Attend Light up the Heights on Saturday, Dec. 2. From noon on, the Heights Merchants Association hosts a sidewalk festival, with carolers, Santa and his helpers, all while Heights businesses offer holiday specials all day long. There will also be a tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at Burnaby Fire Hall No. 5 (4211 Hastings St.). Don’t miss out – there will be cookies and hot chocolate.
Enjoy an afternoon of opera on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Produced by the Burnaby Lyric Opera, the show guarantees a good time. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at tickets.shadboltcentre.com or by calling 604-205-3000.
Come hear Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol read aloud at Cameron Recreation Centre, Maple Room, 9523 Cameron St., on Sunday Dec. 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. There will also be singing of Christmas carols as well as cookies, coffee, tea and juice. Free but space is limited, so register online at bpl.bc.ca/events or by calling 604-421-5454.
Head to the Burnaby Village Museum on Saturday, Dec. 2 for Bright in Burnaby, the official launch of Heritage Christmas. Festivities (on from 4 to 9 p.m.) include a tree-lighting ceremony and light refreshments at 6 p.m. Proceeds from all carousel ride tickets ($2.65 each) will be donated to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Gate admission is free. The village is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. For full events schedule, see www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.
Take part in a community yoga class at Brentwood Town Centre on Sunday, Dec. 3. The class is led by Yoga Spirit 7 Wellness, from 10 to 11 a.m. No experience is needed and participation is by donation. Meet in the lower level of the mall, between Reitman’s and The Children’s Place.
