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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 4h

A huge congrats to @janetkvammen.bsky.social, winner of our end-of-season #GiftBasket that featured 1 item donated by every talented vendor who joined us this summer. Our market producer Julie shows off the contents in this video on our IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DPuUaHM... More #giveaways to come!🆓

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 5h

🎃🕸️SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Oct 25th, 12 to 6pm🕸️🎃 Watch this space for more details! We’re also on IG (www.instagram.com/hyacksquarem...) & FB (fb.me/e/31nqRvFm5) so follow us for up-to-the-minute info, including reels, vendor stories & behind-the-scenes market shenanigans. See you soon, #NewWest!🎪🛍️🥰

Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 13d

📣1 MORE HOUR to catch our last #HyackSquareMarket for 2025! It’s been an incredible inaugural season, but we’re not quite done yet! Come browse our vendors of #handcrafted #OOAK treasures, #VintageFinds, #OriginalArt, #WhimsicalStickers, #BakedTreats & even get a #TarotReading! #NewWestCulturalCrawl

Image of the Hyack Square Market at the base of 8th street in front of the riverfront in New Westminster. The market is set up with black vendor tents and is bustling with colour and activity, and is full of unique wares from local artists, crafters and makers.

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

Black and white photo, dated October 1, 1940, showing the BC Regiment of soldiers in uniform as they march down 8th Street in New Westminster, heading off to war. A blonde haired boy - Warren “Whitey" Bernard, has broken free from his mother’s grasp and is running to catch up to his departing father, Pte. Jack Bernard, to say goodbye, earning the historic image the title “Wait For Me, Daddy."

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

Ready for some 🆓 #LiveMusic? Local duo #PinkLady are about to take the stage at #HyackSquareMarket for 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm! Listen as best pals Tiana & Abril weave their Mexican culture through originals & covers of iconic female artists like Corrine Bailey Rae & Amy Winehouse. #NewWestCulturalCrawl

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.

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 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.

Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

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 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.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Last but not least in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back #upcycled #SustainableClothing brand Designs by Jules. Working to help eliminate fabric waste in our landfills AND keep you looking super stylish at the same time. #DesignsByJules #NewWestCulturalCrawl

The back of a child is shown wearing a sundress with shoulder ties in a bright sky blue fabric with a pink and green flower design. The dress is handmade and the fabric has been repurposed and upcycled from its former incarnation as a pillowcase. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a denim miniskirt that has been created from what was originally a pair of jeans, and now features a white cotton flounce at the bottom. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of an upcycled women’s summer top with an upper portion created from red gingham, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and a keyhole bust detail, paired with a denim peplum that has been attached at the midsection. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

A smiling woman wearing a denim vest and leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled clothing that she has designed and sewn herself. A sign on the tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and these one of a kind, upcycled designs she has made will be available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Tiny Rainbows Studio, specializing in vintage & thrifted t-shirts upcycled into #OOAK dresses w/patchwork skirts (avail @ Designs By Jules' stall)🪡🧵#TinyRainbowsStudio #NewWest #ShopLocal #NewWestCulturalCrawl

An upcycled, one of a kind dress from Tiny Rainbows Studio features a vintage ballet slipper pink "Hello Kitty" t-shirt combined with a patchwork skirt made from different brightly printed fabric squares (including one with more Hello Kitty designs) in very feminine prints and colours. Stock of similar items is regularly updated and available for purchase via the Designs By Jules stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

An upcycled, one of a kind dress from Tiny Rainbows Studio features a vintage grey Bratz doll t-shirt saying “Pretty In Punk," combined with a patchwork skirt made from different geometric printed fabric squares, mostly in black & white, with one pop of red stars on a black background. Stock of similar items is regularly updated and available for purchase via the Designs By Jules stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

An upcycled, one of a kind dress from Tiny Rainbows Studio features a black “Misfits” t-shirt with Chinese characters at the top, combined with a patchwork skirt made from printed fabric squares in purple, green & hot pink floral designs and Day Of The Dead-inspired motifs, as well as polka dots and zebra stripes. Stock of similar items is regularly updated and available for purchase via the Designs By Jules stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Two upcycled, one of a kind dresses from Tiny Rainbows Studio feature t-shirts representing Bart Simpson and the Rolling Stones, respectively. Each garment has a patchwork skirt made of geometric black and white fabrics in varying complimentary patterns. Stock of similar items is regularly updated and available for purchase via the Designs By Jules stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Puppers for Cheering Uppers! Hez is back with 'pup-lifting’ #DogMemeStickers to celebrate neurodiversity & the punk rock spirit & laugh at relatable modern struggles🐶 #PuppersForCheeringUppers #NewWest #NewWestCulturalCrawl

Sample image of a sticker showing a happy dog wearing a Luigi costume from the classic Nintendo video game 'Mario Bros'. Cheekily referencing Luigi Mangione, the text on the top and bottom of the sticker says “NO WAR BUT CLASS WAR / ALL DOGS NO MASTERS”. Stickers like this will be available from Puppers For Cheering Uppers on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Sample image of a sticker showing a dog that resembles a German Shepherd emerging from the front window of a truck cab, using his paw to high-five the hand of an offscreen human. Text on the top and bottom of the sticker says “OUR NEUROS DIVERGE BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER”. Stickers like this will be available from Puppers For Cheering Uppers on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Sample image of a sticker showing a serious Boston Terrier named George standing on some grass and staring intently at the camera. Text on the top and bottom of the sticker says “THIS IS NOT A TIME TO BE DISMAYED, THIS IS PUNK ROCK TIME”, a quote attributed to the iconic Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins. Stickers like this will be available from Puppers For Cheering Uppers on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Sample image of a sticker showing an extremely cute puppy resembling a Cockapoo with puffy caramel-coloured fur who is looking somewhat stunned and bemused. Text on the top and bottom of the sticker says “I’LL BE UNSTOPPABLE ONCE I FIGURE OUT MY WHOLE DEAL". Stickers like this will be available from Puppers For Cheering Uppers on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Haus of Hez - a collection of true #Vintage & quality contemporary garments curated from the past & present 👗 🤩 Ask to try the digital wardrobe styling tool!📱 #HausOfHezVintage #NewWest #ShopLocal #NewWestCulturalCrawl

Image of an exquisite vintage 1960s short-sleeved lace sheath dress in a "Tiffany box” blue, shown with a self belt. The dress is mid length and is covered both front and back with delicate seed beads and pearls embellishing the flowers in the lace. Vintage and contemporary items such as this will be available from the Haus of Hez on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Image of a mid-century black patent leather top-handle pocketbook style purse with gold accents and a brown tortoiseshell decorative buckle on the side that resembles Bakelite. Vintage and contemporary items such as this will be available from the Haus of Hez on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Image of a vintage 1970s colour block sequin knit mod minidress. Three blocks of sequins in green and turquoise are separated by bands of iridescent whitish gold sequins, all on a cream wool fabric with a soft white lining. The dress was produced by Hong Kong label “Heftco” and vintage and contemporary items such as this will be available from the Haus of Hez on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

Image of a vintage 1986 prom dress in a mandarin red colour with a rear flounce and storybook bodice, it features rosette-adorned straps that can be worn up or down. Purchased new, worn twice and lovingly stored, vintage and contemporary items such as this will be available from the Haus of Hez on Oct 4, 2025 from 11am to 5pm in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🎙️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.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

For #NewWestCulturalCrawl, our #ArtTent showcases 3 gifted #VisualArtists: frequent #HyackSquareMarket vendor Syrena from #SyrenasCorner, 5-time vendor Maddie of #ArtByIvvy, and Cassie from #BloomingInTheGloom - an intuitive painter & trained Reiki master deeply attuned to the energies around her.🖼️

An abstract, mixed-media painting from art studio Syrena’s Corner, featuring a background of rich swirls of chocolate brown and toffee hues that are flecked, layered and shot through with hints of gold, framed by thick ribbons of flowing turquoise paint. A taste of this artist’s work will be on display at our Art Tent Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Image of an illustration done in felt-tip marker by artist Maddie Andrews, who goes by the names "Mad Ivvy" and "Art By Ivvy." Depicted is a young woman with horn-rimmed glasses - a self-portrait of the artist - and stylized letters at the top and bottom of the piece read “REJECT FASCISM.” Work like this will be on display at our Art Tent and is also available for purchase at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a smiling woman next to a painting hanging on a art gallery wall. The painting features an abstract flower shape in a burst of golden yellow against jewel tones of purple, blue and magenta, and it is swirling with energy owing to its thickly textured brush strokes that appear to be outlined in gold. Work by Cassie Sakowicz, who goes by the moniker “Blooming In The Gloom” will be on display at our Art Tent Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Holly Hopper Made - featuring #CoolingTies, #costumes, wings, clothing, rain gear & accessories for pets, kids & adults, designed & sewn locally in #NewWest. #HollyHopperMade #NewWest #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

Image of a dog wearing handmade dragon wings. The dog appears to be a Jack Russell terrier, and the iridescent wings are outlined in bright green and attached to a red jacket trimmed with more dragon scales in iridescent fabric. Costumes and comfort accessories for humans and pets will be available from the Holly Hopper Made stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a woman wearing handmade dragon wings. She is smiling broadly as she extends her arms to display the full wingspan. The wings are iridescent pink and trimmed in purple, and are attached to a pastel pink and blue jacket that has been lined and topped with shimmering aqua satin scales. These handmade costumes and other items will be available from the Holly Hopper Made stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a small bulldog with grey fur dressed in a handmade bright blue raincoat and matching hat with neon trim. The dog is standing on a chair and is licking its nose with its pink tongue. Costumes, rain gear and comfort accessories for humans and pets will be available from the Holly Hopper Made stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Gulan's Handmade, featuring polymer clay & beaded jewelry. You’ll find locally-made, #OOAK accessories to suit every budget & aesthetic! #GulansHandmade #ShopLocal #NewWest #HyackSquareMarketDays #NewWestCulturalCrawl

A delicate pendant with a filigree detail on the silver bezel and a handpainted miniature forest scene in the centre sits displayed atop an open book and some dried decorative plants. Created by Gulan’s Handmade, work like this will be available in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Three pairs of handmade beaded earrings sit displayed atop a smooth, flat oval of wood. One pair of earrings features a chic black, metallic and marbled grey combination, one pair features bold rainbow hues offset with white beads, and the third pair is a classic neutral light brown with gold and orange beads as accents. All work is created by Gulan’s Handmade, and available in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a pair of triangular dangling earrings with long beaded fringe at the bottom. The triangles are painted with pink roses, and the beads are strung in a rainbow gradation of colours, perhaps obliquely referencing the Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ album cover. All work is created by Gulan’s Handmade, and available in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up image of a pendant with a decorative silver bezel. Inside the pendant is a small relief sculpture of rosebuds, made in polymer clay and painted pink and green with a warm background. All work is created by Gulan’s Handmade, and available in New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Enkay Designs - featuring iron-on patches and a wide range of hand-sewn & crocheted items, for when you want to wear your ❤️ on your sleeve (or your battle vest)! #EnkayDesigns #NewWest #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

mage of a collection of embroidered patches featuring meme-worthy slogans and depictions of nerdy symbols like D20 TTRPG dice. Patches like these by Enkay Designs will be available from their stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up of an embroidered patch featuring several potted plants on a white background, with text announcing “Plant Parent”. Patches like these by Enkay Designs will be available from their stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up of a denim jacket onto which a watermelon-shaped patch emblazoned with the words “FREE PALESTINE” has been sewn. Patches like these by Enkay Designs will be available from their stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up of a lucite market stall display featuring a collection of stickers with meme-worthy slogans. Stickers like these will be available from the Enkay Designs stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Yami’s Sweet Cakes - featuring locally-made baked goods, Mexican desserts & sauces, as well as refreshing Mexican sodas. A 🇲🇽 holiday for your taste buds!🪅 #YamisSweetCakes 🧑‍🍳🍪🍰🥤🏖️ #NewWest #ShopLocal #YamisSweetCakes

Image of several batches of freshly-baked cookies - some decorated like rainbows - wrapped in cellophane and stacked for sale at a market table upon a brightly coloured Mexican tablecloth. These and other home-baked goods and consumables imported from Mexico will be available from the Yami’s Sweet Cakes stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up image of a table full of Mexican treats - some home-made, some freshly imported from Mexico. There are baked goods, candies and other treats, plus bottles of Mexican sodas and hot sauces. These and other Mexican goodies will be available from the Yami’s Sweet Cakes stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

A woman stands behind a market stall table featuring Mexican goods both homemade and imported. The woman is Yami and her wares will be available from the Yami’s Sweet Cakes stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up image of four brightly coloured Mexican soda bottles against a bright blue sky. These types of beverages will be available from the Yami’s Sweet Cakes stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

Entered our draw yet? All this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors donated to a gift basket which could be yours with just a few simple steps! Scan this QR code, click to “like” all the pages & enter your name when prompted. Draw takes place after this final market & we’ll contact the lucky winner!🤞

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Art by Ivvy - featuring prints, stickers, earrings & patches made from #OriginalArt, like #XFiles icons #MulderAndScully #TheTruthIsOutThere #ArtByIvvy #ShopLocal #NewWest #HyackSquareMarketDays #NewWestCulturalCrawl

A print by artist Maddie Andrews - who goes by the names Mad Ivvy and Art by Ivvy - features an illustrated cartoon of the iconic characters from the TV show “The X-Files,” Dana Scully and Fox Mulder (portrayed by Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny). They are both dressed in dark suits and are wearing their FBI badges. Work like this is available at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Close-up of an illustration of two large cartoon monster eyes on a green background. A squiggly line that may be a tentacle appears to be emerging from one of the pupils. Work like this is available at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a pair of dangling earrings in the shape of snakes. They appear to be made of resin and are coloured in pink with greenish accents. Work like this is available at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a market vendor standing behind a stall featuring original artwork at extremely reasonable prices. Some items are priced at $2, and the most expensive items pictured are only $30. These and other pieces will be available at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4th: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back #NewWestminster #psychic Jeannette "The Minimalist Crone" - offering #Palmistry, #Tarot & #OracleCard readings. Last day of the market so don’t miss out! #TheMinimalistCrone #NewWest #ShopLocal #hyacksquaremarketdays

Image of a woman holding up a tarot card in front of a spread of other tarot cards on a table. She is wearing a purple top and a black shawl and has a kind face framed by short, light brown hair with streaks of grey. A psychic who goes by the name The Minimalist Crone, she will be offering tarot, palm and oracle card readings at a range of prices on Oct 4, 2025, at Hyack Square in New Westminster BC from 11 to 5pm.

Close-up image of a spread of mystical tarot cards and the hand of the reader, a psychic known as The Minimalist Crone. She will be offering tarot, palm and oracle card readings at a range of prices on Oct 4, 2025, at Hyack Square in New Westminster BC from 11 to 5pm.

Image of two people sitting at a small table under a market stall tent on a summer day with other market vendors and their wares in the background. A woman in a batik print dress is performing a psychic reading for another woman who listens intently with only her back and long blonde hair visible to the camera. The Minimalist Crone will be offering tarot, palm and oracle card readings at a range of prices on Oct 4, 2025, at Hyack Square in New Westminster BC from 11 to 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back Robin T. Illustration, selling affordable #OriginalArtworks & kids' mystery bags by a #NewWestminster art teacher, graphic artist & #ComicBookIllustrator 🦸 #RobinTIllustration #NewWest #ShopLocal #hyacksquaremarketdays

Image of a market stall displaying colourful original artwork. The pieces feature illustrations of superheroes like Hulk, Spiderman and Wolverine and other well-known characters from popular culture, like April from TMNT, Mr. Spock, Grogu/Baby Yoda, and Hermione from Harry Potter. They are all drawn in a comic book-style on small white cards suitable for framing. Work like this is available at the Robin T Illustration stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11am & 5pm.

Image of a market stall displaying colourful original artwork. Depicted in the illustrations are iconic pop culture characters like Star Trek: TNG’s Will Riker & Deanna Troi, Xena Warrior Princess and Gabrielle, Thor, Wonder Woman, Jack Skellington, ET, and monsters like Freddy Kruger, the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Godzilla and the shark from Jaws. Work like this is available at the Robin T Illustration stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Next in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back AkiKZ - a #NewWest artist & illustrator whose stickers & keychains feature cartoons of rats, cats & other animal & anime-inspired cuteness! Affordable #LocalArt! #NewWestminster #AkiKZ #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

Close-up image of card displaying an enamel pin depicting a cartoon rat. Text on the bottom of the card reads “Up to some squeakery” and the artist signature is “@akikz”. Similar items, including stickers and keychains, will be available from local New Westminster artist AkiKZ on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Close-up image of a hand holding a round sticker depicting a cartoon chicken with a red exclamation point above its head. Text on the sticker reads “PERORO FC”. Similar stickers, pins and keychains will be available from local New Westminster artist AkiKZ on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Close-up image of a hand holding a sticker of a cartoon character designed by AkiKZ. The creature, who is clad in purple with white gloves and orange boots, has the ears of a rabbit and the mouth of a shark and is hoisting a sack over its shoulder and making some kind of exclamation captured in a star shape. Similar stickers, pins and keychains will be available from local New Westminster artist AkiKZ on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Image of a selection of kawaii / chibi cartoon character stickers designed by AkiKZ. Adorably depicted in humorous poses are a pigeon, a snowman, a rabbit, a baby chick and an apple, Similar stickers, pins and keychains will be available from local New Westminster artist AkiKZ on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

🔎Kicking off our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes Hi Lights Vintage - offering hand-selected #VintageWear & other unique finds with design highlights rarely offered by mass-produced fast fashions. #NewWestminster #HiLightsVintage #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

Image of two vintage skirts displayed suspended from a wooden hanger. One skirt is an 80s-style floral print in deeply saturated hues of purple, pink, green, orange and blue, and the other is a graphic diamond print in more neutral tones of cream and navy. Garments like these will be available from the Hi Lights Vintage stall on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Image of a vintage collared blouse with delicate embroidery. The diaphanous, sheer fabric of the blouse has a very slight sheen and looks silvery white. Garments like this will be available from the Hi Lights Vintage stall on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Close-up image of the collar and shoulder of a vintage white zip-up athletic jacket. The knit fabric features a pattern featuring stars, crescent moons and lightning bolts. Garments like this will be available from the Hi Lights Vintage stall on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Image of a vintage skirt with a round buckle self-belt that is displayed on a hanger. The fabric features a dense pattern on a black background that features paisley, flowers and flourishes in rich autumnal hues of red, orange, olive green and gold. Garments like this will be available from the Hi Lights Vintage stall on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

Heading to #NewWestCulturalCrawl? Stop by #HyackSquareMarket on the way! It’s our final market of the season and we’ve got a great line-up of unique artists & crafters. Hours are extended to 5pm & we’ve got talented acoustic duo Pink Lady performing 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm #PinkLady #FreeConcert #NewWest

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 with shoppers, and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 season & the New West Cultural Crawl. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women are the musical duo known as Pink Lady, and will be playing two acoustic sets Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve been compiling a #Giveaway 🎁🧺 containing 1 item from all of this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors, and it could be yours with just a few simple steps! Scan this QR code, click through all the tabs to “like” all of the pages and enter your name when prompted. Entries accepted til 5pm Oct 4!

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Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 15d

SEASON RECAP 15/15🧵Watch this account for future announcements - including the winner of the #HyackSquareMarket end-of-season #Giveaway (WHICH YOU CAN STILL ENTER TIL 5PM TOMORROW!) - cause we’ve got big plans for more markets coming your way! Hope to see you tomorrow 11-5 for the closing, #NewWest!

Hyack Square Market @hyacksquaremarket.bsky.social · 15d

SEASON RECAP 14/🧵Much love to all our #HyackSquareMarketDays visitors, neighbours, family & friends (including furry ones) for bringing their positivity & great vibes to the space all season long, and for supporting the vibrant local arts scene here in #NewWestminster. What a warm welcome we got!

Image of Hyack Square Market in full swing. Pictured are the two members of the market production team, Julie and Hez.