On this final weekend before Christmas, we've gathered some ideas for those needing to do some last-minute shopping and folks who are looking for some festive fun. We are continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for Dec. 20 to 22.
1. Enjoy a spin around the ice and some holiday fun at Moody Park Arena, which is holding a Skate with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes family-oriented games and activities. You can buy tickets ahead of time at the arena at 701 Eighth Ave. - regular admission rates apply. For information, call 604-525-5301.
2. Stock up on treats for the holidays at the Royal City Farmers Market, which is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River Market. You'll find more than 20 vendors selling fresh produce, prepared foods and homemade crafts, as well as live music and kids' activities. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr.
3. Don some weather-appropriate attire, grab a coffee or hot chocolate and take a stroll along Westminster Quay, where residents have decorated for the holidays. As part of its eighth annual Light up the Quay event, the Quayside Community Board invites residents to take a walk along the boardwalk and Quayside Drive and enjoy the festive spirit on the waterfront.
4. Kiss under the mistletoe for a chance to win a $100 prepaid Visa. The Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area encourages people to find one of the four mistletoe hidden through downtown, snap a kissing photo and share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #KissMe under the mistletoe in #downtownnewwest.
5. Drop by Cartwright Jewelers, which has been celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. While you're there, you can help out a worthy cause, as the longtime business is once again selling Canned Critters for $10 to raise funds for the CKNW Orphans Fund. Cartwright Jewelers is at 639 Sixth St.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or send them to [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.royalcityrecord.com.
- Compiled by staff reporter Theresa McManus
