Prince George Cangems Gem & Mineral Show goes Friday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. If you love everything rock, gem, mineral, and handmade join CanGems. Mineral specimens, crystals, natural gemstone jewelry, home decor, fossils and an array of artists and makers will be on site. Day pass is $6 each, $15 per family and five and under are free. Weekend pass for all three days is $10 each, $25 per family. For more information visit www.cangems.ca.
Coquitlam Express at Prince George Spruce Kings goes Friday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. Tickets at https://www.sprucekings.bc.ca/tickets
AiMHi Walkathon goes Friday, Sept. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AiMHi Gymnasium, 950 Kerry St., and is to unite supported individuals and their families in a fun, accessible, and outdoor community event. This event is about more than just physical activity; it's about making connections, celebrating life, and kicking off Community Living Month with heartfelt enthusiasm. There is no registration required, just come enjoy the event. While participation in the walk is voluntary, organizers encourage everyone to join in, including those with accessibility requests, ensuring that individuals of all ages and fitness levels can participate.
Junk in the Trunk Sale, the garage sale bonanza goes Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with more than 100 vendors on site. In partnership with this event there is a Recycling Round Up with a variety of stewardship organizations that will accept recycling including old or unused tires, on or off the rim, household batteries and thermostats, electronics, including televisions, computers, musical instruments and power tools including drills, circular saws, electric sanders and band saws as well as a spot to drop off electronic outdoor equipment like electric chainsaws, lawnmowers and power washes.
Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers Fall Community Shred It Event goes Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prince George Secondary school parking lot. Shred personal and important documents and help the crime fighting program by donating a minimum $10 per bag and box. Documents will be safely and securely shredded. For another $5 donation enjoy a tasty Mr. Mike’s burger.
GRAMMAS 2 GRAMMAS Parking Lot Sale goes Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3590 Dufferin Ave. Lots of useful, gently used, household items and homemade baking.
10th annual Small Business Fall Fair goes Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roll-A-Dome where more than 100 vendors will have their wares on display. There are so many new vendors attending including bakers, makers, small businesses, and direct sales.
Pumpkin Watercolour Paint goes Sunday, Sept. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wildflower Farm, 9295 Pooley Road. Visit the farm for this fall themed watercolour paint experience with Liana. This pumpkin paint is 9x12 inches and all instructions, paints and materials are provided in the barn setting, also included is pumpkin spice tea and charcuterie goodies provided by Cait's Sweet Bites and Beanery. To register text Lisa of Wildflower Farm at 250-961-3519 or email [email protected]. Registration fee is $75/per person. Participants must pre-register to join the workshop.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation goes Monday, Sept. 30 at Canada Games Plaza and starts at 10 a.m. with welcome from Lheidli T’enneh Elder Darlene McIntosh, then everyone drums as one. At 10:30 a.m. Clayton Gauthier speaks, then there is a Walk ‘n’ Talk. At noon Araya and Zoe Spooner perform, 12:30 p.m. Krystal McKinnon of Indigenous Wellness Canada speaks; 1 p.m. Elder Imani Miller from the Medicine Wheel Café speaks; at 1:30 p.m. Great West Traditional Pow Wow Dancers perform and at 2 p.m. there is a healing smudge and drum as an open drumming circle. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park includes an Elder traditional welcome, the drumming in of survivors and inter-generational survivors, a moment of reflection, grounding with Darlene McIntosh, a welcome by Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan and survivors will share their stories. There will be a Community Round Dance and Jingle Dress and Pow Wow Dancers will follow. The ceremony will close with the We Are Still Here celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
National Seniors Day Open House goes Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northern Sport Centre, 3333 University Way. Everyone 55+ is invited to join in the fun and free fitness activities like pickleball, enjoy snacks and enter to win prizes. Get a personal tour of the facility and meet other like-minded community members. Learn about the special membership rate, fitness programs and personal training.
Come From Away, touring Broadway musical, goes Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 8 to 10 p.m. This is the Tony and Olivier Award winning show that takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them during the 9/11 crisis. Tickets at www.cncentre.ca/events-tickets/events-calendar/come-away.
Pumpkin Centrepiece Workshop goes Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wildflower Farm, 9295 Pooley Road. The class includes everything needed to create the centrepiece, including dried blooms, seed pods, grains and grasses. Perfect for fall and just in time for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Price is $45 per person. This class has limited spots. To pre-register text Lisa at 250-961-3519.
Learn to Roller Skate goes Oct. 3 to Nov. 28 at the Roll-A-Dome every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. First night is free. Safety gear and skates provided. The program is hosted by Rated PG Roller Derby. This program is for beginners and will focus on the fundamentals of roller skating and building confidence on skates. Cost is $120 plus annual insurance $30. Must bring mouthguard. All genders welcome and must be 18+. To participate fill out the form be added to the program e-mail list at https://forms.gle/aNJrZsSDVhuNkGoe8.
Improv Shmimprov at the Underground goes Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at 1177 Third Ave. This is a brand new show with new games at a new new venue. Improv Shmimprov performs theatre games based on audience suggestions. Bring your best ideas. Tickets are $22.63 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/improv-shmimprov-at-the-underground.
Navratri Celebration goes Friday, Oct. 4 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. with Aarti (Celebration of Lights) at 7 p.m. at the Northern Sport Centre, indoor football turf, 3333 University Way. This event marks a time of spiritual devotion and festive joy. This annual celebration symbolizes the victory of good over evil and honours the divine feminine power. This year’s Navratri celebration invites the entire community to join in the free festivities. The Hindu society in the city hosts this celebration every year, offering a beautiful blend of prayer and dance, and creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere for all to enjoy. Dress is traditional or casual, socks are mandatory. For more information call Manisha 250-552-0372, Himanshu at 250-301-4119 or Honey at 236-331-6919.
Hunniford Gardens Harvest Days Pumpkin Patch goes Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a family friendly, outdoor fall event. MP Makeup Artistry will do complimentary face painting and there will be food vendors on site. Get dressed up in your finest, funnest Halloween costume, tour our lil' pumpkin patch, walk the spooky forest trail, and snap a photo in one of our decorated areas. For more information and tickets visit www.facebook.com/events/hunniford/pumpkinpatch.
Stand Up Comedy with Devon Flynn and Mike McGuire, hosted by Cody Malbeuf goes Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 with doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose Pub, UNBC, 3333 University Way. Tickets are $10 at the pub or at the door. Cash only.
Thursdays at the Park goes every week at The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, until Oct. 3, and will see the Cruisin Classic Car Club parked outside so people can check out the classic cars. Origins Kitchen will feature specials at their take-out window and the Little Prince steam engine will be running from noon to 8 p.m.
Curling 50+ Open House goes Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club. If you’re looking to try something new, bring clean runners and wear warm stretchy clothing. Volunteers will take you through the basics of curling and there’s a chance to join a league if you love it. Curling is an inclusive sport that can adapt to almost any situation. There are even sticks to help you push the rock, no bending required. For more information visit www.pggolfandcurling.com/curling-2/leagues-events/league-information.
Fall Fun in the Forest goes Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Fluid Affairs and Events is teaming up with Northern Lights Wildlife Society to bring the first annual event to build awareness around bear safety and what to do as a community and as individual households to improve the situations for the bears. Partial proceeds will go directly to NLWS as they care for orphaned bears and other wildlife. There will be local vendors, food trucks, community groups, music, crafts and more.
Oktoberfest German Buffet and Dance goes Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Hart Pioneer Centre, 6986 John Hart Highway. Enjoy a delicious authentic German buffet created by Chef Frank, followed by dancing and a late night snack. Doors and cash bar open at 5 p.m. Buffet dinner served at 6 p.m. with dancing to Tycon Tunes starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at the centre. For more information call 250-962-6712.
Oktoberfest PG goes Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Prince George Seniors Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Sound of the North will play traditional German, country, old-time rock n' roll music for dancing. Hot German-style lunch included. Tickets $40 (in advance, 19+) available by e-transfer to [email protected] or in person at 425 Brunswick St.
Stand Up for Charity 29 starring Tim Nutt goes Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at Kinsmen Club of PG, 777 Kinsmen Pl. Starring world-touring stand-up comedian Tim Nutt, and also featuring local amateurs. This evening also brags a full-service bar topped off by a sumptuous buffet by our award-winning in-house caterer, North Star Catering. All profits from this exciting event will go to support the Prince George Vixens Woman’s rugby team. Tickets are $54.58 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/stand-up-for-charity-29.
Hart Spooktacular Market goes Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hart Shopping Centre parking lot. Come shop local and check out all things fall and Halloween.
CFUR Radiothon Wrap-Up Party goes Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Legion 43 PG, 1110 Sixth Ave. The evening includes music by Folky Strum Strum, Checkdown Charlie and Brock Patch. This is the wrap for the radiothon membership drive fundraiser week. Doors at 7, show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and it’s $10 for members. Email [email protected] to get the discount code. Tickets are at https://cfur.ca/radiothon-wrap-up-party.
Rhythm and Dance goes Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Prince George Playhouse, 2626 Recplace Drive. Join the PGSO Wind Quintet as they showcase dance music from all over the world. This narrated show was originally created by the National Art Centre. For tickets visit https://tickets.pgso.com/rhythmanddance.
Surrey Eagles at Prince George Spruce Kings goes Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at Kopar Memorial Arena. Tickets at www.sprucekings.bc.ca/tickets
Portland Winterhawks at Prince George Cougars goes Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at CN Centre. Tickets at https://chl.ca/whl-cougars/
Grants Tradeshow goes Thursday, Oct. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way. Non-profits and charities in Prince George and surrounding area are invited to discover local grant opportunities. Meet grant providers and learn how to apply. Network with organizations. Free admission. Drop in event. Coffee and refreshments provided.
Sunny Phono & frens goes Friday, Oct. 11 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 269 Victoria St. This is an electronic music event featuring Sunny Phono, K1lowaTT, WubberWoky, KG, VitaminD. For $15 advance tickets message www.facebook.com/AVPromotionsPG or it’s $25 at the door.
Farmhouse Country Hoedown goes Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Roll-A-Dome. Join an evening filled with live country music, line dancing and a lively atmosphere of two-stepping fun. This 19+ event is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with friends and fellow country music lovers. There is a 50/50 raffle that will support the Prince George 4-H Clubs. Tickets for the dance are at www.farmhousecatering.ca/countrydance.
Hunniford Gardens Fright Night Market goes Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at 8845 Aquarius Road. Bringing together local produce, food, arts and crafts vendors and there will be food trucks on site. Everyone is welcome into the store for fall flower bulbs, houseplants and all gardening needs. If getting creeped out and terrified is your thing, the Fright Night Pumpkin Patch is also open from 6-10 pm. This part is a ticketed event at hunniford-gardens.friday-october-11th-fright-night and Saturday tickets are at hunniford-gardens.saturday-october-12th-fright-night. Tickets are not needed to attend the Night Market.
Downtown Fallfest Markets goes Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Prince George Farmers’ Market, Third Ave, & Quebec St, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Downtown Prince George the events sees live music and treats from food vendors. This is a family event with fun activities for children from pumpkin decorating to hayrides. Rooty the carrot mascot will be in attendance. There’s also a pancake breakfast at the PG Legion, 101-1116 6th Ave. from 8 to 11 a.m. Adults are $12 and children under 12 are $6.
Prince Albert Raiders at Prince George Cougars goes Saturday, Oct. 12 at CN Centre. Tickets at https://chl.ca/whl-cougars/
Old Time Fiddler’s Dance goes Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Elks Community Hall, 663 Douglas St. Live music performed by members of BC Old Time Fiddlers. Tickets $10 available at the door, includes ice cream treat. Families welcome; children under 18 free with parent. Some called group dances. Coffee, pop, chips available by donation. For more information email [email protected].
Games Night goes every Thursday at 7 p.m at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Come on down and join in a game of backgammon, checkers, crib or better yet try out the pool tableor dart board, please bring your own darts. Open to everyone for a $5 drop in fee.
Little Shop of Horrors presented by Theatre NorthWest goes until Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. and some 2 p.m. matinees at 36-556 North Nechako Rd. Step into a world where the quirky meets the carnivorous during this production of the play by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken. Packed with toe-tapping tunes, dark humour, and a dash of campy horror, this cult-classic musical promises an unforgettable night of laughter and suspense. Content warning: be advised this production contains harmful stereotypes, portrayals of domestic abuse, mentions of poverty, death, and outdated language that may be offensive to some viewers. For tickets visit https://tickets.theatrenorthwest.com/littleshopofhorrors
Wilson Square Community Farmers’ Market goes every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courthouse until Oct. 12 where local food producers fill the street as musicians play their instruments and visitors start their weekends with a round of breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee. Traditional farm fresh meat and produce is available alongside wild-foraged seasonal fiddleheads and morels, rounded out by a selection of local arts and baked treats.
Prince George Farmers’ Market goes every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Third & Quebec until Oct. 26 where visitors will find around 100 vendors offering everything from local vegetables, ethically-raised grass-fed meats, baking, fruits, hot foods, coffee, honey, jams and jellies, preserves, and a wide variety of artisan products including jewellery and crafts.
Craft & Chat at the main branch of the Prince George Public Library goes every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the magazine corner, second floor, where fibre artists are invited to bring their latest projects to share, vent frustrations, brag about successes, get and give help and join in lively discussions. Snacks provided. This event is in partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest.
Parkinson Support Group meetings are the third Saturday of each month. Next meeting is Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Meetings are informal and are for sharing information about slowing down the progression of PD. There are guest speakers, special events and biweekly exercise sessions and positive social interaction. Use lower parking lot beside ball diamond to access the seniors centre.
Story Walk at Duchess Park is open to the public. Each story panel is facing the paved walking path and is not located in the dog park itself. The program is available rain or shine so participants should dress for the weather. The story is changed on a monthly basis to keep it fresh and exciting.
Trivia Night at Nancy O’s goes every other Wednesday, including Sept. 25, at 8 p.m., 1261 Third Ave. There are three rounds per game, each round has five themed questions and five music questions. There’s something for everyone. The winning team gets a custom Nancy O’s Trivia trophy and a round of drinks, their photo on the wall that goes into the winners’ book after two weeks. Those caught cheating will be publicly shamed and labelled as cheaters – good wholesome fun. Book a spot by calling ahead at 250-562-8066.
Coffee and Cars is a weekly event held every Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. until Sept. 29 at Tim Horton’s, 612 East Central St., where people can meet up during this family-friendly event that brings Prince George’s diverse car culture together. Time to bring out those projects.
Omineca’s Coffee House Open Stage is every Sunday, 369 Victoria St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to step up and share their talents, stories and art forms of all kinds including but not limited to musical, literary, comedic and performative expressions of our diverse community. Refreshments and snacks by donation. Sign up is on-site. There are some house instruments provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools for expression. First timers and emerging artists are encouraged to experiment and collaborate with others. Please share and invite friends and family to build audience, engage and cheer on local artists in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.
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