May Long Weekend 2025 at Burnaby Village Museum – Free Family Fun and Cultural Discovery

📍 Location: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
📅 Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 (Victoria Day)
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
🎟 Admission: Free | Carousel Rides: $2.62 + tax
🌐 Event Info: burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
📞 Contact: bvm@burnaby.ca | 604-297-4565

🏛 Step Back in Time and Celebrate Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum

Celebrate the May Long Weekend in an unforgettable way at Burnaby Village Museum on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event blends history, heritage, food, and live entertainment across the museum’s 10-acre open-air site. With hands-on exhibits, multicultural experiences, artisan demonstrations, and musical performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🎡 Event Highlights

🔁 C.W. Parker Carousel Rides

Take a spin on the beautifully restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel – a 113-year-old gem of Canadian amusement history.
🎠 Rides: $2.62 + tax | Last ride: 4:15 p.m.
🎟 Ride packages: Baker’s Dozen (13 rides) – $31.45 + tax

🍴 Food, Culture & Exploration

• FOOD Scavenger Hunt – Discover culinary traditions across the site

• Tokyo Katsusand Food Truck – Serving Japanese flavours at Carousel Plaza

• Mai’s Café – Enjoy meals, drinks, and treats (Building 32)

• From Afghanistan to Canada, with Hope – A moving personal exhibit in the Multi-Purpose Room showcasing refugee journeys

• Pacific Spirit Quilters’ Guild Display – At Bell’s Dry Goods

• City of Burnaby Water Wagon – Hydration station near the Tram Barn exhibit

🔨 Live Demonstrations & Workshops

• Blacksmithing – Watch iron take form at Wagner Blacksmith Shop

• Children’s Crafts:

  • What Are You Bringing to the Picnic?
    📍 Carousel Patio | 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Create a food-themed drawing for the community mural table

  • Katha Corner – Indian Mythology Storytelling
    📍 Carousel Plaza (Covered Area) | 🕝 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Interactive stories of gods, goddesses, and mythical adventures – ideal for children aged 5–9

🎶 Live Entertainment Schedule

• 11:45 a.m. – Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo
  Traditional Portuguese folk dancing | Plaza by the Bandstand

• 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Songs & Stories with Mike Bryden
  Music, live drawing & storytelling | Carousel Plaza

• 1:30 p.m. – Byrne Creek Secondary Small Ensemble
  Student musicians perform live | Plaza by the Bandstand

Note: Schedule subject to change. Please check onsite signage on event day.

🛍 Bonus Attractions

• Gift Shop (Building 8) – Open daily with toys, gifts, and souvenirs

• Friendly staff & costumed interpreters available to guide and inform your visit

📸 Make It a Memorable May Long Weekend

The May Long Weekend at Burnaby Village Museum is a special way to connect with heritage, learn something new, and enjoy quality time with family in a beautifully preserved historical setting. Whether you’re riding the carousel, tasting global flavours, or admiring live performances, this event offers a perfect blend of fun and learning.

🔗 Discover all upcoming events in Metro Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events