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

~december~

Celebrate the Night and Fireworks - OCTOBER 28 Memorial Peace Park, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come downtown for some family-friendly fun, food and Halloween celebrations in the dark. Activities include spooktacular crafts, spooky story time, costume parade, food truck specials, lanterns and lights, music and entertainment, mini street market and fireworks at 7:15 PM. Discover the transformation at night! For details and updates visit www.mapleridge.ca/1758.

Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus Parade DECEMBER 1

Memorial Peace Park, 224 Street 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Parade 6:00 PM

Come gather for Christmas in the Park at Memorial Peace Park. There will be live festive music, photo sessions with Santa, kids activities and crafts, Christmas Market by DMRBIA and of course the annual Santa Claus parade filled with lights, music and decorated floats. Bring a lawn chair, warm clothes and a mug for free hot chocolate. For details visit www.mapleridgechristmasfestival.com.

~november~

Remembrance Day Ceremonies - NOVEMBER 11 Memorial Peace Park, 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM The annual Remembrance Day ceremony takes place in Memorial Peace Park, starting with a parade from the Legion at 10:30 AM. The ceremony begins at 11:00 AM at the Cenotaph. Visit www.legion88.com or www.mapleridge.ca for more details.

CPR Holiday Train - MID-DECEMBER Port Haney

The arrival of the festively decorated CP Holiday Train is a favourite tradition in Maple Ridge! Join the hundreds of people that gather in Port Haney to greet Santa Claus, enjoy a fabulous Christmas concert and donate to the Friends in Need Bank. For dates, times and details visit www.cpr.ca/ en.community/holiday-train.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Give a little time to a cause that you care about with one of the many diverse roles available with the City of Maple Ridge and Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture. Call 604-467-7325 or email volunteer@mapleridge.ca

Christmas Haven - DECEMBER 24 The ACT, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come share Christmas Eve with others in the community. Join us at The ACT Arts Centre for the annual free Christmas Haven dinner, an evening of local entertainment and a visit with Santa. For details email christmashaven@gmail.com or visit www.christmashaven.ca

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