With Labour Day upon us, this is a great weekend to take in a couple of local activities before they’re gone – and to try out some new offerings. Here are the Record’s top picks for the Sept. 4 to 6 weekend in New Westminster.
1. Visit the animals at the Queen’s Park petting farm before they leave town for the year. Come Labour Day, the goats, pigs and other animals will head to their winter homes. The petting farm is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. near Rainbow Playground in Queen’s Park.
2. Enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool before they shut down for fall. The Moody Park and Hume Park pools are open daily (weather permitting) until 8 p.m. If the weather’s a little iffy, head to Canada Games Pool where you can enjoy a loonie swim on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info, visit www.newwestpcr.ca.
3. Sample some of the offerings at the Vancouver Circus School at the intro to circus drop-in that’s taking place on Friday, Sept. 4. You’ll be able to sample the various apparatus and elements of circus including trampoline, juggling and aerial silk. The drop-in for kids aged six to 12 years is $15 and runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., while the adults and teen drop-in runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and costs $30. Drop-in spaces are limited, so advance registration is recommended by calling 604-544-5024 or emailing [email protected].
4. Head to Queensborough and enjoy an evening of entertainment at Starlight Casino. If you want to kick off the weekend a little early, Dueling Pianos takes place on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at Match Eatery and Public House. The Tainted Lovers will be performing on Friday, sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 starting at 9 p.m. Starlight Casino is located at 350 Gifford St. If you don’t drive or are planning to enjoy a cocktail, check out the free shuttle service schedule at www.starlightcasino.ca.
5. Drop by 100 Braid St. Studios, which is giving folks a chance to tour the space, talk to artists and catch some demonstrations. The art studio showcases the work of more than 20 artisans and artisans. You can check it out for free at the open studio day that’s taking place Saturday, Sept. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at #200-100 Braid St.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.newwestrecord.ca.
