Spectacular Spiders: Join Darren Copley on this seaside expedition searching for spiders that make beach logs their home. Island View Beach Regional Park, 10 a.m.-noon, meet at the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks.
Paper Crafts for Kids - Budding Blooms: Fun with stories and paper art activities.
Create your own masterpiece using a few simple art supplies. For ages 6-9. Today, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at Emily Carr Branch Library. Register at gvpl.ca or tel. 250-475-6100.
Daddy Days (Moms and caregivers are also welcome) with children's crafts, free beverages and story times by the Library of Greater Victoria at 12: 30 pm.
Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. at Uptown's Town Plaza, 3440 Saanich Rd. shopuptown.ca Goldstream Provincial Park salmon run, a world-class salmon-spawning stream with thousands of chum salmon returning each year. Weekend activities at the visitor centre include Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing), salmon slide shows, videos and interpretive programs. Park is open daily, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. See goldstreampark.com.
Maritime Museum of sa国际传媒 Salty Sundays presents Lest We Forget, a Remembrance Day family program on Nov. 11 with children's activities and a guest speaker, 1-3 p.m. By donation. Tel. 250-385-4222 ext. 112. After-School Special at the Royal sa国际传媒 Museum with admission half price. Monday through Thursday to Nov. 15, 3: 30-5 p.m. Tel. 250-356-7226 or go to royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Fancy Nancy Party: OOO-la-la! Come celebrate in style with stupendous stories and activities. Dress up in your fancy best, the more accessories the better! For ages 3-5. Wednesday, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at Oak Bay Branch Library. Register online at gvpl.ca or tel. 250-592-2489.
Lucy and Todd's Excellent Adventure: A Puppet Show. Join our puppets Lucy and Todd as they explore the world of critters big and small.
Wednesday, 3: 30-4: 40 p.m. at Saanich Centennial Branch Library. For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Tel. 250-477-9030.
Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria, Parenting Programs and 脙聣cole Bayside Middle School are offering a short series of parenting workshops to parents of preteens/y oung teens, ages 7-13. Parents are welcome to attend one, some, or all. Workshops are held each Wednesday in November, 6: 30-8: 45 p.m. at 脙聣cole Bayside Middle School. Pre-registration is required at 250-217-4929.
Tall Tale Books: Join us for free storytime sessions at our new location on a new day.
Shoshana Litman presents tales and songs Thursdays at 11 a.m., 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd. talltalesbooks.ca
