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The Playground: Things to Do July 7th - 15th

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.

It's official, summer has arrived in Vancouver.  The long term forecast calls for sun followed by lots more sun.  Here are a few upcoming events happening around town for you and your family to make the most of these sunny days:

Fun Fair is the Powell Street Festival's first ever two-day children’s workshop series, and an opportunity for children and youth to learn new techniques and skills from practicing artists. FUN FAIR features local Japanese Canadian and Asian Canadian artists teaching kids how to:

  •  make a stop-motion video
  • create their own plush toy
  • take great action shots with their digital cameras
  • design their own imaginative tote bags and pillow cases
  • embrace their inner fashion designer in a t-shirt-printing class
  • make original buttons
  • hand-screen their own cards using gocco screens and oil-based inks
Artists include Kaori Kasai (animation), Yuriko Iga (mixed media), Gaile Addison (mixed media), Yukiko Onley (photography), Mariko Ando (mixed-media),and Makiko Yoshii (print, illustration).
Full class descriptions are available at www.blim.ca. Registration ends at 6:00pm on Friday, July 13.

Sunrise Summer Festival

East Village (formerly Hastings Sunrise) 

Saturday July 7th

10am - 4pm

Thousands of folks flock to Hastings Street every year to celebrate the beginning of summer.  In addition to food, performers and music for people of all ages there is a large street hockey game taking place through out the afternoon.  Festivities take place in the large parking lot behind the London Drugs.

Surrey Pride Festival

Holland Park (Surrey)

Sunday July 8th

Begins at Noon

Come on out to Surrey's annual gay-pride festival for lots of activities and events. This year's festival theme is "Bridge the Rainbow." Enjoy an afternoon of activities including a stonewall youth dance, a cabaret night, and a community picnic.

UBC Grand Prix Kids Race

East Mall and Thunderbird Avenue (UBC)

Tuesday July 10th

Kids race starts at 4:15 

Bring the kids out to the UBC Campus for the second annual UBC Grand Prix Kids Race. The Kids Race provides an opportunity for kids 12 and under to race on the course just like the pros!  There will be a designated KIDS ZONE area equip with activities, face painting, bouncy castles, prizes and bike safety tips for all participants.  Kids must register - for ages 5 through 8 and 9 - 12.