Friday, March 30
BURKE HOP
Realtor Rebecca Permack and her team will host their eighth annual Easter egg hunt at Galloway Park (3404 Galloway Ave., Coquitlam). Registration starts at 10 a.m. with a minimum donation of $5 per family. The search begins at 11 a.m. for newborns to four-year-olds, and at 11:30 a.m. for five and up. Bring your own egg basket. The event is for Burke Mountain residents only. Proceeds support the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation benefitting Tri-City Transitions. Visit burkemountainhomes.com.
Sat., March 31
EARLY LITERACY
Babies and toddlers under three — and their caregivers — can sing songs and hear rhymes and stories at the Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way) from 10:30 to 11 a.m. No cost. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
MORE EGG HUNTS
• Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson and Port Moody-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly host a free Easter egg hunt at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam). Kids aged five and under can begin at 11:30 a.m. while noon is the start for children aged six and up. Visit selinarobinson.ca.
• Bouncy castles, face painting, games, crafts and Easter egg hunting is on at the Coquitlam Alliance Church (2601 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon. Don’t forget an Easter basket. Visit wearecachurch.ca.
• Port Coquitlam hosts its annual Easter Arts Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2248 McAllister Ave., behind PoCo city hall) featuring an Easter scavenger hunt with chocolate prizes, face painting, storytelling and tricks by magician Paul Robertson. The cost is $11 per child (suitable for kids aged one to 12). Pre-register by calling 604-927-7529 or visit experienceit.ca.
HOP ON OVER
If you don’t feel like heading outside, grab a seat for $2.99 per person at SilverCity Coquitlam (170 Schoolhouse St.) to see the animated film Hop, at 11 a.m. Visit cineplex.com.
DANCING QUEEN
Ever wanted to try salsa? Instructors Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler will show you the moves in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. Then dance the night away as the DJ spins Latin beats under the disco ball until 12:30 a.m. Singles welcome. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, April 1
TREATS CONTINUE
• Port Moody Station Museum runs its Easter Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on site (2734 Murray St.) with the Easter bunny restocking the hidden eggs during the event. Chris Yuill will show his magic while Joyce Johnstone and her border collies — Skye and Twinkle Toes — will entertain with a dance. Kinderbooks will also sell its page turners. The society fundraiser is $5 per person (cash only at the door); registration isn’t required. Visit portmoodymuseum.org.
• The Ackerman Real Estate Team will scatter Easter eggs at Settlers Park (1250 Confederation Dr., Port Coquitlam) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with donations for the Share food bank and Salvation Army. Visit fb.me/ackermanrealestateteam.
• The Creative Café at Minnekhada regional park (4455 Oliver Rd., Coquitlam) has a free Easter egg hunt for kids from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Visit metrovancouver.org.
Monday, April 2
RHYME TIME
Newborns to children up to six years old can hear Easter stories, songs and do finger plays at the Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. No registration needed. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
FOR THE BIRDS
Families on an Easter Monday break can head over to the picnic area at Belcarra regional park from noon to 3 p.m. to solve “The Case of the Scrambled Eggs,” a free event by Metro Vancouver that looks at nest materials of birds. Call 604-520-6442 or visit metrovancouver.org.
