It’s finally spring and it’s finally a long weekend again, so whether you’re gathering with family and friends for an Easter celebration or kicking back with your own stash of chocolate eggs, have a good one.
Friday, March 25
GOOD FRIDAY
Many shops and facilities are closed Friday, but you can get a good swim in — or just a hot tub soak or a steam — at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way). It’s open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a women’s-only swim from 8 to 10 a.m., and the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (both are open Sunday as well). The Port Moody recreation complex is closed Friday, but open on Sunday. The Hyde Creek recreation centre in PoCo is open Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday (regular hours), while the pool at the PoCo recreation complex is closed today and open Sunday.
Saturday, March 26
BIRDING AT DEBOVILLE
Join Larry Cowan and members of Nature Vancouver for a half-day birding trip to DeBoville Slough and Minnekhada Regional Park. Keep your eyes peeled for osprey, hummingbirds, swallows and maybe even a sandhill crane, red crossbill or a western meadowlark. Meet in the main parking lot at Cedar and Victoria drives at 9 a.m. Email [email protected] for more information.
EGG HUNT
Get a jump on Easter excitement at the third annual community Easter Egg Hunt at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam), 10 a.m. to noon. Kids aged five and under can search for treats at 10:30 a.m. and those aged six and up at 11 a.m. Vancouver Tumblebus will be on site for the free event.
EASTER ARTS CARNIVAL
Leigh Square (2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo) hosts its sixth annual Easter Arts Family Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. Decorate eggs, hunt for treats, take part in arts activities and enjoy storytelling, entertainment and more. Pre-register (event often sells out) at www.experienceit.ca or 604-927-7529; cost is $11/child, with parent or guardian.
GYPSY SHOW
Roma Gry and “Silver” present Flames of Passion, a live show with music, song and dance at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) at 5 p.m. The registered non-profit group, based in Vancouver, brings the Romani culture to life through choreographed dances, colourful costumes and much more. Tickets are $30/$20/$10 at www.inlettheatre.ca or by calling 778-355-7377 or at the door (if not sold out). Visit www.romagry.com for more information.
Sunday, March 27
HAPPY EASTER
Hop on over to the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Clarke St.) for the annual Easter Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the Easter Bunny, make your own basket and bunny ears and then get ready to hunt for goodies (marbles that will be exchanged for chocolate eggs; supplies are replenished throughout the event). Stick around for live entertainment, games and more — rain or shine. Admission is $5 per person (kids two and under are free), cash only; proceeds benefit the Port Moody Heritage Society. For more information contact [email protected] or 604-939-1648.
