Friday, June 19
FACE CAST
Learn to build a cast of your face (ages 13 and up) with mask and puppet builder Jennie Esdale in this hands-on event at the Outlet at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square Pl.) from 1 to 3 p.m. Be prepared to get messy, and bring supplies: two rolls of plaster bandages (available at art/craft stores), a headband, scissors, large disposable plastic container and a head-sized cardboard box.
FREE SWIM
Whether you’re aiming for a work-out in the lap pool or looking to entertain the kids in the wave pool, enjoy a free night of swimming at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) courtesy of Westminster Savings, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
DAISY DAY
It’s a day of fun for the whole family at Daisy Day (1000 Austin Ave., Coquitlam), starting with a welcome song from Tony Prophet and pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. There will be music and dance performances throughout the day, along with clowns, roaming magicians, a giggle booth and the Tumble Bus to keep kids beyond busy. Visit www.austinheights.ca.
SHOW & SHINE
Check out the cool cars on display at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., PoMo) at the Port Moody Legion Branch 119’s 16th annual Show & Shine. The parking lot will be full of antique, classic and modified cars (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), with a barbecue and outdoor music. Keep the party going with live music inside (ages 19 and up) from Bob Marlowe at 2 p.m. and Gino Vegas at 7 p.m.
CUPE FAMILY FUN
The whole family is invited for a free CUPE Families Give Back event at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., PoMo) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a free hot dog barbecue, live music and activities for kids. CUPE members will collect donations and food for Share.
BE BRAVEHEART
Toss the caber, listen to piping, hunt for haggis and peruse the British car display at the annual BC Highland Games event at Percy Perry Stadium at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Find a full list of events at www.bchighlandgames.com.
FREE SKATE
Head to Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a few turns on the ice in a Westminster Savings free skate. Up to 200 participants can take part in either of the two sessions at 2 and 3:45 p.m.
GET IN BLOOM
Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) plays host to Coquitlam in Bloom, featuring activities ranging from banner painting to planting eco-sculptures, chalk art, yarn bombing and more. Good times for all ages and a great chance to get outside for some creative fun, from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/cib.
SEVEN YEARS OF SALSA
What better way to celebrate an anniversary than with a dance party? Hot Salsa Dance Zone marks seven years of salsa, cha cha, merengue and more at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with a special two-for-$10 admission price, cake, dance lesson and, of course, some seriously fancy Latin footwork. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more information.
Sunday, June 21
ABORIGINAL DAY
Learn about local First Nations culture at the Port Moody Heritage Society’s National Aboriginal Day event at the museum (2734 Murray St., PoMo). Special guest Alice Guss will lead workshops on drum making (10 a.m.) and cedar baskets (1 p.m.). Pre-register at 604-939-1648 or [email protected].
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Give Dad a big high-five today and be sure to celebrate him in true fatherly fashion. A round of golf with the guys? A family hike in the woods? Or, better yet, a chance to kick back in the back yard — what better place for Dad to survey his manicured lawn? — with a cold one or two and a barbecue to cap off the day.
