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Sunday? That’s my Fun Day.

Faithful readers know that we at Pucked in the Head set the Guinness World Record for Longest Table Hockey Marathon a while back. We are thus pre-eminent in our trustiness when it comes to judging worthwhile table hockey-related events. It’s a burden, really.

The kids, they like their table hockey. Smart kids, I say. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The kids, they like their table hockey. Smart kids, I say. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.

On the other hand, we get word of some pretty cool happenings, all ahead of time and stuff. THIS VERY WEEKEND the River Market in New Westminster brings table hockey, indoor curling* and a massive hopscotch… Track? Court? What the heck do you call the grid for hopscotch, anyhoo? Whatever you call it, the River Market has one, and they’re sharing it with individuals and families from 11-4 on Sunday, February 15.

Great event, mere steps from New West SkyTrain station. Had tons of fun with my daughter there last year. Give it a go!

* Isn’t all curling indoor? I’ve never seen outdoor curling, but I’d love to give it a go. 

Oh, THAT indoor curling. My daughter Milla shows exquisite form during last year's Family Fun Festival at the New West River Market.
Oh, THAT indoor curling. Portable ice substitute and plastic “rocks” with ball-bearings. My daughter shows exquisite form during last year’s Family Fun Festival at the New West River Market.

Tweet at River Market on the mighty Twitter using @RiverMrkt. Or, you know, go after them on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram instead, if you feel like slumming — they’ve adopted the very same RiverMrkt name on all four social media channels. (Why so predictable, River Market? Huh?)

The River Market in New West offers awesome chicken sandwiches (Re-Up BBQ), Mexican conchas (Pamola Bakery), and dude: a circus school upstairs. This Family Fun stuff is freaking gravy.
The River Market in New West offers awesome chicken sandwiches (Re-Up BBQ), delicious Mexican conchas (Pamola Bakery), and dude: there’s a circus school upstairs. This Family Fun stuff is just freaking gravy.