October 1 - 31, 2001
Baykey's Farm Market: Giant 10 Acre corn
maze in Ladner; (604) 940-2358.
October 1 - November 4, 2001
The Story of Gold: The most spectacular
collection of gold nuggets, bars, jewelry, and sculptures including the
world-renowned Harvard collection! at the Pacific Mineral Museum, Vancouver;
(604) 689-8700.
October 4, 2001
Port And Chocolate Festival at the Vancouver
Rowing Club, Stanley Park; (604) 687-3400.
October 5 - November 4, 2001
Ghost Train, Stanley Park Miniature Railway;
(604) 257-8531.
October 6, 2001
Children’s Nature Story & Craft - Autumn
at Lost Lagoon Nature House, Stanley Park; (604) 257-8544.
October 6, 2001
Sixth Annual Cranberry Festival in Fort
Langley. The Cranberry Festival takes place throughout the village of Fort
Langley. Canoe races, farm tours, cranberry product sales, entertainment,
scarecrow contests and more. For more information call (604) 888-8835.
October 6, 2001
Cranberry Harvest Festival at Richmond Nature
Park; (604) 273-7015.
October 6 - 7, 2001
Fall Festival at Minter Gardens, Chilliwack;
1-888-646-8377.
October 6 - 7, 2001
Model Railroad show at the Northwest Washington
Fair grounds in Lynden, Washington; (360) 354-5995.
October 6 - 8, 2001
SalmonFest: BC Hydro Salmon Stream Project
in Stanley Park; (604) 659-3474.
October 6 - November 4, 2001
Bat Walks Event: Discover the dark world
of bats. Learn how bats “see” in the dark, what they eat, and where they
live in this sensory exploration into their habitat, the forest. Miniature
Railway Plaza, Stanley Park; (604) 257-8544.
October 7, 2001
2nd Annual Storm the North Shore Adventure
event; call 987-PLAY for more info.
October 7, 2001
Mushrooms Event at the Lost Lagoon Nature
House, Stanley Park: Join Terry Taylor for a look at mushrooms. Learn not
just their names, but what they are doing for the forest; (604) 257-8544.
October 11 - 14, 2001
BC Fall Home Show at BC Place Stadium Info;
(604) 412-2288.
October 13, 2001
Learn about Squirrels, Raccoons, and Coyotes,
at Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey; (604) 432-6359.
October 13, 2001
Saturday Family Workshop - City Critters
at the Stanley Park Pavilion; (604) 257-8544.
October 13, 2001
What a Re-Leaf! - for families with children
aged 9-12: Take a closer look at these plant food factories and start a
leaf collection in your very own press that you make yourself. Include
exotic leaves during this rare opportunity to collect specimens in VanDusen
Garden! (604) 257-8669 .
October 13, 2001
Abbotsford Collector Car Show and Auction
at the Tradex Centre; (604) 514-2277.
October 13 -28, 2001
3rd Annual Scarecrow Festival - at VanDusen
Botanical Garden for kids of all ages! (604) 257-8669.
October 14, 2001
Whonnock Lake Day: The annual Whonnock Fall
Fair begins with an inter-denominational church service and a pancake breakfast.
Food, crafts, children’s activities, a 5 & 10 km run/walk, a 1 km non-competitive
children’s run, and musical entertainment are all part of the day’s activities.
Don’t miss the Whon-auction, a popular tradition; (604) 462-0876.
October 14, 2001
Habitat – What’s That? How do animals go
house-hunting in a seller’s market? Find out by joining naturalist Murray
Lashmar and explore animals, their homes and their environment. Lost Lagoon
Nature House, Stanley Park; (604) 257-8544.
October 14, 2001
Family Festival: Smyth & Saucier - Circo
Comedia at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; (604) 984-4484.
October 16, 2001
Tunes Of Glory - A History On Parade: Pipes
and Drums of the Canadian Armed Forces are joined by guests from around
the world for this spectacular event, at the Pacific Coliseum;
October 17 - 21, 2001
Vancouver International Writers and Readers
Festival at Granville Island; (604) 681-6330.
October 18 - 20, 2001
Harvest Festival in Lynden, Washington:
More than 70 scarecrows decorate the streets of Lynden with the merchant’s
annual scarecrow contest. Hayrides, a huge hay maze and apple pie baking
contest are a sampling of annual events associated with the festival; (360)
354-5995.
October 18 - 20, 2001
Fall Antique and Craft Show in Lynden, Washington;
(604) 966-5573.
October 19 - 20, 2001
Fraser Valley Fall Home Show at Tradex Centre,
Abbotsford; 1-800-316-7366.
October 19 - 21, 2001
BC Wood Show at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds;
(604) 581-2333.
October 20, 2001
Children’s Nature Story & Craft at Lost
Lagoon Nature House, Stanley Park; (604) 257-8544.
October 20, 2001
Country Hoe-down at the Poirier Community
Centre, Coquitlam; (604) 933-6000.
October 20, 2001
Pacific Baroque Orchestra at the Matsqui
Auditorium; (604) 854-3318.
October 20, 2001
Travelling Seeds (Fall Nature Walk) - for
families with children who can walk for 2 hours: Search the Garden for
seed "poppers", "hitchhikers" and "parachutes" to discover how and why
travelling seeds improve plants' chances of growing and surviving. Discover
the magic of autumn and satisfy your NATURAL curiosity! At VanDusen Botanical
Garden, (604) 257-8669.
October 20 - 21, 2001
October Christmas Fair in the Fort Langley
Community Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; (604) 574-9381.
October 20, 2001
York House School Fall Market; (604) 736-6551.
October 20, 2001
Kids Swap Meet at the North Delta Recreation
Centre; (604) 597-3325.
October 20 - 21, 2001
An Old Fashioned Christmas at Fort Langley;
(604) 574-9381.
October 21, 2001
Return of the Salmon at Kanaka Creek, Maple
Ridge; (604) 432-6359.
October 21, 2001
Supersunday at the Vancouver Art Gallery,
hands-on fun for families with school aged children; noon - 5 pm; (604)
662-4719.
October 21, 2001
Coyote Prowl at Lagoon Nature House, Stanley
Park; (604) 257-8544.
October 25 - 28, 2001
Haunted Deer Lake Walking Tours at Burnaby
Village Museum; (604) 293-6500.
October 25 - 28, 2001
Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers, Tradex Centre,
Abbotsford; (604)599-6992.
October 25 - 29, 2001
A Refugee Camp in the City: Interactive
exhibit that puts you in the shoes of a refugee. Learn how 39 million people
displaced by conflict are forced to live around the world today, at Vanier
Park, Vancouver; (604) 732-0673.
October 26, 2001
Kurt Browning's Gotta Dance, World Champion
skater Kurt Browning at GM Place, Vancouver; (604) 280-4444.
October 26, 2001
Octoberfest Dance at the Fort Langley Community
Hall, for more information (604) 888-4867.
October 26 - 31, 2001
Hobgoblin Express: The 4th Annual Hobgobling
Express will depart at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, Squamish.
There will also be a pumpkin carving contest & hot chocolate; 1-800-722-1233.
October 27, 2001
Eerie Old Trails: Wander eerie forest trails
and pick up some tricks and treats, at Burnaby Lake; (604) 432-6359.
October 27, 2001
Hallowspook at Douglas Park. This popular
annual event features games, eerie crafts, refreshments and fun for the
whole family. For more information call Langley Parks & Recreation
at (604)
October 27, 2001
Life of a Tree - from seed to woody debris
- for families with children aged 7-9: Trees grow very ooooold and even
when dead they are full of life, providing nourishment and habitats for
many creatures of the forest. Through hands-on activities and a discovery
walk in the Garden we will weave a tale of a tree's history. Enjoy tree
cookies and find out if you grow faster or slower than a tree! At VanDusen
Botanical Garden, (604) 257-8669.
October 27, 2001
Parade of the Lost Souls at Grandview Park,
Vancouver; (604) 879-8611.
October 27, 2001
Saturday Family Workshop - Fuel Yourself
with Fossils, at the Stanley Park Pavilion; (604) 257-8544.
October 27, 2001
Annual Pumpkin Event: Maplewood Farm The
first 101 families to arrive with kids in costume receive a free pumpkin;
(604) 929-5610.
October 27 - 28, 2001
Halloween Haunted Woods at the Richmond
Nature Park; (604) 231-6440.
October 27 - 28, 2001
masev:ae Action-Sports Expo: An incredible
combination of the world's best free skiers, boarders, skaters, bmx riders,
freestyle motocross riders and mountain bikers all under one roof. BC Place
Stadium, Vancouver; (604) 280-4444.
October 28, 2001
Trees and Forests of Stanley Park, at the
Lost Lagoon Nature House; (604) 257-8544.
October 28, 2001
Salmon Come Home at the Hoy Creek Hatchery,
Coquitlam; (604) 933-6114.
October 28, 2001
Discover mushrooms, bird's nest fungi, and
Witch's Butter, at Belcarra Park, Port Moody; (604) 432-6359.
October 28, 2001
Halloween on Granville Island at the Kids
Market; (604) 689-8447.
October 30, 2001
Halloween Family Magic Show at Killarney
Community Centre, Vancouver; (604) 718-8208.
October 30, 2001
Halloween Party & Fireworks in Walnut
Grove. Sponsored by Redwoods Golf Course, call (604) 882-5130 for additional
information.
October 31, 2001
Halloween Howl at the Walnut Grove Community
Centre, Surrey. Haunted House and a fun fair for children of all ages;
(604) 882-0408.
October 31, 2001
Halloween House, Trethewey House, Abbotsford,
4 pm - 8 pm; (604) 853-0313.
October 31, 2001
Halloween Exhibit at the Alder Grove Museum
& Archives. Treats, tricks and fun for the whole family; (604) 857-9559
for more information.
October 31, 2001
Halloween!
Ongoing until October 6, 2001
West End Farmers Market: Fresh fruits and
vegetables, hand made crafts every Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm. Lord Roberts
School, 1100 Bidwell, Vancouver; (604) 683-4401.
Ongoing until October 7, 2001
The Vikings: Master Mariners, Traders, Colonists
and Artisans: Explore the world of The Vikings, at the Vancouver Maritime
Museum; (604) 257-8300.
Ongoing until October 7, 2001
Grouse Mountain is hosting a series of mountain
bike camps and clinics beginning June 6, 2001 - October 7, 2001. Some of
the biggest names from the cycling world designed the camps and clinics.
Alison Sydor, Lesley Tomlinson, Andrew Shandro, Andreas Hestler and Elladee
Brown from the Shore Group came up with the programs that'll help get you
in top form; (604) 980-9311.
Ongoing until October 7, 2001
Miniature Railway: Ride the B.C. Society
of Model Engineers steam and diesel trains, children and adults - Confederation
Park, Burnaby, 11 am to 5 pm; (604) 291-092.
Ongoing until October 8, 2001
The best Master Sand Sculptors in the world
invite you to join them on the beach in Harrison Hot Springs for the 12th
Annual World Championship Sand Sculpture Competition; (604) 796-3425.
Ongoing until October 8, 2001
Meadows Maze at Hopcott farm in Pitt Meadows
offers a unique cornfield maze adventure. This year is Moose-on-the-Loose
and it's carved into a 15 acre cornfield. Lots of free parking, a country
store bursting with crafts, hay wagon rides and much more; (604) 460-0603.
Ongoing until October 8, 2001
East Vancouver Farmers Market: Sale of produce
from local farms, food, and crafts. Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00
pm. Trout Lake Community Centre, 3350 Victoria Dr., Vancouver; (604) 879-3276.
Ongoing until October 12, 2001
Totems: An icon of cultural identity, whether
totem poles are carved in traditional or contemporary styles, they still
speak of legends told by the Northwest Coast people. This exhibit presents
a diverse collection of works by well-known artists such as Frances Horne
Sr., his son Frances HorneJr., Darren McKenzie, Delmar Joseph, Eric Baker
and Rocky LaRock, at Hill's Native Art Gallery; (604) 685-5422.
Ongoing until October 12, 2001
Vancouver International Film Festival at
various venues in Vancouver. One of the largest film festivals in North
America; (604) 685-0260.
Ongoing until October 27, 2001
Northshore Farmer's Market at the North
Shore Winter Club, North Vancouver. Every saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00
pm; (604) 985-4135.
Ongoing until October 30, 2001
Early Chinese Ceramics, More than 70 ceramics
are featured in this unique exhibition drawn from a much larger collection
of Chinese antiquities recently gifted to the Museum by Mr. Victor Shaw,
at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC; (604) 822-3825.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Every Saturday and Sunday in October, Family
Fall Festival at Willow View Farm, Abbotsford; hay rides, pumpkin patch;
(604) 854-8710.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Laity Pumpkin Patch in Maple Ridge: tractor
rides, corn maze, pumpkins; (604) 467-4302.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch in Surrey: hayrides,
corn maze, petting zoo; (604) 729-9313.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Harvest & Pumpkin Celebrations at Aldor
Acres Pumpkin Patch in Langley; (604) 888-0788.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Bose Farm Corn Maze at Medomist Farm, Surrey;
(604) 576-8997.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Reshaping Memory, Owning History: Through
the Lens of Japanese Canadian Redress, at the Japanese Canadian National
Museum & Archives, 511 E. Broadway, Vancouver; (604) 874-8090.
Ongoing until October 31, 2001
Baykey's Farm Market Giant 10 Acre Corn
Maze, 5954 River Road, Ladner; (604) 940-2358.
Ongoing until November 15, 2001
The Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm in Abbotsford:
petting barn, hay rides, u-pick apples; (604) 853-3108.
Ongoing until December 15, 2001
Unearthed From the Silence at the Surrey
Museum and Archives: This unique traveling exhibition from the Japanese
Canadian National Museum tells a story about an archaeology dig conducted
in 1994 in Steveston, BC. ; (604) 502-6456.
Ongoing until December 31, 2001
Vancouver Museum: The Exploration and Settlement
of Vancouver; (604) 736-4431.
Ongoing until December 31, 2001
Timeless Tales: Stories From North Vancouver
And Beyond, interactive story telling sessions every Sunday at the Pacific
Great Eastern Railway Station, Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver; (604) 987-5618.
Ongoing until January 2, 2002
How about an afternoon of intrigue, adventure,
teamwork and some good old fashioned family fun? Join us at the Vancouver
Museum for our new exhibit Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery.
This challenging interactive exhibit will transport you back to Victorian
London to the scene of the crime and it is up to you and your family to
solve the mystery of whodunit. As you travel through the eight scenes with
your pencil and clue sheet in hand you must gather evidence but beware
of the occasional red heron! Keeping a sharp eye and using all your deductive
reasoning skills you must piece together the clues. Once you have gathered
all your clues join a character from the mystery in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
study to find out the true identity of the culprit of the dastardly deed;
Vancouver Museum, Vanier Park; (604) 736-4431.
Ongoing until January 6, 2002
Science World Kinetosaurs is an exciting
new exhibition that blends the popularity of dinosaurs with the artistry
of moving steel sculpture, offering a unique look at how art and science
work together while providing a whole new understanding of dinosaurs as
living animals, not just dusty museum specimens; (604) 443-7443.
Ongoing until April 28, 2002
Long Time at the Vancouver Art Gallery,
The concept of time is a persistent and provocative subject of art. This
exhibition of more than 75 works offers a unique opportunity to reflect
on the diversity of this theme; (604) 662-4722. |
