session. You can bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the park. Ages 13 and under require parent participation. Events take place rain or shine. • Aug. 9: Wildlife • Surrey Nature Centre, 14225 Green Timbers Way • Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, 604-502-6065
Renfrew Park Summer Carnival
Burn off some energy in the bouncy castle and then cool off in the wading pool. There will be all sorts of fun activities and games. A free and family-friendly event for all ages. • Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 E. 22nd Ave. • Aug. 10, noon-3 p.m. • Free, renfrewcc.com
Willingdon’s Annual Community Fair
Join us for Willingdon’s annual summer celebration. Rain or shine, we’ll see you here to enjoy fun for the whole family with live entertainment, games, barbecue, community information displays, craft tables and much more. • Willingdon Community Centre, Burnaby • Aug. 10, 5-8 p.m. • Free, burnaby.ca
Bard Family Nights
Bring the family to Bard! The Bard Village opens 30 minutes earlier than usual for family-friendly activities, including photos in the PIXSTAR photo booth, face painting, Emelle’s food truck and an exclusive pre-show talk designed just for kids in the Mainstage tent before a performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Ages 6+ • Aug. 8 and 22, 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. • Family package pricing offered, bardonthebeach.org/special-events/family-nights/