Come celebrate the seasons at the Kits House Autumn Fair from 10am-3pm on Saturday, October 24th. There will be a pumpkin patch, pancake breakfast, live entertainment all day in the Community Hall, Carnival Games, fun food and activities for all to enjoy!
You’re invited to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum’s 5th Birthday Party!
Join the museum for birthday party classics like a beanbag toss, pin the tale on the whale, and other family friendly activities. Party hats and birthday cake included.
Drop in to participate in this free day of fun! The first 30 people through the door get a goodie bag.
Happy birthday Beaty Museum!
As part of this year’s Culture Days offerings, the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum presents a look at Chinook Jargon, the early trade language developed to bridge language barriers between First Nations and settlers of diverse racial backgrounds.
Try your hand at their Chinook matching game to earn lumber, fish and “gold nuggets”! Free entry during Culture Days, September 26 – 27th, 1 – 4 p.m. (donations always welcome!) Watch for details on future Chinook Jargon workshops at the mill!
Join the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum for another round of singalong sea shanties with the Lazy Jacks! Tunes are easy to learn and your participation is most heartily encouraged! September 20, 1 – 2 p.m. on the main floor, followed by old time fiddle music upstairs with Doug the Fiddler and ensemble, 2 – 4 p.m. Bring along whatever instrument you play and have a go! Entry by donation.
On Tuesday, September 22, local author Doris Gregory will read excerpts from her recently published book, “How I Won the War for the Allies” at Book Warehouse, 4118 Main St at 7pm. She’ll also share with you her adventures in writing the book, finding a publisher and marketing.
Those attending can expect a lively discussion. Light refreshments will be served.
Another awesome year of UBC FarmAde! Visit our mobile office at the open-air festival from 3-6pm at UBC Farm. Live music, vegan-friendly BBQ, farm-fresh corn and locally brewed beer will keep the festivities going until 8pm.
Our mobile office last year at UBC FarmAde
All You Can Discuss (& Eat)! is a food-themed community event brought to you by the Westside Food Collaborative and hosted by Kits House. Free food, fun presentations, and discussions about food and the community from 4-6pm.
The event is free, but RSVP preferred: Westside Food Collaborative Coordinator, Sarah Lone, at sarahL@kitshouse.org
The Old Barn Community Centre is having its annual Barn Raising from 1-4pm, this year with a carnival theme: magicians, stilt walkers, balloon artists—you name it! Not to mention the live music, pie eating contest, and delicious food…
David will be there–come say Hi!
