Looking for some family fun in these waning days of summer? Don’t miss out on the last screening in the city’s movies at Civic Square.
This Thursday, Aug. 25, you can catch Babe – the story of the pig raised by sheep dogs who learns to herd sheep – on screen at 8:30 p.m. And, for added fun, the screening will be preceded by a live demonstration from the Paws Squad, a non-profit dog agility club. The dog agility demo will run from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
Admission is free. Just bring your own blanket to make yourself comfy for a movie at the square – which, if you’re not already familiar with it, is at Kingsborough and McKay, next to the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library.
CHALK UP AN ART EXPERIENCE
Is there a small person in your house who’s into chalk drawing?
Here’s a chance to take it to a whole new level. Bonsor Recreation Complex is hosting a special event called The Chalk Art Experience on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4, from noon to 3 p.m. both days.
Victoria artists Scott Gillies and Ian Morris will be on-hand to create 3-D masterpieces to deceive the eye. You can turn out and enjoy their work – or make your own chalk art, listen to live music, have your face painted and take part in arts activities for all ages.
It runs rain or shine and it’s free.
Bonsor is at 6550 Bonsor Ave. Check out the city’s calendar of events at www.burnaby.ca for all the details.
LABOUR DAY FAIR RETURNS
It’s the classic end-of-summer way to spend the day in Burnaby.
Burnaby Village Museum is once again hosting its Labour Day Fair on Monday, Sept. 5 – the last day of its summer season. You can stop in from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the usual assortment of fun in the village – plus a special Market Monday event and a host of demonstrations and entertainment.
You can check out a huge N scale model set-up by the TraiNgang, a demonstration and display by Pacific Spirit Quilters, performances by juggler Matt Henry, the Tin Pan Trio and the Squares Barbershop Quartet, and the Urban Safari Animal Show.
There will also be midway carnival games and children’s heritage races.
Plus, CUPE Local 23 and the Burnaby parks, recreation and culture commission are also sponsoring free carousel rides for the day.
If you can’t make it out for Labour Day, the museum is still open for its regular summer fun, Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is always free, though carousel rides cost $2.60 each on regular days.
Check out www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca for all the details.
FAMILY TOGETHERNESS THROUGH ART
Burnaby families can get creative together with some fall offerings from the city.
The city’s new fall-winter Leisure Guide is out, and it’s got some great listings for family courses and activities.
You can try your hand at Young Tunes 4 Families, for parents and kids aged six months to five years (kicking off at Bonsor on Sept. 30). Or why not Family Artworks, a family exploration of drawing, painting, sculpture and collage for ages five and up, starting at the Shadbolt Centre on Sept. 24.
There’s also Yoga for Families at a variety of times and locations – the first one coming up at Eileen Dailly starting on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Or, if drop-in activities are more your thing, you can also enjoy family badminton, family gym and sports drop ins or and Imagination Playground – and, of course, family swims.
Pick up your own Leisure Guide at city facilities or check one out online at www.burnaby.ca for all the details.
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