Banner to Bag + Car Free Day

Issue #298

Author

Carla McNeil
July 20, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌤️ Weather - Mainly Sunny

 😜 Rain Joke - 🗣️ What did the raindrop say to the sun? 🌞 

 🗓️ New West Events - Lots to choose from

 🗞️ New West Local News - Banner to Bag + Car Free Day

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 28.8 2023 - Record low 10.4 2019

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

July 20, 2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🎶 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🚢 Summer Sundays @ the Samsom V – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🧿 Beading Workshop at World of Art – 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub Thursday

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🧘 Meditation Class – 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

🍎 Community Picnic! – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 PM

🎭️ LADY GAGA: ARTPOP vs. MAYHEM- Drag Dinner – 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

🖌️ Egg Tempera Painting Workshop – The Gallery at Queen's Park

July 21, 2025

🧘 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

📖 Cantonese Storytime (all ages) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

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

July 22, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

📖 Storytime and Craft (2-6 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

📱 Bring Your Own Device Tech Cafe! – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🧶 Youth Knitting and Crochet Club (6-18 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎶 Backyard choir jam – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

💺 Free Lounge & Learn Series - Lung Cancer – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Turn Trash Into Treasure at Fraser River Discovery Centre’s Upcycling Workshop

Looking for a creative way to make a difference? Head down to the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster for a hands-on workshop that turns everyday waste into one-of-a-kind treasures!

This fun and interactive session dives into the real impact of plastic use in our daily lives—and more importantly, what we can do about it. You’ll explore sustainable alternatives and learn how small changes can have a significant environmental impact.

Then it’s time to roll up those sleeves! 💪 Get ready to transform old vinyl banners into stylish, functional coin bags. Not only will you be giving discarded materials a second life, but you'll walk away with a unique creation that you made.

Perfect for DIY fans, eco-warriors, or anyone curious about sustainability, this event blends learning with hands-on fun in a relaxed, community setting.

👉 Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
👉 Who: Open to everyone – bring a friend or come solo!
👉 Register here: fraserriverdiscovery.org/adult-workshops

Celebrate Summer Streets

Mark your calendars! Car Free Day New West is back on Friday, July 25, 2025, ready to transform downtown New Westminster into a lively, walkable celebration along the scenic riverfront.

This free community event invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy an evening packed with live entertainment, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities—all on streets closed to vehicle traffic.

🎵 Multiple stages will host a mix of performers, filling the air with music as people dance and connect in the heart of the city.

🍔 Food lovers will have plenty to choose from, with a diverse lineup of food trucks serving everything from street eats to sweet treats.

🎨 Kids can enjoy activities like face painting and games, while adults can unwind in a 19+ beer garden featuring local brews.

Originally the Columbia StrEAT Food Festival, this event now offers even more, continuing the Car Free Day tradition seen throughout the Lower Mainland. Since its 2022 debut, Car Free Day New West has become a seasonal favorite, giving residents the chance to reclaim their streets for celebration, creativity, and community.

So bring your walking shoes, your appetite, and your sense of summer fun—it’s time to enjoy New West, car-free!

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💧🗣️ What did the raindrop say to the sun? 🌞 

“You brighten my day!” ☀️😎 

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