DougZine Fest + Adopt a Sturgeon

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October 31, 2025

🦇 HalloWeekend: Botanical Terrors and Animal Fears – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍭 Trick or Treat East Columbia – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

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

📚️ French Reading Buddies (6-9 years) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🍬 Royal City Centre Mall “Trick or Treat at the Mall” – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧛 Halloween on the Boardwalk 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎃 Legion #2 Halloween Party – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🧙‍♀️ Monster Ball: Halloween at Starlight Casino – 6:00 PM

👻 Halloween Party at the Reach – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Ghostly Campfire – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Hot Bitch Bingo Halloween Edition at Georgie’s Local  – 7:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Howe Sound New West Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

👣 The 39 Steps at Douglas College – 7:30 PM

🎶 Halloween Concert "Come Away Death” – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎃 Kelly O's Spooktacular Soiree – Happy Hour 9:00 PM until Close

🎙️ Notorious Grey Fox Karaoke Friday Nights – 9:00 PM until Close

November 01, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👪️ Supporting One, Supporting All: Collaborative Support Models – 9:00 AM

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

🧵 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🎭️ New West Improv's Inaugural Improv Comedy Jam! – 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM

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

💃 New West Fire Fighters Charitable Gala – Gala begins at 6:00 PM

🏃 S&O Beer Run Series: The DISCO DASH 5K! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

👣 The 39 Steps at Douglas College – 7:30 PM

🎶 Inventions in Colour at Anvil Theatre – 7:30 PM to 9:30 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

November 02, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🎃 Pumpkin Smash – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

📚️ Book Club Led by Lindsey Munson – 11:00 AM

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

📝 Mayor's Youth Climate Leadership Team – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🎨 Silly Art at təməsew̓txʷ – 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM

🖊️ Joy at the End of the World: A Writing Workshop – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

👣 The 39 Steps at Douglas College – 7:30 PM

👻🍫 We have built a Special Edition for Halloween Events - Click Here. 🎃 🍬 

📰 Discover DIY Creativity at Douglas College’s Second Annual Zine Festival

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and self-expression at DougZine Fest, happening Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the main concourse of Douglas College’s New Westminster campus (700 Royal Ave).

Back for its second year, the festival will feature over 20 zine vendors, showcasing unique handmade publications, art, and indie creations. Visitors can also take part in a collage creation station, where you can cut, paste, and craft your own zine-inspired masterpiece. ✂️📰

Whether you’re an avid zine lover or just curious about DIY publishing, this free event is the perfect place to meet local creators and celebrate community art.

📍 Location: Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave, New Westminster
💲 Cost: Free
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

👉 Learn more about zines and the festival here

🐟 Adopt a Sturgeon and Support River Education at FRDC!

Give a gift that makes a splash! The Fraser River Discovery Centre is offering a new way to support environmental education — by adopting a symbolic sturgeon.

Your adoption directly funds programs that inspire, educate, and engage thousands each year about the stories and importance of the Fraser River and its incredible wildlife.

Each adoption package includes:
⭐ A 15" plush sturgeon (2.5" tall, 3" wide)
⭐ A collectable “Meet Your Sturgeon” card with fun facts
⭐ An official adoption certificate
⭐ Beautifully packaged in an FRDC gift bag with tissue paper — perfect for gifting! 🎁

Make a meaningful impact while bringing home a cuddly reminder of the river’s most iconic species.

👉 Adopt a Sturgeon and support local river education today!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why don't ghosts go out in the rain? 👻 

🎃 It dampens their spirit! ☔️😱 

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