Music @ Harbourside Park

Music @ Harbourside has become a staple of the St. John’s summer. Every Friday at 12:30 p.m. some of the province’s best performers are joined by rising young stars to present a concert in the sun.

WHEN: 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
WHERE: Harbourside Park.
Music @ is an an exciting mix of sights and sounds in St. John’s. Kick back with family, friends or co-workers to enjoy your lunch break or weekend activity. It’s like running through a sprinkler on a hot day – refreshing, fun and sure to make you smile!

The Grey Sky Boys

Dave Rowe and Matthew Hornell will start your evening right with their favourite bluegrass and old country tunes! Come down and enjoy the music, great eats and local craft beer that we’re slinging from Landwash Brewery and Quidi Vidi Brewing Co.!

WHEN: 6-8 P.M.
WHERE: Rocket Bakery. 272 Water Street, St. John’s.

Our happy hour special is a fish cake & a pint for $10! You can’t go wrong! Event is FREE and open to all ages! An out of this world evening of hand clappin’ and foot stompin’ tunes with the Grey Sky Boys!

Traditional Jam Session

Join a special guest musicians, Michelle Brophy and Rob Brown, for a Friday Night Jam Session at The Rooms. Bring along your instrument to join in for some fun, or sit back and tap your feet to some great traditional tunes.

WHEN: 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
WHERE: The Rooms, Level 3 Atrium. 9 Bonaventure Ave. St. John’s.

If you have questions about the type of instrument you will be bringing in, please contact Angela Noseworthy at 757-8114.

Free Yoga in Victoria Park

Take a deep breath of sea air and join Modo Yoga for a free yoga session in Victoria Park.

WHEN:2-3 P.M.
WHERE: Victoria Park. Located in the West End of St. John’s between Water St. and Hamilton Ave, Sudbury St. and Alexander St. Parking is available along Sudbury St. and classes will be held near the pool house.

Victoria Park classes are for all levels, all ages and abilities, and first timers are welcome! Bring your yoga mat, sunscreen and a sense of adventure and love for the outdoors. Children and friendly pets are welcome!

Bird Watching & Nature Trail Walk

Take a guided walk on the Gardens’ nature trails with a Friend of the Garden volunteer and learn about Newfoundland birds.

WHEN: 8-10 A.M.
WHERE: MUN Botanical Gardens, 306 Mt Scio Rd. St. John’s.

Please meet in the parking lot across the road from the main gate. The group leaves promptly on time, so please be there a few minutes early. Binoculars are helpful and comfortable footwear is essential. Walks usually last 1.5 – 2 hours. Newcomers are welcome.

This program is offered by volunteers. Please check if the program is going ahead by calling the Garden the day before the program at 864-8590 (between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. & Oct.). There is no fee to go on this guided walk.

Youth Open Mic

Get those guitars tuned and voices ready! Every Sunday in May & June Dave Rowe from O’Brien’s Music Inc. will be hosting a Youth Open Mic here in the Orbit Room at Rocket Bakery.

WHEN: 3-5 P.M.
WHERE: Rocket Bakery, 272 Water Street, St. John’s.

Youth 17 and under are invited to play a tune or two and every performer will be entered to win a prize pack from us and O’Brien’s at the end of June!

Canada's Big Birthday Bash

Join the festivities and be amongst the first people in Canada to celebrate our national birthday.

Arkells, the Rally Cry Tour, comes to the George Street main stage Sunday June 30th at Canada’s BIG Birthday Bash! With special guest Hannah Georgas.

WHEN: 6-9 P.M.
WHERE: George Street, St. John’s.

Advance tickets are available at North Atlantic Orangestore locations and at www.georgestreetlive.ca. Presented by Bud Light.

Canada Day Sunrise Event

Be the first in the country to celebrate Canada Day!

Join us and the City of St. John’s to commemorate Memorial Day and celebrate Canada Day! Watch the sun break through the clouds as the last post plays, sing O Canada, wave our flag and have a cupcake. This is a great opportunity to gather and remember what it means to be Canadian.

WHEN: 6:00 am – 7:00 am
Sunrise Event, Signal Hill upper parking lot (adjacent to Cabot Tower)

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Canada Day cupcakes and cake, Signal Hill Visitor Centre

WHERE:Signal Hill, 230 Signal Hill Rd. St. John’s.

A free Metrobus shuttle will be operating between the Visitor Centre and Cabot Tower starting at 5:15 am.

Canada Day Celebrations - MUN Gardens

Drop by MUN Botanical Garden to enjoy their Canada Day Celebrations. A variety of crafts, activities, and duck-feeding will take place throughout the day.

WHEN: 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
WHERE: MUN Botanical Gardens, 306 Mt Scio Rd. St. John’s.

Pick up your swag and activity bag at the Visitor Services desk: Create a one-of-a-kind Canada Day butterfly, follow the Maple leaf trail, go on a Canada Day scavenger hunt, find the hidden butterflies in the flower gardens, and enjoy some Canada Day birthday cake served starting at 11am. All items are while supplies last.

Admission fees apply. All children must be accompanied by an adult.