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Around the Lower Mainland . . .

Drive-in at River Rock

River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond is having its last Drive-In Theatre, Friday, Sept. 4, with a screening of Princess Bride. The drive-in theatre is in one of its parking lots and the lot opens at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. Admission is $25 per car and includes food. For all the details visit online.

Tsawwassen market

Stop by on Saturday, Sept. 5 for the first Tsawwassen Market at the Park from 4 to 8 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park (corner of 56th Street and 1st Avenue). Enjoy music with local band the Delta 88’s, games and activities, demos and many vendors. After the market, bring your blankets and chairs to join in for the Outdoor Movie Night presentation of Ghostbusters. For all details, visit www.shoptsawwassen.com.

Sunshine Music Fest

Head up to the Sunshine Coast for the annual Sunshine Music Festival, Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6, Palm Beach Park. All the details are online at www.sunshinemusicfest.com.

Party at the pier

It’s North Vancouver’s Party-at-the-Pier, Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6, at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and the adjacent piers. Fun for the whole family. More details online www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com.

Grandparents' day at the farm

Bring your grandparents out for some fun at Krause Berry Farms in Langley, Sunday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All the details, are online at Krauseberryfarms.com.

Corn festival

Come try delicious Latin American food made with corn at the annual Corn Festival, Sunday, Sept. 6, 1 to 6 p.m., Britannia Gym D, 1661 Napier St., Vancouver. Music, presentations and more. Fundraiser for health projects in El Salvador.

Old-time fair

Enjoy an old-fashioned fall fair filled with games, crafts, a parade and more at the Burnaby Village Museum, Monday, Sept. 7. Free carousel rides! Visit www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.

Labour Day at the falls

BC Hydro Power House at Stave Falls in Mission is offering two-for-one admission on Monday, Sept. 7. For more details, call 604-462-1222.

Mount Pleasant pool party

Vancouver's Mount Pleasant outdoor pool’s final day is on Monday, Sept. 7, and to mark the last day, come on down to celebrate the memories at the First Annual Last Outdoor Neighbourhood Pool Party, noon to 3 p.m. Free swimming, live music, barbecue, cake and more. Rain or shine. At 3 p.m. there will be a pool parade around the grounds. For all the details, visit the Friends of Mount Pleasant Pool on facebook.

Around Vancouver Island . . .

Saanich Fall Fair

It’s the annual Saanich Fair in Central Saanich, Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Enjoy the agricultural fair with judging, midway, games, demonstrations and some delicious schnitzel from the Victoria Edelweiss club. All the details are available online.

Victoria Greek Fest

Celebrate the great Greek culture at the annual Victoria Green Fest, this long weekend at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr., Victoria. All the details are online.

Family picnic

Spend the day together with the entire family at the Family Picnic at the BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, Monday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Attention hobby and toy lovers

It’s Victoria’s ultimate Hobby and Toy Fair, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pearkes Arena, 311 Tillicum Rd. Check out action figures, vintage & antique toys, models, trains, comics, Barbie, dolls, LEGO, Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, diecast cars, video games, Hot Wheels, vinyl records and more. Draw prizes for donations to the Mustard Seed. Admission for children is free and adults are $3. For more visit www.cherrybombtoys.com or e-mail cbtoys@telus.net.

Around Okanagan . . .

Backyardigans are coming

Bring the kids to the Backyardigans: Sea Deep In Adventure, Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m., Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St., Kelowna. Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.

Upcoming events . . .

Looking for a sitter?

Lullaby League is hosting the next mixer on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Caramel Salon on South Granville in Vancouver. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet and chat with potential babysitters. For all the details, visit www.lullabyleague.ca.

Scrapbook fair

Scrapbookers check out the annual Surrey Scrapbook Fair, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd St., Surrey. More than 30 tables of scrapbook or card making related items for sale. Entertainment for the kids will be provided by Joseph the Magician and lunch will be available to purchase from a food vendor. This year there will be another layout contest as well as a handmade card contest with the finalists voted on and announced at the Fair. Submission deadline for the contest is Sept. 8. For more details or to book a vendor table please contact Heather at scrapbookfair@hotmail.com or www.scrapbookfair.blogspot.com for more details.

Back to School Nutrition for Picky Eaters

Join Karla Heintz, nutrition educator and author and learn about back-to-school nutrition tips for better health and learning in an informative talk while enjoying healthy appetizers and beverages prepared by Munch and discussing tips from the book Picky? Not Me Mom, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 to 9 p.m., at Munch Family Restaurant, 143 – 1233 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver. For more information visit www.karlaheintz.com.

Trusting your intuition

Mamaspeak presents Trusting Your Intuition at Harmony Family Wellness Centre, 736 W 16th Ave., Vancouver. Trusting Your Intuition is a six-week series to help new moms make a smooth transition to motherhood. Topics discussed include identity shift, relationships, sleep, feeding, self-care and birth stories. For moms with babies newborn to four months. Begins Monday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please contact Meralon Shandler at 604-266-8124, or visit www.mamaspeak.com for more details.

Developing Your Parental Wisdom

Mamaspeak presents Developing Your Parental Wisdom at Harmony Family Wellness Centre, 736 W 16th Ave.,Vancouver. Join in for a four-week series focusing on becoming conscious as parents, the messages we send to our children, how we were parented, and developing a Parental Mission Statement. For babies four months and up. Begins Monday, Sept. 21, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Please contact Meralon Shandler 604-266-8124, or go to www.mamaspeak.com for more details.

Doing it in style

Momcafe presents an inspirational talk by Cathy Thorpe, president of Please Mum and Linda Hipp, founder,president and designer of LIJA Style, who will share their tips on how they are bringing family values into the retail fashion world for women and children while being stylish at the same time, Friday, Sept. 25, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., at the Watermark Restaurant on Kits Beach in Vancouver. Cost is $36.75 non-members - $30.45 members (including GST). Onsite childcare is available for an additional fee. To register visit www.momcafe.net/register.

Community Living Carnival

Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society hosts the first annual Community Living Carnival in conjunction with October being BC’s Community Living Month, Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Performance Works on Granville Island in Vancouver. The family friendly event will feature live entertainment, roving performers, carnival games, bouncy castle, sumo wrestling, food and refreshment, information booths, raffle prizes, and lots of free activities for the kids. The Tim Horton's Community Cruiser will arrive on site in the afternoon to give out complimentary Tim Bits and coffee. Everyone is invited; bring all your family and friends. The event is free to attend with food, refreshment, and raffle tickets available for purchase.

Wiggles come to town

Round up your little fans of The Wiggles as they are scheduled to perform The Wiggles Go Bananas! Oct. 9 at UBC Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver. Tickets currently available at Ticketmaster.

Writing classes for moms

The Momoir Project is a series of classes that will inspire you and get you writing. The classes are about connecting you with other moms so we can learn from each other. New fall classes are starting in September for Vancouver, Victoria and online. Reserve your space now and visit online for more details.

Reconnect with Mama Renew

Give yourself a new beginning with a Mama Renew group this fall. Join other seasoned mothers seeking to reconnect, reclaim, and find balance between giving to our families and caring for ourselves. New groups start soon throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Visit www.mamarenew.ca to learn more, or call Sarah at 604-254-1100.

Ongoing events online . . .

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Swap meets . . .

Bits 4 Kids Swapmeet

Drop by the Bits 4 Kids Swapmeet where you’ll find everything you need for bellies to big kids, Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster. Admission $1 (under 12 free). For info or to book a table e-mail bits4kids@shaw.ca.

Sales scoop . . .

Chick Pea closing out sale

Chick Pea Children’s Boutique in New Westminster is sadly closing and they are having a major closing out sale. Save 40 to 80 per cent on just about everything, including the fixtures, props, furniture and more. Chick Pea is located at 613 Front St., New Westminster.

Aritzia warehouse sale

Aritzia's anticipated warehouse sale starts today, Thursday, Sept. 3 and runs until Monday, Sept. 7. Save 50 to 90% off all their spring and summer line. The location has changed to their head office in Vancouver. Click here for hours and directions.

Big birthday sale at Milk Factory

Milk Factory is celebrating their fifth birthday with a HUGE 50% off everything sale! Now until Saturday, Sept. 5, use code: 5BDAY50% in the shopping cart to save 50%. After that, you can save 25% off until Sept. 30 by using code HAPPY5TH. Now's the time to stock up for next summer with some fabulous quick wick UPF 40 clothes for your little ones. Note: if you live in the Lower Mainland, you can pick up your order at one of the local events they're attending this fall.

Ready Go Baby sale

Vancouver-based online store Ready Go Baby is having an end of summer sale with 20% off their entire site. They have cute towel sets and novelty items for baby and Mom. Use coupon code: C0909 at the check out, valid until Sept. 30.

Raspberry Kids sale

Looking for some cute fall, or back-to-school clothes for your kids? Vancouver-based online retailer Raspberry Kids is having a sale and has marked all their apparel down by 20%. Prices already reduced, no coupon code required.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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