Join us at the iconic Kingsgate Mall in East Vancouver, from September 18- September 27th for a Make-Believe Mall experience, filled with whimsy, crafting, interactive and imaginative play, and most importantly- over 250+ pieces of children’s artwork.
Join us at the iconic Kingsgate Mall in East Vancouver, from September 18- September 27th for a Make-Believe Mall experience, filled with whimsy, crafting, interactive and imaginative play, and most importantly- over 250+ pieces of children’s artwork.
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DETAILS
Location
Kingsgate Mall (Unit 102)
370 E Broadway
Vancouver BC
Public Hours:
FRIDAY September 18th - 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY September 19th - 9:30 AM - 6PM
SUNDAY September 20th - 11AM - 5PM
MONDAY September 21st - 9:30 AM - 6PM
Pro-D Day for some school districts so we have set up longer hours to accommodate. Come on by!
TUESDAY September 22nd - 3:00 PM - 6PM
WEDNESDAY September 23rd - 3:00 PM - 6PM
THURSDAY September 24th - 3:00 PM - 6PM
FRIDAY September 25th - 9:30 AM - 8PM
Pro-D Day for some school districts so we have set up longer hours to accommodate. Come on by!
SATURDAY September 26th - 9:30 AM - 6PM
SUNDAY September 27th - 11AM - 5PM
Ticket Information
Your ticket includes access to the Tombolo Mini-Mall on a particular day, at a particular time. Alongside our feature gallery and interactive “stores”, we will also have an art-making station for you to create a memento from your experience.
Children (up to age 18)— $8
Adults— $15
We recommend pre-booking tickets as certain timeslots may sell out. We will always leave a limited number of tickets for walk-ins.
Private group bookings available during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please email hi@neets.art for all enquiries.
Mall Directory
Explore our floor plan image to get a preview of what to expect during your visit
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Candy Store
Join us at our “Candy” Store, featuring a bead bar for all of your bracelet, necklace, and charm-making needs!
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Food Court
While we don’t have real food available, you might recognize some of our “food court” vendors 👀
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Photo Booth
Say Cheese! What’s a mall without a vintage photo booth? We’ve created our own version- complete with a digital image for you to take home!
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Arcade
Can you beat your high score? Our mini “arcade” stars a real arcade game- just like when we bummed around malls as a teenager 👾
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Toy Store
Giant Jenga! Stuffies galore! We expect this to be a hot spot in our make-believe mall.
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Book Store
Need a quiet moment? Retreat to our Book Store for some reading, share your favourite books, or compose a giant fridge poem.
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Pet Store
“Adopt a pet” and make it your own at our Pet Shop. Mythical and imaginary creatures allowed!
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Grocery Store
It looks like we need some help filling our OHME grocery store! In this. part of our make-believe mall, you’ll be able to help us “stock our shelves”.
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Post Office
A Tombolo favourite! After perusing the gallery, be sure to leave a note for an artist you admire.
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Gift Store
Want to take home a part of the experience? Stop by our gift shop and support future Tombolo events while you’re at it!
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Welcome
Welcome to the Mini-Mall! Be sure to check-in so you can get oriented before you start your adventure!
WE ARE GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
Kingsgate Mall, located in the heart of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood, has been serving the community since 1974. The mall offers a unique shopping experience with a diverse range of stores and services, catering to the needs of guests and the local neighbourhood.
Other Sponsor and Partner logos coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend it! It helps us manage capacity, though we will always save a few spots for walk-ins— just in case someone from your group forgot to buy a ticket ahead of time.
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FRIDAY September 18th - 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY September 19th - 9:30 AM - 6PM
SUNDAY September 20th - 11AM - 5PM
MONDAY September 21st - 9:30 AM - 6PM
Pro-D Day for some school districts so we have set up longer hours to accommodate. Come on by!TUESDAY September 22nd - 3:00 PM - 6PM
WEDNESDAY September 23rd - 3:00 PM - 6PM
THURSDAY September 24th - 3:00 PM - 6PM
FRIDAY September 25th - 9:30 AM - 8PM
Pro-D Day for some school districts so we have set up longer hours to accommodate. Come on by!SATURDAY September 26th - 9:30 AM - 6PM
SUNDAY September 27th - 11AM - 5PM
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The time-slots help us manage capacity. We have allotted about 2 hours for the experience, but you are more than welcome to linger a little longer, or fly through the exhibits- up to you! We aren't sticklers for time so if you're running within 30 minutes late, all good.
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The expectation is that the gallery is a space to visit for the whole family. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity to provide childcare so please do not leave your children unattended!
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While all of the artwork on display has been created by talented artists aged 2-12, this event is fun for all ages-- as long as you enjoy humour and whimsy.
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Kingsgate Mall has a parking lot available for all guests. You can also find street parking, or take public transit/ ride a bike!
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Yes! The space is certainly snug when full, but we have ensured clear pathways throughout our Mini-Mall experience.
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Yes absolutely! Email hi@neets.art to get started.
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Your admission fee will help cover the costs of production and materials. We are all volunteers and very much a scrappy team!
Don’t see your question here? Feel free to send us an email.
We can’t wait to see you at OUR MAKE-BELIEVE MALL!
Looking to book in for a private group or school fieldtrip?
Send us an email!
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Event Details
See our upcoming event!
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Submit Artwork
Know a child aged 3-10? Submit their art!
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About Us
The people behind Tombolo
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Get Involved
We’re always keen to meet like-minded folks!