Breast Feeding with the Comfy Kangaroo Tank

The Comfy Kangaroo patent pending nursing tank is the ultimate solution for nursing moms। Comfy Kangaroo top is made of top of the line blend of fabrics to achieve both comfort and the support you expect of a nursing bra.

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When looking for top-quality nursing clothes to wear when breastfeeding, Mom needs to look no further than a Comfy Kangaroo Tank. The tank and nursing bra are made of a top of the line blend of fabrics, providing a super soft and cozy feel for both mom and child. The nursing bra is lined with a Cool Max fabric allowing for instant wicking away of any moisture from the skin and improving overall breathability of the bra. The Cool Max lining aids quick evaporation of all moisture, leaving mom feeling dry and comfortable.

Vancouver Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids

The Vancouver Island Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids

Join us May 31/June 1 at UVic's Centennial Stadium for 24 little hours that will make lifetime of difference for children with disabilities in BC!

Registration for the 2008 24 Hour Relay for the Kids is Now open! Click HERE to register.

It's true! Wide Mouth Mason will be performing at this year's Vancouver Island 24 Hour Relay! Click here for more info.

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The Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids is more than staying up all night with your friends running in circles; it’s 24 little hours that can make a lifetime of difference in lives of children with disabilities. Help us send kid’s to camp this summer register your team and start fundraising today.

Whiterock SPIRIT OF THE SEA FESTIVAL

SPIRIT OF THE SEA FESTIVAL
White Rock, BC Festival featuring: Miss White Rock Pageant, Elk's Pancake Breakfast, Children's Parade, Children's Fair, Mini Golf In the Sand, Face Painting, Street Artisans, Continuous Stage Entertainment, Waiter's Race, Torchlight Parade & more!

Surrey Childrens Festival

May 29 - 31 | Thurs & Fri: 9am - 3pm | Sat: 10am - 8pm

he annual Surrey Children's Festival inspires
young hearts and minds to greater possibilities
and celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage
through performing and visual arts experiences

Providing performances for everyone
When you select a show title you will be linked to an event page with detailed information.




May 29, 30

The Big Map
Full Figure Theatre

May 29, 30, 31

Cake and I Scream

May 29, 30, 31

Charlotte Diamond and the Hug Bug Band

May 29,31

Chris Hamilton& the Sticky Jam Band

May 31

Il Pesciolino (The Little Fish): BellaLuna Theatre

May 29, 30

Journey to New France: Vazzy

May 29, 30, 31

Misstart (Faux Départ): Dynamo Theatre


May 29, 30, 31

Norman Foote

May 29, 30

Old Coyotes: Winston Wuttunee & Ed Peekeekoot

May 29, 30, 31

Pumkids: Rick Scott and Pied Pumpkins

Shows Vancouver International Children's Festival

Show Selector

Can't decide which mainstage show to see? Below is a list, handily arranged by age suitability and subject area. Just click on the title and you'll be taken to the show information page.

Are you a teacher? Have a look at our Curriculum Enhancement chart for some educational suggestions.

Suitable for Preschoolers
(Ages 2 – 5)
Connie Kaldor
Kling Klang
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
The Little Old Man

Suitable for Primary Grades
(Ages 5 – 7)
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Comedy 4 Kids
Connie Kaldor
Creole for Kidz
Halmang, Myth of Jeju Island
Hansel and Gretel
Kling Klang
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
Spectacular Korea
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel
The Little Old Man

Suitable for Senior Students
(Ages 10+)
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Comedy 4 Kids (Tuesday only)
Creole for Kidz
Henry the Fifth
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Spectacular Korea
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel

Suitable for All Ages
Creole for Kidz
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Spectacular Korea

Author Reading
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel

Circus
Les Parfaits Inconnus

Comedy
Comedy 4 Kids

Dance
People of the Plains
Spectacular Korea

Music
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Connie Kaldor
Creole for Kidz
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
Spectacular Korea

Puppetry
Hansel and Gretel
The Little Old Man

Theatre
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Halmang, Myth of Jeju Island
Hansel and Gretel
Henry the Fifth
Kling Klang
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Staccato

En Français
Connie Kaldor
Hansel and Gretel
Staccato

Bilingual: French/English
Creole for Kidz

Auf Deutsch
Hansel and Gretel

FAQ

Is parking available nearby the Festival?
Yes, there is a limited amount of parking available in the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre/Vancouver Museum parking lot and under the Burrard Street Bridge. Festival parking staff will direct you upon arrival. When parking, please respect "Residents Only" parking signs by parking in designated areas only.

Are there pay phones on site?
No, there are no pay phones at the Festival.

Is there a bank machine on site?
Yes, there is indeed.

Is food available on site?
Food vendors, with snacks, lunches, coffee and other refreshments to suit every taste are located between Tent #2 and Tent #3.

If I have a performance ticket, do I also need to pay to get through the Festival gates?
No. A performance ticket is also your ticket into the Festival on that same day. You can either buy your tickets in advance through Ticketmaster (Tel. 604.280.3311), or upon arrival at the Festival gates. If you want to come back on another day when you don't have a performance ticket, you'll need to pay the $8.00 gate admission fee.

At what age do I need to purchase a ticket for my child?
There is no charge for site admission or performances for children under the age of 18 months.

Ticket Packages 2008 Vancouver International Children's Festival

Ticket Packages
See more and save with these Super Duper Ticket Deals!
On sale to the public on March 8, 2008.

Show Packages (excluding Variety Show):
2see See two shows per person on the same day for only $32 (includes site admission, GST and Ticketmaster charge).
3see See three shows per person on the same day for only $45 (includes site admission, GST and Ticketmaster charge).
2see and 3see packages are non-transferable. Ticket packages are only available when purchased in advance through Ticketmaster at 604.280.3311. By phone only.

Gate Passes
Treat your family to more than 20 activities and great entertainment around the park with these money-saving passes.
One Day Gate Pass only $8 per person.
Two Day Gate Pass only $14.00 per person ($7/per day).
Three Day Gate Pass only $18.00 per person ($6/per day).
Multi-day gate passes are available through Ticketmaster at 604.280.3311 or at the Festival gate.

There is no charge for admission or performances for children under the age of 18 months.

2008 Vancouver International Children's Festival

Getting to the Festival:



Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut Street

BY BICYCLE
Bike racks are available at East Gate and West Gate.

BY CAR
Vanier Park is located past the south end the Burrard Bridge at the foot of Whyte Avenue off Chestnut Street in Kits Point, directly behind the Vancouver Museum and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Please follow Festival signs and our traffic attendants will direct you to our free parking area. Please respect "Residents Only" parking signs; park in designated areas only. Please allow one hour to park your vehicle and make your way to the performance tent.

BY FERRY
Regular departures to Vanier Park (Maritime Museum) from Science World, Stamps Landing, Granville Island, Yaletown and the Aquatic Centre. Check out www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca or call 604.684.7781 for route and schedule information.

BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
From Burrard Street Skytrain Station transfer to #2 or #22 bus southbound to Cornwall at Cypress. Translink information: 604.953.3333 or www.translink.bc.ca.

BY SCHOOL BUS
School buses load and unload at the foot of Whyte Avenue (next to the Kits Point boat launch parking lot).

Happy Fathers Day Steve Darling!

Steve Darling is now a proud father...Hayley Poppy Darling was born April 10th, 2008.

Happy Fathers Day Steve Darling!

Watch Steve Darling between 5:30am and 9:00am Monday to Friday on Global Television.

And watch out for an upcoming TV Week magazine story on Steve Darling new baby girl Hayley Poppy Darling.