Events
Plan your Fall full of events like craft fairs, trivia nights, live theatre, magic, music or comedy shows!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
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Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read MoreUnbeatable Scavenger Hunt
Join in on an egg-citing downtown scavenger hunt and support the local businesses in the downtown core. Visit the participating storefronts to unscramble the hidden message. Enter for your chance to win $100 gift card to the business of your choice.
Head to the link above to access the map, and get hopping!
Summer Day Camps
02:00pm -03:00pm
This Summer, the Fraser River Discovery Centre invites children aged 6 to 11 to play, explore, and discover at our week-long summer day camps! Together we’ll celebrate the living, working Fraser River with activities, games, and much more!
Explore the underwater lives of Pacific salmon, experience the wonders of the Fraser River watershed, and get to grips with some seriously cool science! We’re offering 8 weeks of camps in July and August, Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
COVID safety protocols are in place, and space is limited to a maximum of 14 campers per week.
General Information:
$250.00/week, additional 10% off all fees when registering for more than one camp, or more than one camper from the same family.
Masks are recommended for campers.
Camps are for ages 6 to 11.
Camps are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted.
Each camp has a maximum of fourteen (14) campers.
Camps require a minimum number of campers to run, and will be confirmed 2 weeks in advance.
For more information, please email programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org or call us at 604.521.8401.
Visit our website to learn more about summer day camps and to register!
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Begbie's Open Mic Nights
07:00pm -11:00pm
Begbie's Open Mic offers a stage for musicians, singer/songwriters, comedians, poets, etc. to showcase their talents every Monday night.
See link for more info!
Karaoke Night at The Terminal Pub
Join The Terminal Pub for Karaoke every Tuesday! 5 cordless mics, 750,000 songs, and 21 languages.
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Karaoke Nights at Begbie's
07:00pm -11:00pm
Starting Wed Sept 21 Begbies will be hosting Karaoke from 7-11 pm and every Wed there after!
Come on down, bring your friends and sing your hearts out. It's YOUR time to shine!!!
Reservations recommended 604 525 4411
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
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Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza
10:00am -04:00pm
Spring is a time for new beginnings for many animals and salmon are no exception. After growing in their eggs for 3-4 months, many salmon species are hatching now!
Follow one of these newly hatched salmon on its long journey to the ocean with the FRDC’s Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza! Visit the Centre April 7-9th for salmon-themed activities, games, and crafts to get to know these famous fish and the many challenges they face after hatching.
We hope you’ll splash on in with us!
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Begbie's Open Mic Nights
07:00pm -11:00pm
Begbie's Open Mic offers a stage for musicians, singer/songwriters, comedians, poets, etc. to showcase their talents every Monday night.
See link for more info!
Karaoke Night at The Terminal Pub
Join The Terminal Pub for Karaoke every Tuesday! 5 cordless mics, 750,000 songs, and 21 languages.
Read More
Karaoke Nights at Begbie's
07:00pm -11:00pm
Starting Wed Sept 21 Begbies will be hosting Karaoke from 7-11 pm and every Wed there after!
Come on down, bring your friends and sing your hearts out. It's YOUR time to shine!!!
Reservations recommended 604 525 4411
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Faces of the Fraser – By the River, From the Street
02:00pm -03:30pm
#FacesoftheFraser is a speaker series that features individuals and groups that are connected to the mighty Fraser River. Our next session is on April 15th at 2pm, with Alan Haig-Brown and Rick Blacklaws, collaborators on Random Walks: New West from the Street, a recently published book of photos as a result of daily walks during the pandemic. Haig-Brown, whose photography and writing career has spanned the globe, will explain the rationale behind the selection of images and the technical joys of iPhone photography, reflecting on the ever-evolving culture of New West in relation to the Fraser River's geography and history.
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Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Begbie's Open Mic Nights
07:00pm -11:00pm
Begbie's Open Mic offers a stage for musicians, singer/songwriters, comedians, poets, etc. to showcase their talents every Monday night.
See link for more info!
Karaoke Night at The Terminal Pub
Join The Terminal Pub for Karaoke every Tuesday! 5 cordless mics, 750,000 songs, and 21 languages.
Read More
Karaoke Nights at Begbie's
07:00pm -11:00pm
Starting Wed Sept 21 Begbies will be hosting Karaoke from 7-11 pm and every Wed there after!
Come on down, bring your friends and sing your hearts out. It's YOUR time to shine!!!
Reservations recommended 604 525 4411
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Super Saturday – Pollinator Party!
10:00am -04:00pm
Taking place on the last Saturday of each month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared toward families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem!
See what all the buzz is about! Join us as we celebrate the important work that pollinators do to help keep the Fraser watershed healthy. Early spring is a wonderful time to get to know the bats, butterflies, and even hummingbirds hard at work. Without them, plant-life in the basin would have a very hard time growing fruits or seeds.
New West Community Market
Purpose Society will be hosting a market from April 22nd-23rd 11-5 pm. There will be furniture, clothing, books, art, & more!
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Biospheres + Soundscapes
03:00pm -04:30pm
On Earth day, we are pleased to host a series of short, inspiring talks that will encourage communities to listen to their environment and appreciate our global connections. Through exceptional projects in the arts, research and conservation, our speakers will touch on how sound allows us to connect with and preserve our ocean biospheres. We will hear about Biosphere Soundscapes in Australia and the creative and documentary projects in acoustic ecology taking place in UNESCO recognized biospheres around the world. We will hear about the UNESCO recognized Átl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere in Vancouver and the sound ecology of this ocean and Bowen Island, together with insights into creative sound projects and the aBIOTIC exhibition.
This program of Talks observes Earth Month, offers a response to aBIOTIC and launches our upcoming Field Recording: Bowen Island workshop, April 29/30.
Dr. Leah Barclay, is founder of Biosphere Soundscapes. Australian sound artist, designer and researcher at the intersection of art, science and technology.
Ruth Simons is Executive Director and Lead for Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, where people are committed to creating lasting futures for their communities and the environments that sustain them.
Dr. Mark Nazemi works at the intersection of sound, technology, education and well-being. He is a faculty member of Simon Fraser University, School of Interactive Arts and Technology and Senior Sound Instructor with New Media Gallery.
Registration: https://biospheres-soundscapes.eventbrite.ca/
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Begbie's Open Mic Nights
07:00pm -11:00pm
Begbie's Open Mic offers a stage for musicians, singer/songwriters, comedians, poets, etc. to showcase their talents every Monday night.
See link for more info!
Karaoke Night at The Terminal Pub
Join The Terminal Pub for Karaoke every Tuesday! 5 cordless mics, 750,000 songs, and 21 languages.
Read More
Karaoke Nights at Begbie's
07:00pm -11:00pm
Starting Wed Sept 21 Begbies will be hosting Karaoke from 7-11 pm and every Wed there after!
Come on down, bring your friends and sing your hearts out. It's YOUR time to shine!!!
Reservations recommended 604 525 4411
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
City Nature Challenge
All day
For the second time ever, the entire Greater Vancouver area is joining the City Nature Challenge! You can contribute to citizen science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are, from downtown Vancouver, to paddling the Pitt-Addington Marsh, to exploring the beaches of White Rock! Observations collected during this period are used for monitoring biodiversity and ecological research.
From April 28th – May 1st, simply use iNaturalist to make observations anywhere around the region, and they’ll be added to this project!
The FRDC will be hosting guided nature walks—visit the website to learn more.
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Live Shows @ BC House of Comedy
12:00am -01:00am
Live comedy most days of the week, see the event's website above for a complete list of upcoming shows and to purchase your tickets now!
Read More
Georgie's After Dark
09:00pm -12:00am
Get your groove on at Georgie's Local as they start the dancing at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with a local DJ! See website for happy hour and daily specials that you can take advantage of!
Read More
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
07:00pm -11:30pm
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space in the historic downtown of New Westminster, BC. Shows are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always at 7:00 PM with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday and a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
See link for more info!
Begbie's Open Mic Nights
07:00pm -11:00pm
Begbie's Open Mic offers a stage for musicians, singer/songwriters, comedians, poets, etc. to showcase their talents every Monday night.
See link for more info!
Karaoke Night at The Terminal Pub
Join The Terminal Pub for Karaoke every Tuesday! 5 cordless mics, 750,000 songs, and 21 languages.
Read More