Sunshine Coast Canada
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Tag: family friendly

Madeira Market

Saturdays to Sept 4. Vendors, plants, crafts, pet supplies and more.

(Tables/space $10. Book at 604.989.0851) Proceeds to Pender Harbour Community Club.

 

Charlotte Wrinch

Local singer-songwriter and recording artist, Charlotte Wrinch plays guitar and sings originals and covers that meander through folk, jazz, bossa nova, rock and pop genres old and new while you sip and savour Persephone’s finest creations.

3rd Annual Rockfish Art Festival

June 8 – 20 on display. Fundraiser for Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. Cutout wood Rockfish stencil are decorated by the local community and on display at Gibson Public Market June 8-20. Bidding to purchase is open during those dates. Watch for on-line bidding opportunity this year.

PR – Mothers for Recovery

Tuesdays. Drop in Mothers for Recovery support + activity groups. Chat, snacks, and connect with us. Children are welcome. You define recovery for yourself – all are welcome here. Transportation supports available – text/call Carlie at 604-223-9497

at 4640 Manson Ave, Powell River

PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market

Saturday 10:30 – 12:30; Sunday 12:30 – 2:30. 8 to Sep 25-26. An old-fashioned, country-style market selling fresh, locally grown farm and garden produce, home baking, honey, soap, woodcrafts, jewelry, and a variety of original items hand-crafted by local artisans.

Taste of Sechelt

May 14 – 16.

Visit Downtown Sechelt to experience fabulous eats and treats from local eateries, pubs and cafes. Participating businesses will offer a $6 menu item or special, for DINE IN, PATIO DINING or TAKE OUT.
Look for the TASTE OF SECHELT poster in participating shop windows or FOLLOW us on Instagram and Facebook for more information @secheltdowntown

Science Odyssey Aquarium Free Day

May 15 & 16. Limited spaces available – Booking Essential

As part of Science Odyssey 2021, we invite you to join us to learn about the amazing animals from the Howe Sound.
We will be posting on social media for everyday of Science Odyssey 2021 (May 1st-16th) with fun and informative innovations in marine science. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for fun activities you can do in your own home!
Bookings will be limited to 6 people (from the same household/core-bubble) in line with the current COVID-19 regulations.
To book – click here.
Our COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect. We ask that you come prepared to follow them. Please review our COVID-19 Visitors Safety Guide (link below) to know what to expect.
https://gibsonsmarine-ed.org/covid19-visitor-safety-guide

Mom and Me Storywalk

Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a family Storywalk outside through the gardens at Rockwood Centre at 5511 Shorncliffe Avenue. Book provided by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition.

More info 604.885.3260

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Enjoy a socially-distanced, outdoor scavenger hunt. Pick up your instructions at the Sechelt Library anytime between 10am-2pm, then go for a walk outside to find your clues! We have two different types of scavenger hunt that both follow the same route, so families with multiple children can hunt together! Bring your answers back to the library before 3 pm on Saturday to be entered into the prize draws.

Riddle Scavenger Hunt:
Hunt for egg clues, then unscramble them to solve a riddle and enter a prize draw! For ages 7-12

Picture Scavenger Hunt
Hunt for parts of a picture, then put the picture back together and enter a prize draw! For ages 2-6.
Winners of the prize draws will be announced Wednesday, April 7th.

Zoom Family Concert with Charlotte Diamond

Mar 30, April 6 and 13th. Three Family concerts especially for mothers of preschoolers. Sponsored by Mothers Matter Centre.  With songs like “Four Hugs a Day”, “I Wanna Be a Dog” “I am a Pizza”, and “May There Always be Sunshine”, children can enter the world of imagination and sing around the world. The concerts are one hour long with lots of participation!

See poster and find Zoom link here.

PR – Artique Gallery

A Co-operative Gallery consisting of 30 members with a very wide selection of local original art, fine craft, handmade and art cards for every taste and budget. Safety protocols observed. We run a guest artist program or, if you would like to become a member artist, applications are always welcome. Look for us on Alberni St. just up from Marine Drive. 6820 Alberni St, Powell River, 604.485.4837

Feature Attractions

Purple Banner Tour — Year Round
Art Crawl — Every October

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