Wednesday, February 5, 2014 NewsLeader A11
Tours of the greenhouses in Queen’s Park, where hanging baskets that will be erected around the city in the spring are already beginning to take shape, is one of the Family Day activities planned for the holiday Monday. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER FILE
Family Day in New Westminster This year, celebrate B.C.’s Family Day on the banks of the Fraser River on New Westminster’s waterfront. Highlights include gold panning with Yukon Dan, live music, storytelling, magic shows, face painting, and much more. This free family-fun day is presented by the City of New Westminster, in partnership with the Fraser River Discovery Centre and the River Market. Come down to the boardwalk and check out the fun. Events are slated for Monday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Also in New West: Swimming on Monday at Canada Games Pool is free between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Centennial Community Centre offers free fitness classes, entertainment and crafts all day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. At the greenhouse in Queen’s Park, why not come out and have a tour and enjoy the free arts and crafts between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Moody Park Arena is offering a Loonie skate between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., and again between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Over at the Queen’s Park Arenex come and get some
exercise with free gymnastics and trampoline for all ages between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. At Queensborough Community Centre on Monday, there will be a free pancake breakfast, indoor playground, face painting and more between 9 and 11 a.m. At the Youth Centre at Moody Park, there will be free family pool, bubble hockey and more from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit three of the sites and you will receive a Parks, Culture and Recreation Family Courtesy Pass. Find more detailed information by calling 604-527-4567.
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