Discover Maple Ridge Weekends

Discover Weekends in Downtown Maple Ridge!

Fabulous festivals and unique cultural celebrations are a big part of summer in Maple Ridge. And best of all, most events are absolutely free! So be sure to join us this weekend.

Begin your Maple Ridge adventure in the heart of downtown, where Memorial Peace Park plays host to a unique and happening event each and every weekend.

From the colourful Haney Farmers Market to the wildly popular Caribbean Festival, the classic Bard on the Bandstand to one of the province’s premiere Jazz and Blues Fests, Canada Day to Heritage Day – Maple Ridge offers something spectacular for everyone.

Discover Weekends in Downtown Maple Ridge!

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* Youth Week: CRE8
Youth Week: CRE8
Time: 4:30 pm
If you are age 13-17, you won’t want to miss Youth Week 2012 at The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre. Join us on Thursday, May 3 after school for special guest speakers and workshops in the areas of voice, dance, songwriting, music industry marketing & publishing and spoken word. $5 fee gets you free swag, snacks, plus tickets to IZM by Bboyizm & much more…		 4
* Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 5:00 pm
Come enjoy this showcase of participating artists as well as getting a preview of the upcoming Art Studio Tour at The Ridge Meadows Home Show. Dates: May 4, 5, 6 Times: Friday 4-9pm Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 10am-4pm
* Ridge Meadows Home Show
Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 5:00 pm
Ridge Meadows Home Show May 4 - 6, 201 at Planet Ice www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com One of Western Canada's largest and most unique events. Everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home. Come browse, shop and take in ongoing seminars and demos. Admission just $3
* Funzone Family Fest
Funzone Family Fest
Time: 5:00 pm
Funzone Family Fest May 4, 2012 at Albion Fairgrounds Get up off that couch and get the whole family active. Top notch entertainment and hands on "try it" zones. Petting zoo, face-painting, make and take crafts, Westcoast Amusements Carnival and so much more. Free admission. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/funzone
* Bboyizm
Bboyizm
Time: 8:00 pm
"Dance to express, not just to impress!" Bboyizm is a dance company focused on the foundation, authenticity and true essence of all street dances. IZM brings together 10 of Canada's most talented performers led by Artistic Director Crazy Smooth, to evoke the essential nature of pure street dance that expresses the intricacy and passion of street dancers in the most brilliant form. The work is daring, imaginative and pushes boundaries of dance.		 5
* Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 11:00 am
Come enjoy this showcase of participating artists as well as getting a preview of the upcoming Art Studio Tour at The Ridge Meadows Home Show. Dates: May 4, 5, 6 Times: Friday 4-9pm Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 10am-4pm
* Ridge Meadows Home Show
Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 11:00 am
Ridge Meadows Home Show, May 4 - 6, 2012 at Planet Ice www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com One of Western Canada's largest and most unique events. Everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home. Come browse, shop and take in ongoing seminars and demos. Admission just $3
* Funzone Family Fest
Funzone Family Fest
Time: 11:00 am
Funzone Family Fest May 4 - 6, 2012 at Planet Ice Get up off that couch and get the whole family active. Top notch entertainment and hands on "try it" zones. Petting zoo, face-painting, make and take crafts, Westcoast Amusements Carnival and so much more. Free admission. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/funzone
* Paint: The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson
Paint: The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson
Time: 12:00 pm
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is honoured to host a solo show of paintings on cedar and paper by one of the living masters of the Northwest Coast style, Lyle Wilson. This 20-year retrospective will demonstrate the stunning refinement of Wilson's work and its unique blending of traditional and contemporary imagery. The exhibition offers a rare, in-depth visual encounter with some 40 paintings on wood and paper by Vancouver-based Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson and reveals the impressive range of traditional and contemporary elements that inhabit Wilson’s evolving artistic vision.
* Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Time: 3:00 pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and learn about the culture and history of Mexico! Highlights include salsa lessons, folkloric Mexican dances, songs, an art exhibit and much more!
* Paint: The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson Opening Reception
Paint: The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson Opening Reception
Time: 3:00 pm
Join us for a free public reception to celebrate the opening of Paint, a rare opportunity to view a comprehensive display of the painted works of Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson.
* Cinco de Mayo Spring Dance
Cinco de Mayo Spring Dance
Time: 8:00 pm
Seeds of Love and Hope International Society is holding a fundraising dance. Come out to dance the night away while helping impoverished children and their families in Medellin, Colombia. It is an all ages event with music provided by Smooth Grooves. Food, beverages, door prizes! Tickets at door adults $20/kids 12 & under $10 or call 604-476-0571.
* Coastal City Ballet: Hansel and Gretel
Coastal City Ballet: Hansel and Gretel
Time: 8:30 pm
Coastal City Ballet’s premiere of Hansel and Gretel brings a playful and charming spirit to the Grimm's storybook classic. Perfect for families and children of all ages, CCB’s full-length version of the cautionary tale features an imaginative set, fantastical costumes, and the hauntingly beautiful music of Engelbert Humperdinck’s celebrated opera. Tickets: Adult: $32, Senior/Student/Youth: $20, Groups of 10 or more: $27.20		 6
* Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 11:00 am
Come enjoy this showcase of participating artists as well as getting a preview of the upcoming Art Studio Tour at The Ridge Meadows Home Show. Dates: May 4, 5, 6 Times: Friday 4-9pm Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 10am-4pm
* Funzone Family Fest
Funzone Family Fest
Time: 11:00 am
Funzone Family Fest May 4 - 6 2012, at Planet Ice Get up off that couch and get the whole family active. Top notch entertainment and hands on "try it" zones. Petting zoo, face-painting, make and take crafts, Westcoast Amusements Carnival and so much more. Free admission. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/funzone
* Ridge Meadows Home Show
Ridge Meadows Home Show
Time: 11:00 am
Ridge Meadows Home Show May 4 - 6, 2012 at Planet Ice www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com One of Western Canada's largest and most unique events. Everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home. Come browse, shop and take in ongoing seminars and demos. Admission just $3
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* Holy Wow Poetry: Month of May Moments
Holy Wow Poetry: Month of May Moments
Time: 8:00 pm
The Holy Wow Poets' Gala is becoming the "Talk of the Town"... So you're a poet and you know it then come and show it at our MONTH OF MAY GALA!		 9
* Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning Seminar
Time: 12:00 pm
Estate Planning Seminar Wednesday May 9 at 11:00 am & Lunch at 12:30 pm Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation & the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society invite you to Willow Senior Living Residence at 12275 – 224 St. for a Lunch & Learn Presenters: Jim Maroney CA, accountant, Rhonda Quinton LLB, lawyer, Nathan Logue, funeral director, Tom Manion CFP, financial planner Please RSVP to Wendy or Dale at 604-466-8602
* Kanaka Open mic/stage
Kanaka Open mic/stage
Time: 6:00 pm
Kanaka Open mic is a place where musicians can come and sign up to play and where people can come and listen to live music.		 10
* Artist Presentations at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Artist Presentations at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Time: 12:30 pm
Artist Lyle Wilson will offer free, public presentations on his work at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery.
* Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Time: 1:30 pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. is a high spirited musical romp set in the 1920's that will be sure to have all of the audience dancing the Charleston. Based on the popualr movie, the stage version includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. is great for all ages! To order your tickets and/or for more information call the ACT Box Office at: 604-476-2787.
* Middle Childhood Matters Resource Fair
Middle Childhood Matters Resource Fair
Time: 7:00 pm
The Middle Childhood Matters Standing Committee, representing children and youth 6 to 12 years, and our sponsors welcome you to come and share in an evening of fun, activities, crafts, and entertainment while linking you and your family to resources, supports, and opportunities! So kids, grab your mom, dad, sister, brother or grandparents and get ready to explore your potential and be celebrated for who you are!
* SFU Philosopher's Cafe
SFU Philosopher's Cafe
Time: 8:00 pm
"Imagine the impossible and discuss the improbable" with SFU's Philosopher's Café. Returning to The ACT for a third season of converstation and controversy, The Philosopher's Café is open to all participants.		 11 12
* Haney Farmers Market
Haney Farmers Market
Time: 10:00 am
We are celebrating the beginning of our 2012 season in grand style! It is Mothers' Day and the first 50 mothers will receive a pretty flower. National Autism kicks off their upcoming conference with a delicious cake. Antioch has an action packed medieval day planned, sword fights, jousting and more! And, of course, don't forget that the Marketplace will have early vegetables, spring salad greens, vegetable starts, hanging baskets and Sizzlin' Smokey Dogs! The Little Black Box Photo Booth will record your funniest moments.
* Antioch at Haney Farmers Market
Antioch at Haney Farmers Market
Time: 10:00 am
On May 12 Antioch comes to the Haney Farmers Market at Memorial Peace Park. From 9:00am-2:00pm come see the Society for Creative Anachronism in their Middle Ages costumes and watch them perform dances and other activities. For more information on the SCA visit their website at www.lionsdale.net/antioch
* Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour
Time: 11:00 am
Take part in the 14th Aannual Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour. This year more than 30 artists and artisans open up their studios to the public. Paintings, prints, ceramics, pottery, sculptures, leather works, jewellery, custom furniture and more. Brochures with maps available in various locations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as well as online. Times: 10AM - 4PM Sat & Sun. (Mother's Day Weekend) Visit the website for more information, to see the brochure and to view a map with studio locations.
* Bells Galore!
Bells Galore!
Time: 8:30 pm
Handbell Concert Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew's United Church Hall 604-463-9611 Tickets available from the church office or at the door.
* Bells Galore!
Bells Galore!
Time: 8:30 pm
Bells Galore! Handbell Concert Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm St. Andrew's United Church Hall 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, BC 604-463-9611 Tickets available from the church office or at the door. In conjunction with the Spring Ring Hand Bell workshop, the St. Andrew Handbell Ringers will be hosting a handbell concert. Performing will be the BC Handbell Guild Choir, BC Bronze, Hilltop Ringers, and St Andrews Handbell Ringers. Local dancers from Maple Ridge Dance Circle will also be performing, as well as a soloist. Tickets are available at the hall. Door Prizes will be awarded and carnations will be handed out to the first 12 mothers would attend. Tickets are 10 dollars for seniors and students, 15 dollars for adults, and 25 dollars for famillies (2 adults and 2 kids). Come hear us make a joyful noise.		 13
* Vistas Run/Walk 2012
Vistas Run/Walk 2012
Time: 10:00 am
5k Walk or Run, 10k Run or 4k Family Fun Walk in celebration of Mother's Day! Support Ridge Meadows Hospice Society by taking part in the 15th Annual Vistas Run/Walk - information and registration at www.vistasrun.com
* Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art StudioTour
Time: 11:00 am
Take part in the 14th Aannual Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour. This year more than 30 artists and artisans open up their studios to the public. Paintings, prints, ceramics, pottery, sculptures, leather works, jewellery, custom furniture and more. Brochures with maps available in various locations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as well as online. Times: 10AM - 4PM Sat & Sun. (Mother's Day Weekend) Visit the website for more information, to see the brochure and to view a map with studio locations.
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* Teddy Bears Picnic
Teddy Bears Picnic
Time: 7:45 pm
If you go down to the library tonight, you're in for a big surprise - with lots of great songs, stories, rhymes and puppets. Teddy Bears welcome!		 16
* Kanaka Open mic/stage
Kanaka Open mic/stage
Time: 6:00 pm
Kanaka Open mic is a place where musicians can come and sign up to play and where people can come and listen to live music.
* 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay
25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay
Time: 1:00 am
Be a part of Rick Hansen's heroic story as the nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic cross-country journey to make the world more accessible and inclusive. The relay will enter Maple Ridge on May 16 from Mission and will continue to various schools in Maple Ridge before ending at Memorial Peace Park for a celebration in the park. More details to come, for information visit www.rickhansenrelay.com or email Petra at pfrederick@mapleridge.ca		 17
* 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay
25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay
Time: 1:00 am
Be a part of Rick Hansen's heroic story as the nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic cross-country journey to make the world more accessible and inclusive. The relay will enter Pitt Meadows on May 17 from Maple Ridge and will travel to Spirit Square where there will be a celebration. As part of the 25th Anniversary Relay commemorating the 1987 Man in Motion World Tour, Rick Hansen will be making a stop in Pitt Meadows to join in celebrating local heroes. More details to come, for information visit www.rickhansenrelay.com
* X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
Time: 8:00 pm
Piers, Chater and Robinson's production involves approximately 100 homeschooled students, ages 5 to 18 years. Escape to Neverland and believe as you witness flying children, fairies and Captain Hook with his gang of pirates! Fun for the whole family.		 18
* X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
Time: 8:00 pm
Piers, Chater and Robinson's production involves approximately 100 homeschooled students, ages 5 to 18 years. Escape to Neverland and believe as you witness flying children, fairies and Captain Hook with his gang of pirates! Fun for the whole family.		 19
* Haney Farmers Market
Haney Farmers Market
Time: 10:00 am
Today is Literacy Day and the Library begins its Saturday morning Story Times at 11:00 am. Come and find out what a Lili Wagon is. The children will be planting seeds. There is a cookbook exchange - bring a book, take a book or make a donation to the Friends of the Library. Plant starts, seedlings and hanging baskets, spring lettuces, and early veggies.
* Ridge Meadows Special Olympics Fundraiser/Steak Buffet Dinner and More!
Ridge Meadows Special Olympics Fundraiser/Steak Buffet Dinner and More!
Time: 6:00 pm
There will be an silent auction with a signed Canuck’s stick, baskets and door prizes! There will be other activities like a 50/50 draw, coin toss for prizes and more! Tickets cost $25 and include steak and a beer. There are only 100 available! A portion of the funds will got to the Golf Team Championships in Vernon. We now have 13 active sports running in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Any funds leftover will go to other SOBC program activities.
* X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical
Time: 8:00 pm
Piers, Chater and Robinson's production involves approx. 100 homeschooled students, ages 5 to 18 yrs. Escape to Neverland and believe as you witness flying children, fairies and Captain Hook with his gang of pirates! Fun for the whole family		 20
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* ISSofBC Job Options BC Information Session
ISSofBC Job Options BC Information Session
Time: 2:00 pm
ISSofBC Job Options BC Information Session May 22nd 1:00 pm Rm 204-3242 Westwood St. Port Coquitlam Tel No. 604-468-6262 Get the help you need for the job you seek Job Options BC program offers: • 5 weeks of facilitated group work with training allowances • Up to 5 weeks of work placement with wage subsidies • Short term skills training based on job goal * Serving the following communities: Port Coquitlam Belcarra Anmore Port Moody Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Eligibility requirements: • Unemployed British Columbians who are not attending school • Non-EI individual (has not established EI claim in the last three/ five years) • Individuals who are most likely to benefit from long term job search help Applicants will be assessed for suitability
* ISS o fBC Job Options BC Information Session
ISS o fBC Job Options BC Information Session
Time: 2:00 pm
Get the help you need for the job you seek Job Options BC program offers: • 5 weeks of facilitated group work with training allowances • Up to 5 weeks of work placement with wage subsidies • Short term skills training based on job goal * Serving the following communities: Port Coquitlam Belcarra Anmore Port Moody Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Eligibility requirements: • Unemployed British Columbians who are not attending school • Non-EI individual (has not established EI claim in the last three/ five years) • Individuals who are most likely to benefit from long term job search help Applicants will be assessed for suitability
* Protecting What Matters Most - Four Types of Insurance You Should Know About
Protecting What Matters Most - Four Types of Insurance You Should Know About
Time: 8:00 pm
Learn more about managing your personal finances in this free information seminar presented by the staff of Edward Jones.		 23
* Kanaka Open mic/stage
Kanaka Open mic/stage
Time: 6:00 pm
Kanaka Open mic/stage is a place where musicians can come and sign up to play or where people can come and listen to live music.		 24 25 26
* History Goes to Market
History Goes to Market
Time: 10:00 am
Join the Maple Ridge Historical Society for a blast from the past at the Haney Farmers Market at Memorial Peace Park from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. For more information on the Historical Society visit www.mapleridgemuseum.org
* Haney Farmers Market
Haney Farmers Market
Time: 10:00 am
History comes to Market with a grand display in the Bandstand. The children are making worm farms to help the seeds they planted last week grow. More vegetables are arriving, sweet treats at many vendors, new artisan crafts, lots of great music.
* Ridge Meadows Rugby Club Open House and Barbeque
Ridge Meadows Rugby Club Open House and Barbeque
Time: 12:00 pm
Ridge Meadows Rugby Club is hosting an Open House and Barbeque and invites the community to join them. Get information about our FREE Summer Rugby for kids, ask questions, see what rugby is about, and try it too! We will have some drills and short touch games for kids and adults to join. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
* 583 Air Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review
583 Air Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review
Time: 1:15 pm
The 583 Coronation Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets invite you to their Annual Ceremonial Review		 27
* 2nd Annual Maple Ridge Secondary School Show n Shine Car Show
2nd Annual Maple Ridge Secondary School Show n Shine Car Show
Time: 11:00 am
This event is to raise money towards our 23rd Dry Grad for the Class of 2012. Dry Grad provides a fun, safe, drug and alcohol free celebration for our kids in the community on their grad weekend. We expect to see lots of Cooooool rides at the car show in addition to raffles, silent auction, music and food. This is a rain or shine event.
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* Kanaka Open mic/stage
Kanaka Open mic/stage
Time: 6:00 pm
Kanaka Open mic/stage is a place where musicians can come and sign up to play or where people can come and listen to live music.		 31
* Where To Begin
Where To Begin
Time: 3:00 pm
Seniors & families Event! Join us for an information session on "Where to Begin" looking at retirement options including, retirement living, home support, assisted living and long term care. Willow Senior Living Residence on 122 Ave & 224 St. Please RSVP to Dale or Wendy at 604-466-8602		      

Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact Sandy Blue at the District of Maple Ridge: sblue@mapleridge.ca (604) 467-7319

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