Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Fri – Sun. August 6 – 8
Quesnel Museum
Join in the fun and complete the Selfie Scavenger Hunt for your chance to win the summer fun prize basket, including outdoor activities and a $15 gift voucher for Frank’s ice cream! To complete the hunt and have your name entered to win the prize basket, you must take a selfie at each location on the list and present your pictures to the Quesnel Museum staff. The hunt will only be available Friday August 6th through Sunday August 8th. The selfie list will become available at 9:30am on August 6th both on Facebook and in paper format at the Quesnel Museum. All selfies must be presented to the museum staff by 4:30 pm on Sunday August 8th. Only one entry per group for the gift basket.
Quesnel Farmers’ Market
Sat. August 7, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Helen Dixon grass site
“Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Raise it, Wild Harvest it” You can find all these things and more when you’re shopping at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market. Join over 30 local vendors at the corner of Kinchant St and Carson Ave every Saturday until October 16
Bouchie Lake Farmers Market
Wed. August 11, 4 PM – 7 PM
Bouchie Lake Ball Diamond
Bouchie Lake is having their weekly farmers market on August 4! Stop by to grab local products like fresh produce, baking, canning/ preserves, arts & crafts, and more!
Movie Night in the Park
Fri & Sat. August 13, 9 PM – 11:30 PM
Lebourdais Park
Friday Aug 13th / Saturday Aug 14th
Bring a blanket to Lebourdais Park and enjoy an outdoor movie.
This free family event is sponsored by City of Quesnel Forestry Initiatives Program, Fortis BC, Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
• Friday August 13th – Wonder Woman 1984
• Saturday August 14th – The Lego Movie
Showtime is dusk – around 9:00pm.
There will be a concession offering candy, popcorn, chips, pop, and coffee next to the Billy Barker Days office open 8:00pm – 10:00pm. All proceeds go to the Terry Fox Run.
Connection – Community Show
Thursday, Aug 5 to Friday, Aug 27
500 North Star Road
Lee-Anne Chisholm and Aaron Harder will be doing this event. It’s all a visual exploration of the relationship between body, soul, and spirit through the contrasting styles of painting and sculpture. For more information please visit the Quesnel Art Gallery website.
Artwalk (Registration)
Now
500 N Star Road
The Quesnel Art Gallery is planning their annual Artwalk in downtown Quesnel and are looking for artists! If you are an artist or a local business on Reid St. and interested in particating, email them for more information!
quesnelartwalk@gmail.com
Family Fun Park Days
Wednesdays July, 21 – Aug. 25, at 10 AM – 2 PM
Water Park in Lebourdais Park
The Quesnel Tillicum Society Early Childhood Learning Program is hosting Family Fun Park Days. Join them Wednesdays at the water park for crafts, snacks, water, sunscreen, activities, take home activities, and transportation provided. For more information find them on Facebook
Bouchie Lake Gymkhana Club Members Nights 2021
Now until Tues, Aug 31, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Bouchie Lake Recreation
1975 Centennial Rd
Come watch the sporting event of gymkhana at the Bouchie Lake recreation arena. Cheer on your family and friends. Concession will be on site. Covid rules for these events are still in place.
Pony Ride Fundraiser
Sat, Aug 7 & Sun, Aug 8, 11 AM – 3 PM
Cariboo Blue Farm
They are 6 minutes from Save On Foods up West Fraser Rd. Sliding scale donations from $4 and up. Parents must be side walkers for children under 5. They have goats and miniature chickens to see as well! They’re raising money for 2 rescue horses that are in need of vet care (teeth, blood work, corrective trimming, and special feed).
Obstacle Day & Jackpot
Sun, Aug 8, 11 AM – 2 PM
1975 Centennial Rd
Come join them for a covid friendly afternoon of obstacles and fun. From 11 AM – 12:30 PM there will be an opportunity for Obstacle Challenge participants to practice various obstacles with their horses. ($5 for members and $10 for non-members). 12:30 PM Jackpot begins! Participants will be tested on skill (not speed).
Summer Nights Market
Wed. August 11, 5 PM – 8 PM
Alex Fraser Park
We are excited to bring summer night markets to Alex Fraser Park!
Come browse vendors, and enjoy some good food!
To be a vendor, please message The Blue Jay Bistro, or email thebluejaybistro@gmail.com.
Tables and tents are not provided.
Spots are $10 each, or $25 if you are wanting power.
Thoughtless Ambitions Auto Expo
Sun. August 15, 9am
Lebourdais Park
Welcome to Thoughtless Ambitions.
We are British Columbian car crew with a huge passion for anything with wheels! Gate opens at 9am. Trophies awarded at 4:30pm. There will be giveaways from local sponsors, as well as local food available on site. Free public viewing or enter your car for $10.00! View their website
Fundraiser For Travis
Sun. August 29, 10 AM – 3 PM
Lebourdais Park
This fundraiser is a homebased business and craft vendor for Travis and his family, Travis was involved in a serious home construction accident on July 18th, 2021. Information and vendor sign up is located Here.
Quesnel & District Museum and Archives
Now until Thurs, Sept 30
705 Carson Ave
They created a digital scavenger hunt encompassing riddles that when solved, will take you to 9 of the Quesnel’s most iconic landmarks! You can begin sleuthing anywhere in the downtown area. Visit the Quesnel Museum to access the hunt. Good luck and have fun.
Summer Art Classes
Now thru Tues, Aug 31
Registration is open for Summer Art Classes with Spectrum Art Studios. $20/ class, or six classes for $100 (save $20). All supplies included. Call (250) 925-4922 or email spectrumartstudios@gmail.com to register.
Game Night @ K- Max
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
K-Max Games and Videos
Every Wednesday at 630pm, come join them around the table for some board gaming fun. Bring a game, try our featured game for the evening, or try something from their game library – all are welcome!
Ladies Fun Golf League
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
3028 Red Bluff Road
The Richbar Nursery Golf and Garden is officially starting their ladies fun golf league for the year! For info call 250-255-GOLF (4653) or visit their website
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