It’s World Rivers Day on Sunday, Sept. 24, which means the Burnaby Village Museum is the place to be. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be entertainment, hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations for the whole family. Plus, the village and the carousel will be open (rides are $2.65 each). Admission is free. For more info, visit burnaby.ca/worldriversday or call 604-297-4565.
The City of Burnaby is hosting a weekend of fun to mark its 125th birthday on Sept. 22. Facilities around town will have dancing, a barbecue, face painting, live entertainment, crafts, games, and of course, birthday cake. Drop-in activities cost only $1.25 on Saturday and Sunday, so do take advantage of swimming, yoga classes and more. For the full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/BBY125.
Attend a gardening class on Saturday, Sept. 23 and learn how to garden through winter. Attendees will learn about using cover crops, lasagna composting and how to take care of their soil over the freezing months. The class is on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at education plot 256, 7528 Meadow Ave. To register, email [email protected].
Get laced up and head to Burnaby Lake Park on Sunday, Sept. 24 for the Burnaby Hospital’s 19th annual community fundraising walk and run. There are 5K or 10K options as well as a 1K kids’ run. Participants will be treated to a barbecue provided by Pricemart Foods. To register, visit www.healthyheartrun.ca.
Head to Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert St.) on Saturday, Sept. 23 for a flea market. There will be more than 50 tables of pre-loved items to comb through. Admission is free. The event is on from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Calling all teens. On Saturday, Sept. 23, the City of Burnaby is hosting Amazing Mudder, where teens (13 to 18 years old) combine their brain power and brawn powers to overcome a challenging scavenger hunt and obstacle course. A barbecue will follow this rain-or-shine event. It’s all happening at the Summit Youth Centre, 200 Willingdon Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/BBYTeens.
