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Sat, Aug 2, 2025

11:00 AM

Sun, Aug 3, 2025

5:00 PM

7th International Culturefest

The 7th International Culturefest is a celebration of the Saint John Region's rich cultural tapestry. It reflects the region's increasing cultural diversity through dance, music, singing, international street food and interactive activities. It will be held on Water Street, in the heart of Uptown Saint John, New Brunswick Day weekend, August 2nd & 3rd. It is a free event, open to ...

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Saint John Newcomers Centre

85 Water Street

Saint John, New Brunswick

Uptown Saint John, New Brunswick

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Thu, Aug 28, 2025

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Saint John Night Market

Saint John’s vibrant Night Market is returning for four evenings this summer, promising an exciting mix of food vendors, local crafts, live entertainment, and a fresh new lounge area—giving visitors an immersive way to experience the City Market. Join the festivities on Thursday, August 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the market running on the last Thursday of each month throug...

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Saint John City Market

South Market Street

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Sat, Aug 9, 2025

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

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Free Passport to Parks Event: Little River Reservoir

Saint John is your ultimate summer destination with the return of the Passport to Parks program, packed with fun, free, family-friendly events, and you're invited to take part! August 9 – Little River Reservoir 1:00–3:30 p.m.  (Rain Date: August 10) Feature activities: Rock painting and Lil Bit of Love Mini Farm Other activities include: Balloon twisting Benny Bubb...

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City of Saint John

Little River Reservoir

Located off Loch Lomond Road on the East Side

27 Pipe Line Rd East

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Sat, Aug 23, 2025

1:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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POSTPONED Free Passport to Parks Event: Meet me at the Park!

Passport to Parks: Rockwood Event Postponed Due to Fire Ban The City of Saint John regrets to inform residents that the final Passport to Parks event of the season at Rockwood Park has been postponed due to the province-wide fire ban currently in effect. We understand this news may be disappointing to those who were looking forward to the celebration. This decision was mad...

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City of Saint John

Rockwood Park – Lily Lake

10 Fisher Lakes Drive

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Thu, Aug 21, 2025

5:00 AM

Sun, Aug 24, 2025

1:00 PM

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Annual BIG book sale

We are hosting our 20th Annual BIG Book Sale being held at TD Station from August 21st to 24th where we will offer 50 000+ quality used books for sale to the public. This will be our biggest event yet! Book donations and volunteers are needed, as well as event and table sponsors.    

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

99 Station Street

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Fri, Aug 15, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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#BeautifySJ Celebration

Join us for an evening of celebration as we wrap up the 2025 Beautify Saint John campaign! Whether you built a planter, entered the contest, volunteered, or just cheered us on, this is for YOU! Enjoy live music, prizes for attendees, and refreshments available from Moosehead. Let's gather to celebrate the community spirit, creativity and greenery that made Saint John b...

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Saint John Tool Library

Moosehead Taproom 89 Main St. W. Saint John NB E2M 3H2

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Sat, Aug 16, 2025

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Community Free Fair!

The SJ Community Coalition is delighted to announce the first annual Community Free Fair in Queen Square. This is a special event for everyone, where everything is free! In addition to offering free clothes, food, and household goods, the Community Free Fair, will also include free services from our local partner organizations, such as item repair, hair cuts, health services, taxes, w...

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Saint John Community Coalition

Queen Square

Saint John, NB

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Thu, Aug 7, 2025

5:00 PM

Sun, Aug 10, 2025

6:00 PM

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Buskers on the Boardwalk

Buskers on the Boardwalk is back... with TWO stages! That’s double the performers, double the energy, and double the fun. Join us August 7th to 10th for world-class street performers lighting up the waterfront from day to night. Image Image ...

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JSM Sports & Entertainment

Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space

1 Market Square

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Sat, Aug 23, 2025

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Shorebirds of Saints Rest: Talk & Walk

Join nature educator Paul Martin for a free shorebird walk and talk at Irving Nature Park. We’ll start with a short presentation about the amazing migration of the Semipalmated Sandpiper and tips for identifying shorebirds. Then we’ll head to Saints Rest Beach to see them in action and learn how they survive in this coastal habitat. Meet at the gazebo above the information kiosk on Ta...

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Saint John Naturalists Club

Irving Nature Park

1790 Sand Cove Road

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Sat, Aug 16, 2025

1:00 PM to 11:59 PM

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Saint John Pride Parade

The Pride Parade and Festival is an Annual Event that is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA and the Community. The Parade will begin at Noon. Following the Parade, The Pride Festival will continue at Area 506. There will be food and live music as well as a drag show.

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