CommunitySapperton Fish & Game Club
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza
Hume ParkSat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Family event celebrating the salmon life cycle with hands-on activities and a fry release at Hume Park.
Events
What's happening across the Royal City — public, community, and private.
45 events verified in New Westminster
April 2026
May 2026
PrivateSteel & Oak Brewing Co.
Steel & Oak — Patio Season Opener
Steel & Oak Brewing Co.Fri, May 1, 4:00 PM
Patio reopens for the season with new cask ales and weekend food trucks.
CommunityRCFM Society
Royal City Farmers Market
Tipperary ParkSat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Weekly outdoor market with local produce, baked goods, and live music.
CommunityArts New West
New West Craft — Spring Market
River MarketSat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Curated handmade market featuring 40+ local makers and artisans on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.
PublicNew Westminster Public Library
Family Story Time
NWPL Main BranchSun, May 3, 10:30 AM
Free drop-in story time for kids ages 0–5 and their caregivers at the Main Branch.
PublicCity of New Westminster
Queensborough Community Centre — Family Swim
Queensborough Community CentreMon, May 4, 5:00 PM
Drop-in family swim hours at the Queensborough pool. All ages welcome.
PublicAnvil Centre Community Art Gallery
Zoom Connections — Community Art Exhibition
Anvil CentreTue, May 5, 10:00 AM
FREE rotating exhibit at the Anvil Centre Community Art Gallery exploring connection through visual art.
CommunityDowntown New West BIA
Fridays on Front — Outdoor Market
Front Street MewsFri, May 8, 5:00 PM
Vendors, food trucks, and live music under the parkade on Front Street.
PublicAnvil Centre
Anvil Centre Theatre — Jazz Night
Anvil CentreSat, May 9, 8:00 PM
An evening of contemporary jazz featuring local Lower Mainland musicians.
PrivateOld Crow Coffee Co.
Old Crow Coffee — Latte Art Throwdown
Old Crow Coffee Co.Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM
Baristas from across the Lower Mainland compete in a friendly evening throwdown.
PrivateMassey Theatre Society
Massey Theatre — Spring Dance Showcase
Massey TheatreFri, May 15, 7:30 PM
Local dance studios share the stage in this annual community spring showcase.
CommunityArts New West
New West Craft — May 16 Market
River MarketSat, May 16, 11:00 AM
Third-Saturday handmade market at River Market — designers, makers, crafters and small shops.
PublicCity of New Westminster
Pier Park Movie Night — Family Classic
Westminster Pier ParkSun, May 17, 8:30 PM
Bring a blanket and enjoy a free outdoor screening on the river. Concessions on site.
CommunityQueensborough Residents Association
Queensborough Residents Association Meeting
Queensborough Community CentreTue, May 19, 7:00 PM
Monthly QRA meeting — share concerns, hear updates from City staff, and connect with neighbours.
CommunityNew West Downtown Residents Association
Downtown Residents Association Public Meeting
Anvil CentreThu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Hear guest speakers on local initiatives. Membership is free for downtown residents.
PublicAnvil Centre
Anvil Centre — Indie Film Screening
Anvil CentreFri, May 22, 7:00 PM
Quarterly indie film series presenting work by emerging BC filmmakers.
CommunityHyack Festival Association
Hyack Festival — Anvil Salute & Parade
Uptown New WestSat, May 23, 10:00 AM
The 53rd annual Hyack Festival returns with the famous 21-anvil salute and a parade down 6th Street.
CommunityHyack Festival Association
Hyack International Parade
Downtown New WestminsterSat, May 23, 11:00 AM
Iconic Royal City parade with bands, dancers, floats, and visiting royalty winding through downtown.
CommunityArts Council of New Westminster
New West Cultural Crawl
Various venuesSun, May 24, 11:00 AM
Self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries, and pop-ups across the city over one weekend.
CommunityUptown Business Association
Uptown Live — Free Outdoor Concert Series
Uptown New WestSat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Three stages along 6th Street with bands, food vendors, and family activities all afternoon.
June 2026
PublicCity of New Westminster
Seniors Week Kickoff
Century HouseMon, Jun 1, 10:00 AM
FREE events all week celebrating the seniors who make New Westminster a vibrant and connected city.
CommunityDowntown New West BIA
Downtown's Living Room — Drop-in
Hyack SquareMon, Jun 1, 12:00 PM
FREE drop-in activities for all ages animating the heart of downtown all month long.
PublicCity of New Westminster
City Hall Illumination — Deafblind Awareness
New Westminster City HallMon, Jun 1, 8:30 PM
City Hall lit blue to recognize Deafblind Awareness Month — public viewing from the front steps.
CommunityArts New West
New West Craft — June 6 Market
River MarketSat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
First-Saturday handmade market at River Market with live music on the boardwalk.
CommunitySapperton BIA
Sapperton Day Street Festival
East Columbia Street, SappertonSun, Jun 7, 11:00 AM
Annual East Columbia street festival with live music, vendors, and a kids' zone.
CommunitySapperton Business Collective
Sapperton Day Street Festival
East Columbia StreetSun, Jun 14, 11:00 AM
East Columbia closes for an all-day street fair with vendors, music, classic cars and family fun.
PublicQueensborough Community Centre
Queensborough Children's Festival
Queensborough Community CentreSun, Jun 21, 11:00 AM
Free festival with bouncy castles, face painting, performers, and a community BBQ.
July 2026
PublicCity of New Westminster
Canada Day at Pier Park
Westminster Pier ParkWed, Jul 1, 11:00 AM
All-day waterfront celebration with live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and an evening fireworks show over the Fraser.
CommunityDowntown New West BIA
Fridays on Front
Front StreetFri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Weekly summer street festival on Front Street with live music, food trucks and family activities.
CommunityArts New West
New West Craft Night Market
River Market boardwalkSat, Jul 11, 3:00 PM
Sixty-plus local makers, food trucks, and emerging music artists along the River Market boardwalk.
CommunityUptown Business Association
Uptown Live Street Festival
6th Street, UptownSat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
Free outdoor music festival closing 6th Street with multiple stages, vendors, and a beer garden.
PublicCity of New Westminster
Music in the Park — Moody Park
Moody ParkSun, Jul 26, 2:00 PM
Free Sunday afternoon concert series on the bandshell — bring a chair and a picnic.
August 2026
PublicCity of New Westminster
Summer Movies Under the Stars
Westminster Pier ParkSat, Aug 8, 8:30 PM
Free outdoor movie screening on the big inflatable screen — bring a blanket and snacks.
CommunityNew West Pride Society
Pride in the Park
Tipperary ParkSat, Aug 15, 12:00 PM
Family-friendly pride celebration with performances, community booths, and a rainbow flag-raising.
CommunityMassey Victory Heights Residents Association
Massey Victory Heights Park Party
Massey Victory Heights ParkSat, Aug 22, 12:00 PM
Annual summer block party with games, food, live music, and neighbour meet-ups.
September 2026
CommunityBrow of the Hill Residents' Association
Brow of the Hill AGM & Social
Century HouseThu, Sep 17, 7:00 PM
Annual general meeting followed by a casual social with light refreshments. New members welcome.
PrivateSteel & Oak Brewing Co.
Steel & Oak — Oktoberfest on the Patio
Steel & Oak BrewingSat, Sep 26, 4:00 PM
Lederhosen optional, lagers mandatory. House sausages, live oompah band, and a steins of fresh märzen.
October 2026
PrivateAnvil Centre Theatre
Anvil Centre Theatre — Vancouver Symphony Pops
Anvil Centre TheatreSat, Oct 17, 7:30 PM
An intimate chamber-pops evening from the VSO featuring film and Broadway favourites.
CommunityMassey Victory Heights Residents Association
Halloween in Massey Victory Heights
Massey Victory HeightsSat, Oct 31, 5:30 PM
Decorated street parade and trick-or-treat route with hot chocolate at the corner pop-up.
November 2026
PrivateAnvil Centre Theatre
Anvil Centre Theatre — Kanan Gill: Not This Again
Anvil Centre TheatreSun, Nov 1, 7:30 PM
Comedian Kanan Gill brings his latest stand-up tour to the Anvil Centre Theatre. Tickets $55–$109.
PublicRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 2
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Royal City CenotaphWed, Nov 11, 10:30 AM
Public ceremony at the cenotaph with the Legion colour party, wreath laying, and last post.
PublicNew West Parks & Recreation
Glenbrook Ravine Stewardship Day
Glenbrook Ravine ParkSat, Nov 21, 9:30 AM
Volunteer morning of invasive plant removal and native planting in Glenbrook Ravine Park. Tools provided.
CommunityDowntown New West BIA
Tree Lighting at Hyack Square
Hyack SquareSat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
Annual tree lighting with carollers, hot cocoa, and visits from Santa downtown.
December 2026
CommunityArts New West
New West Craft — Holiday Market
River MarketSat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM
Two-day holiday edition of the New West Craft market — handmade gifts from 60+ local artisans.
PublicCity of New Westminster
New Year's Eve Family Countdown
Anvil CentreThu, Dec 31, 5:00 PM
Early-evening family-friendly countdown at the Anvil Centre with crafts, music, and a noon-style balloon drop.