KIDS/FAMILY

Annual Thompson Community Picnic

Kick off summer at this fun-filled evening with free food, live entertainment by local artists, community stage and booths and games and activities for the whole family. • Thompson Park, 5151 Granville Ave., Richmond • June 22, 6-8 p.m. • Free, facebook.com/ events/845786108958689

Cultus Lake Days

Enjoy a full lineup of activities including a pancake breakfast, Farmer and Artisans’ Market, parade; Beverage Garden, and fireworks at 10 p.m. • Cultus Lake Park, 4169 Columbia Valley Hwy., Cultus Lake • June 23, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. • cultuslake.bc.ca

Summer Solstice at Mountain View Cemetery

Little Chamber Music’s 4th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration featuring choreography for community dancers by Daelik (of MachineNoisy Dance) and music commissioned from electronic composer Michael Red. • Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser St. • June 23, 6-9 p.m. • Free, littlechambermusic.com

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your teddy bear and join in the fun rain or shine. Featuring Music with Marnie, clowns Dilly & Donna, Looking Glass face painting, bouncy castle, Teddy Bear clinic, Teddy Bear cookie decorating, crafts and storytelling. • St. Andrew’s Park, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Van • June 23, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free, st-andrews-united.ca