The annual Fiji Fest is on at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby this weekend.
Head to Swangard Stadium on Saturday, July 18 for the annual Fiji Festival. The event is on from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be food, kids’ rides, a fashion show, a soccer tournament, dance performances and a yagona ceremony, where local dignitaries are invited to drink a special traditional concoction. Jai Fiji Television and the Bula! Fiji Association of B.C. are hosting the festival. Admission is free. Info: 604-434-3920.
Don’t miss the Edmonds City Fair this Sunday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Edmonds Street, between Canada Way and Kingsway. The community fair features entertainment, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, a talent contest and the beloved classic car and motorcycle show. The Burnaby Neighbourhood House will be hosting an International Village, where local residents showcase items reflecting their home country and culture. Admission is free.
Want to learn how to make your own jam? As part of the Homegrown Harvest Workshop series, the Burnaby Village Museum is hosting a how-to session on jam making on Sunday, July 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Master canner Alice Macpherson will lead the event, teaching participants how to make preserves and jams. The workshop is free, and there’s no need to pre-register. The museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.
Have you ever wanted to see inside the historic Overlynn Mansion in Burnaby Heights? It’s one of the best-kept heritage buildings in B.C., and it will be open to the public on Sunday, July 19, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for tours. Entrance is $5 per person. There will be strawberry tarts, coffee and iced tea. Overlynn is at 401 N. Esmond St. Info: 604-294-0607.
Get crafty with the kids at Cameron library branch on Sunday July 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The library is hosting a paper crafting session for kids aged four to 10. Children get to make various crafts - like greeting cards, flowers or origami - all out of paper. Parents or caregivers must attend with their children. Register in advance: 604-421-5454.The library branch is at 9523 Cameron St.
