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Holiday Open House Celebration

Join David Eby for his annual holiday open house celebration. This year we’re inviting the community in for a potluck, free treats, a crafty card-making station and a screening of the famous yule log!

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Bergamasca Ensemble

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Celebrate Christmas at Old Hastings Mill Store Museum in fine style with the Bergamasca Renaissance and Baroque ensemble, Sunday, December 20th, 1 – 4 pm, playing seasonal music on vintage and replica instruments.  Take a break from the last minute rush and join ’em on the festively decorated main floor amidst the artifacts, listening to the beautiful Bergamasca sound.  Tea and sweets served, entry by donation.

Music at the Mill Museum

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The Lazy Jacks and Doug the Fiddler and friends will be back for one more entertaining afternoon at the Mill on Sunday, November 29th.  Join the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum from 1 – 2 pm for sing-along sea shanties on the main floor, followed by an old time fiddle jam session upstairs, 2 – 4.  Bring along an instrument and feel welcome to join in!  Tea and cookies served, entry by donation.

UBC Apple Festival

A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot of fun doing it!

Apples and apple tree cultivars for sale, apple tasting tent, food fair, craft vendors, live entertainment and demonstrations!

A FREE Bike Valet will be available at the main entrance and there is a FREE shuttle bus from the UBC Campus West Parkade.

Enjoy the harvest!

Halloween Howl Spook Fest for Kids

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Halloween Howl Spook Fest (1-12 yrs)

Halloween-pumpkinsCalling all ghosts and goblins! Participate in the Kitsilano Community Centre’s Halloween activities, make Halloween crafts, decorate cookies, have your face painted and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Pre-registration is encouraged as this event often sells out. Parent participation is required.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Yoga Party for Kids

Mummy Tummy & Me is having a ‘spooktacular’ fun-filled healthy ‘Halloween Yoga Party’!

This event will feature healthy Halloween nutrition that doesn’t have to scare mum! And a yoga party featuring costumes, games, prizes and Halloween themed postures, dance, and visualizations for kids. Health and wellness doesn’t have to be a bore!

Dog Day!

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Fun for furry and furless friends alike, Dog Day will take place at Jericho Beach Off-Leash Park from 11 am-1 pm on Sunday, September 20th.

Come check out our goofy photo booth, learn about the petition to save animals in distress, and talk to fellow animal lovers and dog owners.

See you there!

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National Seniors Day

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Across Canada, October 1st is National Seniors Day; and nowhere across this country will you find more vibrant, engaged and connected seniors than right here on the Westside of Vancouver. The Westside Seniors Hub and Kits House is celebrating the amazing contributions and lives of all seniors on October 1st from 2 pm to 6 pm and all Westside residents are invited! If you are a senior, you know a senior or you appreciate seniors come celebrate. The day will feature:

  • A talk with B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel MacKenzie
  • Check out the Seniors Hub NEW user-friendly WEBSITE & enter to win a prize
  • Get to know your Westside Seniors Hub
  • Info Booths on local programs & services
  • Delicious Tea, Coffee & Snacks
  • Tours of Kits House
  • Vote Pop-Up Booth