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September 13, 2013

Family Fun Alert–Storytime in Kitsilano

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one, try storytime.  Reading to children develops their...

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August 22, 2013

Celebrate Stanley Park’s 125th Anniversary at a Huge, Free Party August 24-25

Not only is Stanley Park one of the world’s largest urban parks ( at 400-hectares, it’s larger than NYC’s...

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August 10, 2013

Kitsilano Community Centre Picnic in the Park – Sunday, August 11

There’s will be tons to do at the Kitsilano Community Centre’s Picnic in the Park this Sunday, August 11, 10 am –...

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August 5, 2013

Pebble Boutique Packs a Lot of Great Baby Gifts into a Small Space

Maybe it’s excitement surrounding the arrival of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, or perhaps baby bumps...

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July 19, 2013

Why You Should Consider Choosing the Kitsilano Community Centre Water Park over the Granville Island Water Park

The KCC water park is a superb place to cool down on these hot summer days. Granville Island may have the biggest free...

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July 11, 2013

Treat yourself at the Westside Community Food Market in Kitsilano on Thursday afternoons

For the third summer in a row, the sidewalk at the corner of West 8th and Vine is being transformed into the Westside...

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June 21, 2013

Yay! It’s Point Grey Fiesta Weekend – June 21-23, 2013

The carnival rides operate Friday to Sunday. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend,...

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June 12, 2013

Get Drawn into Vancouver Draw Down at the Kitsilano Community Centre Saturday, June 15

Vancouver Draw Down, on Saturday June 15, is a day-long city-wide celebration of drawing.  With more than 35 free...

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Family • News

May 30, 2013

Three Kitsilano Playgrounds Where Your Kids Can Get Really Dirty

For all their moaning about wanting to stay home, my daughters always find a deep puddle to wade through or a muddy...

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May 17, 2013

Looking For the Perfect Park in Kits? There’s an App for That

Fun on the swings at Rosemary Brown Park After hearing a CBC interview last week proclaiming the long-term dangers of...

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