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The Playground: Spring Break 2012

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me .

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me.

If you are in town for the last week of Spring Break, several of my favourite kid friendly haunts have special programming everyday for those who need to get out of the house and out of the snow.

Spring Break at the Cannery

Daily Until March 23rd

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Museum, Steveston

Kids can take part in maritime related crafts or participate in guided tours through the fascinating history of the Cannery, which run every hour on the hour. There are plenty of hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy as they hear tales of BC’s fishing heritage.

Beaty Biodiversity Museum Spring Break

Daily Until March 25th

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC

Museum Tours: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Puppet Show: 11:00 a.m.

Story Time: 3:00 a.m.

Birding for Beginners activity: 12:45 p.m.

Raising Big Blue Documentary: 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m.

All of the events listed are included with museum admission or membership.

Spring Break at Science World - Medieval Mayhem!

Daily Until March 25th

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Science World, Vancouver

You are invited to explore medieval science at Science World this spring break. Activities include:

Crazy Catapulting 11am - 4pm

Create a Crown 11am - 4pm

Pocket Full of Posies 11am - 4pm

Knight School March 20 - 23 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt - Puppets and Pageantry

Daily Until March 25th

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Burnaby Lake Museum, Burnaby

Explore this unique form of theatre art with a scavenger hunt, crafts, and lively performances.Need to take a break - make a craft, enjoy a performance or take a whirl on the carousel. All are included with admission.   The Ice Cream Parlour will be open for meals and treats. Tickets: $6.50/person (includes taxes) aged 2+ (includes carousel rides, members free), available at the door.

And for the daredevils and mini donut lovers, be sure to check out the PlayDome at BC Place (check out Bob's point of view here).  On until tomorrow!