Events
Plan your Fall full of events like craft fairs, trivia nights, live theatre, magic, music or comedy shows!
RCLAS presents Poetic Justice
Superb readings by super-talented poets, as well as an open mic! The Royal City Literary Arts Society presents readings every Sunday from 2-4pm at the Heritage Grill.
See more at the event's website above.
Board Game Meet-up
11:00am -06:00pm
Join us on the 2nd Floor at River Market for Sunday board games! This all-ages meet up is a great place to meet friends. Bring your games and let’s have a great time!
This group is free to join.
Zumba Drop-in
09:00am -10:00am
Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had? ZUMBA might be the best combination of everything dance and fitness has to offer. Join May Elford every Sunday at 9am for a ZUMBA session. It is open to ages 14 and up, all fitness levels, and no prior dance training required.
A great way to work up an appetite before you dive into our food hall for some delicious breakfast.
$5/class.
This is a drop-in class. No pre-registration is required.
See more at the event's website above.
Drawesome New West
06:00pm -08:00pm
Drawesome is a casual drawing club for adults where you can practice in a non-judgmental space.
Second floor of the River Market. Bring your own art supplies - you can also borrow supplies such as a computer, a drawing tablet, and assorted drawing books.
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
Annual Toy Drive + Pancake Breakfast
07:00am -10:00am
Join the Lower Mainland Purpose Society & New West Family Place on Wednesday morning, before work, for breakfast and the chance to bring some joy to a child!
Breakfast is FREE with a toy (min $15 value) or cash donation.
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
VSO Tiny Tots: Holiday Hooray!
10:00am -02:00pm
Holiday Hooray!
CANADA LIFE TINY TOTS
Hooray, hooray, we’ll have fun in the snow today! Sing-along to frosty favourites while you move along with miniatures from “The Nutcracker,” “Babes in Toyland” and other sparkly holiday classics. Featuring a brass trio.
Tiny Tots is a 4-concert series for the little ones, from toddlers to four or five years of age. Featuring professional music educators and musicians Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa & Linda, the concerts are 45 minutes long and full of sing-along, move-along fun.
2 concerts: 10am and 11:30am
See more info and purchase your tix online now via the event's website above
New West Craft Winter Night Market
06:00pm -09:30pm
New West Craft is thrilled to announce our 5th annual Winter Night Market.
Join us for a festive evening of shopping, music, food and fun on Saturday, December 7 from 6pm to 9:30pm at River Market in beautiful downtown New Westminster
Shop over 50 handmade vendors. The best kind of shopping includes great food! Take a break from shopping and fuel up with delicious food and drinks from River Market restaurants.
RCLAS presents Poetic Justice
Superb readings by super-talented poets, as well as an open mic! The Royal City Literary Arts Society presents readings every Sunday from 2-4pm at the Heritage Grill.
See more at the event's website above.
Board Game Meet-up
11:00am -06:00pm
Join us on the 2nd Floor at River Market for Sunday board games! This all-ages meet up is a great place to meet friends. Bring your games and let’s have a great time!
This group is free to join.
Zumba Drop-in
09:00am -10:00am
Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had? ZUMBA might be the best combination of everything dance and fitness has to offer. Join May Elford every Sunday at 9am for a ZUMBA session. It is open to ages 14 and up, all fitness levels, and no prior dance training required.
A great way to work up an appetite before you dive into our food hall for some delicious breakfast.
$5/class.
This is a drop-in class. No pre-registration is required.
See more at the event's website above.
Kelly O'Bryans Birthday Party
03:00pm -11:00pm
Mark Your Calendars!
December 8th is Kelly O'Bryans birthday and you are all invited!
They will have Lee Nichols playing from 3-7pm and tons of prizes including a 50” TV!
and don’t forget about their ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR!
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
Fridays on Front - Holiday Edition
05:00pm -09:00pm
Did you love Fridays on Front this summer? We are bringing this event back for one night only. Get ready for the Holiday Edition coming to Downtown New West on Friday, December 13th!
We are thrilled to introduce Fridays on Front - Holiday Edition presented by Douglas College and the Downtown New West BIA, happening UNDER the parkade on Front Street (near 4th), Friday December 13th from 5:00-9:00pm. Admission is FREE!
Visit the website above for all the details!
New West Craft Holiday Market
11:00am -04:00pm
New West Craft has your holiday shopping covered. Throughout November and December shop an incredible and diverse group of artisans, crafters and makers. Find the perfect gift for someone special.
Read MoreGifts from the Fraser
When: Saturday, December 14th, 2019, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre
In collaboration with the City of New Westminster’s ‘New West Winter Fest’ campaign,
the Fraser River Discovery Centre will be hosting a series of family-friendly activities throughout the day,
all with the goal of fostering discovery and appreciation for the Fraser River in wintertime, and
inviting us all to consider how we can engage with and learn about the river all year round.
Holiday gifts with a personal twist! Make personalized greeting cards, try your hand at
origami boat building, and bring your own tote bags or tea towels to decorate!
The River Flowing communal art project. Help us decorate our Fraser River mural with fish, boats, and
other animals you get to make yourselves! Pens, pencils, paper and stencils all provided – just bring your imagination!
Wintery Photo Booth! Want to get that perfect photo for your family this year?
Pose like a pro in our winter decorated photo booth and try on some snazzy costumes to get into the spirit of the season.
Holiday Games and activities for the whole family!
Step in from the cold and into the warmth of discovery, play, and excitement this holiday season!
Free with admission. All ages welcome! More info at the event's website above
Mindful Mutts Presents; The Pop Up Pet Shoppe!
11:00am -04:00pm
Back for one weekend only; The Pop Up Pet Shoppe!
Come by and grab some cool stuff to spoil your pets with this holiday season! You know you're going to anyway... so you might as well support local while you're at it ;)
What: handmade/local goods for dogs & cats || treats || training equipment || MM stock clear out || selfie booth || door prizes || warm apple cider to sip while you shop || fuzzbutt AND kiddo friendly!
Where: Mindful Mutts; 9 Sixth Street Downtown New West!
When: Dec 14 + 15 || 11am-4pm
More info at the website above.
Board Game Meet-up
11:00am -06:00pm
Join us on the 2nd Floor at River Market for Sunday board games! This all-ages meet up is a great place to meet friends. Bring your games and let’s have a great time!
This group is free to join.
Zumba Drop-in
09:00am -10:00am
Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had? ZUMBA might be the best combination of everything dance and fitness has to offer. Join May Elford every Sunday at 9am for a ZUMBA session. It is open to ages 14 and up, all fitness levels, and no prior dance training required.
A great way to work up an appetite before you dive into our food hall for some delicious breakfast.
$5/class.
This is a drop-in class. No pre-registration is required.
See more at the event's website above.
Santa Claus Parade 2019
11:00am -01:00pm
Don’t miss the City of New Westminster’s Santa Parade, part of New West WinterFest on Sunday December 15!
Santa and friends will hit Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster at 11:00 am sharp so be sure to arrive early to get a front-row spot. Kids, bring your letters to Santa and Canada Post’s Holiday Helpers will collect them during the parade and will have their letter writing station set up in Anvil Centre from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank will also be on-site collecting donations of non-perishable food items.
Discover New West WinterFest, an 8 week long festive celebration from November 15 to January 5. For a full calendar of festive events happening throughout the city, visit tourismnewwestminster.com/winterfest
For more details about the Santa Parade please contact santaparade@newwestcity.ca
See more at the event's website above.
Drawesome New West
06:00pm -08:00pm
Drawesome is a casual drawing club for adults where you can practice in a non-judgmental space.
Second floor of the River Market. Bring your own art supplies - you can also borrow supplies such as a computer, a drawing tablet, and assorted drawing books.
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
Winter Celebrations @ Anvil Centre 2019
All day
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Anvil Centre filled with a cornucopia of entertainment for everyone – from choirs, singalongs, art installations, musical performances, arts and crafts to live theatre.
DOZENS OF FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES.
See the event's website above for a full listing of daily events, many are free but some are ticketed.
A Magical Yule Ball
All day
Geekenders returns this holiday season with their most magical immersive theatre experience! After a sold out run in 2018 at The Biltmore Cabaret, Geekenders is bringing "A Magical Yule Ball" to the historical Columbia Theatre in New Westminster. Based on the famous Holiday Ball of the Wizarding World, "A Magical Yule Ball" is the ultimate event of the season for magic fans everywhere, and is on it's way to becoming one of the premier events of the holiday season for Geeks and Nerds across greater Vancouver...
You excitedly enter in your finest dress robes and are immediately approached by a boy with dark, tousled hair that blinks at you from behind a pair of round spectacles. A curiously-shaped scar slashes across his forehead.
“Are you new in school?” he asks you. “I haven’t seen you around our common room before, but… let me ask you, what do you think of Defense Against the Dark Arts classes so far? A bit rubbish, aren’t they? Listen, my friends and I are starting this secret extra-curricular club…”
Set in your fifth year at wizarding school, the experience begins as you are handed a handcrafted wand and a large button denoting the house you chose when you bought your ticket, and you step up to a real, live tawny owl from the owlery, delicately placed upon a leather glove so you can hold him as a photographer snaps a picture to commemorate your very first Yule Ball.
You and other guests find yourselves transported to the ballroom (the great hall is under repairs since a couple of red-headed twins set a raining hex that no one, including them, can quite figure out how to undo), candles hanging from the ceiling and a live wizard rock band setting up on stage.
Students will encounter the school’s residents, characters who interact with their fellow students differently based on the house button they will proudly wear throughout the evening — a whimsical group of familiar faces. A spectacled boy with messy hair, along with the cleverest witch of her age, and a redhead eating a pumpkin pastie might cheerfully invite you to a club meeting, or a brooding boy with slicked-back blonde hair might ask you to help him out with his duties on the Inquisitorial Squad.
Visitors to the Yule Ball are invited to explore the ballroom, side rooms, and even bathrooms (is that a ghost giggling away in there?), dance to the music of The Weird Sisters, follow twenty-two performers into one-on-one encounters or hidden scenes, help themselves to delicious English snacks (complete with a chocolate fountain), drink Butterbeer and Firewhiskey at the bar, and trade their regular life for a night of magic!
DATES: December 19, 20, 21
WHERE: The Columbia Theatre in New Westminster
WHEN: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
TICKETS: $75 (Includes entry to the ballroom, 4 hours of choose-you-own-adventure style exploration in our immersive wizarding world, House badge, custom wand, live wizard band, an English style buffet, and professional photo with a real owl.)
Purchase your tix now via the event's website above.
It's a Wonderful Life @ Anvil Centre
All day
A NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION BY PETER JORGENSEN
BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY BY FRANK CAPRA
“Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.”
Patrick Street Productions
presents
It’s A Wonderful Life
A new musical adaptation by Peter Jorgensen
Based on the screenplay by Frank Capra
Arrangements & orchestrations by Nico Rhodes
With songs by the Gershwins, Kurt Weill, and more…
December 19 to January 5
Get your tix now, starting at only $29 from the event's website above.
Christmas Dinner Cruises
07:00pm -09:30pm
Looking to plan a staff holiday get together or just looking for a festive night out with the family? Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout December and feast on a delicious seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey, freshly prepared on board by our chef.
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Boarding: 6:30pm
Details:
2.5-hour cruise on the Fraser River along the waterfront of New Westminster
Traditional Christmas Carols
Delicious dinner featuring hot carved roast turkey and all the classic side-dishes.
Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase
Pricing:
Adults - $64.95
Child(6-12) $34.95
Under 5 is free!
See more info and purchase your tix online via the event's website above.
Sips n' Scripts Holiday Edition: A Christmas Carol
07:00pm -09:00pm
Read-'n-sing-along with “Scrooge”! Join City Stage New West around the Anvil Christmas trees for an audience-participation reading of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Read a part, throw a snowball, and join a sing-along or just enjoy the fun! Featuring professional actor and musician Dave Clothier as “Scrooge”. Festive free treats and hot cocoa will be available. Also, Dickens’ favorite “Smoking Bishop” mulled wine will be specially prepared and available for a charge.
This is a free, all ages, event, however you must pre register via the event's website above.
Christmas Carol Cruises
07:00pm -09:00pm
Join us on our annual Christmas Carol River Cruise and invite your friends and family for an entertaining evening. Take in the festive Fraser River scenery while listening to traditional Christmas carol songs.
Included in the Cruise:
2-hour cruise on the Fraser River
Traditional Christmas Carols & Festive Holiday Music
Food and drinks are not included on this cruise. However items such as fries, wings, nachos etc. will be available for purchase.
PRICES:
ADULTS: $34.95 + taxes
YOUTH/CHILD (6-12) : $19.95 + taxes
CHILDREN under 5: FREE
See more information and purchase your tix online now via the event's website above.
Breakfast with Santa - The Boathouse New Westminster
09:00am -11:00am
Bring the family to Boathouse for a morning of holiday fun! Meet Santa, enjoy a Breakfast Buffet and goodie bags for the kids.
Meet Santa | Breakfast Buffet | Goodie Bags | Picture with Santa
Breakfast Buffet includes:
Waffles | Live Crepe and Omelet Station | Scrambled Eggs | Three Cheese Scrambled Eggs| Bacon | Sausage | Hash Browns | Mac & Cheese | Classic Eggs Benny | Fresh Fruit Salad | Yogurt Station | Cold Cereal Station | Mini Muffins, Croissants, Pastries | Milk, Juice, Coffee, Tea
Check in starts at 9am - Event ends at 11am
For group of 8 or more, please contact Group Sales Manager:
Kelly Robison - 604.908.8134 - krobison@ldry.com
All Children must be accompanied by an Adult, Adults and Children have to purchase a ticket in order to attend the event. Tickets are non refundable.
See more information and purchase your tix now via the event's website above.
New West Craft - handmade holiday market
11:00am -04:00pm
Find a perfect gift at this free, family-friendly event!
New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster. It aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans and makers to share their work with the community. New West Craft takes place on the first and third Saturday of every month at the River Market. Shop a collection of over 35 artists and makers selling handmade goods.
Zumba Drop-in
09:00am -10:00am
Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had? ZUMBA might be the best combination of everything dance and fitness has to offer. Join May Elford every Sunday at 9am for a ZUMBA session. It is open to ages 14 and up, all fitness levels, and no prior dance training required.
A great way to work up an appetite before you dive into our food hall for some delicious breakfast.
$5/class.
This is a drop-in class. No pre-registration is required.
See more at the event's website above.
Board Game Meet-up
11:00am -06:00pm
Join us on the 2nd Floor at River Market for Sunday board games! This all-ages meet up is a great place to meet friends. Bring your games and let’s have a great time!
This group is free to join.
Christmas Carol Cruises
07:00pm -09:00pm
Join us on our annual Christmas Carol River Cruise and invite your friends and family for an entertaining evening. Take in the festive Fraser River scenery while listening to traditional Christmas carol songs.
Included in the Cruise:
2-hour cruise on the Fraser River
Traditional Christmas Carols & Festive Holiday Music
Food and drinks are not included on this cruise. However items such as fries, wings, nachos etc. will be available for purchase.
PRICES:
ADULTS: $34.95 + taxes
YOUTH/CHILD (6-12) : $19.95 + taxes
CHILDREN under 5: FREE
See more information and purchase your tix online now via the event's website above.
Christmas Carol Cruises
07:00pm -09:00pm
Join us on our annual Christmas Carol River Cruise and invite your friends and family for an entertaining evening. Take in the festive Fraser River scenery while listening to traditional Christmas carol songs.
Included in the Cruise:
2-hour cruise on the Fraser River
Traditional Christmas Carols & Festive Holiday Music
Food and drinks are not included on this cruise. However items such as fries, wings, nachos etc. will be available for purchase.
PRICES:
ADULTS: $34.95 + taxes
YOUTH/CHILD (6-12) : $19.95 + taxes
CHILDREN under 5: FREE
See more information and purchase your tix online now via the event's website above.
Board Game Meet-up
11:00am -06:00pm
Join us on the 2nd Floor at River Market for Sunday board games! This all-ages meet up is a great place to meet friends. Bring your games and let’s have a great time!
This group is free to join.
Zumba Drop-in
09:00am -10:00am
Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had? ZUMBA might be the best combination of everything dance and fitness has to offer. Join May Elford every Sunday at 9am for a ZUMBA session. It is open to ages 14 and up, all fitness levels, and no prior dance training required.
A great way to work up an appetite before you dive into our food hall for some delicious breakfast.
$5/class.
This is a drop-in class. No pre-registration is required.
See more at the event's website above.
NYE @ Stefanos
08:00pm -11:00pm
Book For New Years!
3 course meal, $75/person
Live music from 8:30pm-2am
Reservations will be limited, call them now at 604-520-9911