Killarney Community Centre
August 12th, 9am – 3pm
The annual Summer Sizzler Festival is Killarney Community Centre’s expression of appreciation and pride in their community.  Enjoy the entertainment, carnival games, bingo, community displays, pony rides, clowns, barbeque, huge indoor flea market and much more. Plus, there is free admission to the Fitness Centre, Leisure Pool and Fitness Classes on this day.
Contact: 604-718-8200 or www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/killarney

Abbotsford International Air Show
The Abbotsford Airport
August 11th-13th, 8am – 6pm
You won’t want to miss the famous Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Skyhawks at this years Airshow. Kids under 5 are free and so is the parking! Contact: www.abbotsfordairshow.com.

Kerrisdale Concert Series
Kerrisdale Community Center
August 7th, 3pm – 3:45pm
Kerrisdale Community Center is delighted to have popular local entertainer Shé to perform music from her new CD, 'Shimmy Shimmy with Shé.' Come enjoy this upbeat, high energy and interactive show which keeps children captivated from the start.
Contact: 604-257-8100 www.kerrisdalecc.com

Tigers and Dragons - China and India for Kids
Granville Island (in the BBQ pit near the water park)
July1st - Aug 20th, 10am – 5pm rain or shine
This colorful exhibit is touring Vancouver and spending the summer on Granville Island. Your kids can shop till they drop in the Chinese Market, play in the discover India area, play dress up and get their face painted, and practice new words in the language learning area. There is animal yoga for all your little wild ones and when they are ready for a break, you can cozy up in the book nook or sit down for story time.
Contact: Jessie Smith at 604-708-2298 or www.kidsaroundtheworld.ca

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