Spring 2025 Pitt Meadows Guide

Workshops Mother's Day Hanging Basket Workshop All Ages Make memories and celebrate your mom this Mother's Day. Create your own beautiful summer blooming basket in this hands-on workshop. All skill levels are welcome. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Instructor: Pitt Meadows Parks Staff Location: Waterfront Commons Park Sessions: 1

Fee: $65.00

Sa

10:00am-12:00pm #14077

May 10

Parks Guided Invasive Species Walk 16Y+

Join us for a guided tour of the garden, led by City staff, to discover how to identify invasive plant species and learn effective, environmentally friendly techniques to manage them. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and those passionate about protecting local ecosystems and

FEATURE ARTIST WORKSHOP Open Art Studio As part of our Open Art Studio, the City offers workshops and talks with feature artists. Pre registration is required as space is limited. The feature artist workshops are subsidized by the Open Art Studio Program.

beautifying their garden spaces. Instructor: Pitt Meadows Parks Staff Location: Rose Grabenhorst Garden Sessions: 1

Fee: FREE

F

10:00am-11:00am #14078

Jun 20

Father's Day Pitt Lake Sasquatch Walk 16Y+

Need a unique Father’s Day gift idea or activity? Join Gina and Victoria from Haunted History BC, on a Pitt Lake walking excursion to experience the spookier side of this peaceful and tranquil environment which is shrouded in mystery. Explore easy walking trails along the lake while narrators Gina and Victoria share stories of Sasquatch sightings, sample recordings of Bigfoot vocalizations, and documents relating to the hairy creature and possible connections to unidentified flying objects in the area. Then dive into the lore of the cursed gold mine and sightings of Slumach’s ghost. Dads will receive a special gift of a Haunted History BC blanket or a Ghosts and Monsters perpetual calendar and flashlight pen! It’s Father’s Day weekend, but all are welcome to register. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and possible muddy terrain. Bring water, and an optional camera and binoculars.

The Artist Behind the Mask All Ages Richard Brodeur is a well-known professional hockey goaltender who earned the nickname ‘King Richard’, for

assisting the Vancouver Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals in 1982. But, did you know he is also an accomplished and long-time artist? He began sketching in high school and continued his passion of art throughout his hockey career and now pursues painting full time. Enjoy an evening with Richard Brodeur as he shares his personal journey as an artist and how the game of hockey has influenced his work and where he finds inspiration as an artist today. There will be an opportunity to engage with Richard through a short question and answer period, signing, and to view his current exhibition The King and the Artist at the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery (PMAG). All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Artist: Richard Brodeur Location: Banquet Hall - SBCC Sessions: 1 Fee: FREE M 5:30pm-7:30pm #14075 May 12

Instructor: Haunted History BC Location: Pitt Lake Parking Lot Sessions: 1

Fee: $28.00

Sa

1:00pm-2:30pm

#14007

Jun 14

Golden Sunset Watercolour Workshop 16Y+

Follow along with local artist Jessie Somers to create your very own Golden Sunset watercolour. In this introductory workshop, Jessie will discuss the materials and techniques used to finish your painting to take home with you. All supplies are included in the cost of of this workshop. Instructor: Jessie Somers Location: Activity Room – SSBC Sessions: 1 Fee: $60.00 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm #14088 May 3

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NOTE: This highlighted program was added late and not shown in the printed version.

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