Pumpkins from last year’s successful PumpkinFest.| Photo courtesy of Kirsty and Bernadette.
Enjoy the crisp autumn weather by attending exciting new events happening all across the Lower Mainland. There are many family-friendly events this fall so bring the kids and spend a day together that the whole family will enjoy! The annual PumpkinFest will surely delight children, and the Greek Food Festival will be a treat for your taste buds at. With the Vancouver International Film Festival and Word Vancouver, the film lover and the book lover can all enjoy themselves!
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Word Vancouver
Sept. 24–28
Multiple Venues
(604) 684-8266
Word Vancouver is back with bigger events and authors than ever before. The largest celebration of literacy and reading in Canada is promising multiple events and authors all over Vancouver. With free book signings and performances, this event encourages and celebrates the wonderful world of books! Get your kids excited about literature by attending Word Vancouver, and show them that reading can be fun for everyone. Visit the website for full schedule information.
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Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept. 25–Oct. 10
Multiple Venues
604.683.3456
The Vancouver International Film Festival is a highly anticipated event by film-junkies and movie-goers. Support Canadian film makers and watch films from other countries at this world- renowned event. The VIFF brings together many people from different backgrounds and celebrates the world of film. Discuss and engage with other supporters in multiple venues across the Lower Mainland. For more information on ticket sales and scheduling, please visit the website.
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Greek Food Festival
Sept. 26–28
Hellenic Community Centre of Vancouver
4500 Arbutus St., Vancouver
604.266.7148
Satisfy your Greek cravings at the original Greek Food Festival! With free admission, you can indulge in Greek cuisine. With live music and performances, this event will be fun for the whole family. Each night is filled with different late night activities such as karaoke and Greek night. Enjoy a laugh at comedy night for a few additional dollars. Come celebrate Greek culture and enjoy!
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Culture Days 2014
Sept. 26–28
Multiple Venues
604.681.3535
Living in Vancouver, there’s so much diversity in our population. Now with the annual Culture Days Festival, you can experience and celebrate different cultural backgrounds with live entertainment and hands-on activities! With many different events happening all over British Columbia, this festival will appeal to a wide range of people from different areas of the province. For full scheduling information, please visit the website.
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Vancouver Opera Presents: Carmen
Sept. 27–Oct. 5
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Enjoy the wonderful live performance of Carmen as presented by the Vancouver Opera. Taking place in Spain, this sensual classic will fill the theatre with song and dance from the classic movie. The energy from the cast will entrance the audience creating an unforgettable night of song. This live performance will be performed in French but will include English translations above the stage. For ticket pricing, please visit the website.
Lulu Sabongi of Brazil performs at Safar.| Photo by Brian Lin.
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Safar Gala Show
Sept. 27, 8 p.m.
Norman Rothstein Theatre
950 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Revel in Middle Eastern song and dance at the Safar Gala Show of Middle Eastern dance. This event includes multiple star performances and dances, such as belly dancing. The Safar Gala Show includes performances by special guests from Brazil, the USA and other parts of Canada. This event celebrates Middle Eastern music and culture. Celebrate and learn more about the Middle East as you enjoy the performances. For ticket information, please visit the website.
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The Art of Leadership Conference
Sept. 30, 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Centre
777 Homer St., Vancouver
www.theartof.com/leadership-vancouver-2014
Want to be inspired by world-renowned authors and leaders? This event is for you. The Art of Leadership Conference brings thought provokers and leaders to the public. The Art of Leadership allows the public to network and engage in conferences that will inspire and allow access to information about the corporate world. Multiple speakers will be at the conference including Olympic gold medalist, Hailey Wickenheiser. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
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Vancouver Book Fair
Oct. 4–5, 1–7 p.m.
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson St., Vancouver
The Vancouver Book Fair is back with rare books, collectible books and all sorts of other books! This event will attract book lovers from all over British Columbia. Interact with others as you shop around for all things book related! The Vancouver Book Fair is for book collectors and those who want to experience something different and new. For more information, please visit the website.
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PumpkinFest 2014
Oct. 4–5
West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
Bring the whole family out for the annual PumpkinFest! This two day event includes the Harvest Dance and the PumpkinFest for the whole family to enjoy. Having families in mind, this event includes scavenger hunts, scarecrow competitions, face painting and so much more! Enjoy autumn with the whole family, and come out for all the fun activities. The PumpkinFest will also include appearances from the Vancouver Police Dogs and the West Vancouver Firefighters!
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Water’s Edge Day
Oct. 5, 10 a.m.–5p.m.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver
This family-friendly event celebrates sustainability and earth-friendly ideas! Water’s Edge Day celebrates all things to do with the Vancouver shoreline. With boat tours, kayaking, and canoeing in First Nations canoes, this event will be fun for all ages. Water’s Edge Day hopes to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability through fun and interactive activities for kids.
