Take the kids to Confederation Park (120 North Willingdon Ave.) and ride the miniature trains. Burnaby Central Railway’s train track has electric, diesel and steam engines to enjoy. There’s a gift shop, concession, small museum, picnic tables, and a grassy area to sit and relax on. It’s $3.50 for a single ride or $30 for 10-ride passes. Kids under three ride free. The railway is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays from Good Friday to Thanksgiving Monday.
Learn about summer gardening on Saturday, July 22 at the Tommy Douglas library branch (7311 Kingsway). From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., amateur gardener Revel Kunz and Nadine Styan of My Garden Coach will talk about how to keep your summer harvest growing. There will be lots of time for questions. You can bring pictures of your garden and anything you want to share. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Register at 604-522-3971 or at bpl.bc.ca/events.
The North Burnaby Community Fair (formerly the Kensington Community Fair) returns to the neighbourhood on Saturday, July 22. The event, on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., features musicians, face painting, crafts, games, a barbecue lunch and more. It’s all happening at 700 Hammarskjold Dr.
Head to Civic Square on Sunday, July 23 for the Summer Sunday Concert Series. Blues duo The Walkman Brothers (Jesse Waldman and Noah Walker) will be hitting the stage from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by Joline Baylis, a three-piece folk band, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. This is an all-ages event, so bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert. Civic Square is beside the Bob Prittie library branch, at Kingsborough Street and MacKay Avenue.
Hop on your bike and ride the Central Valley Greenway, a 24-kilometre path connecting Vancouver, Burnaby and downtown New Westminster. The route is scenic, direct and relatively flat. With links to Millennium SkyTrain stations within Burnaby, this path can also be part of a longer journey. Make a day out of it. Don’t forget to wear a helmet, slap on sunscreen and drink lots of water. The weekend forecast is calling for temperatures in the mid-20s.
Send your weekend suggestions to Tereza, tverenca@burnabynow.com. Events must be on Saturday or Sunday only. Allow three weeks’ notice.
