HOME SHOW: Outdoor festivities brings leisure for everybody to dwelling present

HOME SHOW: Outdoor festivities brings leisure for everybody to dwelling present

Published 5:00 am Sunday, April 26, 2026

While Mom and Dad peruse the newest merchandise, expertise, and devices for dwelling and backyard contained in the Ridge Meadows Home Show, outdoors Family Fest is what retains children entertained.

Norden the Magician is in his 14th 12 months with the pageant, serving because the grasp of ceremonies of Family Fest.

He brings his magic exhibits that captivates children, accompanied by a banter that offers a chuckle to mothers and dads.

“It’s one of my favourite weekends,” stated Norden of dwelling present. “It’s the kickoff – it’s the first show of the year, and it’s like family.”

His Zany Zoo Puppet Show, along with his new Danger Dan character, is one in every of many highlights on the stage at Family Fest.

Blue Crane Contortion of Maple Ridge could have native performers who actually bend over backward to wow a crowd.

Also on the stage shall be Bonnie Kilroe’s Through the Decades. She brings movie star imposter performances that mimic Cher, Dolly, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, and plenty of extra.

Miss Shauna is a singer-songwriter who brings intimate acoustic units and high-energy performances. She has a signature model that blends soulful vocals, wealthy storytelling, and simple stage presence.

There shall be canine agility demos, performers from West Coast Circus, the newest from native movie star dancers Tyson and Dakota, and way more.

Shooting Star Amusements is again, too, with halfway rides like Zero Gravity, the Lightening Bolt, and the youngsters Go Gator Coaster. They even have a wide range of video games with an unlimited assortment of massive stuffed animals to be received.

They shall be providing all-day experience passes, and wristbands are $30 when bought on-line by April 30. See Shootingstar.ca.

The Monster Foam Party is all the time a success with the youngsters – a large cannon that shoots sudsy bubbles via the air, and that pile up neck deep on a preschooler.

The impact of the flying foam on children is intoxicating, stated Norden.

“You just turn the cannon on, play some music, and the kids go nuts.”

There may even be the Mobile Wizards Escape Room again once more. The live-action journey recreation sees households uncover clues, clear up puzzles and escape.

Family Fest sponsor Haney Builders Supplies brings its annual Bring Back Play sandbox.

There shall be a craft tent, balloon artist Mackenzie Widdows, an outside market, and way more. There shall be facepainting by donation, with all proceeds to the Ridge Meadows Family Festival Society.

Family Fest runs Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to eight p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There shall be a brand new nine-hole mini golf course, and proprietor Jason Faria stated it was not too long ago made and is brilliant and vibrant, with a traditional windmill and another options.

Faria stated the 15-minute golf course is only one extra new attraction out of the various on the 2026 Family Fest.

“It’s not just a home show, but a family experience,” stated Faria.

The present runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 1; 10 a.m. to eight p.m. on Saturday, May 2; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at 23588 Jim Robson Way, Maple Ridge.

Tickets for the within commerce present are $5 and $8 per household.

Entry to the Family Fest is free.

Parking can also be free with a shuttle working from the overflow parking space on the Albion Sports Complex.

For extra data go to www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com.