Things to do in New West on Family Day Monday

We love a good holiday, especially when we get to spend it with the ones we love.

This year’s Family Day includes at least 13 events in New West to choose from—and the list below covers ONLY Monday, Feb. 20.

Please note that some of these events require registering in advance.

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• Discovery playtime open house. Children will be able to participate in crafts, sensory, and fine motor play. This is a free drop-in event. 9:15am. Queensborough Community Centre.

• Storytime: Family Day edition. This special edition includes stories...and arts and crafts. This is a free event, sponsored by New West Arts Council. 9:30am. Kinder Books, River Market.

• Family art. This event for kids aged 2+ includes family-themed crafts and other activities. Plus, enjoy a healthy snack. Two options available: 9:30 to 10:45am and 11am to 12:15pm. Event is free, registration required. Centennial Community Centre.

• Zumba. Get moving at this Zumba-style dance party—and don't worry, the choreography is super simple. This is a free event, registration is required. 9:30am. Centennial Community Centre.

• Family gymnastics. Open to all ages, you can enjoy tumbling and jumping through this program. One adult must be in attendance with your group. This is a free drop-in event. Two options: 10 to 11:15am, and 11:30am to 12:45pm. Queen's Park sportsplex.

• Line dancing. Call it a fam jam: learn a fun line dancing routine with easy-to-follow choreography. Free event, registration required. 10:45am. Centennial Community Centre.

• Family fun on the Fraser. 10am to 4pm. Fraser River Discovery Centre.

• Multisport. This is an open gym opportunity, with a variety of sports and games available to participants. This is a free drop-in event. 12:30pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

• Buffalo circle. Learn about the meaning of family through a mix of Indigenous storytelling and interactive activities. This is a free drop-in event. 10am. Anvil Centre.

• Printmaking workshop. Learn to use a professional printmaking press while creating colourful and collaborative monoprints with your family. This is a free drop-in event. 10am to 2pm. Anvil Centre.

• Art and technology lab open house. Don't miss an opportunity to explore the learning lab and get an inside look at the world of 3D scanning, modelling, and printing. Free event, registration required. 10am. Anvil Centre.

• Family fun day. Play various games, create family-themed crafts and socialize with other local families. This is a free drop-in event. 10:30am. Queensborough Community Centre.

• Youth Centre open house. Bring your family to the centre for interactive activities, video games, or check out the art nook. Also: snacks. This is a free drop-in event. 1pm. New West Youth Centre.

• Public skating. This is a drop-in open skate—ice hockey and figure skating is not permitted. There will be two sessions: 1:30 to 3pm and 7 to 8:30pm. This event is free, and skate rentals are free, too. Moody Park Arena.