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Family 4-1-1-: Things to do

Fringekids Fest: Young children can enjoy the magic of Fringe with live performances, music, puppets, costumes, strolling performers, a bouncy castle and lots to make and do. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Market Square. More information at victoriafringe.

Fringekids Fest: Young children can enjoy the magic of Fringe with live performances, music, puppets, costumes, strolling performers, a bouncy castle and lots to make and do. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Market Square. More information at victoriafringe.com

North Saanich Flavour Trail: Three days of events celebrating the food, culture, art and history of North Saanich. Today: Farms, food, markets and cultural events all day with special events at Wain Road Park. Flea market, 3 p.m.; games, 4 p.m.; Mayor's Country Hoe-Down, 6 p.m.; and movies under the stars, 8: 30 p.m. Sunday: Farms, food, markets and cultural events. See northsaanich.ca

Woodwynn Farms fundraiser, a family fun day with music, magic, puppets and more, featuring MC Charlie Ferris and music by Daniel Lapp and Ashbury West. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Woodwynn Farms, 7785 West Saanich Rd.

No pets, alcohol or smoking. Cost: $10/$20 family. Details at woodwynnfarms.com

Bountiful Berries, a guided walk for those five and up to discover different kinds of berries. Today, 1-2: 30 p.m. at East Sooke Regional Park. Meet at the kiosk in Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road and Thursday, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, meet at nature centre, main Beaver Lake parking lot. CRD Parks programs, tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks

Ha-bat-itat, a guided walk for all ages to learn about bats at Francis/King Regional Park.

Today, 1-2: 30 p.m., meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Rd. CRD Parks programs, tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks

Movie Night at Bullen Park, bring a chair or throw down a blanket. Tonight in Esquimalt, starts at sunset. Tel. 2504128511.

103rd Cobble Hill Fair, an oldfashioned country fair and exhibition with livestock and agricultural displays, tractor pushing, sheep dog demonstration, Cobble Hill Horse Show, and much more. All day Saturday.

Follow the signs on Hutchinson Road. See cobblehillfair.ca for details.

Annual Lion Dance Parade, followed by Kung Fu demonstration. Sunday, 1: 30-2 p.m., in Chinatown at the Gates of Harmonious Interest. Rain or shine. See hungfut.ca

Sunday Afternoon - 1862.The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents an afternoon in 1862 with songs, dances and games from Victoria's past in Centennial Square, noon-5 p.m.

Greek Fest, a family event with authentic Greek food, heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, music and folk dancing. Tuesday through Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. See greekfest.ca

Children's Concerts in the Park, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park.

Robots - First Lego League: teams learn about this year's robot challenge and research project. See the robot table and LEGO modules for this year's Robot Game. Tuesday, 5: 30-8 p.m. at Emily Carr Library, 3500 Blanshard St. Children, teens, adults and seniors welcome. See lego-stormers.com