Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about buying all the fixings for the feast. For many people, Thanksgiving is the start of fall. So, gather your family and spend some time relaxing, or get out of the house and experience what St. John’s has to offer this Thanksgiving.
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The Best Brothers
After losing their free-spirited mother in a freak accident involving a large drag queen named Piña Colada, brothers Kyle and Hamilton Best have to find a way to work together to make the final arrangements. Polar opposites, Hamilton is a buttoned-down architect with a conventional life and Kyle is a slightly flighty real estate agent with unfortunate taste in men.
Details
October 4-7, 2023
St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre – Barbara Barrett Theatre, 95 Allandale Rd, St. John’s
$25.00 Full Price, $20 Students & Seniors
Sinfonia 1: Oh, Oboe!
Join the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Sinfonia for Sinfonia 1: Oh, Oboe as we kick off our series under the direction of Marc David, with soloist Annie Corrigan, oboe. Annie joins the orchestra to perform Concerto for Oboe by Vaughan Williams. The concert also includes Valse Triste by Sibelius and Mozart’s Symphony No.40.
Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 8:00 PM
St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre – Barbara Barrett Theatre, 95 Allandale Rd, St. John’s
$10 – $35
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Paddy’s McGinty Wake
Poor ‘ol Paddy. He’s gone and we are hosting a wake to mark his passing. It’s March 31, 1949 on the eve of Confederation. Paddy McGuinty has gathered friends, family and a few surprise guests for his own Irish wake and the reading of his will! When the cast of colorful characters come together, they will leave you in shock and hysterics. Families, friends, and strangers collide as secrets are exposed and life reveals the oddest things. Welcome to our less than ordinary Irish Wake.
Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Gower Street Theatre, 208 Gower Street, St. John’s
Dinner & Show $89.50 (include $4.50 Services Fees)
Chefs For Trails Food Hike
Join us for a unique culinary experience at beautiful Manuels River! Local chefs prepare delectable small plates using freshly-sourced regional ingredients, served in little pockets of wilderness along the riverside trails. Meet the chefs, sip local micro-brews, enjoy live music, and take in the natural beauty of Fall at Manuels River. This is a 19+ Event. ID Required.
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | Gates open at 12:00 Noon
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Hwy, Conception Bay South
$140
Young Scientist: Fall Leaves
Have fun learning the science behind the color changing leaves, hunt to find leaves of all the different colors and even enjoy a cozy campfire!
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Hwy, Conception Bay South
$10.00/Child & Adult for non-members, and $8.00/Member Child & Adult.
Pumpkinfest at Lester’s Farm Market
Visit Lester’s Farm for the 21st annual Pumpkinfest. Admission covers corn maze, wagon rides, giant slide, other mazes, our fall props and designs, petting barn and more! Kids who dress as a pumpkin or in orange will get a free kids sized hard serve.
Details
Pumpkinfest: Weekends, September 30 – October 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
October 8 – 10, 2023
Lester’s Farm Market, 173 Brookfield Road, St. John’s
$9/person, $36/family of 5
Festival of New Dance
The 2023 Festival of New Dance features workshops, community events, and of course live performances on stages and rooms throughout downtown St. John’s. Details
September 24 – October 7, 2023
Throughout downtown St. John’s
Free and ticketed
Nan’s Kitchen TAKE OVER: Nanny Andrea
Nan’s are often known as the best cook in the family because their secret ingredient is that they cook with love. This week we are featuring Nanny Andrea! She will be taking over our Kitchen to bring you a delicious meal of Hearty Beef Stew, Homemade Sourdough Rolls, and Warm Chocolate Cake with Sauce for dessert! Details
Monday, October 9, 2023
Seatings 12 PM & 1 PM; Takeout is available at 12:30PM & 1:30PM
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Hwy, Conception Bay South
$15+HST
Architecture and Dance: Version 2.0
This interactive, experimental dance performance explores the boundaries and interactions between dance, architecture, technology and audience. It asks the question: might some technologies facilitate new forms of dance?
Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
The Rooms – Theatre, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s
This is a free drop in event
The 2023 Nickel 48-Hour Horror Film Challenge
The notorious horror challenge returns! Can you make a short horror movie in just 48 hours? Of course you can! It’s free to take part, open to all, and buckets of fun.
Details
October 6 – 8, 2023
St. John’s
Free
Family Magic Show: Featuring Gary Summers
A wonderful blend of colorful magic, puppetry and audience participation awaits you and your family at Manuels River.
Sunday, October 8th Gary Summers will take his audience through a magical journey filled with fun & excitement for children and adults of all ages. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
Single Admission $15
Buy ingredients at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market
Open every Saturday, year-round, the St. John’s Farmer’s Market is the best place where you can buy fresh, local produce, baked goods, and meat products. You can pick up prepared meals at the market if you are not great in the kitchen.
Check out the GEO Vista Park
Hiking the Geo Vista Park gives you breathtaking views of old St. John’s and the Harbour. There are 8 inter-looping walks that total 1.6km long, so you can pick where you would like to stop and start. It is a great place to enjoy the vibrant fall colors.
Tour the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company Limited
Quidi Vidi Brewing Company is the largest craft brewery in Newfoundland and is settled in the lovely fishing village of Quidi Vidi. So, gather together your family and friends and can take the tour to see how the different types of beer are made and sample some the finest craft beer in St. John’s.
Try the best Fish n Chips on Newfoundland at Ches’s Fish and Chips
Ches’s Fish and Chips has been serving fish n’ chips the Newfoundland way since 1951 and is one of the most popular options for both locals and travelers. The fish is fresh off the boat and they hand cut their fries. You may love it so much that you want it in place of turkey this Thanksgiving.
Warm Up with a Cup of Coffee at Hungry Heart Café
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a fresh baked good to warm after spending quality time with the family outdoors seeing all the gorgeous colors that fall is bringing. The Hungry Heart Café is a socially responsible employer that provides training opportunities to those who face barriers to be successfully included in the community.
Check Out the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation
The Quidi Vidi Village Plantation is the place to go if you love local art. Local artists display and sell their work at this unique gallery. You can always see something interesting and new at the gallery.
Thanksgiving Weekend Brunch/Dinner
The Merchant Tavern: Weekend Brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM
Exile Restaurant and lounge: Lunch: Daily from 11am – 4pm; Dinner: Every Day from 5pm – 10pm
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