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Saturday September 12, 2026
🗣 Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🌱 Glenbrook Ravine Eco-Fest – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🗣 English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🛍 Fall Craft Market, hosted by the Crafty Cousins – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🚶♀ Parkinson SuperWalk – 11:30 AM
🚶 Explore New West Walk – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
🥌 Try Curling Clinics – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🧵 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🎉 Recovery Day BC Street Festival – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🛒 Downtown's Front Yard: Hyack Square Market Days – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🚲 Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🎶 Live Music Saturday's with Angie Faith – 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
🎸 Live Music Saturday at the Legion Branch 2 – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
🎒 Boot Scootin' Back to School Bash – 7:00 PM to 11:30 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
🎶 Georgies After Dark at Georgies Local – 9:30 PM
🕹 Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley
Sunday September 13, 2026
🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🥤 The Soda Fest 2026 – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🦖 Kids Pokémon League - New West – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
🧘 Wellness, Energetics and Essential Oils – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
🥌 Try Curling Clinics – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🎶 Common Chords Workshop Series: Found Sounds – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🍽 Community Lunch at You N Me' Cafe – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🎙 Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday September 14, 2026
🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
📖 Sensory Storytime (2-6 years) – 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
💃 Creative Roots: CULTURE IN MOTION – 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM
🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🎹 Group Piano Adults at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 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
The Fraser River Discovery Centre is bringing RiverFest back to New Westminster for its 24th year, inviting the community to celebrate the Fraser River through free, family-friendly activities, exhibits and hands-on experiences.
This year’s festival will take place across September 19, 26 and 27, with a lively mix of live performances, exhibits, an exhibitor expo and artisan market, plus the popular Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade.
The opening day on Saturday, September 19 offers a chance to explore the river and its surrounding environment through a series of walks and workshops. Visitors can join an Indigenous plant walk, learn about forest health and ecology, explore the New Westminster Quayside on a guided tour, or discover aquatic animals living in urban environments.
Activities on September 19 run throughout the day, with sessions taking place at the New Westminster Quayside and Mundy Park. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for the walks and workshops.
RiverFest is a wonderful opportunity for families, nature lovers and curious locals to connect with the river and discover more about the environment, communities and activities that surround it.
RiverFest takes place Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 788 Quayside Drive. Admission is free.
Photography enthusiasts of all experience levels are invited to explore New Westminster through the CAPA Coast-to-Coast Photo Walk on Saturday, September 19.
The free community event, hosted locally by the New Westminster Photography Club, will take participants along the riverside path at Sapperton Landing, offering plenty of opportunities to capture the Fraser River, the New Bridge and Old Bridge, boats, tugboats, wildlife and reflections.
Participants will also have the opportunity to photograph inside the Vancouver Wooden Boat Society workshop, where skilled craftspeople and their tools will provide unique subjects for photographers. Access to the workshop is being arranged with permission.
Whether using a professional mirrorless camera, vintage film camera or smartphone, everyone is welcome to join the casual photo walk and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.
📍 Meeting point: 60 East Columbia St.
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 a.m.
🎟️ Free
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