Weekend parent-child
Was Father's Day happy last week?
Where did everyone go?
The weather this week is much better than before!
It feels like summer is really coming!
Approaching Canada Day,
There are also more and more activities,
It's getting more and more fun!
Let's take a look at what's going on this week!
01
Dragon Boat Festival
@concordpacific
Concord's Dragon Boat Festival has traditionally been the flagship celebration in North America, and this year it's home to continental Europe's best racing cars, headline music performances, cultural centres and mobile shows, local markets and food vendors, new public art programs and family-friendly events, all nestled between the sea and the sky, just minutes from downtown Vancouver.
Event Schedule:
International Dragon Boat Race – June 25-26, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Peak main stage at Creekside Park 102.7 – June 25-26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
Museum of Indigenous and Chinese Culture at Creekside Park – June 25-26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Market and food supplier Creekside Park — June 25-26, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Public Art Project — June 24-26, Creekside Park, Creekside Park
02
Salmon Festival
@steveston salmon festival
The 75th Anniversary Of The Steveston Fisherman's Wharf Salmon Festival will be celebrated starting June 25, knowing Canada Day on July 1. The celebration will celebrate the rich history of the event through storytelling, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and activities by local artists, businessmen, and community groups. Visitors will have the opportunity to share their personal memories and precious moments in Steveston. The community is at the heart of the festival program, highlighting themes of family, fitness and entertainment. Because the Salmon Festival runs throughout the week, from June 25, Fisherman's Wharf offers salmon bags, including a piece of fresh salmon and some side dishes. Book in advance, you can pick up your meal on June 30th, and you can start a delicious backyard barbecue on Canada Day! Remember that it can only be booked, and there is no on-site purchase on June 30th.
@steveston salmon festival
One of the events of this year's Salmon Festival is the Kite Festival– the Pacific Rim Kite Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 25 to 26. Come out and see kites of all shapes and sizes, from simple diamond kites to 30-foot rainbow bowls, from Japanese hexagons to fighter kites in India. In addition to hands-on activities in the tents of the kite-making studio, visitors can also watch performances such as sports kites flying in formations with music. This festival is free and open to everyone.
More activities will focus on the long weekend of Canada Day on July 1, everyone pays attention to the Big Wen Parents' Meeting, don't miss it~
When: June 25 to July 1, 2022
Location: Richmond Fisherman's Wharf
03
Royal Canadian Circus
@royalcanadiancircus
The new Royal Canadian International Circus 2022 will captivate, shock, thrill and fascinate you beyond the ordinary!
Come under the exclusive marquee of the circus and get a glimpse of the world of traditional circuses. Explosive live entertainment including goofy acrobatics, techniques to challenge death, towering feats of strength, crumbling towers with balanced bodies, extremely curved and extremely dangerous aerial!
The show includes Extraordinary Night Devil, Switzerland's Joseph Dominik Bauer, Mexico's thrilling trapeze artist Claudia Alvarado, a stunning Chicago boys' acrobatic team from America's Got Talent, and the mighty Ball of Death. Plus, you'll see incredible feats of balance and strength as Gimmi Fornaciari from Italy soars and sings sopranos, laser shows, Human Slinky, beautiful TZ sky girls, and more.
Itinerary:
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM
2 hours each time
Address: CLOVERDALE FAIRGROUNDS Parking Lot, 6150 – 176 Street
Surrey, BC V3S 4E7
Ticketing URL: https://rcictickets.ca/Surrey
04
Circus West Circus
@ticketleader
Circus West makes THE GOLDEN TICKET for families. The new show is a reimagining of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", with circus twists and turns along the way. Follow Charlie and Charlene as they navigate the wacky and whimsical world of Wonka, survive the pranks of spoiled Golden Ticket Winners, and battle their demons – both real and imagined. THE GOLDEN TICKET will showcase high-altitude flight, dynamic acrobatics, fascinating object manipulation, and bold feats of balance and power.
Come and cheer for Willy Wonka, the Golden Ticket Winners, the Ompalongpas, the Mysterious Elves and the colorful factory workers who weave a story of finding the way and holding on to their faith. Dream big with CircusWest this June!
When: June 23-26, 2022, the show will be at 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm
地点：PNE Grounds， 2901 E Hastings St
Ticketing URL:
https://ticketleader.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=CW22&linkID=tktldr&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
05
Greek Day
@daily hive
Broadway Greek Day is Vancouver's largest one-day Greek festival and the finale to the month-long Greek Heritage Festival. Organized by BC Greece-Canada Association, the festival aims to share in the rich Greek culture spanning 2,500 years of history, including more than 100 years of social and cultural contributions to the city of Vancouver.
The five blocks of West Broadway, from Macdonald to Blendheim, stretch out for almost a kilometer, are closed and cleared, making room for delicious Greek food and drink, market vendors, entertainment and live music, providing a laid-back and lively Greek atmosphere. This award-winning festival offers valued community partners the opportunity to showcase their products, promote travel experiences or showcase their brands to a large number of captive consumers. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this tradition in Vancouver. Go to Broadway this weekend and meet Xiaobian!
When: Sunday, June 26, 11:00-9:00
Where: Five blocks from Broadway, from Macdonald to Blendheim
6
Vancouver Jazz Festival
@daily hive
One of BC's largest music performance events, the Coastal Jazz and Blues Association, is proud to showcase its annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
For decades, Vancouver has gained an international reputation as a meeting place for creative musicians. Continuing this tradition, this year's programme will include an interesting and extensive list of local and international musicians.
With over 700 artists, 200 performances, 19 venues and more than 60 free-to-play performances, musicians from Canada and South Korea attend this highly anticipated annual festival.
Event Performance Schedule:
https://www.coastaljazz.ca/events/category/festival/
When: June 24 to July 3
07
Surrey Summer Family
@surrey.ca
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 25, SENSES' Family Summer Program offers hands-on fun and activities both inside and outside the museum. Specific activities:
- The mascot of the museum is Raj the Raccoon
- Blow bubbles
- Production Comics
- Exploratory Gallery
- Make crafts
- There's even a chance to win prizes!
- For those who want a quieter space, borrow a Sensory Kit from the Sensory Friendly Room upstairs and enjoy a beach-themed sensory box.
Date: June 25, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
Where: Surrey Museum
Address: 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Website: www.surrey.ca
08
Nostalgic train station tour
@coquitlamheritage
After a long hibernation, Fraser Mills Fraser Mills Train Station and CP Rail 1970s Caboose opened! It's time to start this year's summer journey! After visiting the retro train station, don't forget to visit Mackin House, where you can visit the main floor of the Coquitlam Heritage Museum, where there are many exhibitions worth noting: "Green Chain Work: Sikhs, Fraser Mill and Wood Industry" and Fraser Mill: The Foundation of the Community.
Time: Saturday, Sunday June 25, 26, 10:00-4:00
地点：Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House
1116 Brunette AvenueCoquitlam BC, V3K 1G
09
Scandinavian Midsummer
@scandinavianmidsummerfestival
During midsummer, you can enjoy many activities. This includes two full days of live music performances, including many individual artists, groups and choirs. Scandinavian dancers and Vikings will perform in viking villages, including songs, games and real Viking attacks – watch out for the Nordics! At the Midsummer Market, you'll also find more than 50 stalls for you to shop for, with exciting products and crafts. The live BC Volvo Club will also host cultural displays, children's activities, troll forests, carnival games and vintage Volvo Cars for families to choose their favorite activities!
When: Saturday, Sunday June 35, 26 10:00-4:00
Where: Scandinavian Community Center, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby
10
UBLVD WKNDS
@liveatUBC
This is a community-based event held at UBC, and on the last weekend of May-August, there will be a group of musicians, artists, and some performers to bring wonderful performances, as well as some snacks, beer stalls for everyone to entertain. On Saturdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., there is also a pro bono fitness class, and the proceeds are donated to a charity.
This is a full of literary and artistic activities, take advantage of the sunshine, let's go together!
When: June 24 to June 25
地点：University Boulevard, UBC Point Grey, 6111 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A1
11
Fun Farm
@tavesfamilyfarms
Enjoy a picnic at one of the farm's tables and spend time with Billy the Goat and his friends, Alpaca Marley, Donkey Jelly Beans, our rabbits, chickens and other farm friends!
The giant jumping bed is ready for you to enjoy, and the swing go-kart is already on the way!
Don't forget to go to Taves Estate Cidery and cuddle with the goats and try the Apple Bar!
Time: Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-6:00
地点：Taves Estate Cidery, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
12
Strawberry Festival
@dailyhive
Berry Days - Go to Maan Farm to join in the most magical time of the year. Wander through the colorful berries fields, pick your own delicious fruit, take photos with the farm's giant strawberries, and even get the chance to meet the beautiful Berry Princess. Suitable for all ages, Berry Days has everything you need for the berry season!
Maan Farm is one of the most interesting farms in the Greater Vancouver region, the whole farm covers a very large area, almost every season has a special activity, now it is the season of strawberries, go with the children to pick strawberries!
Hours: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00pm and 12:00pm
地点：Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
13
Seven stars
@space.com
The planets of the solar system are connected into a line, the formation of 7 stars is not a common phenomenon, the last time so complete is 2000, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, but the human eye can only see 5 stars, gold, wood, water, fire, earth, may also see a remnant moon. So to be precise, it is visible to the naked eye that the five-star beads, if there is a plug-in, such as an astronomical telescope, then you can see the remaining Uranus and Neptune, and see the real seven-star beads! The weather has been so great lately, don't miss it!!
When: Every day before Sunrise until June 27
Location: Open space, look up to the sky!