Head to the Burnaby Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music, a used book exchange, a children’s play tent, a games table and a sitting area. Come hungry, too, because there will be food trucks on site selling all types of delicious eats. Bring your own shopping bags. It’s happening at the Burnaby City Hall parking lot, 4949 Canada Way.
Yoga on Tap is back on Sunday, Aug. 27. Enjoy a flight of beer while stretching out your muscles in various poses. Matt Carter will be there to set the mood with music. Spots are limited, so reserve your ticket soon. The class is on from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Steamworks Brewery and Taproom, 3845 William St. Register at eventbrite.ca. Search for Yoga on Tap.
Love to run? Register for the MEC Lower Mainland: Trail Race FIVE, the fifth of seven events in the 2017 MEC Lower Mainland race series. For $15, you can choose between a 5K or 10K race. The start line is at Swangard Stadium and participants will run along Central Park’s trails. Coffee, tea and fresh fruit will be provided at the end. The event is on from 8 a.m. to noon. Register at tinyurl.com/CentralParkRun.
Head to Civic Square on Sunday, Aug. 27 for the Summer Sundays Concert Series. Los Tambores (an interactive Brazilian drum troupe) will be hitting the stage from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by Blackthorn (Celtic music) from 7 to 7:45 p.m. This is an all-ages event, so bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert. Civic Square is beside the Bob Prittie library branch, at Kingsborough Street and MacKay Avenue.
Take the kids and ride the miniature trains at Burnaby Central Railway. There are electric, diesel and steam engines to enjoy. There’s a gift shop, concession, picnic tables, and a grassy area to sit and relax on. It’s $3.50 for a single ride or $30 for 10-ride passes. Kids under three ride free. The railway is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays from Good Friday to Thanksgiving Monday.
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