Burnaby Village Museum

08/28/2026

Check out another excerpt from "One City, Many Kitchens: Burnaby's Global Cookbook" by Burnaby Village Museum, created in partnership with United Way BC.

For Alba Anais, tamales rancheros are connected to family gatherings and community sharing, often made in large amounts. Passed down from her mother's own catering business centered on tamales, this recipe maintains her link to home. Despite needing to adapt to different available ingredients and environment, her tamales are a reflection of her lifelong passion instilled by her strong Mexican roots.

You can find the full recipe in "One City, Many Kitchens: Burnaby’s Global Cookbook," available for purchase at the museum gift shop for $24.99 (plus tax).

08/28/2026

Get ready to experience a slice of flavor, tradition and joy! Roll up your sleeves and learn to make Bossam with us—a beloved Korean dish made of thinly-sliced and spiced pork belly served with a variety of colourful vegetables and side-dishes.

🦇It's a Korean Bossam Party!
🗓️Thursday, October 1
⏰6-8:30 pm
✨Ages 16+
🎟️Register: Burnaby.ca/WebReg (Barcode 119466)

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Take an evening stroll with us around Deer Lake and discover the fascinating world of bats! Learn about the role they play in our ecosystem, dispel common myths, and with a little luck, observe bats as they emerge at dusk to feed. A fun and engaging experience for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

🦇Evening Bat Walk Around Deer Lake
🗓️Friday, September 18
⏰7-8 pm
✨Ages 8+
🎟️Register: https://ow.ly/KCni50ZCK9Q

08/23/2026

Ready for a tasty treat to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and a successful harvest season? Learn how to make lotus-paste filled mooncakes from scratch, and enjoy them with tea and good company.

🥮Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncakes
🗓️ September 22
⏰ 6-9 pm
✨ Ages 16+
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/MLyc50ZBvRH (Barcode 119481)

08/18/2026

Take part in an evening of fun-filled exploration of the Museum’s exhibits, uncovering history, playing games and crafting works of art!

🔦 Night at the Museum
🗓️ Friday, September 11
⏰ 6-8 pm
✨ Ages 6-12
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/K8Vp50ZzXrg

08/14/2026

Today, we highlight Filipino culture through food with another excerpt from "One City, Many Kitchens: Burnaby's Global Cookbook" by Burnaby Village Museum created with partner United Way BC.

For John Paul Catungal, cooking is both practical skill and cultural preservation; having immigrated as a young teen, he worked to balance the pressures of upholding Filipino traditions with adapting to his new environment. Now, John Paul's Lumpia recipe not only plays a central role in family gatherings, but also stands as a testament to his hard work, adaptability and the connections he forges across family and cultures through food.

Find the full recipe in "One City, Many Kitchens: Burnaby’s Global Cookbook," available for purchase at the museum gift shop for $24.99 (plus tax).

08/12/2026

Happy International Youth Day!🤸

Today is a day to recognize the contributions of young people and highlight issues they may face, such as access to education, healthcare and much more.

The importance of education for our community's youth has long been a subject of discussion. Highlighted by today's artifact, the first screening of the 1946 short film "Investment in Youth" was held at North Burnaby High School. It was produced for the Burnaby School Board as a method of demonstrating the importance of education and pointing out the need for school improvements.

Watch the full video: https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85187

08/10/2026

Celebrate the art of documenting life on the move! Craft your own Midori-style traveller’s journal in this workshop, perfect for collecting maps, tickets, sketches and reflections on your journey.

📘Foundations of Bookbinding: Midori-style Traveller's Journal
🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ 5-8 pm
✨ Ages 16+
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/NLpE50Zv8ni

07/28/2026

Get ready to elevate the humble hotdog into a gourmet experience! In this hands-on parent and child workshop, you’ll explore the art of fermentation by making ketchup and mustard. Then enjoy hotdogs topped with your own fermented condiments!

🍅Fermented Condiments and Hotdog Party!
🗓️Saturday, August 22
⏰10 am-12:30 pm
✨Ages 6+ (parent and child participation)
🎟️Register: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/burnaby/activity/search/detail/103830?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true