Concerts on the Quay returns to the boardwalk at Westminster Quay. On August 3, the last show of the summer, Hans Theessink & Terry Evans headline the show. More info: http://hyack.bc.ca/wordpress/

Brigade Days
Date: August 3 – August 5
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site

Visit with a large encampment of historic re-enactors as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills such as musket firing and open fire cooking. The weekend features the “Arrival of the Fur Brigades” canoe re-enactment at 1 pm Monday. Regular admission, free for annual pass holders. Complete the weekend with a free concert featuring Tiller’s Folly at 7 pm on August 5 inside the fort. Bring a chair and a picnic or purchase BBQ fare, fries & ice cream from The Full Barrel Café. Regular admission fees apply.
More info: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ2013/01.aspx

Vancouver Aquarium – Jelly Invasion
Date: Daily
Time: 9:30 am – 6 pm
Location: 845 Avison Way in Stanley Park, Vancouver

This summer, thousands of jellyfishes are invading the Vancouver Aquarium. With over 15 different species of jellyfishes from all over the globe on exhibit, plus new shows, activities and interactive displays, there’s a lot of new and exciting things to see and do. More info: Visit  http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/feature/jelly-invasion

Barbie North American Mobile Tour
Date: Aug 2 – 4
Time: 10 am – 7 pm
Location: PNE Forum, Burnaby

Packed up and on the move, Barbie® is touring North America and is making a stop at the Pacific National Exhibition:

• Play dress-up and walk the doll-tastic runway in a glam fashion show, with tips from stylists and a fab photo opportunity
• Enjoy a Barbie® movie in the larger-than-life theater
• Inspire Barbie® by creating a mood board for her new home
• Build their very own Mega Bloks® BarbieTM room to take home

More info: Visit http://www.barbieismoving.com/tour

Agrifair & Pro Rodeo
Date: August 2 – 5, 2013
Times:  Friday Aug. 2nd – 10 am to 10pm; Saturday Aug. 3rd – 10 am to 10pm; Sunday Aug. 4th – 8am to 10pm – Pancake breakfast at 8 am, fair opens at 10am; Monday Aug 5th – 10am to 5pm
Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park

Abbotsford Agrifair & Mighty Fraser Pro Rodeo.  Enjoy 4-H, displays, entertainment, midway, rodeo, kids activities and more WILD WILD WEST fun!
More Info: http://www.agrifair.ca/

Harmony Arts Festival
Date: Aug 2 – 11
Time: Various times
Location: Ambleside Landing, John Lawson Park and other seaside venues in West Vancouver

A lively festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront. Free concerts, cinema in the park, Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio (registration req’d),  Weekend Art Market. More info in the festival guide: http://issuu.com/nsnews/docs/harmonyarts0728

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Spirit of the Sea Festival
Date: August 3 – 4, 2013
Time: Saturday: 10 am – 4pm;  Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: East Beach, White Rock
The Spirit of the Sea Festival is a weekend full of free fun for the whole family, including a children’s carnival and parade, beach games, races & continuous live entertainment for all. Don’t miss the kids zone Pirates in the Park! More info: http://spiritofthesea.ca/event-schedule/

CREATIVE CAFE
Date:  Aug 4, 2013
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: Minnekhada Regional Park, 4455 Oliver Rd, Coquitlam

Kids can get into all sorts of fun, creative and hands-on activities at the monthly Creative Café series from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is free, with drinks and snacks for sale. More info: Visit minnekhada.ca.

Vancouver Pride Parade
Date: Aug 4, 2013
Time: begins at noon
Location: starts at Robson & Thurlow

One of Vancouver’s most popular events! Check out the action – the parade begins at Robson Street and Thurlow Street, heads west to Denman Street, follows Denman to Pacific Street and Beach Avenue and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival site. Free
More info: http://www.vancouverpride.ca/Pride2013/official-events/

Summer Sunday Concert – Funkdalicious
Date: Aug 4, 2013
Time: 2 pm
Location: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody

With a repertoire that encompasses groove, soul, a hint of jazz, and a whole lotta funk,Funkdalicious has become a popular band in Vancouver consisting of Mike Henry vocals, Billy Mendoza bass, Michael Burt drums, Russ Klyne guitar, Tilden Webb keyboards, Dave Say sax, and Chris Davis trumpet. More info: http://summersundays.ca/

MUSIC IN THE PARK – Wheat in the Barley
Date: Aug 4, 2013
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Lion’s Park, Port Coquitlam

The Wheat in the Barley offers Canadian roots music with a major make-over. The Wheat in the Barley pulls together a lot of great influences into one package: Celtic, Slavic, French Canadian, Yiddish, Cajun and more. More info: http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/Page6222.aspx

Food Cart Fest
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4
Time: noon – 5 pm 
Location: 215 W. 1st Ave., between Olympic Village and the Cambie Bridge, Vancouver

Food Cart Fest is a gathering of over 20 of Vancouver’s top Food Carts presented by Arrival and The Streetfood Vancouver Society. Join us every week this summer for food, fun, and sun complemented by community markets, live music and DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, and more. Food Cart Fest launches on Sunday, June 23 and takes place every Sunday from 12pm-5pm until September 22. Admission is $2. Children 13 and under get in free. Max rate for families is $5. Vancity members get in free. More info: http://www.foodcartfest.com/

Brigade Days
Date: August 3 – August 5
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site

Visit with a large encampment of historic re-enactors as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills such as musket firing and open fire cooking. The weekend features the “Arrival of the Fur Brigades” canoe re-enactment at 1 pm Monday. Regular admission, free for annual pass holders. Complete the weekend with a free concert featuring Tiller’s Folly at 7 pm on August 5 inside the fort. Bring a chair and a picnic or purchase BBQ fare, fries & ice cream from The Full Barrel Café. Regular admission fees apply.
More info: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ2013/01.aspx

Barbie North American Mobile Tour
Date: Aug 2 – 4
Time: 10 am – 7 pm
Location: PNE Forum, Burnaby
Packed up and on the move, Barbie® is touring North America and is making a stop at the Pacific National Exhibition:

• Play dress-up and walk the doll-tastic runway in a glam fashion show, with tips from stylists and a fab photo opportunity
• Enjoy a Barbie® movie in the larger-than-life theater
• Inspire Barbie® by creating a mood board for her new home
• Build their very own Mega Bloks® BarbieTM room to take home

More info: Visit http://www.barbieismoving.com/tour

Vancouver Aquarium – Jelly Invasion
Date: Daily
Time: 9:30 am – 6 pm
Location: 845 Avison Way in Stanley Park, Vancouver

This summer, thousands of jellyfishes are invading the Vancouver Aquarium. With over 15 different species of jellyfishes from all over the globe on exhibit, plus new shows, activities and interactive displays, there’s a lot of new and exciting things to see and do.

More info: Visit  http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/feature/jelly-invasion

Miniature Train Rides – Burnaby Central Railway
Date: Weekends and holidays
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: 120 North Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Ride the rails at Burnaby Central Railway – this is a low cost, great way to have some family fun. Only $2.50 per ride.
More info: http://www.burnabyrailway.org/

Agrifair & Pro Rodeo
Date: August 2 – 5, 2013
Times:  Friday Aug. 2nd – 10 am to 10pm; Saturday Aug. 3rd – 10 am to 10pm; Sunday Aug. 4th – 8am to 10pm – Pancake breakfast at 8 am, fair opens at 10am; Monday Aug 5th – 10am to 5pm
Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park

Abbotsford Agrifair & Mighty Fraser Pro Rodeo.  Enjoy 4-H, displays, entertainment, midway, rodeo, kids activities and more WILD WILD WEST fun!
More Info: http://www.agrifair.ca/

Harmony Arts Festival
Date: Aug 2 – 11
Time: Various times
Location: Ambleside Landing, John Lawson Park and other seaside venues in West Vancouver

A lively festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront. Free concerts, cinema in the park, Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio (registration req’d),  Weekend Art Market. More info in the festival guide: http://issuu.com/nsnews/docs/harmonyarts0728
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MONDAY, AUGUST 5

BC Day with Markets
Date: Aug 5, 2013
Time: 11 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby

Join us for some family fun on this holiday Monday with market vendors, entertainers and demonstrations. Free Gate Admission. Carousel rides are $2.35. More info:  http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/bc-day-market-monday.html

Pirate Day at Kilby
Date: Aug 5
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills

Celebrate the holiday with a Pirate Party for the kids. Pirate games, crafts and a treasure hunt all make for a great outing. Start working on your costume now as we’ll have a contest for the best dressed pirate! Adults $9; Seniors $8; Children 5 and under are free. More info: http://www.kilby.ca/pdf/2013/Pirate%20Poster.pdf

BBQ at Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery
Date: Aug 5
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: 1064 – 216 street Langley, BC

Celebrate our Civic Holiday at Chaberton Estate Winery – The Bacchus Bistro will be setting up the BBQ in the Picnic area and serving up a great selection of items. Your choice of Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked BBQ Chicken or Grill Fish Taco. All served with coleslaw and Nugget potato salad and a non alcoholic drink for only $10. Kids Menu – Hotdog, coleslaw or potato salad and juice box -$5. More info: http://www.domainedechaberton.com//News%20Feed.html

Brigade Days
Date: August 3 – August 5
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site

Visit with a large encampment of historic re-enactors as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills such as musket firing and open fire cooking. The weekend features the “Arrival of the Fur Brigades” canoe re-enactment at 1 pm Monday. Regular admission, free for annual pass holders. Complete the weekend with a free concert featuring Tiller’s Folly at 7 pm on August 5 inside the fort. Bring a chair and a picnic or purchase BBQ fare, fries & ice cream from The Full Barrel Café. Regular admission fees apply.
More info: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ2013/01.aspx

Vancouver Aquarium – Jelly Invasion
Date: Daily
Time: 9:30 am – 6 pm
Location: 845 Avison Way in Stanley Park, Vancouver

This summer, thousands of jellyfishes are invading the Vancouver Aquarium. With over 15 different species of jellyfishes from all over the globe on exhibit, plus new shows, activities and interactive displays, there’s a lot of new and exciting things to see and do. More info: Visit  http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/feature/jelly-invasion

Miniature Train Rides – Burnaby Central Railway
Date: Weekends and holidays
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: 120 North Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Ride the rails at Burnaby Central Railway – this is a low cost, great way to have some family fun. Only $2.50 per ride.
More info: http://www.burnabyrailway.org/

Agrifair & Pro Rodeo
Date: August 2 – 5, 2013
Times:  Friday Aug. 2nd – 10 am to 10pm; Saturday Aug. 3rd – 10 am to 10pm; Sunday Aug. 4th – 8am to 10pm – Pancake breakfast at 8 am, fair opens at 10am; Monday Aug 5th – 10am to 5pm
Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park

Abbotsford Agrifair & Mighty Fraser Pro Rodeo.  Enjoy 4-H, displays, entertainment, midway, rodeo, kids activities and more WILD WILD WEST fun!
More Info: http://www.agrifair.ca/

Harmony Arts Festival
Date: Aug 2 – 11
Time: Various times
Location: Ambleside Landing, John Lawson Park and other seaside venues in West Vancouver

A lively festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront. Free concerts, cinema in the park, Artsy Kids Outdoor Studio (registration req’d),  Weekend Art Market. More info in the festival guide: http://issuu.com/nsnews/docs/harmonyarts0728