Events

Rhododendron Festival

Location: Deer Lake Park

This charming festival produced by the City of Burnaby in collaboration with the Burnaby Rhododendron & Gardens Society, promotes the long-term sustainable, ecological health of our communities

Indigenous Archeology

Location: Burnaby Village Museum

Learn how First Nations people have made everyday objects out of wood, bone, stone, and cedar for thousands of years from a professional archeologist. Dr.

Gardener-in Residence

Location: Burnaby Village Museum

Speaker: Michael Denhamer, Burnaby Food First Learn how to seed, plant, grow, tackle pests, and ensure bountiful harvests at the Burnaby Food First demonstration garden.

Burnaby Art Gallery Tour

Location: Burnaby Art Gallery

Join the gallery staff for a 30-minute tour of the current exhibit and brief video about the history of the Edwardian-era Ceperley House. Tours start on the hour and half hour mark.

Origami for Adults

Location: Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch

Learn how to make 3D origami tulips with certified origami instructor, Aiko Matsushiba.

Retro Painting Party

Location: Cameron Recreation Complex, Maple Room

Be curious and reveal your inner artist! This program welcomes beginner and experienced painters to participate in a relaxing and fun afternoon spent painting and chatting.

TEDxSFU

Location:

With regrets, TEDxSFU event has been cancelled

There are many exciting events happening throughout the week of Burnaby Festival of Learning. 

History of Burnaby by SkyTrain

Location: Patterson SkyTrain Station

Travel the SkyTrain Expo Line for a bird's-eye view of Burnaby's history, while learning about the electric railway line that was built along the same route in 1891.

Science's Secrets to Greater Happiness by Dr. Lara Aknin

Location: Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch

What makes people happy? How does Canada rank in comparison to other countries? Come and learn what Science has uncovered about the secrets of human happiness.