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Your Weekend: Time to hunt for Easter eggs

Weekend guide for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
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Friday, April 19

EGG HUNT
The Burke Mountain Homes’ Easter egg hunt is in a new location this year: Smiling Creek elementary school (3456 Princeton Ave., Coquitlam). Hosted by realtor Rebecca Permack, the event ­— for Burke Mountain residents only — will raise funds for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation in aid of Tri-City Transitions. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with races for newborns to kids up to the age of four starting their hunt at 11 a.m.; children ages five and up begin at 11:30 a.m. Admission is a $5 minimum donation per family. Bring an Easter basket to collect chocolate eggs. Visit burkemountainhomes.com.

GOOD FRIDAY SKATE
Lace up your skates for a Good Friday twirl at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from noon to 1:15 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. The cost at $2 includes rentals. Call 604-927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca.

 

Saturday, April 20

GARAGE SALES

More than 60 homeowners in Port Moody will sell their second-hand goods from their yards in the annual city-wide garage sale, taking place during Earth Week starting at 9 a.m. For a list of participating addresses, visit portmoody.ca.

TREAT TIME
Preschoolers and kids in elementary school — ages four to eight — can make Easter chocolate bunnies and eggs at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 1 p.m. Bring an apron for the workshop. And kids ages eight to 14 can decorate Easter cupcakes from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Register at coquitlamheritage.ca; the cost is $10 per child.

EASTER ARTS
Musician Marnie Grey performs at the city of Port Coquitlam’s annual Easter Arts Carnival, running from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). A ukulele workshop will start at 1:45 p.m. in the Michael Wright Art Gallery while, at 2:30 p.m., Terry Fox librarians will read. An Easter scavenger hunt, cookie decorating and face painting are also on the agenda. Admission for kids ages one to 12 is $11 per child. Register by calling 604-927-7529 or visit experienceit.ca.

READ WITH DAD
Tots and preschool-aged children can chill with dad at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) during Dad Time, Library Time!, at 2 p.m. Visit fvrl.ca.

IT’S MAGIC!
The Vancouver Magic Circle presents the all-ages show Magic! with Ice McDonald, at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Go to magic.eventbrite.com or ibmring92.com.

SALSA TIME
Join Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a Latin dance lesson at 8 p.m. followed by a party until 12:30 a.m. Cost is $10 at the door. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

 

Sunday, April 21
 

MUSEUM HUNT

Families can search for Easter eggs around the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy the morning entertainment by magician Chris Yuill, a dancing dog show by Joyce Johnstone and her border collies and take part in Easter activities. The cost is $10 per child (cash only); free for adults. Park next door at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street). No registration needed for the annual event. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

 

Monday, April 22

BUNNY SKATE
The city of Coquitlam marks Easter Monday with an all-ages themed skate at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from noon to 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Games, crafts and activities are on and off the ice. Admission at $2 includes rentals. Call 604-927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca.

FOR LITTLE ONES
Families with kids ages one to six can drop into the Mabbett Room at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam) for Playmania, from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $3 per child or $5 for two children. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.