May is here and so are all the flowers – and all the events! This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor BC Youth Week events, Burnaby Blooms at Deer Lake Park (free), and the start of Summer at Burnaby Village Museum (free). Find these activities and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below:
This month the Vancouver Canadians are hosting two homestands, a Mother’s Day Brunch event at the Nat, promotional giveaways, and more!
Vancouver Canadians Mother’s Day Brunch
The Mother’s Day NUTRL Zone package is $63/ticket and includes a special two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet and tickets to the game. There are only 200 seats in the NUTRL Zone so act quick!
Gates open at noon in advance of a 1:05pm First Pitch. Fans are encouraged to get to the ballpark early to enjoy a White Spot Family Fun Sunday with travel mugs for the first 500 moms through the gates (the first 50 fans who purchase the Mother’s Day NUTRL Zone package are guaranteed a mug).
Kids Up Front is hosting an unforgettable community event at BC Place on June 2nd, and everyone is invited! More Than a Movie will include a screening of Trolls Band Together on the big screen, on-field activities, carnival games, and some fun with Whitecaps FC, the BC Lions, and Vancouver Bandits.
More Than A Movie at BC Place hosted by Kids Up Front Vancouver
More Than A Movie with Kids Up Front at BC Place
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2024 (doors at 11:00am, movie starts at 1:30pm)
Location: BC Place (777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver)
Tickets: Available online for $15 individual or $50 for a family of 4
There is also the option to donate a purchased ticket to Kids Up Front by transferring your purchased tickets to vancouver(at)kidsupfront.com and include your name, email, and address in your email.
Attendees will have access to an exclusive tour of the BC Sports Hall of Fame, and School of Rock Vancouver‘s junior and senior bands will perform and bring along an “Instrument Petting Zoo” for kids.
There will be on-field activities like mini-golf, face painting, carnival games, and kicking soccer balls with the Vancouver Whitecaps, throwing footballs with the BC Lions, shooting baskets with the Vancouver Bandits, and photos with their team mascots.
Each ticket to More Than A Movie includes admission, access to all on-field activities, a hot dog, popcorn, and a drink. Finally, end the afternoon with the screening of Trolls Band Together on the world’s second largest LED Screen.
When you purchase your ticket, you’ll be entered to win a 2 night stay at The Coast Hotel and a round of golf for 4 people at Big Sky Golf and Country Club in Pemberton. Additionally, door prizes and a 50/50 will be available to win at the event.
For each ticket purchased, Kids Up Front will donate a ticket to one of over 100 child-serving non-profits serving people in the community facing barriers such as poverty, recent immigration, marginalized peoples, those with physical of mental health issues, and more.
About Kids Up Front
Kids Up Front Vancouver is founded on the idea that ALL kids deserve the chance to be inspired, regardless of circumstances. Every kids should have access to enriching experiences like art, culture, and sporting events. Kids Up Front Vancouver provides experiences to children and youth in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley working with over 100 child-serving community agencies to distribute tickets, classes, passes, and experiences to those facing systemic barriers.
This summer at Burnaby Village Museum you can explore featured exhibits and experience live demonstrations, ride the restored C.W. Parker Carousel, savour a picnic lunch in the meadow or grab a snack at the cafe, and enjoy the beautiful 10 acre open air museum site.
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Summer at Burnaby Village Museum
When: May 4 to September 2, 2024
11:00am to 4:30pm (last admission 4:00pm)
Tuesday to Sunday, including statutory holidays
Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
Admission: FREE! Ride the restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel for $2.52 +tax
Please note: Main entrance closed due to bridge construction. Please enter through the carousel entrance (see map)
