Friday, April 18, 2014 - Good Friday

Sakura Windows Unveiling Ceremony
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm     
Oppenheimer Park (488 Powell Street) 
Please join us as we unveil the memorial windows to commemorate the history of Japanese Canadians and cherry blossom trees planted in 1977.

Easter Eggstravavganza
Friday, Saturday 1:30pm - 4pm
Sunday 12am - 4pm
International Village Mall, 88 Pender Street West, Vancouver 
Easter Children Craft Table, live music, meeting and photo with the easter bunny, face painting, balloon twisting, mini carnival games

Vancouver Fan Expo - $20
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC
Come out and meet your favourite celebrity or creator and shop for the hottest or most rare in comic books, graphic novels, manga, toys, t-shirts and more! Meet celebrities, go shopping, attend panels and workshops, and  find the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming and Horror.

A Taste of Spring - $25
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street Vancouver
Come and savour an incredible selection of unique wines from around the world during an unforgettable night at the Van Dusen Gardens.  Leave with exclusive deals from Marquis Wine Cellars who will help you bring these wines home.   Proceeds from this event support the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

Saturday, April 19, 2014 

Record Store Day 2014 @ Neptoon Records
8am - 9pm
Neptoon Records, 3561 Main Street, Vancouver
Saturday April 19th, 2014 is Record Store Day! 12 Bands, 320 RSD Releases, Big Sale, Big Party! Featuring: Three Wolf Moon, Johnny de Courcy & The Death Rangers, War Baby, The Highway Kind, Dead Soft, The Flintettes, Mosfett, Khingfisher, Failing, Worshippers, Tim The Mute, and Mesa Luna!

Pt. Grey Chrysanthemum Association Rooted Cuttings Sale  
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
VanDusen Botanical Garden Cedar Room, Admin Bldg. 
$3 per plant cutting Information: Elaine Graham 604-277-6429 

B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society Annual Plant, Bake and Craft Sale
9am-3pm   
VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall, 37th Ave and Oak St, Vancouver Plants in Real Time: Check out the Reality of the BC Fuchsia and Begonia Society, Free Admission. Face Painting for Kids of all age. Unique Vendors and items: laughing hand artist : Keith McKellar.  Prize Draws. Home Baking. Refreshments. Great Variety of Plants. Some Hardy Fuchsias. Come Early for Best Selection

Vancouver Winter Farmers Market
Fresh, local, organic foods & crafts. 60+ vendors, hot food, music! Rain or Shine!

EGG-stravaganza at Vancouver Farmers Market
10:00am - 2:00pm
30th and Ontario Street in the East Parking lot and Plaza of Nat Bailey Stadium
We're featuring the wide diversity of birds and eggs available at the Winter Farmers Market on Easter Weekend. Gotta make sure we city people know eggs come from birds, not rabbits...  Look out for: - Natural Easter Egg Dye-ing - Quirky Egg Display - LIVE birds on-site - Egg recipes & info

Great Canadian Craft Easter Craft Showcase - $4 online, $5 at door
April 19 - 21 10am -5pm
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Join us this Easter Long Weekend and see over 150 talented artisans and crafters from all over The Lower Mainland and BC.  Meet the designers and makers of this amazing showcase as you support local small business!  Partial proceeds go to the Vancouver Food Bank.  First 25 entrants each day receive a FREE swag bag loaded with goodies!  Face painting and Balloon Animals for the Kids.  Children 12 & Under are Free.

Vancouver Fan Expo - $35
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC
Come out and meet your favourite celebrity or creator and shop for the hottest or most rare in comic books, graphic novels, manga, toys, t-shirts and more! Meet celebrities, go shopping, attend panels and workshops, and  find the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming and Horror. 

Meet the Maker at West Elm Market
12pm - 5pm
West Elm Market Vancouver 2915 Granville Street
Come out and support our talented local artisans like Elaine and her company Lover's Tempo and Chloe from Knot Tangled!

Easter Eggstravavganza
Friday, Saturday 1:30pm - 4pm
Sunday 12am - 4pm
International Village Mall, 88 Pender Street West, Vancouver 
Easter Children Craft Table, live music, meeting and photo with the easter bunny, face painting, balloon twisting, mini carnival games

Endless Summer: 365 Days of Berries and Fruit in the Garden and Containers - $14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Phoenix Perennials, 3380 No. 6 Road Richmond, BC
Instructor: Cathy Hiebert |  Do you long for the sweet taste of summer at times of the year when summer is just a faraway dream? Take heart, fellow foodies, you can enjoy the bounty of summer berries and fruit year-round with some simple skills and a little planning. Your instructor Cathy will teach you about the different kinds of fruit and berries you can grow in your garden and in containers on your patio. Then she will teach you different ways to preserve your bounty such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, cherries, and much more. She will discuss preserving through canning, drying and freezing and tell you which processes are best for each particular fruit. She will show you the equipment you will need and demonstrate the different preservation techniques. She will then give you some recipe ideas for using your preserved fruits and berries long after summer has passed

Sunday, April 20, 2014 - Easter Sunday

Great Canadian Craft Easter Craft Showcase - $4 online, $5 at door
April 19 - 21 10am -5pm
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Join us this Easter Long Weekend and see over 150 talented artisans and crafters from all over The Lower Mainland and BC.  Meet the designers and makers of this amazing showcase as you support local small business!  Partial proceeds go to the Vancouver Food Bank.  First 25 entrants each day receive a FREE swag bag loaded with goodies!  Face painting and Balloon Animals for the Kids.  Children 12 & Under are Free.

Vancouver Fan Expo - $30
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC
Come out and meet your favourite celebrity or creator and shop for the hottest or most rare in comic books, graphic novels, manga, toys, t-shirts and more! Meet celebrities, go shopping, attend panels and workshops, and  find the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming and Horror.. 

Baker's Market
11am - 3pm
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver BC
Get your fill of sweet & savoury baked goodies from local bakers and artisans. Inspired by traditional farmers markets in Vancouver, this market is even better since it is indoors with lots of free parking too. You'll find talented budding, professional or home bakers selling fresh artisanal breads, soft German pretzels, butter croissants, chocolate croissants, cupcakes, yummy cookies, hand made chocolates, brownies, Belgian Liege waffles,vegan cupcakes, mini bundt cakes, muffins, gluten-free baked goods and much more!

Easter Eggstravavganza
Friday, Saturday 1:30pm - 4pm
Sunday 12am - 4pm
International Village Mall, 88 Pender Street West, Vancouver 
Easter Children Craft Table, live music, meeting and photo with the easter bunny, face painting, balloon twisting, mini carnival games

Tree Talks and Walks Easter Parade in the West End  
1:30pm to 3:00pm
 Gilford and Haro, grassy knoll one block west of the West End Community Centre, under the ‘Kanzan’ trees    
 Presented by Wendy Cutler, VCBF Cherry Scout Co-ordinator. Wendy has been scouting and documenting the tree locations in these neighbourhoods since the festival began  This walk begins with the singing of Easter Parade, accompanied by ukuleles and you! You may wear your Easter Bonnet for the occasion, and you may play your ukulele. The singing begins at 1:25 sharp

4/20: Smoke Out Vancouver 
4:20pm
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
April 20th, is the world-recognized international day of celebration for the planet's estimated 250,000,000 members of the cannabis culture.