Family Friendly Event in Spirit Square
Friday, August 2
Spirit Square
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Quesnel Downtown Association will be hosting a family friendly event in Spirit Square. There will be some of the pilots from the air show for people to meet, and a paper airplane throwing contest for 3 age groups, with Prizes to be won! Or kids can just come down and learn how to build paper airplanes.
Quesnel Art Gallery:
Wildfires 2019 Project Opening Reception
Friday, August 2
Quesnel Art Gallery
7:00 pm
Opening reception for this photographic exhibit documenting the aftermath of the 2017 wildfires. Sponsored by West Fraser, this show runs until August 30th.
Quesnel SkyFest 2019
Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4
SkyFest provides entertainment for the whole family. There will be opportunity for an up close look at some different types of aircraft and vintage cars in the static display area.
Multiple ticket packages are available at the Quesnel Visitor Centre, Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, at the Quesnel Airport Office, and online (along with more information) at www.skyfest.ca
ArtsWells Festival 2019
Friday, August 2 – Monday, August 5
Wells and Barkerville
The Cariboo’s largest celebration of music and art, ArtsWells Festival, is back for its 16th season in the colourful community of Wells and the historic Goldrush town of Barkerville. At the heart of it all, ArtsWells offers four fun-filled days of creative community and artistic connection with exceptional musical experiences for every taste!
BC Team Roping Association Finals
Friday, August 2 to Monday, August 5
Alex Fraser Park
The BCTRA 2019 Finals will be held August 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th in Quesnel B.C. at Alex Fraser Park There will be concession available and free admission.
For more information visit www.ropebc.ca/
Family Fun Bottle Drop-Off
Saturday, August 3
Safeway
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bring your refundable cans, bottles, juice containers to Safeway Parking lot on Saturday. The proceeds go to the Terry Fox Run.
Yoga on the Creek
Monday, August 5
Baker Creek Park
6:30 pm
Yoga on the Creek is a free event sponsored by the West Quesnel Business Association. Lead by Tanya Garland from Sun & Sage Yoga Studio .
Quesnel Art Gallery Summer Workshop:
Zentangle Drawing
Wednesday, August 7
Quesnel Art Gallery
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A summer art workshop of those aged 12-99!
The fee is $5.00 per person, maximum 10 participants. Register at the gallery or by phone at 250-991-4014
My Son The Hurricane
Wednesday, August 7
The Occidental
8:00 pm
My Son the Hurricane is a brass infused funk beast and when they play, no dance floor is safe!
Advance tickets $10, door tickets $15.
As the Wind Wanders Yoga
Thursday, August 8
Petty Catwater
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This ultra-relaxing session embraces the fleeting sun-drenched days of summer.
Gentle Yoga followed by refreshments and mingling, all abilities and bodies welcome. Fee is $20 and must RSVP by Wednesday at https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/ATWY3W
Quesnel Museum’s Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 10
Quesnel & District Museum and Archives
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
For our regular family rate you can come join in on crafts, activities, and games throughout the museum!
