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

👶 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

🗣 English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🛍 1st Annual FVACC Vintage Antiques Collectibles Show – 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM

✨ City Hall Illumination - Green - Light the Night – 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM

🌊 Faces of the Fraser: The Confluence – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

👪 Peer Support for Parents with Neurodivergent Children – 6:30 PM

🎸 Sip n’ Strum Fridays at Mechanics of Music – 7:00 PM

🎲 Georgie’s Local Hot Bitch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

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

🤸 Youth Services Drop-in - Gymnastics – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🎉 Shine Bright - 60th Anniversary Silent Auction – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎭 Shrek the Musical at Massey Theatre – 7:30 PM

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

🦶 Foot Posture Specialist – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

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

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

🐝 Super Weekend: Pollinator Party! – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

📚 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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

🎨 Storytime and Crafts with author Vicky Fang – 11:00 AM

🛍 Markets with a Purpose – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎨 Crafts for Kids with Steady Studio – 11:30 AM

🎉 Meet the Creators of PAWS! – 1:00 PM

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

🤝 Zoom Connections: Hands-On Public Demonstration – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

📖 Silent Reading Club – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🥐 Perogies for Peace. Traditional Ukrainian Dinner – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎶 Live Music w/ Rocky Riobo at the Flapper Lounge – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🎶 Live music by the Bonnie Northgraves Quintet! – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

🎭 Shrek the Musical at Massey Theatre – 7:30 PM

🎶 Saturday Night Live Music at The Terminal Pub – 9:00 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

Super Weekend: Pollinator Party! – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👪 ADHD Support Group at Arrieta Art Studio – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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

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

📿 World of Art April Beading Workshop – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

🎉 Mandi Moves Away! at The Metro Hall – 5:00 PM to 9:00 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

🎭 Shrek the Musical at Massey Theatre – 7:30 PM

🍻 Frankie G’s All Day & Night Happy Hour

Get ready, New West — things are about to get buzzing 🐝

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is hosting its next Super Weekend: Pollinator Party on April 25 and 26, bringing a fun, hands-on experience for families and curious minds of all ages.

This interactive event shines a spotlight on the tiny but mighty pollinators that play a huge role in keeping plant life along the Fraser River healthy and thriving.

Visitors can:

It’s a chance to explore, learn, and connect with nature — right here in New Westminster.

Perfect for a weekend outing, this event blends education and play, helping kids and adults alike better understand the natural world around them.

Explore at Fraser River Discovery Centre

Mark your calendars — Seniors Week is coming to New Westminster from June 1 to 7, and it is all about bringing people together 💛

This annual celebration highlights the connections, stories, and contributions of older adults in our community, with a full lineup of free events designed to spark joy, conversation, and shared experiences.

From social gatherings to music, games, and movement, there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week.

Most events are for ages 50+, with some open to all ages — creating space for both celebration and connection across generations.

🗓 Registration opens:

Register for Seniors Week events

Big congratulations to this week’s How Well Do You Know New West? winner:

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