The Easter Bunny will be heading to town this weekend, but its just one of the offerings in New West. Here are the Record’s top weekend picks for April 3 to 5.
1. Take in family entertainment and fun at the annual Easter in the Park extravaganza at Queen’s Park. It features entertainment, activities, a petting farm, crafts, displays and photos with the Easter bunnies (for a suggested $2 donation). Rain or shine, it’s always a good time.
2. Drop by one of the royal city farmers market’s final winter markets at River Market before it heads up to Tipperary Park for the summer season. You’ll find organic produce, local honey, meat, eggs and dairy and more. Upstairs, you’ll be able to check out the Artisans Fair, which features works by local knitters, jewelers and crafters. The farmers market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the artisans’ fair runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
3. Enjoy easter fun day at River Market on Sunday, April 5. Between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the market will have a scavenger hunt for little ones, a visit from balloon-twister Bunkie the Clown and mini chocolate egg giveaways as prizes. The market’s very own Easter Bunny mascot will also be dropping by the market, which is located at 810 Quayside Dr.
4. Drop by Anvil Centre and check out the latest exhibit in the New Media Gallery. Amour Fou wraps up a three-month run on April 12, so time is running out to view this exhibition that features 11 international artists’ take on love “in all its messy, destructive glory.” Intrigued? Check it out anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The Anvil Centre is at 777 Columbia St.
5. Immerse yourself in family drama – and we’re not talking the kind that happens when Uncle Fred gets into the wine at Easter dinner. Katie Forgette’s charming family drama The O’Conner Girls is the latest production by the Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. The presentation runs April 2 to 18, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $13 for seniors and youth. For reservations, call 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].
Email Top 5 ideas to [email protected]. You can check out our full arts and events listings online at www.newwestrecord.ca.
