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The Playground: 3 Spring Things to Do This Week

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me .
Laurin Thompson

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me.

Forest Fairy Gathering

Saturday May 18th

Meet at the Burnaby Lake Nature House

11 am – 3 pm

Grab your wands and strap on some wings and head down to Burnaby Lake Regional Park.  Metro Vancouver is putting on a FREE Forest Fairy Gathering where families can explore the world of forest fairies and gnomes.  Spend the afternoon looking for flower fairies in the butterfly garden, visit the fairy market for building supplies to construct your very own fairy or gnome home and face painting.

Insect-O-Rama

Wednesday, May 15

Green Timbers Park, Surrey

6 -  7:30pm

As a part of the Environmental Extravaganza Event, learn about the little creatures that call Green Timbers Park home and see some amazing insects up close and take home a fun “bug” craft too. Rain or shine.  Registration is required, please call 604-502-6065.

Wilderness at Your Doorstep

Sunday, May 19th

Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, North Vancouver

10 am – 2 pm

Wilderness at Your Doorstep is an annual celebration of pioneer history. Explore relics from early logging and mining days at BC Mills House, and discover more about everything from hiking to bears to archaeology.
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