Events

We are a community market that gathers at the yarrow Pioneer Park EVERY Friday from May 24-September 27th. We start at 5pm each week and go until dusk (8:30ish) It's more than just a market. The community uses this event as a weekly gathering spot. Many will bring their families to eat at the food trucks and listen to the live music (we have both every single week!). There is also a playground for children to play, picnic tables to gather with friends, etc.

May 24 is our season opener and September 27th is our year end party. Live music and food trucks every Friday from 5pm until 8:30pm

Annuals, Perennials, 9am - 3pm Trees, Shrubs and Succulents for sale as well as artisans, food and live music

Entry is free. Lots of Parking and overflow parking at Strathcona School with the Rotary Train shuttle between the school and park.

Dirt Relations – The Story of British Columbia’s Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program Cycle Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association (FVMBA) and GoByBike BC are very excited to share the following films as we celebrate Spring GoByBike week here in Chilliwack, June 3rd – 9th. Dirt Relations Dirt Relations tells the story of three men: Patrick Lucas, an 8th generation Canadian from Vancouver Island, Thomas Schoen, a first-generation immigrant from Germany, and Tom Eustache, a Secwepemc man and member of the Simpcw First Nation and how they formed an unlikely friendship to create the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program. For the past decade, the IYMP, a non-profit that assists First Nations around western Canada to develop world class multi-purpose nature trails and support outdoor recreation and healthy living, has trained hundreds of youth to build trails and engage in the sport of mountain biking. The IYMBP has worked with dozens of Nations and built more than 100km of trails and are widely recognized as leaders in fostering meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. “Dirt Relations” tells the inspiring story of Thomas Schoen, alongside Patrick Lucas and Tom Eustache of the Simpcw First Nation, as they forge a path of understanding and collaboration through their shared love of mountain biking and trail building. The Trails Before Us THE TRAILS BEFORE US follows 17-year-old Nigel James, a Diné mountain biker, as he hosts the first Enduro race in the Navajo Nation. Through revitalizing old sheep and livestock trails on his grandparents’ land, Nigel and a new generation of riders honor the connection to their land, community, and culture. Muuxtuu: First of Many Together Episode 4 of Here, There, Everywhere @dvrgntminds traveled to Ucluelet on Vancouver Island to visit the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Nation. They met with the trail crew to learn how the Nation are balancing the preservation and development on the sacred land of Čumaata, with the goal of becoming the first culturally aware trail network. The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Nation are using trail building and mountain biking as a new opportunity for their community to connect with nature and to share their culture with visitors. All the proceeds from the evening will be donated to: Mémiyelhtel, this program supports Indigenous youth living within the traditional, unceded territory of Stό:lō Nation (specifically Chilliwack). For more information on GoByBike week in Chilliwack and the fun events happening throughout the week go to https://gobybikebc.ca/chilliwack/

Tickets are $20.00 Film starts at 7pm

Join Cycle Chilliwack for Spring GoByBike Week June 3 - 9. We have some great events happening: Film Night, Group Rides, Trip Presentation about the Great Divide Cycling Route, prizes and more!!! To get involved please ensure you are registered on the GoByBike website and that you log any rides that you make during that week to win prizes locally and provincially. Follow the Cycle Chilliwack Facebook page and Instagram page for more information.

Tuesdays, June 4 – Aug 27, 10 am – 11 am For caregivers and babies. Enjoy a casual time of socializing, reading and playing. All participants receive an extra entry into our Summer Reading Club draws! Geared for babies ages 0-18 months. Toys and books will be provided. Drop in.

Tuesdays, June 4 – Aug 27, 10 am – 11 am For caregivers and babies. Enjoy a casual time of socializing, reading and playing. All participants receive an extra entry into our Summer Reading Club draws! Geared for babies ages 0-18 months. Toys and books will be provided. Drop in.

Thursdays, June 6 – 20

10 am – 11 am

Come and join us for games, crafts, songs and stories! By combining energy and fun with bounces, rhymes and songs, we practice coordination and social skills while building literacy and learning through play. Drop in.

Heritage Chilliwack Society - Heritage Chat June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm Chilliwack Museum (45820 Spadina Avenue) Interested in knowing what progress the City of Chilliwack has made on their Heritage Strategic Action Plan and what their next steps will be? Have questions about their heritage plan? Then you won't want to miss our next Heritage Chat on June 6th. Reuben Koole, the city's Manager of Long Range Planning will be in attendance to update us on the new Heritage Interest Inventory and other heritage policy initiatives.

The Chilliwack Arts Council invites you to be part of its first Anonymous Art Show Buying Night on June 7, 2024. As a fundraiser for the Chilliwack Art Council's accessible and diverse community art programming, this show supports artists of all backgrounds and mediums. ​ The event will be held at Cornerstone (9369 Mill St.), Harvest Cafe, and Flashback Brewing on June 7, 2024, from 7 to 10 p.m. Entry is $20, and all door proceeds will go to the Chilliwack Arts Council events and programming. ​ We will have a bar service with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options.

Date: June 8, 2024 Time: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Chilliwack Museum (45820 Spadina Avenue) Admission: CMHS Members – $10 in advance / $15 at the door https://square.link/u/rFkHoLnP General Public – $15 in advance / $20 at the door https://square.link/u/2T5qURc8 Minors – Free (must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) *admission includes one drink ticket* Additional Drink Tickets: 1 for $5; 3 for $12; 5 for $18 The Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society is proud to host its fifth annual Hops and Heritage Fundraiser, which will take place on June 8, 2024. Discover Chilliwack’s industrious past as a premier hops producer, and get acquainted with the local faces and businesses that bring this history to life in our community! Hops & Heritage focuses on the local craft brewing and hops industry in Chilliwack, and how this industry has played an important role in the development of our economy, identity, and heritage. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the rebranding of the Chilliwack Museum & Archives! This comprehensive project has been awarded to Ion Brand Design and will be complete by the Fall of 2024. Beer Garden featuring Bricklayer Brewing, Farmhouse Brewing, Field House Brewing, and Flashback Brewing! Not a beer fan, but still want to attend the event & support the Chilliwack Museum & Archives? We have delicious cider options from Lake Bottom Cider. Live Music & Entertainment: Jada Leroux | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Grounds Tyla Jones | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Grounds Kyler Pierce | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Grounds Farmer’s Market | 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Grounds Trivia with James Copeland | 4:00pm to 5:00pm – Chambers Gallery Bingo with Hailey Adler | 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Chambers Gallery Food Trucks: The Crazy Gringo Frankly Delicious Ice Cream Planet of the Crepes Featured Exhibitions: Gallery 1 | Our Journey for Inclusion: 70 Years of Innovation Gallery 2 | Woven Together: Chilliwack Spinners & Weavers Exterior | The Hops Connection: From Industry Gold to Lasting Legacy For the Kids! Scavenger Hunt Face Painting Crafts Lawn Games Grand Prize Raffle Two Night, Mid-Week Stay in a Premium Cabin at Manning Park Resort + 2 Alpine Season Passes OR 1 Alpine Season Pass | Value $3500 – donated by Manning Park Resort Raffle 1. BOND Propane Patio Heater + Propane Tank + $100 Gift Card to Fraser Valley Meats | Value $500 – donated by Fortin’s Home Hardware and Precision Building Design Associates Ltd. 2. Variety Supplement Bag | Value $450 – donated by Popeye’s Supplements Raffle Tickets 1 for $5; 3 for $15; 5 for $25 Event Sponsors Murray Honda | Murray Mazda HUB Did I Mention Flowers? Raffle Sponsors Manning Park Resort Fortin’s Home Hardware Popeye’s Supplements Precision Building Design Associates Ltd.

The Ryder Lake Ramble self-guided tour of farms and gardens in Ryder Lake is back for the 23rd year! Admission is by donation with a suggested $10 minimum per person or $20 per family. All funds raised will go towards a new roof for our community Hall. These are all private properties, many rustic in nature with hills and uneven ground. Attendance is at your own risk. Check out our website for a list of this years venues: https://www.ryderlakeramble.ca/

10am to 4pm

Community Bike Shop launching at their new location to sell refurbished bikes!

The family of long time Ryder Lake resident Ulf Bitterlich has donated his collection of art for sale at the Ramble as a fundraiser towards a new roof for the Ryder Lake Hall. Ulf was a prodigious artist who worked in many mediums and his work was exhibited at local and European galleries. The 100 or so pieces of artwork have been organized and photographed and will available for sale in the Ryder Lake Hall at 49265 Elk View Rd, Chilliwack during the Ramble. They are priced at $5, $10 or $20. See https://www.ryderlakeramble.ca/ulf-bitterlich-art

10am to 4pm.

Our organization and UFV have teamed up to host our annual conference this year on June 18th from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. This year we are hosting the event at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas and sharing a local film "The Better Man". We're hoping to start a conversation about Violence Against Women, and how it impacts our community. There will be a light lunch included (The Chopped Leaf). The Film: A Better Man – A film that shifts the conversation on violence against women. (abettermanfilm.com) Summary: A Better Man is a film that documents a personal experiment between a former couple who lived through two years of domestic abuse. The film follows a series of intimate conversations between the couple and infuses new energy and possibility into the movement to end violence against women. The film is a step towards understanding and accountability and aims to help stop the abuse. RSVP Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HQvRoybC-Uim25dt-RgYfoRsx5dKoz1KiB9tPBlxaRNUQUNZQlJMRzNEWDVWRTRaQkFGNDRIVFlZQi4u Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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6 pm – 7:30 pm Transform a wood slice and repurposed material for the perfect addition to your home decor this spring. Bring a friend and enjoy creating a whimsical owl wall hanging! All supplies provided. Registration required, for ages 16+. Call the library to register.

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, immerse yourself in a transformative evening that bridges art, culture, and conversation. Join us as we honor the rich heritage and vibrant creativity of First Nations communities with an exclusive event featuring renowned artist Carrielynn Victor and the charismatic host of Bigger Than Me Podcast, Aaron Pete. Why You Can't Miss This Event: Exclusive Art Exhibit: Be among the first to experience a curated display of Carrielynn Victor's latest artwork. Each piece, a blend of traditional motifs and contemporary themes, tells a story of resilience, beauty, and the strength of First Nations people. Art lovers will have the unique opportunity to purchase original pieces directly from the artist. Culinary Delights: Savor a carefully selected array of gourmet bites, including Charcuterie Cups, vibrant fruit kabobs, and freshly made bannock with jam. Quench your thirst with our signature pink lemonade or indulge in the exquisite taste of Maan Farm’s Raspberry wine. A feast not just for the taste buds but for the soul. Engaging Conversation: Step into our intimate studio setting for a heartfelt interview between Aaron and Carrielynn. Delve into the mind of an artist passionate about her craft, discover the wellsprings of her inspiration, and explore the pivotal role of art in the journey toward reconciliation. This conversation promises to enlighten, inspire, and spark dialogue. Eventbrite Link: https://btmvictor.eventbrite.ca

I have also submitted this to Tourism Chilliwack. We are not making a profit from this event, rather all income will pay for food, drinks and the venue.

June 21 is International Day of Yoga! What better way to celebrate than a free community class in the heart of Chilliwack? This event is perfect for all levels of yoga practitioners and all ages. Please bring a yoga mat, your water, and a donation to the food bank.

Join MLA Paddon’s team at a fun family event in the park where you can learn about all the different services offered by amazing local non-profits in Chilliwack-Kent. The event will take place at Vedder River Park by the Dog Park and Rotary Trail from 1-4 pm on Sunday, June 23rd. We will have kids games and an interactive activity at every booth there will be a free hot dog BBQ with alternative options while supplies last. We are so thrilled to have Restorative Cycle join us by hosting a bike tune up station. We can’t wait to see you all there!