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Thx @miss604.com for including us in this listing! We can’t wait for Wk2 of #HyackSquareMarkets when we’ll return with more fantastic local vendors of unique & #OOAK goods, plus live entertainment to maintain those immaculate #SummerInBC vibes. Saturday, Aug 9, 11-4, at #HyackSquare in #NewWest 🆓♿🐕🌈
miss604.com Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · Aug 5
Events this week in #Vancouver

🎶 Burnaby Summer Stages – Free Park Concerts
⚾ Vancouver Canadians vs Hillsboro
🏐 KitsFest at the beach (Thurs-Sun)
📽️ Free Outdoor Sci-Fi Movies in North Van
🎶 CBC Musical Nooners - Free Concerts (Missy D is on Wednesday!)
and more:
Best Events in Vancouver This Month » August 2025
The best events in Vancouver this August! Enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, baseball and more around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
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August 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Who doesn't like #FreeStuff and #Giveaways? We’ve got one for you, featuring an end-of-the-season gift basket containing an item from each vendor who attends our markets. See us today at #HyackSquare in #NewWest for your chance to win. Draw takes place our final weekend in September, so enter often!
August 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Who doesn't like #FreeStuff & #Giveaways? We’ve got one for you, featuring an end-of-the-season gift basket containing an item from each vendor who attends our markets. See us today 11-4 at #HyackSquare in #NewWest for your chance to win. Draw takes place our final weekend in September. Enter often!
Poster for Hyack Square Market Days, presented by Downtown New Westminster and produced by Designs by Jules.
August 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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☀️Sun’s out, fun’s out, and right on time for the #NewWestPride Parade! 🥰🏳️‍🌈✊ Our vendors are here at #HyackSquare until 6PM tonite & it’s 🆓! #DesignsByJules #TinyRainbowsStudio #DamnItShanet #LexkaBYoux #FafnirsMexicanShop #YamisSweetCakes #SyrenasCorner #TwistedMetalAndOtherDiversions #NewWestminster
August 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Oct 4, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Pink Lady, a Vancouver-based acoustic duo featuring #DouglasCollege music grads (& BFFs) Tiana & Abril on vocals & guitar. Catch their 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm today at #HyackSquare! 👭🎸🆓 #PinkLady #FreeConcert #NewWest #NewWestCulturalCrawl
Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. Text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 2025 btw 1 & 3pm during New West Cultural Crawl. Image of two smiling women taking a selfie in a mirror. They both have brown curly hair, and they are casually dressed. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a woman with brown curly hair, wearing a purple top, playing an acoustic guitar against a backdrop of posters and art on the wall. The woman is named Tiana and she is half of an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, who will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a woman with brown curly hair and glasses, wearing a black top, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone on a stand. The woman is named Abril and she is half of an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, who will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.
October 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes the hugely talented Corey Lavigne, a rhythm and blues guitarist from right here in #NewWest with a huge repertoire of classic tunes from some of your faves. #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare! 🆓 #CoreyLavigne #FreeConcert #NewWest
July 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Our final #EndOfSeason #HyackSquareMarket day begins now! Hours are extended to 5pm, so stop by #HyackSquare on your way to #NewWestCulturalCrawl & browse work by #LocalArtists & crafters, plus vintage finds & tasty treats. Then enjoy a #FreeConcert w/ 2 sets from acoustic duo Pink Lady btw 1 & 3pm.
Image of the circular Hyack Square Market Days logo, depicted in turquoise and cream, with stylized representations of the iconic bridge views in New Westminster and the water and skyline. Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Poster image for the 2025 New West Cultural Crawl, featuring artistic illustrations of many different eyes on a chartreuse background. The festival’s logo is shown in red with a combination of typefaces. The date of the festival is October 4-5 2025 and the sponsor is Arts New West.
October 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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🚇🚍It’s #GoByTransitWeek in the #LowerMainland & it couldn’t be easier to get to #HyackSquareMarket by Skytrain - you’ll see our vendor tents in #HyackSquare in front of the iconic “Wait For Me, Daddy” sculpture as soon as you exit #NewWestminster Station via 8th St. Final week hours extended to 5pm!
Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents, and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of “Wait For Me, Daddy” public sculpture in Hyack Square, created by Canadian Edwin Dam de Nogales and his Spanish wife, Veronica, out of their studio in Barcelona. The sculpture, depicting a child breaking free of his mother’s grasp to chase after his uniformed father as he heads off to war, is based on an iconic 1940 photo of young Warren “Whitey” Bernard running down 8th St to see his daddy, Pte. Jack Bernard, as he departs with the rest of the BC Regiment. Pic: City of New Westminster Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo depicted in turquoise and cream, featuring a stylized illustration of one of New Westminster’s iconic bridges against a backdrop of sky and water. Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo, with text saying it is presented by the City of New Westminster and The Original Downtown New Westminster (the Downtown New West BIA) and produced by local New Westminster sustainable fashion house Designs By Jules.
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Sept 27, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Dr. Baddy & The Perpetual Disappointments! This talented acoustic swashbuckler has gone from boardwalk busking & playing local open mic nights to hosting them himself! 2 🆓sets Saturday btw 1 & 3pm at #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare
Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days with text advertising featured entertainer Dr Baddy & The Perpetual Disappointments performing at 700 Columbia Street. Depicted in an inset photograph is a bearded man with dark hair wearing a tricorn hat covered in badges. He is adjusting a rainbow tie and is wearing a brightly coloured patchwork vest over a black t-shirt. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing two sets Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a bearded man with dark hair wearing glasses and a knit black cap with bat ears in front of a colourful backdrop. The man is dressed in a long-sleeved black shirt, he has his hands folded in front of his face and he is wearing many colourful beaded bracelets, pendants, and an amethyst ring on his pinky finger. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a bearded man with dark hair standing in a grass field. He has on sunglasses and a black tricorn hat covered in badges, and is wearing a black denim “battle vest” with patches identifying him as a fan of punk rock bands like The Donnas and Subhumans. He also has buttons indicating support for literacy, LGBTQ & Palestinian rights. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing 2 sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a bearded man with dark hair wearing a tricorn hat covered in badges. He is standing in front of some trees, adjusting a rainbow tie and is wearing a brightly coloured patchwork vest over a black t-shirt. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.
September 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Sept 27, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Dr. Baddy & The Perpetual Disappointments! This talented acoustic swashbuckler has gone from boardwalk busking & playing local open mic nights to hosting them himself! 2 🆓sets Saturday btw 1 & 3pm at #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare
Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days with text advertising featured entertainer Dr Baddy & The Perpetual Disappointments performing a free event at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling with vendors and shoppers. Depicted in an inset photograph is a bearded man with dark hair wearing a tricorn hat covered in badges. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing 2 sets Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.
September 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Sept 20, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Layla Vaugeois, an acoustic pop rock singer & guitarist covering a huge repertoire of hits! 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm today at #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare 🎸🎪🆓 🤩#LaylaVaugeois #FreeConcert #NewWest #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays
Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days with text advertising featured entertainer Layla Vaugeois performing a free event at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market. Depicted in an inset photograph is a blonde woman in a black shirt, jacket and leather pants, seated cross-legged, holding an acoustic guitar. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Black & white image of a woman with long blonde hair and bangs playing an acoustic guitar. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a blonde woman in a blue and white sleeveless top with an acoustic guitar slung across her body, performing on stage in front of a microphone on a stand. Words next to her identify the woman as Layla Vaugeois, who will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free. Image of a blonde woman in a black sweater and red dress with an acoustic guitar slung across her body, performing on stage in front of a microphone on a stand with an illuminated backdrop behind her. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.
September 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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#HyackSquareMarket is now open! 4 new vendors join our returning faves this week at #HyackSquare, plus, we've got #CoreyLavigne 🎸playing 2 sets of blues in a family & dog-friendly space in the heart of #NewWest. It's all free & 2 blocks from #NewWestminster Skytrain, all happening until 4pm today! 🆓
Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo, with text saying it is presented by The Original Downtown New Westminster (the Downtown New West BIA) and produced by local New Westminster sustainable fashion house Designs By Jules. Hyack Square Market Days runs every Saturday this summer until Sept 20th, from 11am to 4pm in New Westminster’s Hyack Square, just two blocks from Columbia Skytrain Station.
September 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Our market is back open for business & we’ve got a bunch of new vendors to go with our returning faves! Come down to #HyackSquare to catch Spider Sax playing 2 amazing sets in a family & dog-friendly space in the heart of #NewWest. It's all 🆓 & 2 blocks from #NewWestminster Skytrain, til 4pm today!
Image of a turquoise and cream coloured graphic sign advertising "Hyack Square Market Days: In the Heart of New West at Hyack Square Downtown. 11AM-4PM, every Saturday in August & September, all summer. Featuring local vendors, handmade goods, vintage finds, upcycled fashions, tasty treats and more."
September 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Sept 6th, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Costa Rican musician, the amazing Spider-Sax! 🕷️🕸️🎷🇨🇷 Kids love the costume; adults love the saxy sounds of @SaxManZu!
2 sets btw 12 & 2pm today at #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare 🆓 #SpiderSax #NewWest #ShopLocal #hyacksquaremarketdays
mage of a man in a grey and red Spider-Man costume wearing a black fedora-style hat and playing a saxophone while extending one hand, palm-up, towards the camera to replicate the comic book webslinger's famous hand gesture with the two centre fingers touching the palm while the outer two fingers and thumb are extended. The man known as Spider Sax, a talented saxophonist from Costa Rica, is at New Westminster BC's Hyack Square this Saturday, September 6th, 2025, with two sets between noon & 2pm. Famous meme of three costumed Spider-Men all pointing at each other, as the viewer witnesses them having an existential crisis about which of them is real. Tag yourself! We’re Saturday, September 6th, between 12 and 2pm when Spider Sax, the name under which the man, a talented saxophonist from Costa Rica, will be performing for free at New Westminster BC's Hyack Square.
September 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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🎙️In our #ArtistSpotlight for Aug 30, #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes the talented Layla Vaugeois, an acoustic pop rock singer and guitarist covering a huge repertoire of hits from Heart to Fleetwood Mac to the Eagles and more! 2 sets btw noon & 2pm at #NewWestminster's #HyackSquare. See you Saturday! 🆓
A black and white image of a woman with long blonde hair and bangs playing an acoustic guitar. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, August 30th from noon to 2pm, and admission is free.
August 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Because everyone ❤️s #FreeStuff & #Giveaways, we’ve lined up one starring an end-of-the-season gift basket containing an item from each artist who's attended our markets. See us today 11-6 @ #HyackSquare in #NewWest to enter your name. Draw takes place September 20th, our last day, so enter often! 🎁🧺
August 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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We’re back today from 11-4 in #NewWestminster, with some all-new vendors (and some from Wk1)! PLUS this week, we’re adding #LiveEntertainment to the mix! It’s all free, and it's as easy as hopping the Skytrain to Columbia Station & walking the 600m to #HyackSquare. Find us every Saturday of summer!
August 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM