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Activities to get you hopping around the City!
The Easter Bunny is leaving a hippity-hopping trail you can follow through New Westminster. Suggested activities provide opportunities for families to experience favourite elements of past “Easter in the Park” while enjoying them in new locations. There is something for everyone to discover, create, hop around, or try something new!
Registration opens April 1, 2022.
Planning on taking part in any of the Easter fun around the City. We would love to see it! Tag your photos with #newwesteaster for a chance to win!
Unbeatable Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
Downtown New Westminster
Thursday, April 14 - Sunday, April 24Join in on an egg-citing downtown scavenger hunt and support the local businesses in the downtown core. Visit the participating storefronts to unscramble the hidden message. Enter for your chance to win $100 gift card to the business of your choice. Presented by: New Westminster Downtown BIA
Downtown New Westminster
Thursday, April 14 - Sunday, April 24
Map of participating businesses.Free Entry
Farmers Market Fun (All Ages)
Tipperary Park
Thursday, April 14The New Westminster’s Farmers Market is back every Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 pm until November 3, 2022. Support local vendors, while enjoying Easter activities at the market. Take a guess at how many eggs are in the jar for your chance to win market money to spend! Grab your child-friendly Easter bag outside the Farmers Market and bring it to all of the Easter activities taking place over the weekend to create your very own activity bag. Bags are available at one per child while quantities last. Presented by: New West Farmers Market
Thursday, April 14
3:00 - 7:00 pmFree Entry
Eggciting Easter Egg Hunt (2 - 10 years)
Friendship Gardens in Tipperary Park
Thursday, April 14Find eggs and buy eggs! Hop on down to help the Easter Bunny find eggs in Friendship Garden, while helping to purchase eggs for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s 10,000 monthly clients. Join in on the hunt, explore this unique park space, and support a local charity. Find the entry near the Queens Avenue park entrance, at the top of the park. Parent participation is required. Presented by: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Friendship Gardens in Tipperary Park
Thursday, April 14
3:00 - 7:00 pmDrop-in Fee: By donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza
Fraser River Discovery Centre
April 14 - 16Visit the Fraser River Discovery Centre to try out the spring salmon egg hunt. You can also get acquainted with fishy friends during guided salmon-themed activities on Friday and Saturday! Pre-registration is recommended. Check https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/eggs for more info.
Fraser River Discovery Centre 604.521.8401
April 14 - 16
Registration Fee: Pre-registration is recommended. Check https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/eggs for more information and registration details.
Hoppy Crafting (All Ages)
Queen’s Park Picnic Shelter
Friday, April 15Hippity-hop down the bunny trail to the Picnic Shelter at Queens Park for a nature-themed Easter event. Staff will guide you through a series of family-friendly Easter crafts and activities. Dress for the weather and prepare to get a bit dirty foraging for natural elements. Reserve one space per family when booking (which allows up to six family members to attend).
Queen’s Park Picnic Shelter 604.527.4567
Friday, April 15
11:00 - 11:45 am 144250
12:30 - 1:15 pm 144252
2:00 - 2:45 pm 144254Registration Fee: Free
Photos with the Easter Bunny (All Ages)
Sapperton Plaza
Friday, April 15The Easter Bunny is popping up at Sapperton Plaza! Come on down and continue the tradition of having your photo taken with the Easter Bunny while enjoying live music and treats! The photo background display is brought to you by New Westminster Horticultural.
Friday, April 15
12:00 - 4:00 pmDrop-in Fee: By donation to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny (All Ages)
Queensborough Community Centre
Saturday, April 16Getting your picture taken with the Easter Bunny isn’t just for kids! Your beloved family pet can be the star of their very own Easter Bunny photo this year. Presented by: Bosley’s Columbia Square
Queensborough Community Centre 604.525.7388
Saturday, April 16
10:00 am - 3:00 pmRegistration required. Register by emailing:
Drop-in Fee: By donation to the New Westminster Animal Shelter
Build an Easter Bunny House
Centennial Community Centre
Saturday, April 16Where does the Easter Bunny live? Does he live in a burrow somewhere? Is the house covered, bright and springy? Bring the family to build your own Easter Bunny house and make an Easter egg sun catcher. Register for one time spot only.
Centennial Community Centre 604.777.5100
Saturday, April 16
9:30 - 10:35 am 143509
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 143510
12:30 - 1:30 pm 143511Registration Fee: Free
Easter at the Library
New Westminster Public Library - Main Branch and Queensborough Branch
Saturday, April 16Visit your local New Westminster Public Library branch take part in an egg hunt while checking out the Easter books and movies. Can you find the Easter eggs hidden amongst the children’s books? Search them all out to earn a prize! Note: The Library will be closed on Good Friday (April 15), Easter Sunday (April 17), and Easter Monday (April 18).
New Westminster Public Library 604.527.4660
Main Branch and Queensborough BranchSaturday, April 16
10:00 am - 5:00 pmDrop-in Fee: Free
Junior Chef Egg-stravaganza (8 - 12 years)
Queensborough Community Centre
Sunday, April 17Grab your bunny ears and join us in the kitchen to make some delicious Easter treats to take home for your family. Parent participation not required.
Queensborough Community Centre 604.525.7388
Sunday, April 17
10:30 am - 12:30 pm 144285Registration Fee: $2.00
Hop’ till you Drop (3 - 12 years)
Century House
Sunday, April 17Join DJ Rock ‘n’ Beau for an eggciting time! We have an epic dance party, hopp’n surprises, bunny hop limbo, dance off challenges, and much more planned for the whole fam to enjoy! Parent participation is required.
Century House 604.519.1066
1:00 - 1:45 pm 144309
2:30 - 3:15 pm 144311
Sunday, April 17Registration Fee: Free
Indoor Playland (0 - 5 years)
Queensborough Community Centre
Monday, April 18Enjoy Easter Monday morning experiencing a variety of fun and interactive activities. Bounce like a bunny on our indoor bouncy castle. Tons of fun for your little ones! Parent participation is required.
Queensborough Community Centre 604.525.7388
Monday, April 18
9:30 am - 12:30 pmDrop-in Fee: Free
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This project has also been made possible thanks to the support of many community organizations.
Community Sponsors: Bosley’s Columbia Square, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster Downtown BIA, New Westminster Farmers Market, Starbucks, Save On, New Westminster Public Library
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