1.Cheer on skaters at the skateboard competition taking place on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mercer Stadium skate park. While you’re there, drop by the city’s booth to offer opinions about what you’d like to see in the new skate park.
2. Join the New Westminster Museum and Archives on a walking tour of Queen’s Park, which is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. On the tour you’ll learn about the park’s history and discover why it’s been so popular through the years. The tour is for folks aged 16 and up and runs on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s $10 and you can register by calling 604-527-4640.
3. Search for treasures at the Fraser Valley Antiques and Collectibles show at Queen’s Park Arena on Saturday, April 29 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, April 30 (10 a.m.to 3 p.m.) – it’s $5. Keeners can check out the early bird offerings on Friday, April 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. for $20. Info: fvacc.ca or [email protected]
4. Check out some of the productions by talented youth from across B.C. at the Sears B.C. Drama Festival that’s taking place at Laura C. Muir Theatre at Douglas College on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For a full list of shows and times, visit www.searsbcdramafest.com.
5. Attend the Cut, Paste, Action! Family arts workshop with Kate Henderson on Sunday, April 30 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Part of the Capture Photography Festival., this free lens-based workshop introduces families to artworks that investigate human form, movement and gestures.
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