2025 Film Fest + Children’s Night Out

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September 08, 2025

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👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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September 09, 2025

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September 10, 2025

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🏆️ 2025 Mann Cup Finals – Queen’s Park Arena

🎦 15 Years of Storytelling: New West International Film Festival Marks Milestone 🎞️ 

The New West International Film Festival is set to return October 24–26, 2025, bringing three days of independent cinema to Landmark Cinema in New Westminster. Now in its 15th year, the volunteer-run festival, organized by the New West Film Society, continues its mission of spotlighting bold storytelling, regional themes, and underrepresented voices.

This year’s lineup is rich with variety. The festival opens Friday night with Canada On…, a series of short films delving into identity, memory, and the meaning of home. Saturday offers a lively mix, starting with an imaginative Animation Block featuring titles like Bee and Ultimate Mecha. Later programs, such as A World of Experiences and Tales of the Unexpected, showcase emotionally charged and genre-bending narratives.

On Sunday, the spotlight turns toward mental health, pairing films with meaningful conversations on awareness and advocacy. The festival concludes with Celebrating Art in Canada, a closing night feature that highlights the vibrancy of Canadian creativity.

Beyond the screen, the event reflects a strong community ethos. As a non-profit initiative, the festival is dedicated to connecting local audiences with stories that resonate both regionally and globally.

To attend, moviegoers must first purchase a $2 membership, a standard requirement for non-profit film societies in British Columbia. Ticket sales will be available soon through the festival’s official website.

Learn more and get your tickets here

🍿🎉Crafts, Games, and Movie Magic: Children’s Night Out at təməsew̓txʷ

Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting for kids in New Westminster! The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre is rolling out the red carpet for Children’s Night Out—an evening packed with fun, laughter, and adventure.

Here’s the deal: drop off your kids (ages 6–11) and let them dive into an evening of crafts, games, a homemade snack, and a movie on the big screen. For just $36 per child, per night, parents can enjoy a well-deserved break while kids get a mini night at the movies—plus so much more!

🎬 The Lineup

Mark your calendars, because the movie nights are looking amazing:

• September 19 – Paddington in Peru 🐻

• October 17 – Spellbound ✨

• November 21 – Inside Out 2 💭

• December 12 – Minecraft the Movie 🎮

• December 19 – Home Alone 🎄

🕕 Program Details

• When: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

• Where: təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre

• Cost: $36.00 per night (register for each date individually)

Kids get the ultimate Friday night experience, and you get three full hours to yourself—it’s a win-win!

📧 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]

👉 Click here to register for Children’s Night Out!

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