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Prince George, B.C. – Folks looking for family-friendly activities this summer can look no further than the City of Prince George’s events calendar. The City is planning several seasonal offerings at City parks and facilities in the coming months.
Foodie Fridays
Visit Canada Games Plaza (808 Canada Games Way) in July and August for Foodie Fridays. With lots of local food trucks to choose from, there is something to satisfy every craving. Plus, browse the Nanguz’An container market for local vendors and free year-round skating, games, and live entertainment. Join us on:
- July 10, 24, and 31: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- July 17: 4 to 8 p.m.
- August 7 and 28: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The July 17 soccer spectacular edition of Foodie Fridays includes three live bands, Hey Day, Good Juju, and Chris Goodwin Band and much more.
Music in the Park
Visit Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on Thursday evenings for free live music throughout the summer. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy intimate acoustic performances on pavilion nights or big sound at the bandshell on concert nights!
Pavilion nights, 6 to 8:
- July 9 featuring Khast’an Drummers, Trina Chivilo, and Fraser Lyric Opera
- July 30
- August 6
- August 20
Concert nights, 6:30 to 9:30:
- July 23 featuring Corbin Spensley, Dana Sipos, and Bu Von Blume
- September 3
Watch Party in the Plaza
The third and final installment of the City’s FIFA World Cup soccer-themed events takes place on July 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Canada Games Plaza. Watch the World Cup final, browse the container market, and enjoy local food trucks. Once the match is over, watch cultural celebrations provided by the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society and stick around for the City’s first-ever drone show around 10 p.m.
Movie in the Park
The second annual Movie in the Park is back on Friday, September 11. The movie starts around 7:30 p.m. or at dusk where you can enjoy some great entertainment with your friends and family in a natural outdoor movie theatre under the stars. Attendance is free, just bring a lawn chair, blanket, and snacks! The location and movie will be announced later this summer.
Kids in Parks Passport
The Kids in PG Parks Passport is back for another year and encourages families to step outside and explore. Until July 31, kids are encouraged to visit the various parks listed in the passport and answer questions about each one. The first 50 kids to return a completed passport will receive one free child admission to the Canfor Leisure Pool. All completed passports will be entered into a draw to win prizes from British Columbia Northern Exhibition, Koops Bike Shop, the Exploration Place, OVERhang, Prince George Family Y, Strike Zone, Engage Sport North, and UNBC Athletics.
These events are in addition to the many great community-led activities happening throughout the city this summer. Get more information by visiting the City events calendar.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca