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X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver · family · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall At The Farm DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260918T002550Z UID:10006350-1789171200-1793577599@604now.com CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fall at the Farm is back for another season\, and you’re inv ited to enjoy a wonderful autumn day in the leaves! From enchanting photo- ops to delicious pumpkin spice treats\, Maan Farms’ Fall at the Farm is a magical experience that you won’t want to miss. \nRELATED: Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival 2026 \nFall At the Farm\nMagical memories await at Maan Farms’ fall experience. This year’s attractions feature a beau tiful array of corn mazes\, pumpkin patches\, cuddly animals\, and tons of family-friendly events for you and the little ones to enjoy. \nCurious ab out the highlights? Check below! \nAttractions\n\nCanada’s biggest pumpk in house at the magical Pumpkin Patch in the Forest\, featuring a new expa nded area and 15 photo-ops.\nSeasonal treats like the Double Pumpkin Spice Cream and Apple Pie Samosa.\n2 amazing corn mazes to get lost in.\nAdorab le backyard animals that you can feed and visit\, including goats\, pigs\, alpacas\, donkeys\, Highland Cows\, mini horses\, sheep\, and more.\n2 ju mping pillows that are fun for the whole family.\nPedal Go-Karts for racin g.\n3 ziplines to zip down.\nA wooden fortress to let you imagination run wild in.\nThe bubble hut\, where you can find out who can blow the biggest bubble.\nGiant board games that are equally fun as they are large.\n\nTic ket Information\nYour ticket price depends on what experience you’re loo king for. You can get a 2026 membership\, General Admission\, Pick and Pla y\, or Do It All. Each ticket gets you different kinds of access to the fa rm\, so look below for all the info. \nDo note that Maan Farms does not of fer refunds or rescheduling. \nPhoto: Maan Farms\nEVENT DETAILS: \n📅 D ate: September 12 – November 1\, 2026 \n📍 Location: Maan Farms \n 🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Maan Farms Fall at the Farm \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n You might also like\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Vancouver is Getting a Trendy New Cypress Mountain Village \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 16 Fun + Charming Pumpkin Patches In Metro Vancouver (MAP) \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Filipino Legacy Society I s Bringing A Major Filipino Cultural Film To Vancouver For A Free Screenin g \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n\ n \n \n \n Canada Urges Caution for Travellers to China as They Could Face New Exit Ban Rules LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002550Z LOCATION:Maan Farms Country Experience\, 790 McKenzie Rd\, Abbotsford\, BC \, V2S 7N4\, Canada URL:https://604now.com/events/fall-at-the-farm-maan-farms/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:604 Now X-SOURCE-URL:https://604now.com/events/diljit-dosanjh-aura-world-tour-vanc ouver-bc-place-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260916T002558Z UID:198065-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the libr ary! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for ea ch adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlock s the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later trea sure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a bo ok\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and m ore! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002558Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-09-17/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260916T002558Z UID:206378-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate- themed adventure! Storytimes\, scavenger hunts\, and a special Pirate Pass port. Find all the gold coins to unlock treasure. We’ll have pirate fun all week long\, so drop in any time. Arrrr! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002558Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-week-at-the-port-hardy-library/2026-09 -17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babytime: Walkers | 12 - 23 Months DTSTART:20260917T171500Z DTEND:20260917T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T121831Z UID:10008799-1789640100-1789641900@westvanlibrary.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:This is a program for 12 to 23-month-old babies on the move! D esigned for wiggly\, crawling\, and walking little ones\, it is full of so ngs\, bounces\, action rhymes\, and very short stories to build language s kills. \nDrop-in\, no registration required. All children must be accompan ied by a parent/caregiver. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T121831Z LOCATION:Storyhouse URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/babytime-walkers-12-23-months/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:West Vancouver Memorial Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/programs/events-programs-art -gallery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Morning Storytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:187319-1789641000-1789643700@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and movement. Thursday mornings in the Nell Horth meeting room at tached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). Best f or kids 0-5 years old. No registration required. Everyone welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/good-morning-storytime-2/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Storytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:207419-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun with your little ones. Thi s is a free family drop-in program for babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and their caregivers. Ages 0-5. \nReading and singing are two of the most important activities for building early literacy and language skills\, and we will practice lots of both! Creating an early positive association wit h books by reading together (or in a fun environment like Storytime!) can help foster a lifelong love of reading.  Rhymes and singing help young de veloping brains break apart language and make sense of it. Storytime also provides socialization opportunities for both little ones as well as adult caregivers looking to make connections in the community. All around it’ s a good time! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-4/2026-09-17/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Nanaimo North DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:205569-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities an d more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. \ nEvery Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 10 – November 19. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-at-nanaimo-north/2026-09-17/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent-Child Mother Goose DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:207385-1789641000-1789644600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Libra ry in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2 and their adults. \n\nTraditional play: parent-child interactions without toys\nActivities t hat enrich parent-child lives and relationships\nRhymes & songs\nStory-tel ling\nLiteracy\n\nNo cost to families\, no registration required. DROP INS WELCOME \nBrought to you by the Cowichan Valley Mother Goose Community Co llaborative LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parent-child-mother-goose/2026-09-17/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:207603-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration requ ired. For children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_mediu m=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth - 12 Months DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T121831Z UID:10008988-1789642800-1789644600@westvanlibrary.ca CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Babies have incredible brains\, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest li brary lovers (0 – 12 months old)\, Babytime is full of songs\, rhymes\, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily r outine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in th e community. \nDrop-in\, no registration required. All children must be ac companied by a parent/caregiver. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T121831Z LOCATION:Storyhouse URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/babytime-pre-walkers-birth-12-months/2 026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-b c X-SOURCE-NAME:West Vancouver Memorial Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/programs/events-programs-art -gallery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytime at Port Hardy Library DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182736Z UID:186634-1789642800-1789644600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:New time!! Join us for storytime every day – Tuesday through Saturday – at 11:00.\nNo need to register in advance\, just stop by. It ’s free and everyone is welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182736Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-at-the-port-hardy-library-2/2026-09 -17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LEGO® Club DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002543Z UID:188830-1789655400-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO ®. \nThis is a free drop-in event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002543Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lego Jam! DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002543Z UID:206719-1789657200-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Drop in every Thursday after school!\nUse our Lego to let your imagination run wild\, or try one of our challenges!\nAges 5+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002543Z LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-jam-4/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002543Z UID:207978-1789659000-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Introducing Rosie\, one of our furry library assistants! \nPaw s and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers can bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Rosie\, a c ertified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nRosie is a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friends. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting compa nion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo register \, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An adul t must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has been providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 ye ars. \n(Note: Rosie is the one wearing a scarf\; her human is Barb.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002543Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/2026-09-17/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Drum Circle DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002543Z UID:207239-1789666200-1789670700@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,family,music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly drum circle led by Stz’uminus and Penelakut knowledge keeper\, Patrick Aleck Jr. \nPatrick Aleck Jr is a n author\, musician. In 2020\, he was awarded the City of Nanaimo’s Emer ging Cultural Leader Award for his positive community impact and for shari ng his story and songs. \nHis debut children’s book Spaal’: A Raven wi th Different Wings\, and debut album Life is a Journey\, were both release d in 2025. Search for Spaal’ in our catalogue and follow the link to lis ten to his album on Bandcamp. \nEveryone is welcome to share in Indigenous drumming\, song\, language\, and culture. Bring your drum or use one from the Library’s drum collection. \nThis Drop-in Event is Free and Family- Friendly! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002543Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/community-drum-circle/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16/all END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Art: Collage | Ages 4+ with caregiver DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T121831Z UID:10009093-1789668000-1789671600@westvanlibrary.ca CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many celebrated illustrators like Eric Carle \, Lois Ehlert\, and Ezra Jack Keats make picture books using collage? Joi n us for this interactive cut-and-glue program.\n\nAll children under the age of 10 must attend with an attentive caregiver.\nPlease register each c hild attending. Adults do not need to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T121831Z LOCATION:Storyhouse URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/family-art-collage-ages-4-with-caregiv er/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=vancouver-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:West Vancouver Memorial Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/programs/events-programs-art -gallery END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR