As the city comes alive with exciting events, hidden gems, and seasonal activities, we’re here to keep you in the loop. From must-visit local spots to upcoming events and insider tips, there’s plenty to explore. Whether you're visiting for the first time or a regular visitor, let’s make the most of everything New West has to offer. Read on to plan your next adventure in New Westminster, Where Stories Meet!

What's New:

  • Dine Out Festival: 5 Must-Try New West Eateries During Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2025 🍽
  • A Must See: Experience a mind-blowing magic show by master magician Shawn Farquhar, a two-time World Champion of Magic at the Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience! ✨
  • Hot Chocolate Festival: Bak'd in Sapperton is participating in this year's festival with 2 delicious selections ☕
  • New to town: Uptown New Westminster is home to a new brunch café and pastry shop, Banette Bruch! 🍳
  • Standing Tall: The Story of the World’s Largest Tin Soldier & the Upcoming Time Capsule Opening ♥
 
 

Featured Events

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Ballet Jörgen’s Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 4-6pm

Presented by Massey Theatre. Sleeping Beauty is one of the world‘s most famous classical ballets and holds a place in the repertoire of virtually every major company. After more than 25 successful years, Ballet Jörgen created their own unique classical ballet rendition with its World Premiere Tour during the 2015-2016 season. The new ballet tells the enchanting story of Aurora and her prince complete with its inherently magical qualities and dazzling choreography.

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Vagabond Players Presents A Nice Indian Boy
February 13 - March 2, 2025

Naveen Gavaskar is a nice Indian boy who wants a traditional Hindu marriage to another nice Indian boy. While his parents are busy trying to wrap their heads around this twist on tradition, his older sister returns home and drops a bombshell of her own. This comedy about love and marriage tackles the joys and chaos of family, whether gay or straight, arranged or not. Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious ride through the ups and downs of modern relationships and timeless family expectations.

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Tin Soldier Time Capsule Opening
Friday, February 14, 2025 - 4-8pm

Nestled along the picturesque waterfront of New Westminster, this larger-than-life figure has been a beloved symbol of inclusion, kindness and community spirit for over two decades. And this year, a time capsule which was placed inside the Tin Soldier in 2001 will be opened on Valentine’s Day. There will be a story reading, hot chocolate station, craft station and more. Come join us at this family-friendly event!

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Kellylee Evans with Krystle Dos Santos
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 7:30-9:30pm

Presented by Anvil Theatre. UNO Award winner and several times nominee Kellylee Evans is a high-octane songstress whose natural charm and improvisational style leaves audiences wanting more. Having performed everything from jazz to R&B and pop, she is a singer not to be missed. She has performed around the world, opening for stars such as John Legend, George Benson and Willie Nelson.

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New West Craft Market
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 11-4pm

New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by Arts New West. New West Craft is open to designers, makers, crafters, artists, and small shop owners who offer a selection of unique and diverse goods. 

Their markets take place on the first and third Saturday of every month from 11am to 4pm at River Market in Downtown New Westminster.

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Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash
February 22-23, 2025

An Arts Club Theatre Company production. Let the songbook of the iconic storyteller Johnny Cash guide you on a journey of struggle and success, love and redemption. Brought to life by a talented collection of singers and musicians, this theatrical concert gets to the heart of Cash’s unique life story and connects it with universal experiences in songs such as “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Country Boy,” and “A Boy Named Sue.”

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Click here to check out our full events calendar and stay up to date on everything New West! 

If you have an event based in New Westminster that you would like to submit to our calendar, please submit your event by clicking here.

 
 

Experience New Westminster like never before with our exclusive New West Pass for FREE! This Gamified Passport is a digital, interactive pass designed to encourage exploration and engagement around the city, by rewarding users with points to be used towards prizes. 

Visit amazing places, eat delicious food and enjoy local events, to collect points and redeem for awesome New West themed prizes such as water bottles, umbrellas, mugs, postcards and more! Participants also get the opportunity to redeem their points to enter the ‘New West Fans’ Sweepstakes, plus our Grand Prize Sweepstake Prize which includes a hotel stay, restaurant and attraction vouchers and more.

Here is how to get started:

1) Visit www.tourismnewwest.com 🌐
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4) Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access. There is no app to download 📲
5) Start collecting points ⭐
6) Redeem your points for awesome New West themed prizes 🤩

Sign up today to start exploring and earning rewards!

 
 

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