The Burnaby Village Museum kicks off Heritage Christmas this weekend. It will run from Nov. 25 to Jan. 5. There will be community choirs, street characters and musicians roaming the streets, which will be decorated with wreaths, cedar swags and vintage-themed displays. There will be plenty of crafts for kids, baking in the farmhouse and visits with Santa. Gate admission is free and carousel rides cost $2.65 each. For more information and hours of operation, visit tinyurl.com/HeritageChristmas2017.
Enjoy the ninth annual Edmonds Festival of Lights at Edmonds Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. This afternoon of family fun includes holiday-inspired activities, hotdogs, hot chocolate, entertainment, visits with Santa and much more. Admission is free and everyone is invited. Mayor Derek Corrigan, with the help of a child, will light the Christmas tree around 5:15 p.m. The centre is at 7433 Edmonds St.
Moscrop Secondary School is hosting a Zumbathon on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event, for ages 14 and up, is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Admission is a minimum $5 donation. The school is at 4433 Moscrop St. For more info, call Chantel at 778-773-0254 or email [email protected].
Head to École Brantford Elementary, 6512 Brantford Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 25 for a winter craft fair. Sale items are handmade and one of a kind. The event is on from 3 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Staff will be accepting food bank donations.
The Burnaby Gogos are having their annual Swags & Bags craft sale at Deer Lake United Church (5135 Sperling Ave.) from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. Items include fresh, green holiday door swags, plus one-of-a-kind bags, Safari Denim children’s wear, signature “gogo” totes, jewelry, unique stocking stuffers, Christmas crafts and yummy mixes (cookie, soup, hot cocoa). Free admission. Proceeds go to the Grandmothers Campaign, Stephen Lewis Foundation, in support of African grandmothers raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS.
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