There are some family-oriented events coming up on July 1. The B.C Farm Museum starts its Canada Day festivities with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by fun activities until 4 p.m. There will be an Aldor Acres petting zoo, scavenger hunt with prizes, Click & Clown balloon creations, children’s crafts, a butter making demonstration, and Canada Day cupcakes. People can try heritage activities such as tomato grading, rope making, blacksmithing, and more. Children can try woodworking with vintage tools. The entertainment line-up from
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. features The Luc Josef Giggle Gang (children’s music and puppets), Pat Chesell (Celtic), The Honky Cat (Elton John tribute), The Stolen Hearts (rockabilly), and the Jessica Mai Duo (pixie pop). The Fort Langley Lions will be there with food and drink for sale. The Canada Day Dino & Fossil Hunt on Wednesday, July 1 starts at 1 p.m. The public can join the Explore Science Club for sleuthing at Brydon Lagoon. It takes place on a stroller-friendly route and lasts
about 45 minutes. The cost is $16.75 for a family (two adults, up to two kids). Senior tickets are $5.25 while an adult fare is $7.50. The cos is $4.25 for a child, although children younger than two can attend free with their families. Tickets are available at explorescienceclub.com. The Langley Community Farmers Market and Langley City Sounds of Summer events fall on July 1. While there isn’t a specific Canada Day activities planned, there’s sure to be plenty of red and white on display.
The farmers market and free music performance are at Douglas Park, 20550 Douglas Cres., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday until late August. The Fort Langley National Historic Site does not have special programming Canada Day but does have free admission. From June 19 to Sept. 7, enjoy free admission at Parks Canada’s national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas.
Fort Langley, Canada Day, B.C Farm Museum, Aldor Acres petting zoo, Canada Day Dino & Fossil Hunt, Explore Science Club, Brydon Lagoon, Langley City Sounds of Summer, Langley Community Farmers Market, Parks Canada
Petting zoo July 1 sounds great but is it actually open to everyone or do you need some special pass?
I saw “Honky Cat” and thought it was like a real honky tonk thing lol. Also $16.75 for a family seems pricey? Unless it’s like an all-day thing.
So wait, the Explore Science Club thing starts at 1pm right? My friend said stroller-friendly but 45 minutes feels short… like is it even enough time for the “dino fossil hunt” or do they just rush you through?
Free admission at the historic site is nice but why wouldn’t they do more Canada Day stuff there? Seems weird. Also the “butter making demonstration” sounds like a trap, like you’ll leave with a jar you didn’t ask for.