Come hang out with us at our Pup Picnic! 

Bring your favorite furry friend for a day packed with tail-wagging fun. Your ticket includes a cute dog toy for your pup to pick out, plus a special flight just for them filled with dog treats. Don’t worry, you’ll get to enjoy a tasty hard or soft cider flight too!  Here’s to a paw-some time🐾

The AYC is hosting a full week of FUN and FREE Spring Break activities for youth ages 12–18 from March 16–20, Monday to Friday, 12:30–4:30 PM at our Youth Drop-In Centres at ARC and MRC.

This year’s theme is Giant (and tiny!) Week, so expect oversized games, mini challenges, creative art projects, sports, and tons of laughs. There will be snacks every day (yes, including cookies and pizza), plus a new themed activity happening each drop-in session.

Beyond the themed fun, our centres are packed with video games, pool, ping pong, board games, and space to hang out with friends. Everything is completely free — just drop in!

Our Youth Centres are fully supervised by our dedicated and wonderful team of Youth Workers, so parents can feel confident knowing their teens are in a safe, welcoming, and supportive space.

No registration needed — just show up and join the fun. We can’t wait to see you!

In this introductory STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting world behind programmable drones. The camp participants will learn how quadcopters fly and how to program their drones in a simulator. Once they have mastered the basic movement, campers will be introduced to the coding languages of JavaScript and Python. Campers will complete several tasks and challenges throughout the week. 

Students must bring a nut-free snack and water.

Join us at The Reach for an exciting spring break week of art exploration! This camp will get kids to think creatively through hands-on art activities, art games, and STEAM challenges taught by local art facilitators. Get ready for fun!

Grades K-5
9am-4pm

$27010% off for Friends of The Reach

Please provide camper with a nut-free lunch, snack, and water bottle. Please dress child appropriately for messy and/or outdoor play. Register below.

March 16-20

March 23-27

In this introductory STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting world behind programmable drones. The camp participants will learn how quadcopters fly and how to program their drones in a simulator. Once they have mastered the basic movement, campers will be introduced to the coding languages of JavaScript and Python. Campers will complete several tasks and challenges throughout the week. 

Students must bring a nut-free snack and water.

2 Camps – pick the one below that’s right for you!

Fishing Camp – Level 1

CAST – CATCH – CLEAN – COOK – and enjoy!

 

Fish Camp Level 1 is designed for beginners and first-time anglers. Campers experience the full fishing journey—from holding a rod and casting, to catching a fish, cleaning it safely, and cooking it over an open BBQ for lunch.

 

This camp emphasizes confidence-building, basic fishing skills, and hands-on understanding of where food comes from. By the end of the day, each participant will have caught, prepared, and enjoyed their own rainbow trout as part of a shared meal.

 

No prior fishing experience needed – we start at the very beginning and guide every step.

 

Camp Highlights

• Beginner-friendly fishing instruction
• Catch, clean, and cook one rainbow trout
• Safe, age-appropriate fish cleaning lessons
• Outdoor cooking and shared meal experience
• Tips to continue fishing after camp

 

Adult Supervision & Participation

• Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult or a sibling aged 13
• All children may be accompanied by an adult if desired

Adults may choose to:

 

• Watch from the sidelines
• Assist their child during activities
• Register as a participant by paying the camp fee

Participating adults are welcome to fully join activities—especially popular for fishing, where parents and children can catch, clean, and cook a fish together.

 

Continue through the booking form to see available dates and times!

Arrival & Departure Timing

• Your visit is valid only within your booked time slot
• You may arrive and depart at any time within that window
• The parking lot opens 15 minutes before your booking time

Rescheduling

• Rescheduling: Available up to 3 weeks prior
• Your confirmation email will include full instructions for managing changes

 

THANKS! We look forward to hosting you here!

Fish n’ Release – (Level 2)

AGES 10 – Adult

Learn to catch and release fish like a pro

 

Fish n’ Release Level 2 is for returning campers or those with basic fishing experience who want to learn the proper techniques for catching and releasing fish safely.

 

Each camper is guaranteed to catch 2 fish during their visit, with the goal of catching up to 3 fish. Camp begins with a lesson on how to properly release a fish, and campers are guided closely through the process until they master the skill.

 

Lunch includes hot dogs, fruit, veggies, juice, and trout on crackers for those who want to try trout. Guests also have the option to purchase a trout to take home if they prefer.

Camp Highlights

• Learn proper catch-and-release techniques
• Guaranteed 2 fish caught and released per camper (goal: up to 3 fish)
• Hands-on guidance until skill is mastered
• Outdoor cooking and snack time with healthy lunch options
• Optional take-home trout available

 

Adult Supervision & Participation

• Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult or a sibling aged 13 . Both can register but it is the adults/13 yr olds responsibility to aid the child under 9. This may be important as this camp may move quick for children under 9
• All children may be accompanied by an adult if desired

Adults may choose to:

 

• Watch from the sidelines
• Assist their child during activities
• Register as a participant by paying the camp fee.

 

Participating adults are welcome to fully join activities—especially popular for fishing, where parents and children can catch, clean, and cook a fish together.

 

Continue through the booking form to see available dates and times!

Arrival & Departure Timing

• Your visit is valid only within your booked time slot
• You may arrive and depart at any time within that window
• The parking lot opens 15 minutes before your booking time

Rescheduling

• Rescheduling: Available up to 3 weeks prior
• Your confirmation email will include full instructions for managing changes

 

THANKS! We look forward to hosting you here!

Seek & Sketch on Tuesday Nights

Every Tuesday | 5-8PM | All Skill Levels | FREE

Visit our exhibitions with the opportunity to sketch the artwork. A perfect activity for any skill level and a chance to see the artwork from a different perspective. Grab drawing materials from the front desk before heading into the gallery space to try your hand at the tradition of sketching original artwork in a gallery! Materials are provided and admission to the gallery is by donation. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian.

In this introductory STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting world behind programmable drones. The camp participants will learn how quadcopters fly and how to program their drones in a simulator. Once they have mastered the basic movement, campers will be introduced to the coding languages of JavaScript and Python. Campers will complete several tasks and challenges throughout the week. 

Students must bring a nut-free snack and water.

Hands-On Homesteading Camp –

Level 1: Animal Focused Fun & Basic Farm Knowledge

 

For all ages – fun, interactive, and hands-on!

Level 1 is all about animals, play, and optional mini farm adventures. LUNCH INCLUDED!

 

Campers enjoy a light, engaging experience that lets them get their hands dirty, try fun activities, and feel proud of their contributions.

 

Camp Overview:

• Interact with friendly farm animals: bunnies, goats, chickens, and more
• Fun activities may include:
• Hand feeding the rabbits, chickens, goats, donkey, cow, sheep and more!
• Holding a rabbit, chicken, duck, goat
• Training a goat to hop on and off a platform
• Guiding Reba, the gentle dog, through simple tricks
• Milking a goat if timing is right
• Optional “mini-mission” chores (always short, fun rewarding and optional):
• Feeding animals
• Cleaning water bowls
• Brushing the donkey
• Tidying the chicken coop

Goal: Let campers explore, play, and help around the farm. All tasks are optional and switchable, so kids can focus on what they enjoy most while seeing tangible results from their efforts.

 

Camp Highlights:

 

• Hands-on interaction with farm animals
• Learning animal behavior and communication
• Mini farm chores designed as fun, achievable tasks
• Confidence-building and safe, age-appropriate farm experiences

 

Adult Supervision & Participation

• Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult or a sibling aged 13
• All children may be accompanied by an adult if desired

 

Adults may choose to:

 

• Watch from the sidelines
• Assist their child during activities

 

Continue through the booking form to see available dates and times!

 

Arrival & Departure Timing

• Your visit is valid only within your booked time slot
• You may arrive and depart at any time within that window
• The parking lot opens 15 minutes before your booking time

Rescheduling

• Rescheduling: Available up to 3 weeks prior
• Your confirmation email will include full instructions for managing changes

 

THANKS! We look forward to hosting you here!

Discover the art of candle-making in this hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own Sparkling Raspberry-tini Candle, guided by Sarah, owner of Lupin Lifestyle Co.

During this immersive experience, you’ll be guided step by step through the candle-making process, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters. You’ll pour your candle into a stunning reusable martini glass—ideal for cocktails once the candle has fully burned down.

What’s Included:

• A handcrafted Sparkling Raspberry-tini Candle in a reusable martini glass
• Expert, step-by-step instruction
• All materials and tools provided — just bring your creativity
• Delicious cocktail/liqueur samples and a selection of snacks

✨ Come for the experience, leave with a candle/martini glass to enjoy.✨

Tickets are $55 gst 

Available for purchase at Everything Wine Abbotsford or

Call the store direct at 604-776-5353 to reserve your spot via credit card

In this introductory STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting world behind programmable drones. The camp participants will learn how quadcopters fly and how to program their drones in a simulator. Once they have mastered the basic movement, campers will be introduced to the coding languages of JavaScript and Python. Campers will complete several tasks and challenges throughout the week. 

Students must bring a nut-free snack and water.

In this introductory STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting world behind programmable drones. The camp participants will learn how quadcopters fly and how to program their drones in a simulator. Once they have mastered the basic movement, campers will be introduced to the coding languages of JavaScript and Python. Campers will complete several tasks and challenges throughout the week. 

Students must bring a nut-free snack and water.

Welcome to Rogers Forum in Abbotsford, British Columbia! Get ready to experience a night of unforgettable music with the legendary Goo Goo Dolls on March 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This event is set to be a local favorite, promising an electrifying performance by the band known for their unique sound and chart-topping hits.

The Rogers Forum provides a dynamic atmosphere for live events, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting that will enhance your concert experience. Located in the heart of Abbotsford, this venue is easily accessible for all music lovers. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to their music, the Goo Goo Dolls at Rogers Forum is a must-see show that will leave you wanting more.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see Goo Goo Dolls live in Abbotsford. Book your tickets now and get ready for a night of music that will have you dancing and singing along. Join us at Rogers Forum for an unforgettable evening filled with great music and good vibes. See you there!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Trivia Nights! 🍀

Think you’ve got the luck of the Irish? Test your knowledge at our St. Patrick’s Trivia Nights!

📅 Thursday, March 13
📅 Saturday, March 15

🎤 Fun trivia
🍻 Great drinks
🍔 Good food
🏆 Prizes to be won!

Grab your friends, wear your green, and join us for a fun night of laughs, competition, and St. Paddy’s vibes. Whether you’re a trivia master or just in it for the fun, everyone’s welcome!

⏰ Trivia starts at: [5pm]
📍 [Wings Abbotsford]

5-Day Silverbrook Nature Camp

 

Monday–Friday | 3-Hour & 6-Hour Options Available

A full week of outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, and unforgettable farm experiences.

 

Silverbrook Nature Camp is our most immersive camp experience, designed to help kids slow down, get outside, and truly connect with nature. Over five days, campers explore the farm, ponds and nature while learning essential outdoor skills, animal care, fishing basics, and sustainable awareness.

Each day introduces new activities—from building shelters and learning fire safety, to exploring ecosystems, caring for farm animals, fishing, and discovering how a working farm operates. Our goal is to build confidence, curiosity, independence, and a genuine love for the outdoors.

This camp is perfect for kids who love being outside, getting their hands dirty, and learning by doing.

Camp Highlights

• Outdoor skills and nature exploration
• Guaranteed fish catch
• Fishing basics and sustainable awareness
• Farm animal care and interaction
• Team games, creativity, and confidence building
• Plenty of fresh air and movement every day
• Trout lunch included

 

Daily Schedule Options

Standard Camp:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Fast-paced, engaging, instructor-led activities
• All core curriculum is covered during this time

 

Extended Camp Option:

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Adds a relaxed afternoon with choice-based activities
• Lessons may extend from earlier in the week
• Includes creative play, social time, and imagination-driven exploration
• Counselors focus on letting kids enjoy what they love most

Cost to extend: $115 total for the full week

Afternoon-Only Option

Children may also be booked for the afternoon only:

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Less structured teaching
• More guided play, social time, and outdoor exploration

This is a great option for kids who prefer less instruction and more play-based learning.

To book afternoon-only, simply select the 12:00 PM start time on the Monday start date you choose.

Camp Dates

• Spring Break Camp: March 23 – March 27
• Summer Camp 1: July 20 – July 24
• Summer Camp 2: August 10 – August 14
• Summer Camp 3: August 17 – August 21

On the calendar booking page, simply select the Monday start date that works best for you.

The remaining four days are automatically included with that booking.

 

Important Information (Applies to ALL Camps)

All-Ages Camp Structure

Campers are grouped by age on the day of camp, with no more than 10 children per adult counsellor. Each group is led by an experienced teacher who adapts activities to the age, ability, and comfort level of each child.

Adult Supervision & Participation

• Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult or a sibling aged 13
• All children may be accompanied by an adult if desired

Adults may choose to:

• Watch from the sidelines
• Assist their child during activities

 

Participating adults are welcome to fully join activities—especially popular for fishing, where parents and children can catch, clean, and cook a fish together.

 

Lunch Information

Lunch is included with camp.

For clarity:

• 1-day camps: 1 free lunch
• 5-day camp: Trout lunch included

Optional Daily Lunch Upgrade

An optional upgrade is available if you’d like us to provide lunch every day.

With the lunch upgrade:

• Campers receive fruit, veggies, protein, and juice boxes daily
• You simply drop them off knowing lunch is handled all week

Dress them, drive them, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Continue through the booking form to see available dates and times!

Arrival & Departure Timing

• Your visit is valid only within your booked time slot
• You may arrive and depart at any time within that window
• The parking lot opens 15 minutes before your booking time

Cancellation & Rescheduling

• Full refund: Available up to 3 months prior to your booking
• Rescheduling: Available up to 3 weeks prior
• Your confirmation email will include full instructions for managing changes

 

THANKS! We look forward to hosting you here!

Join us at The Reach for an exciting spring break week of art exploration! This camp will get kids to think creatively through hands-on art activities, art games, and STEAM challenges taught by local art facilitators. Get ready for fun!

Grades K-5
9am-4pm

$27010% off for Friends of The Reach

Please provide camper with a nut-free lunch, snack, and water bottle. Please dress child appropriately for messy and/or outdoor play. Register below.

March 16-20

March 23-27

Join us in Abbotsford, British Columbia for a focused two-hour, in-person Introduction to Sourdough Bread Workshop with Lou Meggiato of Wild Bluebell Homestead – serving Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley with traditional sourdough education and small-group baking instruction.

This structured, hands-on class is designed for beginners and home bakers who want clear, practical guidance on baking real sourdough bread. Over the course of two hours, participants will learn how to properly care for a starter, understand natural fermentation, and understand how to begin mixing and developing dough with confidence.

What you will learn:

• How a sourdough starter functions and how to maintain it properly
• Core fermentation principles and dough development fundamentals
• How to mix dough correctly and recognize early fermentation cues
• What to expect during bulk fermentation and proofing
• How to confidently complete your first loaf at home

What is included:

• A mason jar with a live, active organic sourdough starter to take home
• Guided in-class feeding instruction and starter management tips
• Lou’s comprehensive sourdough starter guide (English, with French available)
• Her trusted everyday sourdough bread recipe
• Access to a full step-by-step baking guide and video tutorial

During the workshop, you will demonstrate early-stage dough development and explain key fermentation indicators so participants understand exactly what to look for once they are home. Because a complete sourdough bake extends beyond the two-hour session, everyone leaves with the instruction and resources required to successfully finish their first loaf independently.

A curated selection of sourdough baking tools will also be available for purchase, including reusable bannetons, sourdough scoring lames, bench dough scrapers, bowl covers, jar covers, bread mats, bread bags, and reversible kitchen-utility aprons.

This Abbotsford sourdough workshop is ideal for Fraser Valley residents seeking hands-on, traditional bread baking instruction in a supportive environment.

Seek & Sketch on Tuesday Nights

Every Tuesday | 5-8PM | All Skill Levels | FREE

Visit our exhibitions with the opportunity to sketch the artwork. A perfect activity for any skill level and a chance to see the artwork from a different perspective. Grab drawing materials from the front desk before heading into the gallery space to try your hand at the tradition of sketching original artwork in a gallery! Materials are provided and admission to the gallery is by donation. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian.

Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC

Suzie LeBlanc, Soprano
Alexander Weimann, Harpsichord
Chloe Meyers, Violin
Grégoire Jeay, Traverso & Percussion

 

Four of Canada’s finest musicians in Baroque music will be here to present a program of music by Purcell and Bach as well as traditional tunes. Transverse flute player Grégoire Jeay comes from Montreal to join three Vancouver-based musicians. Suzie LeBlanc is the artistic and executive director of highly-regarded Early Music Vancouver. Alexander Weimann is the artistic director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, and his wife Chloe Meyers is concertmaster of the PBO.

Acadian soprano Suzie LeBlanc has been recognized with the Order of Canada and four honorary doctorates for her contributions in the area of Baroque music. Her seventy recordings include a Grammy Award and a CINI Award (Italy). She has toured on five continents and was invited to sing for the president of Czechoslovakia, Vaclav Havel.

While he is much in demand as a harpsichordist, Alexander Weimann is also highly esteemed as a conductor of Baroque orchestras having led such groups as Les Voix Baroques, Tempo Rubato, and the Portland Baroque Orchestra. His recording with soprano Karina Gauvin and the Arion Ensemble won a Juno Award in 2013. He is noted for his skills at improvisation on the organ and harpsichord.

Chloe Meyers enjoys a busy career as either concertmaster or soloist with groups like Arion Baroque Orchestra, Victoria Baroque, and Ensemble Les Boréades, among others. She teaches young artists in the Baroque Orchestra Mentorship Program at UBC. Meyers performed double concerti by Vivaldi together with Italian star Enrico Onofri and the PBO in our series in 2018. 

While his specialty is the Baroque flute, Grégoire Jeay also plays the recorder and various international flute styles. He has performed with such distinguished groups as Tafelmusik and Ensemble Caprice. Jeay is also a composer of note. Tafelmusik commissioned him to write a triple concerto for flute, violin, harpsichord, and orchestra. 

Suzie and her colleagues have prepared a program entitled: Wish You Were Here – Love, Longing, and Travel.

Four simple words—wish you were here—have echoed across centuries, scribbled on postcards, tucked into letters, and held quietly in the hearts of those far from home. Whether written from afar or in moments of longing, they reflect our human desire for connection.

From the expressive music of John Dowland and Henry Purcell to Acadian folk songs and echoes of Pink Floyd, join us for an evening of music and words exploring themes of love, distance, and the ties that bring us together.

Grab a partner and put your skills to the test at our Speed Puzzling Event! 

Teams of two will race against the clock to complete the puzzle first. The fastest duo wins a prize — and ultimate braggingrights!

Bring a friend, bring your focus, and get ready for some fast-paced fun. Spots are limited, so sign up your team today! 🏆

The University of the Fraser Valley’s College of Arts invites you to the College of Arts Showcase, taking place on March 31 and April 2 in Building K at UFV Abbotsford.

This two-day event highlights the work of students in Humanities and Social Sciences — the emerging leaders, researchers, and community builders shaping the future of the Fraser Valley. Through student panels, research presentations, practicum showcases, and applied projects, visitors will see how disciplines such as Psychology, Social Justice, Criminology, Integrated Studies, English, History, Sociology, and Anthropology translate into real-world impact.

The Showcase offers the community a chance to see how students are addressing topics that matter locally, including social justice, community well-being, public safety, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

The event is free and open to all, and we would be delighted to welcome you.

 

Please RSVP here if you plan to attend. You can view the full program and schedule here to plan your visit.

 

Event details

College of Arts Showcase
March 31 (9:30 AM – 6:30 PM) and April 2 (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
UFV Abbotsford – Building K

Seek & Sketch on Tuesday Nights

Every Tuesday | 5-8PM | All Skill Levels | FREE

Visit our exhibitions with the opportunity to sketch the artwork. A perfect activity for any skill level and a chance to see the artwork from a different perspective. Grab drawing materials from the front desk before heading into the gallery space to try your hand at the tradition of sketching original artwork in a gallery! Materials are provided and admission to the gallery is by donation. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian.