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Culture Days

Take part in Canada's largest public participation campaign for culture. Celebrate arts, culture and heritage in your community through free, interactive events. This year's celebrations will run from September 23 to October 16, 2022! Explore this page to discover all that's happening in Maple Ridge for Culture Days 2022.

ARTISITS IN THE LIBRARY
RIVERS DAY
ARBOR DAY
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
APPLE HARVEST
ART ADVENTURES
The ACT

ARTISITS IN THE LIBRARY

Artists In The Library

Event Details

Date | September 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location | Maple Ridge Public Library
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Join the library and our remarkable artistic community to celebrate Culture Days 2022! Watch local artists – from painters and weavers to carvers and potters – demonstrate their skills and discuss their work in the library foyer. All ages welcome.

RIVERS DAY

Rivers Day

Event Details

Date | September 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location | Allco Park
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Join Alouette River Management Society to celebrate River’s Day. Situated in one of the most beautiful parks in Maple Ridge, learn about the importance of this thriving river to past and future citizens, it’s significance to our climate and community, and take part in learning and creative activities.

ARBOR DAY

Arbor Days

Event Details

Date | September 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location | Fletcher Park
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Celebrate the end of BC National Forest Week for the Arbor Day celebration on September 28! The event features a variety of “tree” activities for families to enjoy, including games and opportunities to learn about tree health care.

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Truth and Reconciliation

Event Details

Date | September 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location | Memorial Peace Park
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We walk with you through Truth and Reconciliation.

APPLE HARVEST

Apple Harvest

Event Details

Date | October 2, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location | Haney House
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Celebrate Culture Days and visit Haney House to enjoy all things apples to celebrate the harvest and Maple Ridge’s apple-growing history! Sample apple varieties from Haney House’s very own orchards, enjoy crafts, and maybe even win a prize. All ages. No registration required.

ART ADVENTURES

Art Adventures

Event Details

Date | October 8, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location | Bandstand during Haney Farmers Market, Memorial Peace Park
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Join the Haney Artists in Residence and create outdoor artworks that that will explore colour shape, pattern, and line with flowers. Participants of any age or ability will have the chance to playfully create while developing new ways of connecting with natural materials.

The ACT

The ACT Arts Centre

As part of Culture Days 2022, The ACT Arts Centre Presents:

The ACT Gallery Event Details

Date | Saturday, October 8, 2022, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fee | Free admission
Location | The ACT
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Labour and Memory: Ukrainian-Canadian Contexts draws together three artists – Ayla Dmyterko, Sonya Iwasiuk, and Darlene Kalynka – whose work addresses individual ties to Ukrainian migration. While there are similar stories and symbols, the artist’s unique perspectives demonstrate that culture is multifaceted and ever-changing. The exhibition combines mediums of sculpture, installation, printmaking, books, and moving image to layer the past and present of Ukrainian-Canadian realities.

Art Workshop Event Details

Date | Saturday, October 8, 2022, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fee | Free Family Event
Location | The ACT
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Learn all about Ukrainian artist Darlene Kalynka and her unique zig zag sketchbooks. View several of these artworks in the gallery and then try your hand at making your own. Come draw, paint and collage with a variety of materials in this fun workshop for all ages. Everyone is welcome!