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🪩 Singles Party, Pumpkin Planter & Becoming Dutch: Plus 50+ Things to do on the North Shore this Week
The best things to do and know on the North Shore: October 9 to 15
What’s Happening on the North Shore: October 9 to 15, 2025
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🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month*
What’s Happening? October is breast cancer awareness month, and newsletter partner Moving Spirit Pilates is co-hosting an event made especially for those of us who are on a breast cancer journey. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time survivor, or the friend or family of a breast cancer fighter or survivor, this event is for you.
What You Need to Know: New Beginnings: Voices, Wisdom & Community on Your Breast Cancer Journey is coming up on Thursday, October 23rd (7 to 9 PM) at Coast Outdoors in North Van. The evening will feature 2x Olympic kayaker Kamini Jain, who will share her story of resilience as an athlete, coach, and breast cancer survivor. Moving Spirit Pilates has also launched a $5,000 fundraising campaign to help fund research, expand support programs, and empower those affected by breast cancer. Support the effort with a one-time donation, team fundraiser, or percentage-of-sales pledge - every contribution makes a difference. Donate here.
🥾 Grouse Grind Closing for Maintenance
The Grind will be closed for repairs for about 3 weeks starting October 14 until around Nov 8. Workers will be repairing and replacing steps, stairs and retaining walls.
🌳 Cool Stuff Coming Up at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre*
Lots of good stuff coming up at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. The BIGGEST maple leaf contest will be of particular interest to families. Collect a big maple leaf, bring it into the Ecology Centre gift shop, and pick something from the prize box for participating. You’ll also be entered into the grand prize contest: $50 gift card for the gift shop. More info
Activities wise, there are options for families, teens, and adults. These often sell out, and some are starting to feel a bit Christmas-y:
Saturday, November 8 | Fun with Fungi (Ages 5 to 14) | 10:30am to 12:00pm: Enjoy beautiful and bizarre smells, textures, shapes and colours as you get up close and personal with the forest’s mushrooms. More info
Sunday, November 16 | Teen / Adult (15+) Salve Making and Invasive Tea Workshop | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Make Lemon Balm salve and sample teas made from invasive plants and weeds. Not suitable if you have thyroid issues. More info
Sunday, November 23 | Teen / Adult (15+) Fused Glass Ornaments | 2pm to 3:00pm: Learn the art of fused glass and create an animal or plant-themed ornament to decorate your home or gift. More info
Saturday, November 29 | Relief Print Cards (5+) | 1pm to 2:30pm: Design your own relief print on recycled materials, then ink it to create prints and cards to take home! Child registration and teen/adult registration.
Saturday, December 6 | Teen / Adult (15+) Wreath Making Workshop | 1pm to 2:30pm: Make a simple evergreen wreath using natural and upcycled materials. More info
Thank you to our partners
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(Partnership content is denoted with an * throughout the newsletter)
What to Eat & Drink this Week
If you need help choosing wine for Thanksgiving, Everything Wine has you covered with this workshop on Friday evening from 6pm to 7:30pm. Learn to find the best of BC wine for your Thanksgiving table (and taste them too).
Cream Pony has brought back their Pumpkin Spice cake donut, available throughout October and November. We repeat: pumpkin spice + cake + donut
Queen of creative coffees, Coffee Villain, has unleashed their Fall menu, and it includes an Apple Cinnamon Chai Latte and a Sea Salt Maple Spice Matcha, among others. See the full line up on Instagram or stop by on West 3rd, in the .
Liberty Kitchen has a recently revamped menu, which includes a Calabrian Hot Honey Pizza (pizzas also have a GF crust option), a Caprese sandwich, shrimp pesto pasta, tuscan fennel sausage pasta, and more. Book a table.*
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Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids, Teens & Families
 📍 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | Forest Explorers (Ages 2 to 5): Tall Trees*Discover how plants grow, shed, and break down to create the rich soil that fuels the forest’s endless cycle of growth. 🗓️ Tuesday, October 14 🕦 9:30am to 11:00am |
Thursday, October 9
Family Art: Turkey Time Crafts (Ages 4+) | West Van Library | 6:00pm to 7:00pm: Create festive Thanksgiving and Autumn themed crafts. More info
Babytime Storytime | West Van Library | 10:15am to 10:45am (ages 1 to 2) and 11:00am to 11:30am (0 to 1 year): Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays More info: (0 to 1 year olds) and (1 to 2 year olds)
Teen Open Space (Grade 8 to 12) | North Van City Library | 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Use the computers, do homework or just hang with friends. More info
Tween Open Gaming (Grade 8 to 12) | North Van City Library | 3:30pm - 5:30pm: Drop in and play Switch and PS5 games. More info
Friday, October 10
Autumn Pour Painting Workshop (Ages 6+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm: Swirl, swish, and pour fall colours to create unique autumn canvases in a fun painting workshop. More info
Kids Chess Club | Lynn Valley Library | 3:30pm to 5:30pm: Drop in and play friendly matches. More info
Baby Storytime (0 to 24 Months) | North Van City Library: Early literacy program with stories and rhymes. 10:15am & 11:15am
Teen Open Space (Grades 8 to 12) | North Van City Library | 3:00pm to 5:00pm: Use the computers, wifi, do homework or just hang out with friends. More info
Saturday, October 11
Explore & Create Saturday Art Program | Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Art activities inspired by the gallery exhibition. More info
Pumpkin Lantern from Stoneware Clay (Ages 6+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm & 4:00pm: Craft a pumpkin lantern from clay. More info
Tech for Tots | North Van City Library | 11:15am to 12:15pm: Play session with screen-free technology. More info
Family Gaming | North Van City Library | 2:30pm to 4:00pm: Children of all ages and their families play Switch and iPad games. More info
Sunday, October 12
Trick or Treat Kids Fest | The Pipeshop | 11:00am to 7:00pm: Magic show, music, arts and crafts, games, cookie decorating, food tricks, and more. More info
Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:
Pumpkin Bright Lantern | 2:00pm: Craft a pumpkin lantern from clay. More info
Autumn Tealight House Lantern | 3:30pm: Create a cozy tealight lantern from ovenbake clay. More info
Friendship Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | 3:00pm: Create a heart-shaped friendship mug. More info
Friendsgiving Bowl | 2:30pm: Craft a Friendsgiving bowl from stoneware clay. More info
Tuesday, October 14
Forest Explorers: Tall Trees (Ages 2 to 5) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 9:30am to 11:00am: Explore trees, learn plant growth secrets, walk in the forest, make crafts. More info
Tween and Teen Clay Wheel Workshop (Ages 10 to 15) | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in a beginner-friendly workshop. More info
Teen Open Space (Grades 8 to 12) | North Van City Library | 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Use the computers, wifi, do homework or just hang out with friends. More info
Kids Chess Club | North Van City Library | 3:30pm - 5:30pm: Ages 8-13, drop in and play friendly matches. More info
Wednesday, October 15
Plan Ahead
Pro-D Day on Friday October 24th: North Vancouver School District 44 and West Vancouver Schools (District 45) have a Professional Day on OCt. 24. If you’re scrambling for childcare, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre has Pro D Day Mini Camp for kids ages 5 to 8. Spots fill up fast. More info*
Stuff for Adults
 🗓️ Thu, Oct 23, 7–9 PM 📍Coast Outdoors (352 Lynn Ave, North Van) | 💗 New Beginnings: Voices, Wisdom & Community An evening of stories, support, and connection for anyone affected by breast cancer. Hear Olympian Kamini Jain share her journey, get tips on movement and self-care from local experts, and meet others in a relaxed, welcoming space. Light snacks, good vibes, and plenty of heart. More info |
Live Theatre This Week
Lasa ng Imperyo: A Taste of Empire | Presentation House Theatre: Superstar of the culinary world, Master Chef Maximo Cortés, is offering an exclusive demonstration, sharing the secrets of his trademarked Imperial Cuisine cooking techniques with you, his lucky, elite guests! Or at least, he would have, if he had shown up. Luckily, the witty and intrepid Sous-Chef Mela is here to save the day! Her task? To cook rellenong bangus, or stuffed milkfish, a dish whose intricate preparation process takes its roots from the country’s culinary traditions and colonial past. Performed in Tagalog with English subtitles, this show guides audiences across the layered history of Philippine cultural heritage. Playing from October 9 to 19th. More info
The Ladies Foursome | Deep Cove Stage Society: The day after their friend Catherine’s funeral, Margot, Tate, and Connie gather for a round of golf in honour of their recently departed fourth. At the golf course they are joined by another woman, an old friend of Catherine’s they’d never met. Over the course of eighteen holes, secrets and confessions unravel as the women discuss love, sex, children, and everything in between. Playing from October 10 to 25th. More info
Thursday, October 9
Quality Ski Time Film Tour | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Multiple films featuring ski stories, athletes, and terrain. More info
A Celebration of Coast Salish Carvers | MONOVA | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Coast Salish carvings in cedar, silver, and more. More info
Sound and Society: Utopia, Pop, and Futurism Talk | West Van Library | 6:00pm to 7:30pm: Explore the creative use of the recording studio and recording technology from the 1940s to the present day through this guided listening session. More info
Fancy Mushroom Mug | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:15pm to 8:15pm: Sculpt a clay mushroom mug. More info
Have E-trike Will Travel | Capilano Library | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Test ride an e-trike, and hear an inspiring journey. More info
Meet Your Mayor | Capilano Library | 10:00am to 11:00am: Chat with Mayor Mike Little, discuss local issues, and get your questions answered. More info
Loved and Local | Ferry Building Gallery | 10:00am to 4:30pm: Explore Gordon Smith Gallery & local artists' studios on North Shore art tour. Includes transportation & admissions. More info
Friday, October 10
Becoming Dutch: An Evening with the Bruntletts | MONOVA | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Personal account of former Vancouverites who moved to the Netherlands, discussing what it means to trade a car-centric lifestyle for a people-first, cycle-friendly city. More info
Sip and Paint: Thankful on Wood Board | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a festive rustic wood board, BYOB 19+. More info
Saturday, October 11
The West Lion: Hard | Cypress Creek Lodge | 7:00am to 7:30pm: West Lion hike. Prepare for a demanding adventure. More info
Sound Bath with Infrared & Magnesium | Mila Earth | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Healing with magnesium, sound, light therapy, & cacao. More info
Gentle Glory | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 4:15pm: Performance & artist talk 2:00pm Civic Plaza, 3:30pm movement workshop in the library. More info
Movie Matinée: Materialists | West Van Library | 2:00pm to 4:00pm: A romantic drama, rated PG. Trailer & More info
Turkish Mosaic Lamp: Large Swan | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Create a Turkish Mosaic Lamp, 19+ BYOB. More info
Sunday, October 12
United Nations of Comedy | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Laugh out loud with top comedians from around the world in a cultural comedy gala. More info
North Shore Knitters | North Van City Library | 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Knit, crochet, and chat. Newcomers welcome. More info
Ambleside Farmers Market | Ambleside | 9:00am to 2:00pm: Local growers, bakers, and artisans. More info
Pumpkin Planter Workshop | Gardenworks | 11:00am to 12:00pm: Create a Fall pumpkin planter at a hands-on workshop. More info
Monday, October 13
Thanksgiving Dinner | West Van Legion | 3:00pm: Skip the stress and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at the Legion. More info
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
Tour of Seaspan | Shipyards | 10:00am to 11:30am: Tour Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards, NV Chamber of Commerce Members only. More info
Recording station tour | North Van City Library | 7:00pm to 8:00pm: Tour the library's recording station, learn audio recording and editing. More info
Adult book club: The Berry Pickers | North Van City Library | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: A discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters More info
Clay Wheel Workshop (16+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in this beginner-friendly workshop. More info
Plan Ahead
Thursday October 16th | Singles only Rewind | The Pipeshop: Meet IRL like it’s 2005: no dating apps, no DMs, just real conversations and retro vibes. 300 singles, three DJ sets (80s, 90s, 00s), themed cocktails, and nostalgic icebreakers. Tickets are selling fast. More info
Events for Seniors
📚 Not An Island Seniors (55+) Literary Contest
Calling all B.C. writers aged 55 and older! The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society has opened submissions for its inaugural Not An Island Seniors Literary Contest.
Enter original, unpublished work in poetry (1 to 3 poems), short stories, or creative nonfiction (up to 1,500 words).
You can enter your submission until December 31, 2025
There are prizes for each of the top three winners in every category. More info
Email your submission (and entry fee) to: [email protected]
Thursday, October 9th | Have E-trike Will Travel | Capilano Library | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Test ride an e-trike, and hear an inspiring journey. More info
Tuesday, October 14th | Seniors' Gathering: Emergency preparedness | North Van City Library | 10:00am to 11:30am: Learn how to plan and prepare for an emergency, and what to pack in an emergency kit. More info
Tuesday, October 14th | Pins and Needles | Lynn Valley Library | 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Join in and chat while knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlepoint and more. More info
Tuesday, October 14th | The Indispensable Life Binder | 4:00pm to 6:30pm: Have you been considering getting all your important documents together? Here's an easy way to do it. [Register]
Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events
Thursday, October 9
Friday, October 10
Michael Turner | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00pm to 10:00pm: More info
Johnny and the Walkers | Seymour's Pub | 8:30pm to 11:30pm: More info
Country Hits Bingo | West Van Legion | 7:00pm More info
Live Music | Catch 122 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm [Reserve Online]
Karaoke | Sailor Hagars | 9 pm to 2am
Steve Sainas | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:00pm: More info
Trio Harmonie Free Concert | Cap U | 11:45am: More info
Saturday, October 11
Monday, October 13
Poker Mondays | Sailor Hagar’s | 6:30pm: More info
Tuesday, October 14
Trivia Night | The Gull | 7:00pm [Reserve Online]
Trivia Night | Queens Cross | 7:30pm: More info
9 Ball Tournament | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:00pm to 10:00pm: More info
Wednesday, October 15
Karaoke | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:00pm to 11:00pm: More info
Live Music | Village Taphouse | 7pm [Reserve Online]
Trivia Night | Wildeye Brewing | 8:00pm to 10:00pm: More info
Poker Wednesdays | Pemberton Station Pub | 6:30pm: More info
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