Well, it’s really here, the last weekend of summer vacation. Enjoy the long weekend with family, friends and a line-up of great ways to send off summer in style.
Friday, Sept. 2
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Cross your fingers for a dry night so you can catch the final outdoor film feature at Sun Valley Park in PoCo. The giant screen will feature the 007 flick Spectre (PG-13), in which James Bond pursues a cryptic message to Mexico City and Rome, encounters a beautiful woman (of course), infiltrates a secret meeting (why not?) and basically saves the world from the latest villain, all in impeccable style. The PoCo Youth Crew will be hosting a barbecue before the movie, which starts at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3
A HIKE WITH A VIEW
Actually, there are 10 in this tough, but rewarding, hike as detailed in Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer Steve Chapman’s latest Hike of the Week column. In fact, Chapman, who’s also a professional map maker, points out an extra view point for the keeners who just want to keep on hiking. It’s a challenging day, and be sure to give your group enough time to complete the seven-hour trek and bring along the 10 essentials.
BE INSPIRED
Have you checked out the Inspiration Garden this summer? Either way, it’s a fine weekend to drop by (at the corner of Guildford Way and Pinetree Way) to see late-summer blooms, an incredible variety of trees and plants and veggie gardens to swoon over. The garden hosts educational workshops throughout the year, so be sure to visit www.coquitlam.ca to see what’s coming up.
Sunday, Sept. 4
BREW HOUNDS
Hop on over to Port Moody’s Queen Street Plaza for the Tri-Cities Cask Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be more than 25 craft brewers serving up delicious suds, loads of food vendors and great entertainment. Tickets are $40 at www.eventbrite.ca.
LAST SPLASH
Close out summer with a splash at the Rocky Point Park and Westhill pools in Port Moody. Both locations are holding end-of-summer celebrations, from 1 to 5 p.m., with fun and games for the whole family. Regular admission rates apply.
CREATIVE CAFE
Explore the beauty and history of Minnekhada Regional Park — and get the creative juices flowing — at the Creative Café hosted by the Minnekhada Park Association. Join in the hands-on activities and learn all about the lodge and surrounding grounds in this event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.minnekhada.ca for more info.
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Wrap up a stellar summer of great tunes with the party favourite Brickhouse at Rocky Point Park. The Vancouver-based blues/funk band has been wowing crowds for ages, so don’t miss out on this chance to see them (for free!) at a family-friendly outdoor show from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.summersundays.ca for more info.
FREE SPLASH
Go for a dip, a splash, a float or a soak at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, where Westminster Savings is hosting a free swim from 7 to 9 p.m.
