Do you have under-fives in the house?
Parents with preschoolers are invited to attend a free Healthy Kids Preschool Fair at Cameron Recreation Complex (9523 Cameron St.) on Tuesday, March 8.
The fair runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon and gives families a chance to visit a health nurse, play on the indoor playground and take part in activities and crafts.
Admission is free.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter’s coming – and you’re invited to join in the fun at the ninth annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, a “FUNdraiser” for the Hillview Parent Participation Preschool.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can take part in egg decorating, face painting, refreshments and a variety of activities for kids up to age 10. Rumour has it there may even be a visit from the Easter Bunny in person.
The preschool is at 8-4340 Carson St. (near the foot of Boxer Street and Mackay Avenue). Email [email protected] to sign up, or call 604-431-0119 for details.
ART AND ORIGAMI
Love art? Why not try making it as a family?
Burnaby Art Gallery is offering the next session in its free In the BAG drop-in series on Sunday, March 13. Families can check out the ongoing New Acquisitions exhibition and then get into the studio to make their own art project.
You don't need to register; just drop in to the gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. between 1 and 4 p.m. You can call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more information.
The following weekend, you can try out origami in a special family session at Edmonds Community Centre. It’s designed for ages six and up, and all supplies are included. It costs $13.70 per adult and $6 per child. Check out the Leisure Guide at www.tinyurl.com/BBYLeisureGuide2016 for all the details or call the Edmonds centre at 604-297-4838 (course code number 383594).
SEEDS AND SPROUTS
There’s nothing like connecting with nature – and you don’t have to leave the city to do it.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a favourite family draw all year round, and the park also hosts special events throughout the year.
Coming up on Tuesday, March 15, families with kids aged three and up are invited to take part in a Seeds and Sprouts session, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You can drop in anytime to the Nature House (4519 Avalon Ave.) to learn about seeds and how they spread and sprout – and to plant a seed for your own spring garden.
Call 604-432-6359 for information.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Just for one day, everyone’s Irish – and the Bill Copeland Arena is getting in on the fun with a St. Patrick’s Day skate.
Don your favourite green duds and turn out to the arena (3676 Kensington Ave.) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 for a family skating session complete with ice skating, face painting, crafts and games on and off the ice. Regular admission rates apply.
See www.burnaby.ca under Events for details.
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