Block Party + Fired Up for Football

Issue #612

Author

Carla McNeil
May 30, 2026

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Historical Records for Today - Record high 30.6 1922, 1956 - Record low 2.8 1919

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Saturday May 30, 2026

🌞 The Breakfast Club at New West Family Place – 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

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

🌱 Glenbrook Ravine Restoration "Weed Pull" – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎨 Live Art Demo with Nicholas Brancati – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🔍️ Investigation: Migration at FRDC – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🎭️ Hadestown : Teen Edition – 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧱 Polymer Clay Workshop for Beginner – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📖 Ukrainian Storytime (All Ages) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧘 Blue Moon Sound Journey at Dancing Cat Yoga – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎸 Live Music Saturday at the Legion Branch 2 – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Sunday May 31, 2026

🔍️ Investigation: Migration at FRDC – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🏘️ 2026 New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🧶 Tunisian Crochet – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎨 Cindy's Art & Karaoke Cafe – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

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

🎲 Sunday Funday Bingo at RCCC - – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Monday June 01, 2026

🛝 Outdoor Family Playtime Drop in at Moody Park – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🍽️ Seniors Week Lunch (50+ years) at Century House – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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

🎨 Downtown’s Living Room at Anvil Centre – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Games, Giveaways & More

Big changes are coming to the New West Farmers Market — and they’re celebrating in a big way. Starting June 4, the popular community market at Tipperary Park will officially expand by one-third for the summer season, bringing even more vendors, local goods, and community fun to downtown New Westminster.

To mark the exciting expansion, organizers are hosting a lively Block Party celebration packed with family-friendly activities, games, giveaways, and special promotions throughout the afternoon.

Visitors can enjoy everything from a prize wheel, face painting, and balloon twisting to a kids bubble station, bingo scavenger hunt, lawn games, crafts, and more. Shoppers can also take advantage of membership appreciation discounts, giveaways, and even double stamps on market stamp cards during the event.

The expanded market will now feature 72 stalls instead of 48, offering even more opportunities to shop local, support farmers and makers, and enjoy one of New Westminster’s most popular weekly community gatherings.

The celebration takes place on June 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tipperary Park.

Soccer fans, families, and sports lovers are invited to kick off the summer season in a big way as the Fired Up for Football Kickoff Festival returns to Queen’s Park on June 6.

Hosted by the City of New Westminster and the New West Soccer Club, the free community celebration will feature a full day of soccer-themed activities, live tournament action, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.

The festival will include the popular Kelly Duke Memorial Tournament, alongside interactive attractions like human foosball, bubble soccer, soccer darts, kids’ soccer drills, and more inside the Fun Zone.

Visitors can also enjoy food stands, arena concessions, and a beer garden throughout the day while cheering on teams and soaking up the lively community atmosphere.

Organizers say the event is designed to bring the community together while celebrating the excitement and energy of the world’s most popular sport.

The festival runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Queen’s Park, with activities taking place throughout the park and stadium grounds.

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