a family four pack of tickets to see Thomas the Tank Engine at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park June 6 & 7 and June 13 & 14. Take a 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank Engine. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and Enjoy storytelling, live music, build with Lego, Duplo bricks and much more! Enter Contest

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ORKIDZ ART STUDIO OPENING IN FUNCTION JUNCTION For kids of all ages including adults. We offer a variety of arts & craft activities. Parties for all occasions. Also special workshops inspired by local artists and crafters. ENCOURAGE...EXPLORE...IGNITE...through creativity. Grand Opening Saturday May 2 from 1 - 3 pm. More Info

DFX BIKE CAMP - Whistler Mountain Bike Park Are your 5-14 years old kids interested in having fun on their bikes and hitting the local bike trails? We have summer long programs for all ages and abilities with professional coaches to progress your child to the next level. A great way for your child to meet new friends, explore the local biking trails and develop their skills. More Info

YOUTH FILM PROGRAM The Whistler Film Festival offers Sea to Sky teens a free Whistler Stories filmmaking workshop. Registration deadline is May 8. More Info

RASPBERRY KIDS ONLINE LIFESTYLE STORE Whistler4kids newsletter subscribers enjoy a 15% discount at Raspberry Kids during the month of May. Raspberry Kids is an online lifestyle store that features fresh, healthy and fun products.  We cater to savvy expectant parents, moms, dads and gift givers.  Enjoy the convenience of online shopping and expect an amazing customer service experience.  Raspberry Kids carries tried and true brands such as Dwellstudio & Boon as well as several unique brands like Dante Beatrix, Abe Jones, the Creative Individual, Colette Kids, Yoozzoos and Kuki Kids.  We also carry a large selection of organic and eco-friendly products such as Green Toys, Sprig Toys, MiYim, Ringley & the Smiling Planet. At checkout, enter discount code W4K15. This discount is valid on orders that are $65 or greater and the discount does not apply to sale items. More Info

WHISTLER SKATING CLUB PRESENTS THE REEL ICE SHOW The Whistler Skating Club presents their annual skating show: The Reel Ice Show with guest skater Gary Wong (2009 Canadian men's top 12). Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2 More Info Date: May 1 - 7pm; May 2 - 2 & 7pm   Ages: All Ages

WORCA Annual Bike Swap Come check out a huge assortment of pre-loved bikes, bike parts, clothing and more! All proceeds go to supporting WORCA's youth programs. Volunteers needed! More Info Date: May 2   Time: 10-3pm   Ages: All Ages

ORKIDZ ART STUDIO GRAND OPENING Whistler's newest kids art studio is holding a Grand Opening party. Come on down and see what all the excitement is about at Orkidz Art Studio in Function. Coloring contest, burgers and hotdogs - stop by to say "hello" More Info Date: May 2   Time: 1-3pm   Ages: All Ages

Pemberton Women's Institute Spring Sale Sale features local plants for your garden, a bake sale, plus Pemberton seed potatoes. A concession stand offers coffee, tea, muffins, cookies and squares. More Info Date: May 2   Time: 9am-12pm   Ages:

HOME ALONE kids safety course Does your 10-12 year old stay home for short periods on their own? Are you considering leaving your child alone for a couple of hours? This course prepares kids to be safe while at home alone. More Info Date: May 2   Time: 3:15-5pm   Ages: 10-12yrs

SPLITZ GRILL: SHELBY PROSSER DAY Splitz Grill is holding a fundraising day for cashier Shelby Prosser, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. On May 4, all proceeds from the day, including staff wages, will go to Shelby to help fight the disease. More Info Date: May 4   Time: all day   Ages: All Ages

RAISING A BALANCED CHILD IN AN UNBALANCED WORLD: Squamish Acclaimed author and educator Eugene Schwartz offers Squamish parents a free lecture on how to keep children away from drugs, depression and suicide. Quest University, Multi-Purpose Room. More Info Date: May 6   Time: 7:30pm   Ages: Parents

16TH ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler presented by the Whistler Children's Centre Society. Balloon prizes, raffle, silent auction, dance contests, buffet dinner, mocktail bar, sundae station & more! More Info Date: May 9   Time: 5pm   Ages: Girls 4+

Squamish Junior Triathlon Fun for the kids! Swim, Bike and Run in the morning then enjoy a feel good awards ceremony. Kids can enter solo or as part of relay teams. More Info Date: May 10   Time: 9:00am   Ages: All Ages

GIZMO GUYS Performing as the Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences around the world. The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. More Info Date: May 10  Time: 6pm   Ages: All Ages

MOTHER'S DAY AT WEST COAST RAILWAY: Squamish Mothers receive complimentary admission to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park today. More Info Date: May 10  Time: 10am-5pm   Ages: All Ages

BIKE TO WORK WEEK Save the environment from emissions and be fit and healthy by riding your bike to work and school. More Info Date: May 11-17  Ages: All Ages

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL Join us this May for our 31st anniversary Festival. Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. More Info Date: May 11-18   Time: All Day   Ages: All Ages

WHISTLER LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE All books will be sold by donation and funds raised will go to support the Whistler Public Library. Held in front of the IGA, Marketplace. More Info Date: May 16  Time: 10am-5pm   Ages: All Ages

SPRING FLING GARIBALDI STOCK: Squamish Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School would like to invite you to their first ever Spring Fling. This is a family event - The theme this year is Woodstock (wear your hippie gear!) More Info Date: May 13   Time: 6-9pm   Ages: All Ages

Every Woman in the World Join us for a series of back-to-back workshops over a three-day period taught by women JUST LIKE YOU. This is about active women coming together and sharing and growing and becoming more than we already are. More Info Date: May 22-24   Time: all day

WHISTLER WELLNESS WEEK Whistler is all about wellness - For one special week each year, Whistler Wellness presents a community gathering of wellness offerings. Featuring over 100 seminars, workshops and demonstrations scheduled for your enjoyment. More Info Date: May 22-May 31   Time:    Ages: All Ages

MAY DAYS STORYTIME: Whistler Library Join us for books, songs and a craft to celebrate May Days and the coming of summer. Children aged 3 & 5 with a caregiver. Please register by phone (604.935.8433) or in-person at the library so we can provide enough craft supplies for all participants. More Info Date: May 23   Time: 3-4pm   Ages: 3-5 years

WHISTLER KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON Starts at Meadow Park Sports Centre (MPSC) and will be followed by a picnic for all participants. The triathlon is sanctioned by Triathlon BC and their rules apply. More Info Date: May 23  Time: 7:45am   Ages: 8+

WHISTLER VALLEY TRAIL RUN & TEDDY BEAR TROT Whistler Valley Trail Run - Rebagliati Park. Teddy Bear Trot at 10:15 am is a fun run for kids 10 and under (and their favourite stuffed animal). Parents may escort their little one around this short course. All the kids are winners in this event. More Info Date: May 24   Time: 9 & 10:15am   Ages: All Ages

Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride See the famous 30-seat bike up close when fundraising riders arrive in Whistler. Pedaling through more than 200 communities and across nine provinces raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, enthusiastic teams of 29 plus one driver spread laughs and community spirit along the way. More Info Date: May 26   Time:    Ages: All Ages

WHISTLER KIDS NATURE CLUB For kids aged 6-12 interested in learning about the environment and Whistler's natural surroundings. Last Saturday of every month at the Whistler Library - kids must be accompanied by an adult. More Info Date: May 30   Time: 10-11:30am   Ages: 6-12

ENVIROFEST WHISTLER The Enviro-Fest Fair is a free outdoor event where local residents and guests can learn about environmentally friendly choices offered in the community. Packed with interactive displays, fun activities for all ages, a kid's zone and jam session orchestrated by DJ Bruno Be. More Info Date: May 31  Time: 11am-4pm   Ages: All Ages

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: West Coast Railway Heritage Park A Day of Family Fun! Take a 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank Engine. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and Enjoy storytelling, live music, build with Lego, Duplo bricks and much more! More Info Date: June 6 & 7 and June 13 & 14.   Time: 8am-6pm   Ages: All Ages

FAMILY NIGHT OPEN SPORTS Friday Nights 6:30-8:00pm at the Myrtle Philip Community Centre. Take advantage of our sports equipment: basketball, soccer, badminton & more! Only $2 per person. Open to parents/guardians and their children only. Supervision required More Info Date: Friday nites  Time: 6:30-8pm   Ages: All ages

CO-ED DROP IN SPORTS NIGHTS At Myrtle Philip Community Centre gym. Basketball Thursday 8-10pm, Soccer Sunday 6-8, Volleyball Sunday 8-10pm, Floor hockey 4th Tuesday of the month 8-10 and Dodgeball 2nd Tuesday of the month 8-10. Regular drop-in fee $7 or $59.50 for 10 sessions. No registration required but come early as space is limited. More Info Date: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday  Time: 6-10pm

POKEMON TRADING CLUB - Squamish Come on down to Gelato Carina Mondays at 3:30 and trade cards with friends. Free card to everyone who attends. A perfect afternoon for all pokemon fans. Call for more info 898 1023 or talk to Greg at Gelato Carina. Every Monday, open on ProD days, closed on stats Date: Mondays  Time: 3:30pm

WHISTLER WINTER FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre on Blackcomb Way. Fresh local food, baked goods, handicrafts, live music. Guests have the opportunity to try a native craft and experience BC history and culture. More Info Date: Sundays   Time: 10am-3pm   Ages: All Ages

FIRST NATIONS CRAFTS Free with admission, Guests have the opportunity to try a native craft and experience BC history and culture. More Info Date: Daily  Time: 9:30am-5pm   Ages: All Ages