1). Check out Branching Out – Plants in New Westminster’s History, the latest exhibition at the New Westminster Museum. The exhibition traces the way plants have affected local citizens and gives you a chance to learn how to identify local trees and more. The museum is located in Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
2). Take a dip in Moody Park outdoor pool,where you can demonstrate your cannonball form on the diving board, swim a few laps or paddle around at your leisure. The pool, located on 10th Street (near Seventh Avenue), has a large deck where you can stay dry and relax if that’s preferred.
3). Take a spin around the ice at Moody Park Arena during the summer loonie skates every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. The arena also offers loonie skates on Mondays (12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.), Wednesdays (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.) and Fridays (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.) The arena is at 701 Eighth Ave.
4). Enjoy a laugh when comedian Brett Martin performs at Lafflines Comedy Club on Friday, Aug. 6 at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. Lafflines is in The Columbia Theatre at 530 Columbia St. For tickets and information, visit www.thecolumbia.net/lafflines.
5). Enjoy a movie night with fellow New West residents at Queen’s Park Stadium on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., when the Summer Movie Series brings Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the big screen. Pack some chairs or a blanket (and some snacks if you’d like) and enjoy the free flick that takes place at dusk. If the weather is iffy, call 604-515-3775 to confirm the movie is on.
Send Top 5 suggestions for weekend events to Theresa McManus at [email protected].
