African-Inspired Christmas + Winter Discovery Days

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December 20, 2025

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

☃️ Frosty Adventures: Animal Adaptations – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎁 New West Craft Holiday Markets at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Christmas Craft Market at Howe Sound – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

📖 Haida Christmas Stories with KungJaadee – 1:00 PM

🪩 Wood Ornament Making at Queensborough – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Snowy Streetlamp – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🥁 The Nutcracker 2025 – 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

🎄 Ukrainian Christmas Market – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎶 The Dimes – Christmas Special – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

⛸️ Light Up the Night Family Skate – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

🌟 Christmas Reprise XXII at Sanctuary on 6th – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

🎉 Xxxmas Snow Party - A Famous 5 at Club Eden – 7:30 PM until late

🏊️ Youth Swims att əməsew̓txʷ – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 21, 2025

☃️ Frosty Adventures: Animal Adaptations – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎹 Jingle Jam with Nicole Walker – 11:00 AM

🎁 New West Craft Holiday Markets at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

 The King Has Come : The Ultimate Gift – 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎶 The Dimes – Christmas Special – 2:00 PM

🎨 Collage Workshop at Arrieta Art Studio – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

☃️ A New Westminster Christmas at Holy Trinity Cathedral – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 22, 2025

☃️ Frosty Adventures: Animal Adaptations Uncovered – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

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

🛍️ Churi at the Quay Christmas Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎁 The Night Before Queer-mas – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

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🎄Dehls Gourmet Hosts Festive African-Inspired Christmas Dinner 🍽️ 

A unique and flavour-filled holiday celebration is coming to New Westminster as Dehls Gourmet hosts an African-Inspired Christmas Buffet on Wednesday, December 24, from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 906 Quayside Drive. The festive event invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a rich blend of African culinary traditions and seasonal cheer.

The buffet will feature a variety of traditional African dishes with a festive twist, carefully prepared by Dehls Gourmet’s chefs. From hearty, slow-cooked stews to vibrant sides and indulgent desserts, the menu is designed to offer something for every palate in a warm and welcoming setting.

Set along the river at the Quay, the event offers an inviting alternative to a traditional holiday meal—perfect for those looking to try something new or celebrate with friends and family over great food. Tickets are $49 per person, and advance booking is recommended.

Celebrate Christmas Eve With Bold, Festive Flavours!

❄️🔍 Winter Discovery Days Invite Families to Explore Nature’s Cold-Weather Secrets

Winter break brings extra opportunities for hands-on learning at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, which is offering Winter Discovery Days from December 20 to January 4. Designed for curious minds of all ages, the program features daily facilitated activities, storytime, and self-guided exploration focused on how plants and animals survive the winter season.

From December 20 to 27, Frosty Adventures: Animal Adaptations explores how wildlife adapts as temperatures drop, with interactive challenges, games, and activities highlighting migration, fur, feathers, and clever survival strategies. From December 28 to January 4, Snowy Sprouts: Plant Secrets for Seasonal Survival shifts attention to plants, offering simple science experiments, microscopes, movement-based activities, and games that reveal how plants prepare for winter and support healthy ecosystems.

Activities run daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with facilitated programming and storytime scheduled throughout the day. The centre is closed December 25 and January 1. Admission is included with regular entry, making this an engaging winter break outing for families.

Plan a Learning-Filled Holiday Visit by the River!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌨️ Why did the raindrop join a band? 🥁 

It wanted to play the water guitar! 💦🎸 

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