This weekend there's plenty to do in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and nearby cities, including the return of for two days and a bar's inaugural block party in Fleetwood.
At ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Civic Plaza on Saturday and Sunday (July 13-14), admission is free for a variety of Latin American cultural activities including music, dance, food and art. The festival runs from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 7:15 p.m. Sunday, according to a detailed program guide on .
In Fleetwood, celebrates its first year of business with a block party Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot, 8410 160 St. Bar operator Jon Campbell says plans are to make this an annual event, with beer garden, BBQ, music, games, giveaways and more.
Also Saturday (July 13), ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Art Gallery is holding a Family Art Party focused on "dreaming our futures," noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free at the event, to feature music by Stephen Hamm, Theramin Man at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, details on .
At Crescent Beach, the annual paddleboarding charity event, in support of youth mental health programs, is planned Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check it out at Blackie Spit Park.
Elsewhere in the region, Saturday (July 13) is the day for another Boundary Bay Airshow hosted by the City of Delta and Alpha Aviation. The free event, which starts at noon (gates open at 11 a.m.), promises great performances in the air and family-friendly entertainment on the ground as the event marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
– with a file from James Smith