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| Lego fun in Sidney © Susie Henderson |
February Fox Fair, Fernwood
Kids and parents alike can rummage for locally designed and produced clothing, jewellery, pottery and children's stuff from over 30 vendors at this early spring craft fair. Snacks are on hand to keep tummies happy. $2 admission.
When: Friday 7 February, 5-9pm and Saturday 8 February, 10am-4pm at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
More info: facebook.com/februaryfoxfair
Family Fun Gym Time, Henderson Recreation Centre
Kick, whack or throw a ball at this action-packed gym evening. Challenge your kids to soccer, floor hockey or basketball and watch them burn off steam on the bouncy castle.
When: Friday 7 February, 5.15-7pm
More info: www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation
Sidney Family Day Lego Weekend
This year's Lego extravaganza stretches to three days and promises to be a blockbuster (get it?) festival including Lego-building at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, a professionally constructed Lego firetruck and mosaic, a treasure hunt, and Sidney Museum’s annual Lego exhibition. Most activities are free; usual admission applies to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre; museum entry is by donation.
When: Saturday 8 February - Monday 10 February
More info: www.sidneyfamilyday.ca
Royal BC Museum
Tuck your dollars away: admission is free at the Royal BC Museum this Family Day. Pop into the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition or take part in special nature-themed activities including bookmark-making, sketching and dressing up. Say cheese and gather your children around a mounted golden eagle for a family snap.
When: Monday 10 February, 10am-5pm
More info: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/events/family-day-at-the-royal-bc-museum
Free Family Skate, Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Wobble or whizz your way round the ice at this afternoon skate session, another family freebie (rentals extra). Preschoolers can avoid being wiped out in a coned-off corner and weary kids can take a break at the colouring and craft station.
When: Monday 10 February, 1.30-3pm
More info: www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation
Family Day, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
At Cedar Hill, kids can fling themselves around inflatables, transform into tigers and princesses with face painting, and take home a balloon animal.
When: Monday 10 February, 1-3pm
More info: www.saanich.ca/parkrec
Family Day, Cedar Hill Golf Course
Shh, snow is in the forecast, but if it holds off, grab your clubs and tee off with your teens. After 12pm, children aged 11-16 can golf free with a paying adult at Cedar Hill.
When: Monday 10 February, 12-4pm
More info: www.saanich.ca
Jammies and Toons: Victoria Film Festival Family Day at the Vic Theatre
Slip into your favourite jim-jams, cosy up with your kids and settle back with a bowl of cereal to enjoy retro Loonie Tunes and oldies like The Cat Came Back. $7 admission.
When: Monday 10 February, 10am
More info: www.victoriafilmfestival.com
The Robert Bateman Centre
Head down to the Inner Harbour and check out Victoria's waterside gallery with a fun scavenger hunt. Admission is free for kids under 18 on Family Day. Fill hungry bellies at the new Steamship Grill and Taphouse on the ground floor. (Top tip: if you don't have time to visit on Family Day, the Robert Bateman Centre is offering free admission to everyone on Wednesdays 5-9pm until 26 March 2014).
When: Monday 10 February
More info: batemancentre.org
