2018 Spring Program Guide - Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture

Festivals

APRIL 21

APRIL 28 + 29

MAY 4 - 6

RACE THE RIDGE Downtown Maple Ridge 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

EARTH DAY & THE HANEY FARMERS MARKET Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge 10:00 AM-2:00 PM This eco-inspired, all ages event includes the Family Freecycle, the Cycle Recycle Free Bike Draw, arts & entertainment, interactive booths, flash mobs, a special Haney Farmers Market, electric vehicles, a Food Truck Festival and more. This year, we encourage everyone to “DIY: Make it, Grow it, Fix it, Share it!” Bring broken items to be fixed at the Repair Cafe at the Greg Moore Youth Centre and get hands on at Tinkerbell Corner to make and share your original creations! Also, check out our DIY workshops and lead-up events scheduled throughout March & April. For details, visit the “Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge” Facebook Page or www.mrearthday.ca.

RIDGE MEADOWS HOME SHOW Albion Fairgrounds and Planet Ice Friday - 4:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday - 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday - 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Another exciting Road Cycling Stage race that offers a wide range of bike racing categories including youth, masters, elite and novices. It’s a great atmosphere to motivate and push your cycling boundaries. For details contact Barry Lyster at 604-312-3318 or visit www.localride.ca.

One of BC’s largest home shows featuring everything needed to renovate, decorate, and landscape your home plus a women’s show, wellness and more. Join the fun for ongoing demonstrations and great food. www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com

MAY 1 - 7

YOUTHWEEK Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. It is a week of fun, interaction, celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments, and diversity of youth across the province. Visit www.mapleridge.ca.

FAMILY FEST Albion Fairgrounds Friday - 4:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday - 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday - 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

PLANNING AN EVENT? Do you have great ideas to celebrate our community? Contact our Festivals Office at 604-467-7325 festival@mapleridge.ca

Come and enjoy three days of magical fun, great stage performances and all sorts of “try it” activities for kids and families. Event festivities include face-painting, clowns, entertainment and rides. Admission is free. www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com.

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