St. John's 
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Friday, September 3– Monday, September 6, 2021
Celebrating the hard work of workers, Labour Day is last long weekend of summer. Take the weekend to rest, meet up with friends, and explore the city for some last-minute summer fun. Have a fantastic Labour Day while you check out a few of the activities listed below that you can do around St. John’s this Labour Day.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Exhibit Tours at Manuels River
Shaped and formed through both volcanic and glacial activity, Manuels River is home to some of the best-preserved trilobite fossils in the world. By visiting our exhibits you’ll take in the remarkable, MR1 fossil, found on the West bank of Manuels River in the early 1980s by Dr. Riccardo Levi-Setti.
They also showcase the interesting local geology that makes up Manuels River, as well as all the biology, ecology and human history of the area. Details
September 1 – 5, 2021 | Timed slots between 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM
Manuels River Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
$5 – $8.50
Frontline Action
Offering indoor and outdoor play, the fun doesn’t stop at Frontline Action. Have a great Labour Day getting dirty with paintball and battle archery, or stay clean with iCombat, Laser Tag, and Gelly Ball. There is so much more fun to be had at Frontline action this Labour day. Details
Outdoor (54 Duffetts Road) Hours | Paintball | Sundays | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Airsoft | Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Indoor (10 Pearl Place) Walk-in Hours: Monday – Thursday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Indoor Action Center, 10 Pearl Place, St.John’s
Outdoor Action Park, 54 Duffett’s Road, St. John’s
Breakout NL
Gather up your friends and see if you can solve the puzzles at Breakout NL and escape in time. Pick a theme and enter the immersive room. Each room will challenge you and your friends, both mentally and physically. Details
Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday – Thursday | By Appointment
Friday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM
Sunday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
1399 Torbay Road, Torbay
$20 – $22 + tax per person
II. Performing Arts
2021 George Street Festival
36th Annual George Street Festival is the Biggest Little Street In North America. Details
August 26 – September 1, 2021
George Street, Downtown St. John’s
$10
Campfire Sing-a-long
Join us for a free campfire sing-a-long by the Manuels River gazebo. We’ll be toasting marshmallows and enjoying a relaxing evening by the fire. Please note that we will cancel the fire in the event of inclement weather. Details
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
All community members are welcome to this free event.
Unplugged Open Mic at The Battery Cafe
Calling all musicians to our monthly Open Mic! Special guest host this month: Vickie Morgan of Mulberry Creek! Details
Saturday, September 4, 2021 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Battery Cafe, 1 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
Seating is still limited and registration is required. Message or email coffee@batterycafe.ca.
You might like: 2021 Short Play Festival on September 7-26, 2021
III. Sports
Free Yoga on the Lawn at Government House
Yoga on Lawn at Government House has returned. Meet up with your friends on the east side of the Government House. Classes are all levels with beginners welcome! Bring your yoga mat, some water, comfortable clothes, and sunscreen. Details
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Government House, St. John’s
Free
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Trail Tours at Manuels River
Enjoy guided tours of the Manuels River trails where we tell the story of the history that’s written in the rocks and the river bed.
Take a Fossil Hike and learn to see the aftermath of active volcanoes, moving glaciers and other geological phenomena that have shaped the river valley. Then, try and uncover a 500 million year old fossil within the shale that has fallen from the cliffs.
Take a Heritage Hike to learn all about the generations who have lived, worked, and played in Conception Bay South for more than 150 years. Take a tour of our community garden and learn about this region’s agricultural past, then take a walk along the old rail bed and learn to identify some of the wild plants that have sustained people for generations. Details
September 1 – 5, 2021
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Thursday | 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Manuels River Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
$8 – $12
Sunday Bird Walks
Take a guided walk on the Gardens’ nature trails with a Friend of the Garden volunteer and learn about Newfoundland birds. Details
Sunday, September 5, 2021 | 8:00 AM
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. – 4 p.m.)
BOT Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s
Meet at the parking lot across the road from the main gate
Free
The Ripper
Saturday, September 4, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Various locations, St. John’s
Each ticket admits up to six adults
Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden
Surround yourself with beautiful plants and stop to smell the roses, just minutes from downtown. This Labour Day, explore the walking trails or just relax in the cafe with a delicious drink and snack. Details
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
306 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s
$6 – $9 + HST; Under 5: Free; Admission By Donation the first Wednesday of each month
Geo Vista Park
Take in the breathtaking views of old St. John’s and the Harbour from Geo Vista Park. The trails overlook the city and will take you by spectacular natural rocks and plants. Details
Wednesday-Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s
$6 – $12; Under 5: Free
Visit Quidi Vidi
Spend a fun Labour day exploring the quaint working fishing village that is just a short drive from St. John’s. Walk around the Quidi Vidi Lake and relax with a refreshing craft beer at the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company.
Go on a Newfoundland Getaway
An exciting vacation doesn’t always mean that you have to travel far from home to have a good time. There are plenty of places to visit and activities to do without leaving Newfoundland. So, make a plan and explore what makes Newfoundland special.
Soapbox Science St. John’s
Come meet local women scientists and learn about their work at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market! Meet experts researching cancer, puffins, attraction, nutrition, viruses, carbon emissions, and more. Details
Saturday, September 4, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. John’s Farmer’s Market, 245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s
Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure
Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors at your own pace. The Avalon Peninsula is home to beautiful sandy beaches, challenging hikes, lush green forests, and much more. Enjoy the last long weekend of summer Now that the sun is shining and the days are warm, it is time to head outside and take in nature. Here are just 30 outdoor adventures around St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula to get you started.
Go Hiking
Getting a taste of nature and wilderness is not a problem on The Rock. St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula are packed with trails that take people through parks and wooded areas, along rivers and lakes, and past beautiful flora and fauna. So this summer, spend some time checking out the 25 trails around the Avalon Peninsula that are listed below.
VI. Food Events & Activities
Yellowbelly Brewery & Public House
Brunch with a tour, Yellowbelly Brewery & Public House has both under one roof. Brunch is served on Sunday mornings. Details
288 Water Street & 1 George Street, St. John’s
Bernard Stanley’s Gastro Pub
Bernard Stanley’s Gastro Pub has you covered if you are craving their yummy food. Their Banana Pancakes with screech rum and Breakfast Poutine are ‘must try’ dishes that will satisfy your boozy cravings. Details
Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (pop-up menu)
Tuesday/Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday & Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
223 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Featuring fresh local produce, meat, seafood, and hot prepared meals, St. John’s Farmers’ Market is a year-round Saturday morning treat. You never know what you will find at the market, so stop by this Labour Day and check out what the vendors have to offer. Details
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s