Friday, September 1– Monday, September 4, 2023
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
Sprout Scouts: Kids Gardening Program
Get ready for a green-thumbed adventure with Sprout Scouts! Specially designed for young nature enthusiasts to explore the wonderful world of plants and gardening. Children will embark on a journey of discovery as they learn about various plants, their life cycles, and the magic of photosynthesis. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 2:30 PM
Manuels River Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
$5.75 w/tax
Petting Barn at Lester’s Farm Chalet
Make some furry and feathered friends at Lester’s Farm Chalet. Enjoy petting and feeding some friendly animals at the farmyard.
Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
92 Pearltown Road, St. John’s
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 | Available for booking 24/7
Indoor (10 Pearl Place) Walk-in Hours: Monday – Thursday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Indoor Action Center, 10 Pearl Place, St.John’s
Outdoor Action Park, 54 Duffett’s Road, St. John’s
Paintball: $38 – $59 + HST
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
Hours vary
1399 Torbay Road, Torbay
II. Live Music/Theatre/Performing Arts
Jodee + Nicole: Da Tour Kick Off
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Jodee + Nicole kick off their province wide tour at Manuels River! Nicole Hand and Jodee Richardson are established professional Newfoundland artists who now work as a composing/arranging/performing duo, both on their own and as part of larger projects. This is a 19+ Event.. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South
$28.75 w/tax
Music @ Harbourside
Music @ Harbourside is the signature component of our “Music @” concert series, with concerts every Friday at 12:30 p.m. in beautiful Harbourside Park. These opening acts and our headliners showcase the incredible and diverse musical talent the City has to offer. Kick back with family, friends, or co-workers to enjoy your lunch break and welcome the weekend. It’s like running through a sprinkler on a hot day – refreshing, fun and sure to make you smile! Details
Rosemary Lawton | Friday, September 1, 2023 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Harbourside Park, St. John’s
Free
Jared Waterman @ The Battery Cafe
2022 MusicNL Folk/Roots Artist of the nominee Jared Waterman was born and raised in Twillingate NL. It was here that a strong foundation for passionate, heartfelt lyrics and songs was poured.
Waterman currently resides in Logy Bay, and is fresh off releasing his second album of original music titled “Just Let Me be Mad”. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Battery Cafe, 1 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
$11.98
Live Music at O’Reilly’s Pub
Fergus O’Byrne | Friday, September 1 | 5:00 PM 6:30 PM
Rugged Shores Trio | September 1 – 2 | 11:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Tomorrow’s Hangover | September 1 – 2 | 8:00 PM
Noel Worthman | Saturday, September 2 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Traditional Session hosted by Fergus Brown O’Byrne & Tony O’Brien | Sunday, September 3 | 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Craig Ryan | Saturday, September 2 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fergus O’Byrne | Sunday, September 3 | 6:30 PM
Tyler Humber & Ashleen Molloy | Sunday, September 3 | 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub, 13 George Street, St. John’s
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
What’s Up in the Sky in September?
Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 1:00-2:00 PM and 3:00-4:00 PM
StarLab at The Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s
Admission is $5.00(+tax). This fee does not include our exhibits.
St. John’s Haunted Hike
An ambulatory and award-winning theatrical tour through the historic and haunted streets of St. John’s downtown core, with old-fashioned storytelling at its dramatic and spine-tingling best. Descend into the dark underbelly of St. John’s and explore its murderous history and paranormal legacy.
The 2023 Haunted Hike is made up of our guides’ favourite stories from our previous hikes. Tours last 75 mins, and are suitable for ages 8+. Details
Sunday – Thursday, September 3 – 7, 2023 | 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John’s
$19.911 – $27.26
Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Come and experience the vibrancy of St. John’s at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Details
Until September 4, 2023
Pop up performances | Fridays | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Water Street, from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street
George Street, from Adelaide Street to Water Street
Free admission
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
Daily | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s
General admission $6 – $12, Under 5 Free
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
until September 4, 2023
Friday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
306 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s
$6 – $9 + HST; 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.
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.
IV. Food Events & Activities
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Have Brunch
Offering brunch every single day of the week, 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
223 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
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
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
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