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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Have you been to Heritage Christmas yet? It’s at the Burnaby Village Museum, and it’s the perfect thing to get you and your family into the holiday spirit.
Jennifer Moreau
Father Christmas
Consider a visit with Father Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum this weekend. Admission is free, and the museum grounds are decorated for the holidays.
  1. Have you been to Heritage Christmas yet? It’s at the Burnaby Village Museum, and it’s the perfect thing to get you and your family into the holiday spirit. The museum grounds are all decked out for the season, with tons of lights, vintage costumes, old-fashion displays and live entertainment. Father Christmas will be available for photos. The museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave., and it’s open on Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 9 p.m.  Admission is free.
  2. Don’t miss the Japanese book sale and food fair at the Nikkei Centre this Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the first year the centre has combined the two popular events. Culinary options include waffles, takoyaki and ramen, and there will be roughly 30,000 second-hand books, comics and magazines on sale. The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres., and admission is free. For more information, email [email protected] or call 604-777-7000.
  3. All Saints Anglican Church is hosting a concert to help refugees this Sunday, Dec. 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will feature local choirs and musicians, and any donations received will be donated to support refugees. There will also be a short talk and refreshments. The church is at 7405 Royal Oak Ave. Info: 604-433-0815 or [email protected].
  4. Feel like celebrating Christmas with a Mexican twist? The Shadbolt Centre is hosting Feliz Navidad on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be food, a market, entertainment and traditional Mexican celebrations, and the best part is admission is free. The Shadbolt Centre is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info:  www.shadboltcentre.com for more.
  5. Consider donating some toys or cash to Burnaby Christmas Bureau. The bureau’s toy room opens this Sunday for local low-income families who need food and gifts for their kids this Christmas. The problem is there aren’t enough toys, especially for older boys. You can help fill the shelves by dropping off a new, unwrapped gift at the bureau’s toy room at 7252 Kingsway. (See related story on page 1 for gift ideas.)

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