Looking for ways to fill the hours before school starts again? Or wishing summer wouldn’t go by quite so fast?
Either way, there’s plenty of family fun happening in Burnaby in August. Here are five sanity-saving ideas for parents looking for some summer fun:
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS
Got a Friday evening free? Check out Family Game Nights at Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre (240 Willingdon Ave.) Families can take part in bingo, water games and more, all for the usual family swim rates.
The sessions run 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Aug. 24.
CAMPFIRE SING-ALONG
Love singing around the campfire? Although no actual campfire will be involved, families are invited out to a special Campfire Sing-Along session at the McGill library branch (4595 Albert St., North Burnaby).
From 7 to 7:45 p.m., you can join in an evening of classic campfire songs and stories for the family. See www.bpl.bc.ca/events for details.
WILLINGDON COMMUNITY FAIR
Willingdon’s annual summer celebration is always a community favourite. The fun is set for Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Willingdon Community Centre (1491 Carleton Ave.), rain or shine.
People of all ages are invited to stop by for carnival games, raffles, displays, live entertainment and a barbecue. Admission is free.
Want to know more? Call 604-297-4526 or see the city’s Calendar of Events at www.burnaby.ca.
MAKERSPACE
The Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library (7311 Kingsway) is hosting a MakerSpace session in connection with this year’s summer reading club. Following the summer theme of Motion Commotion, it’s devoted to transportation crafts – kids can make their own transportation-inspired mobile for their bedroom.
The free drop-in session is designed for kids aged five to 12, and adults need to accompany participants under 10. It runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and space is limited, so be sure to arrive early. For more details, call 604-522-3971 or see www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
KIDS BOOK CLUB
The Cameron branch of Burnaby Public Library is hosting a Kids Book Club session for young readers in grades 1 to 3. Kids need to pick up a copy of this month’s book – Bird and Squirrel, by James Burks – and read it before the book club meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Space is limited, and registration is needed. Sign up at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, drop in to the library (at 9523 Cameron St., in the recreation complex) or call 604-421-5454. It’s free.
Do you have an item for Family Ties? Send family- and parenting-related ideas to Julie, [email protected].
