1. Take a spin around the rink at this year’s Skate with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This family-oriented event includes games and activities for all to enjoy. Guests are invited to bring their cameras as Santa will be available for photos on the ice. Regular admission rates apply. For info, call Moody Park Arena at 604-525-5301.
2. Enjoy the vagabond players’ latest show, Inspecting Carol, a Christmas comedy that’s running until Dec. 19 at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. It’s on Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $13 for students and seniors. For reservations call 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].
3. Treat yourself to some tasty Ukrainian treats at Holy Eucharist Cathedral’s Ukrainian Christmas bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 501 Fourth Ave. You’ll find traditional Ukrainian perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, kolachi, poppy seed rolls, pies, crafts and more.
4. Pop into the plasket gallery to view The New Westminster Celebration Series, which features portraits by Rosie Augustine highlighting the exceptional artists of New Westminster past and present. The exhibit showcases artists whose contributions span from the early 1900s through today. It’s on display at the gallery once every couple of years, so you’ll want to check it out before it wraps up on Dec. 20. The Plaskett Gallery, located at Massey Theatre at 735Eighth Ave., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
5. Travel back in time and enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Irving House, which is decked out in its holiday finery. At the Christmas Cheer event you’ll hear live music in the parlour and make a small decoration for one of the Irving House Christmas trees, while at the Victorian Christmas Tea you’ll be served tea and traditional holiday treats. Both programs are open to folks of all ages and run on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday Dec. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 604-527-4640 or email [email protected].
6. Cross those last items off your christmas list and shop at New West Craft, which features works by local artisans including knitters, crafters and jewelry. It’s taking place on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Check out www.rivermarket.ca for information about this and other events going on at the market.
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