Cross your fingers for sunshine, folks. It's a long weekend, which is always a treat, and it's Easter, too, so that means a chance to celebrate with family and friends, and for the wee ones to go hunting for the Easter bunny and hidden chocolate treats.
TODAY: Friday, April 6
BABY STEPS
Metro Vancouver's Baby & Me Hiking Club starts today and runs Friday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon, until June 8 at Belcarra and Minnekhada regional parks, located off Tum-tumay-whueton Drive in Belcarra and Quarry Road in Coquitlam, respectively. The club is designed for new parents and their babies to enjoy guided, moderate-level hikes in two beautiful parks in the Tri-Cities - rain or shine. Parents should have thier own carriers and be able to carry their kids for at least 90 minutes. Expectant moms are welcome, too, but should be seasoned hikers and have permission from their caregiver. Cost is $20 per person, per series. Registration is required by calling 604-432-6359.
Saturday, April 7
EGG HUNT
Get a jump on the Easter bunny at the College Park community association's Easter egg hunt at Westhill Park (203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody). The hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. when the big bunny himself arrives on an old-fashioned fire truck.
EGG ART
The Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam) invites families to an Easter Arts Celebration from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will be egg decorating, an egg hunt, arts and crafts, entertainment by Second Storey Theatre's Jennifer Pielak and a chocolate goody bag to take home. Cost is $10/child (10 and under); pre-register at www.experienceit.ca or 604-927-7529.
Sunday, April 8
SHARK ATTACK
Swimmers alert: today is the Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club final registration and assessment day at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from noon to 5 p.m. The summer swim season starts on May 1 and the Sharks have a program for you whether you're a beginner, experienced or emerging elite athlete. Bring along your swim suit and goggles for an assessment. Visit www.coquitlamsharks.org for more information.
HAPPY EASTER
Today marks the 12th annual Easter extravaganza at the Port Moody Station Museum. This family favourite features a unique egg hunt around a heritage train station and rail car. There will also be several activities, including an Easter basket craft, carnival games and face painting. This year there will even be a special egg hunt area dedicated for toddlers, stroller parking and a changing station. And while the hunt is on, everyone can enjoy magic by Dennis Hewson and the dog dancing team of Joyce Johnstone and Twinkletoes. The Easter bunny will be riding a vintage one-person rail car called a velocipede; photos with the bunny and his velocipede are $10. Admission is $5 per person, and children will receive a bag of chocolate and carnival game prizes. Visit www.portmoodymuseum.org for more information.
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