Family Events In Vancouver

Science World presents T. rex: The Ultimate Predator, presented by RBC and White Spot Restaurants, on display at Science World from February 26, 2022 until January, 22 2023.

This exciting exhibition will introduce you to the entire tyrannosaur family, revealing the amazing story of the most iconic dinosaur in the world through life-sized models, fossil casts, and engaging interactives. From fluffy hatchling to massive killing machine this special exhibition explores the life history, remarkable abilities, and ancient relatives of Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Visitors to T. rex: The Ultimate Predator will encounter a massive life-sized model of a T. rex with patches of feathers—the definitive representation of this prehistoric predator. The exhibition will also include reconstructions of a T. rex hatchling and a four-year-old juvenile T. rex; a “roar mixer” where visitors can imagine what T. rex may have sounded like by blending sounds from other animals; a shadow theater featuring a floor projection of an adult T. rex skeleton coming to life; and a life-sized animation of T. rex in a Cretaceous environment that responds to visitors’ movements.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting techniques and explore a variety of 2D mediums and tools. You will be introduced to basic painting and drawing techniques and mediums, including coloured pencils, watercolour, acrylic, markers and more. Develop the skills necessary to explore imaginary and observational projects. This class is a perfect intro class for those students interested in advanced painting, illustration and animation.

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Drawing and Painting — Green Apple Art Center

Surrey SPARK Stages is a new series of year-round memory making performing arts experiences for kids and families that kicks off with a family weekend event, May 27-29 at the Surrey Arts Centre. We believe the performing arts can change lives by impacting how people see the world. Round up the kids and join us for these curated performances for children that we know grown-ups will love too. We kick off an incredible weekend of performances with an all ages dance party! Come for a show show…stay for the magic! The price of your show ticket includes a whole bunch of activities and sparkalicious surprises!

The Fraser River Discovery Centre, located in Downtown New Westminster, is excited to present its next edition of the ongoing ‘Super Saturdays’ family program, taking place on Saturday, May 28^th from 10am – 4pm.

From gulls to sandpipers, whimbrels to plovers, there is an incredible variety of shorebirds that frequent the Fraser estuary throughout the year. As they migrate up the Pacific Flyway, these birds rely on the Estuary for food and shelter, and have helped shape its incredible biodiversity that we enjoy today!

Discover more about these birds and how they survive in this month’s Super Saturday!

• Learn some of the names of the Estuary’s bird species, the distances many of them have to fly each year, and how they are uniquely adapted for life along the Pacific Coast.

• Discover how different birds prefer different types of food along the shoreline in our bird beak challenge – use provided tools to grip and grasp objects of different shapes and sizes and figure out what works best!

COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect, and pre-registration is required.
Pre-registration includes paid admission to the Discovery Center. Pay online when you register and explore our galleries after the activity! No charge for Annual Members.

Book your visit here: https://form.jotform.com/202256435733251

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WHEN: Saturday, May 28^th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Visitors may select a 30-minute time slot from a list of available options. Drop-ins are available but priority will be given to pre-booked groups.

WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre – 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster

WHO: While everyone is welcome, this workshop is aimed at families with children aged six (6) – eleven (11).

COST: Includes admission to the Discovery Centre. Specific costs are listed below:

• Family Ticket ($15.00 each) – for 2 adults and up to 3 children

• Adult Ticket ($6.00) – Adult 19 and older

• Senior Ticket ($5.00) – Senior 65 and older

• Student Ticket ($5.00) – Student ID required

• Child ticket ($3.00) – children aged 3-12

• Children 2 and under register for free.

COVID-19 Safety:

• While visiting the Centre, please follow physical distancing rules wherever possible.

• Caretakers are asked to remain with their children for the duration of their visit.

• Masks are required for all visitors aged five (5) and older.

Family JAM at EDAM Dance

Looking to bring some movement and dancing into your weekend?

Come play, stretch, wiggle in this guided warm-up and dance JAM with co-hosts Kat Single-Dain and Peggy Leung. Principles of Contact Improvisation will be introduced as options for movement. Everyone is encouraged to bring their energy and improvise through dance!

All ages, all levels welcome. Drop-in, by donation ($5).

www.edamdance.org/family-jam

@edamdance

EDAM Dance is contemporary dance company and studio at 303 East 8th Ave in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.

Family JAM takes place on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Upcoming Family JAM dates: May 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23

Vancouver Performing Stars brings a bestselling book, The Rainbow Fish, to life on stage! With shiny, multi-coloured scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the deep blue sea, and the only one of her kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share her vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Sad that she is no longer adored for her appearance, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps her learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

To purchase tickets: https://thecultch.com/event/the-rainbow-fish-musical/

Vancouver Performing Stars brings a bestselling book, The Rainbow Fish, to life on stage! With shiny, multi-coloured scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the deep blue sea, and the only one of her kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share her vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Sad that she is no longer adored for her appearance, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps her learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

To purchase tickets: https://thecultch.com/event/the-rainbow-fish-musical/

A free event for youth under 16 years of age, the Como Lake Fishing Derby has prize giveaways and a pancake breakfast available for a nominal charge. The event is hosted by the Coquitlam Festival Society, the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and Fishing Club. Hundreds of prizes are awarded each year for a variety of catches, from the largest and smallest fish to the strangest catch of the day. The fishing derby attracts hundreds of children each year. As the children fish, parents are welcome to enjoy a pancake breakfast cooked by the Coquitlam Kinsmen Club. Remember to bring your own fishing pole and bait.