Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reflect, relax and, most of all, have fun with friends and family.
Here's a couple of suggestions for this weekend and next week:
Enjoy a cold winter night, some twinkling lights and a warm cup of hot chocolate at the Carol Ships Parade of Lights. Head down to Barnet Marine Park between 7: 30 and 8: 30 p.m. on Dec. 14 to see the Carol Ships sail past, adorned in lights. Bonfires will help keep hands warm and there will be hot chocolate and snacks at the concession. Call 604-294-7450 for more information.
Get into the literary spirit with a series of special family Christmas storytimes at Burnaby public library branches. Events are free, but food bank donations are accepted. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, ages three to seven, runs 7 to 7: 45 p.m., Dec. 20, at Tommy Douglas Library; and Walking in a Winter Wonderland, ages four to eight, runs 3: 30 to 4: 30 p.m., Dec. 21, at the Cameron Branch.
The Burnaby school district is hosting a wide variety of events, in particular choir performances from a number of city schools at city locations. In all, more than 120 events are scheduled, running now till Dec. 20. Dates and times are contingent on weather. See www.sd41.bc.ca for a full listing of events.
Get some fresh air and a little exercise by exploring some of the city's parks and trails. Head out to Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Barnet Marine Park or Fraser Foreshore Park to check out some of the most popular sites in the city. See www.metrovancouver.org or www.burnaby.ca for information on local sites and trails.
