Weekend events

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The weather is calling for another beautiful weekend for Metro Vancouver, and there are plenty of great events for music lovers, animal lovers and families happening throughout the Lower Mainland.

The Khatsahlano Music Festival is on Saturday along West 4th between Burrard and MacDonald. The event features 12 stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver’s top musicians.

The 13th Annual Maple Ridge Caribbean and Music Festival is on this weekend at Memorial Peace Park. Admission is free.

Bring the family down to the Marpole Summerfest Festival on Saturday on Granville between 63rd and 71st Avenues. There will be lots for the kids to do, a classic car show, public art and live entertainment. Best of all, admission is free.

The Indian Summer Festival wraps up on Sunday.

The 30th annual Whistler Children’s Festival is on this weekend at Whistler Olympic Plaza. There will be giant Lego displays, dozens of workshops and live entertainment.

The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship is on until the 22nd at Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park and Sunnyside Park in Surrey.

The National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta is on Saturday afternoon at the The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Along with that, there’ll be a beer garden, barbecue, live music and a silent auction benefiting Easter Seals House Vancouver.

Bring the kids out to VIVA Vancouver! The HUB Bike Rodeo on Granville Street is on Sunday and try out obstacle courses, learn more about biking in general and biking within the city.

The Lonsdale Quay and Burnaby Farmers Markets are on Saturday. Drop by and checkout the fresh produce, honeys, soups, cheeses and much more.

Check out the Vancouver Flea Market Antique Show on Terminal Avenue on Saturday.

Stop by the Party at the Pier at the The Shipyards at the foot of Lonsdale in North Vancouver on Sunday and take a tour of the harbour, play games, visit with animals in the petting zoo and enjoy live entertainment. Admission is free.

The Whitecaps host the Chicago Fire Sunday afternoon at BC Place.

VIVA Vancouver presents Swing Dancing on Granville Sunday afternoon, complete with a live band.

Check out some great produce, coffees, chocolates and much more on Sunday at the Ambleside Farmers Market on 14th Street between Marine and Bellevue in West Vancouver.

Drop by Hastings Racecourse on Sunday for the Winners Circle Day at the Races Charity Event in support of retaining and replacing retired racehorses.

The BC Supermoto is on Sunday at the Tradex in Abbotsford.

Celebrate Canada’s Multiculturalism Day at the Cantonese Opera Gala at the Vancouver Playhouse Sunday, call 778-862-2133 for more information.

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