Whether you're enjoying a "staycation" this weekend or just looking for some fun ways to keep the family occupied there are lots of great options, from live music to outdoor flicks and a walk around the lake for a great cause.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

STARRY CINEMA

Catch the adventures of Frodo and Bilbo in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at an outdoor screening of the film at Port Coquitlam's Gates Park. Cinema Under the Stars starts at 8:30 p.m., so round up your hobbits, er, children, a blanket or lawn chair, some snacks and enjoy an evening of great outdoor entertainment.

SUMMER AT SUTER BROOK

Summer Nights at Suter Brook Village, a new concert series, continues this week with Sometimes Six, a rock/indie/acoustic duo. Bring a chair and some friends to the community square, and chill out in the wine and beer garden. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m.

MARTINI ART

The Coquitlam Public Library is calling for artists to display their work at its Martini Tasting Challenge to raise funds for the Poirier "wonder bus." Bartenders are crafting original martinis with a literary twist at the Aug. 16 event; the art will be on display and available for purchase. Interested artist should contact Rhian Piprell at 604-937-4132 or rpiprell@library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The deadline is Aug. 10.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

POMO MARKET

The height of summer is producing a bevy of beautiful fresh fruit and veggies, so head to the newly re-opened Queen Street Plaza Market in Port Moody for that and more, including seafood, prepared foods, unique art and live entertainment. The market runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until Sept. 5. Visit www.market-connections.com for more information.

BUGS 'N' BUTTERFLIES

Search for stink bugs, tiger swallowtails, lightning beetles and butterflies with the family at Minnekhada Regional Park from 10 a.m. to noon. This Metro Vancouver event is great for kids aged six and up. Fee is $7.50/person; register at 604-927-4386 and quote barcode 285057. Another event at Minnekhada, from 1 to 1:30 p.m., is the Familiar Five series — today's event will take participants on a short walk to learn about five familiar trees.

DAM LESSON

BC Hydro's Brent Wilson, a professional biologist, leads a tour of the Coquitlam Watershed today from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn about the glacially formed, temperate forest and how its ecological processes provide hydro power and tap water for the region. Learn about the long history of Hydro's land use and check out the infrastructure of this closed watershed. Fee is $7.50/adult; register at 604-451-6506 and meet at 1149 Pipeline Rd., Coquitlam.

LIVE MUSIC

Spend Saturday afternoon enjoying some family-friendly live entertainment. The Live @ Leigh Square summer concert series features the Carolyn Stewart Band with Christina Alconcel and Stef Lang in a blues & pop rock show, starting at 1:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

BLUEBERRY BOUNTY

This Sunday at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, your blueberry pancake breakfast is served. The Maillardville Lions Club will be serving up the delicious morning fare featuring the award-winning blueberries of Beckmann Berry Farm and Never Say Die Nursery. Check out the new honey bee display from Arila Apiary, and bring the kids by the Coquitlam Library Story Tent for story times at 9:45, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The market runs Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 25 at the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (624 Poirier St.). Visit www.makebakegrow.com for info.

WALKERS WANTED

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch presents the Give the Gift of Life Walk at Lafarge Lake from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants of all speeds — whether on foot or in wheelchairs — can join friends, family and neighbours for a fun-filled morning featuring a live bluegrass band, food and more. Funds raised go to the Kidney Foundation. Register at 1-800-567-8112 or www.kidney.bc.ca/walk.

SUMMER SERIES

The Tri-Cities' summer concert series continues with plenty of live entertainment to suit everyone's tastes. At Lions Park, check out the world music Samworth, Tung & Dhillon Trio or try Port Moody's Rocky Point Park to hear Glenda Rae. Both shows start at 2 p.m.