Latin Dance Fest + Goals Without Borders

Issue #639

Author

Carla McNeil
June 26, 2026

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 33.3 1896 - Record low 5.6 1949

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

Friday June 26, 2026

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

🎲 Sunday Funday Bingo – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

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

🕺 Live Band Swing Dance featuring Westside Swing – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

💃 New West’s Only Womyn’s Dance Party – 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM

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

Saturday June 27, 2026

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

♻️ Recycling Pop-Up – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🥞 Century House Association Craft & Bake Sale – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🌊 Colours of the Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

📖 Author Pop Up Bethany Zadeiks – 11:00 AM

🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎸 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

🎶 Mechanics of Music Fest – 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM

🙋 Upper Room: Tarry II – 2:00 PM

💃 Latin Dance Fest in the Plaza – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

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

🎲 Sunday Funday Bingo – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🧘 Breathwork Journey & Sound Bath – 6:30 PM to 8:30 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

Meet us at the Curling Club Sunday, doors open at 6:30 PM

Sunday June 28, 2026

🌊 Colours of the Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🦖 Kids Pokémon League - New West – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

🎉 Dia de Campo - Celebrando Canadá a la Mexicana – 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

🪡 Needle Felting Workshop at Arrieta Art Studio – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎸 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

🎙️ Cindy’s Creative Café & Karaoke – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🍽️ Community Lunch at You N Me' Cafe – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📜 New Westminster Poet Laureate, Janet Kvammen – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎨 Paint Nite Brand Creative Events – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎲 Sunday Funday Bingo – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

Who's ready to dance, New West?

Tomorrow, Uptown New Westminster turns into one big dance floor!

Get ready to feel the rhythm, learn some new moves, and soak up the summer energy as Latin Dance Fest takes over Uptown Plaza on Saturday, June 27.

From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the heart of Uptown will come alive with infectious Latin beats, live entertainment, dance lessons, and an open dance floor welcoming everyone—from seasoned dancers to complete beginners. No partner? No problem. No experience? Even better!

Whether you're looking to show off your salsa skills, try something new, or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, this free community event promises an afternoon packed with music, culture, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to get moving.

Bring your friends, bring the family, or come solo and meet new people while enjoying one of New Westminster's most energetic summer celebrations. Between the lively rhythms, community spirit, and beautiful Uptown setting, it's the perfect way to kick off a summer weekend.

Latin Dance Fest is presented by the Hyack Festival Association in partnership with the Uptown Business Association, New West en Español, and the City of New Westminster.

Event Details

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Uptown Plaza (Belmont Street & Sixth Street)
💲 Free Admission

Soccer has a unique ability to bring people together, and a special event in New Westminster aims to do exactly that for newcomer youth and families.

On Thursday, July 2, MOSAIC's SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools) Youth Program will host Goals Without Borders, a free community soccer celebration at Moody Park's North Field.

Designed specifically for newcomer youth and their families, the event will offer a welcoming environment where participants can build connections, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun and active play. Activities will include soccer skill stations, mini-games, teamwork challenges, and mentorship opportunities led by youth leaders.

Beyond the sport itself, the event is intended to help families become more familiar with community spaces and recreational opportunities in New Westminster. Participants will have the chance to explore local parks and sports fields while connecting with other newcomer families from across the city.

As New Westminster continues to grow as a diverse and welcoming community, events like Goals Without Borders help foster inclusion, belonging, and community engagement through the universal language of sport.

The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend.

🤖 This week’s Tin Man stops:

🛒 Arnies Grocery

🫖 Rong Rong Tea House

💆 Russell Prosthetics

👕 Mad Hatters RCC

🍔 Burger Heaven Restaurant

🏋️ Alive Health Centre RCC

📚️ Kumon

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Paula Sidhu

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A big thank you to Dynamic Health & Fitness and Fuel Hut for partnering with us on the new First Detective on the Scene monthly prize draw.

Here’s how it works:

Each day, the first person to correctly identify the mystery location will be named our First Detective on the Scene.

At the end of the month, every First Detective entry goes into our spinning wheel. So if you are first once, your name goes in once. If you are first five times, your name goes in five times.

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