For those about to rock! … we invite you to West Vancouver this weekend. The annual Rock Ambleside festival is running tonight through Sunday, with a slew of your favourite bands likely on the ticket, including Loverboy, Doug and The Slugs, Chilliwack, and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. tonight, and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the event website for ticket information.
Check out more than 75 classic Jaguar and MG motor cars, both vintage and modern, during the annual 2018 Heritage Classic Weekend. On Saturday, car enthusiasts should head down to Waterfront Park in North Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to catch a glimpse of the vehicles in all their shiny glory
When life gives you lemonades, you should do something nice in return. Visit 1960 Rufus Dr. in North Vancouver tomorrow anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to purchase some homemade baking, lemonade and other goodies, with all proceeds earmarked for the Team Finn Foundation, which supports children and youth battling cancer.
A petting zoo, interactive live music and puppet shows, a roaming Lion King kite performance, and the opportunity to snap pics with animated characters Moana, Spiderman and Tinkerbell can be yours (and your kids’) at Summerfest 2018: Kids Extravaganza tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay Market. Visit the market’s website for more information
The birds, the birds! The Vancouver International Bird Festival kicks off on Sunday, with a number of North Shore-specific events lined up. On Aug. 19, participate in Bird Festival Day in North Vancouver, where District of North Vancouver’s environmental protection staff at Cates Park/Whey-Ah-Whichen are offering a number of family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., such as a scavenger hunt that will encourage you to explore the natural ecology of the area. You’ll also learn how the district manages bird populations in the urban environment, and how you can help.
