It’s going to be a wet weekend in the city, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying some of our Top Five offerings this Halloween weekend. Here are our ideas for Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
1. Enjoy some boos and booze (if you’re over 19) in downtown New West on the Creepy Columbia Crawl, a self-guided pub crawl in Downtown New Westminster. Along the way, you’ll be able to indulge in some Halloween treats like the Dracula Kiss and Bloodtinis. For details on establishments taking part in the event taking place on Friday, Oct. 31, visit www.tourismnew
westminster.com.
2. Visit the Royal City Farmers Market as it makes its return to River Market for the indoor fall season. The markets are joining forces to present Halloweenkend on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids can don costumes and go trick or treating at the market, where vendors will be dressed up and ready to hand out treats (or tricks). Guests will be able to shop for a variety of products including fresh produce, baked goods and handmade artisan crafts. River Market is located at 810 Quayside Dr.
3. Pursue your interest in New Westminster history at the first Families of Early New Westminster at the Herring Memorial Symposium, Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ian Herring and Jane Koberstein will share the genealogical work pursued by their parents, Marion and Phil Herring, in this free event at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Ct. For more details, contact [email protected] or visit http://franceselizabethherring.wordpress.com.
4. Spend an afternoon at the Massey Theatre at the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra’s November concert on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission is by donation.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or tmcmanus@royalcity
record.com. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.royalcityrecord.com.
– Theresa McManus
