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A new indoor play space is opening in PG, and they have their Grand Opening this Saturday! Check it out!

7 MORE DAYS 😍🥳

Join us on August 22nd for a fun filled community fair and Grand Opening!! 🥳

The event will be running from 10-2, but open play will be open from 10-5!

$5 PLAY ADMISSIONS ALL DAY 🥳

Here's what's going on outside for FREE!
✨️Painting station!
✨️Sensory exploration bin!
✨️Door prize with 5 Winners!
✨️Prize wheel!
✨️Sensory toys for sale!
✨️Vendors and community supports!
- Ohana Community Services Canada
- Child Care Resource and Referral- PG & District
- Body Brain Learning
- Pacific Autism Family Network - Prince George
- Kids Physio Group PG
- Mackenzie Community Services - MCS
- HOPE Across the spectrum
- Usborne Books
- local artist bringing you colouring books!
- Retro coffee

Hey there Lac des Bois families! This last week had some great weather to get out there and enjoy some events; here is hoping that next week is more of the same. There are a lot of fun things to do around PG!

Upcoming Events:

LEGOtime! | August 17th | 3pm to 5pm | Bob Harkins Branch of the PGPL
This fun time is still happening every Monday at the PGPL; they have the LEGO, you bring your imagination.
https://www.pgpl.ca/events/legotime-0

BBQ for Parkinson PG | August 20th | 11am to 2pm | Canadian Tire
Stop by Canadian Tire to enjoy some generously donated hot dogs, burgers, chips, drinks and prizes in support of the Parkinson PG Support Group. You can also find out more information about the upcoming BC Parkinson Superwalk in September.
www.support.parkinson.bc.ca/site/

Touch a Truck | August 21st | 11am to 3pm | Bob Harkins Branch of the PGPL
Come on out to experience this year’s Touch a Truck event, where kids of all ages can meet all of their favourite vehicles and things that go vroom! This year includes a by donation BBQ hot dog!
https://www.pgpl.ca/events/touch-truck

Youth Learn to Fish | August 22nd | 11am to 1pm | Shane Lake - Forests for the World
The second free fishing lesson of the summer, register to join Go Fish BC in learning how, where, and when to catch fish. Fishing rods are provided for kids 5-15 with parent participation.
https://www.gofishbc.com/learn-to-fish/?region=38&program_type=all&month=2026-07

There is still so much summer fun left; get out there and enjoy it!

Still need a backpack and supplies for the new year? Check out the post below!

🎒 School District No. 57 students!

🎒 Do you need a backpack and school supplies for the upcoming school year?

Come by the SD57 Indigenous Education Office on August 19 to pick one up!

📅 August 19
🕘 9am-3pm
🗺️ 155 McDermid Dr Suite 102
✅ First come, first served
📦 While supplies last.

We look forward to seeing you! 💙

Hello again Lac Des Bois families! I hope you have been enjoying all the warm weather and fun activities! So much to do, and this week is no different! Let’s take a look ahead at the goings on around PG! ☀️

Upcoming Events
BC Northern Exhibition | August 13th to August 16th | Opens at 10am on Thursday and closes at 5pm on Sunday | Exhibition Park
Come on out to the 114th annual British Columbia Northern Exhibition! Ride the rides, see the shows, eat the mini donuts, and have a great time! Don’t forget to buy ride passes early to save some money!
https://www.bcne.ca/bcne

Star Wars Summer - The Last Jedi Screening | Friday, August 14th | 2pm to 5pm
Head to the library as they conclude their screening of Episodes 7-9 of the Star Wars franchise, finishing with Episode 9!
https://www.pgpl.ca/events/star-wars-summer

Indigenous Peoples Celebration | August 15th | Barkerville
Celebrate the region’s Indigenous culture and history in Barkerville, complete with drumming, dancing, stories, games and free bannock!
https://www.barkerville.ca/indigenous-peoples-celebration/

Kids Compost Workshop | August 15th | 1pm to 2pm | Growing Knowledge Community Compost Garden, Campus Ring Rd
Composting is a hands-on way for kids and families to learn about the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. It also helps children understand the important roles of worms, insects, and biodegradable materials in our environment.
https://www.reaps.org/public-programs/

Big Rig Rumble Truck Show | August 15th and 16th | 12pm to 10pm on Saturday, 9am to 2pm on Sunday | PGARA Speedway (3645 Highway 16 East)
For everyone who likes big trucks, this is the show for you! Featuring big rigs of all kinds from the local community and across BC, come and celebrate the rigs, the drivers, and the passion behind the industry, including a light show on Saturday at 9 p.m. https://allevents.in/prince-george/big-rig-rumble-2026-truck-show/200030112471738

I hope to see you all out there enjoying these and other awesome events! 😃

Another month, another awesome Dalketh Word Search! Give it a try!

Challenge yourself with this month’s Dakelh Word Search!

Learn, discover, and practice Dakelh vocabulary. How many words can you find?
Share your results in the comments. Answers coming tomorrow!

Credit to Lheidli T’enneh for creating this learning resource.

Happy BC Day long weekend everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying the extra time off and have had the chance to get out and spend time with your family. Even though we’re halfway through summer, there are still plenty of fun events happening in and around Prince George!

Upcoming Events:

Festival North 2026
August 3 to August 8 | Various times and locations around Prince George
Enjoy 22 concerts, workshops, and special events featuring a wide variety of musical styles. Check out the full schedule to find events, times, and venues that interest you!
https://festivalnorth.com/schedule

Prince George Kodiaks Football Game
Tuesday, August 4 | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Masich Place Stadium
Calling all football fans! Join BLITZ, the Kodiaks’ mascot, and cheer on Prince George’s local junior football team.
https://tourismpg.com/events/kodiaks-football-game-2/

Sunflower Festival
Starting Thursday, August 6 | Beginning at 10:00 a.m. | 1965 Foreman Rd.
Running Thursdays through Saturdays until September, this family favourite features friendly farm animals, photo stations, kids’ play areas, game stations, a zipline, hayrides, and a U-Cut Sunflower Patch where you can take home a beautiful souvenir. Check the website for exact dates and times.
https://www.northernlightswinery.ca/sunflower-fest

Hospice Country Music Festival
Thursday, August 6 | 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | BCNE Ag Arena
Love country music and supporting a great local cause? Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, family games, a hot air balloon, and a full day of country music while supporting Hospice in the North.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hospice-country-music-festival

Creative Space Sundays at Two Rivers Gallery
Sundays: August 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Spend an art-filled afternoon creating something special! Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family.

Upcoming projects:
• Aug. 9: Cool Clay Beads
• Aug. 16: Butterfly Suncatcher
• Aug. 23: Recycling Sculpture
• Aug. 30: Colourful Woven Turtles

Pre-registration is required. Check the website below for that, as well as more information about times and pricing.
www.tworiversgallery.ca/series/creative-space-sundays

Have a wonderful BC Day, and enjoy making some summer memories with your family!

Looking for a beautiful place to enjoy a book from the library? Or have a lovely picinic with the family? Or maybe just relax and enjoy the sunshine? Visit the Knowledge Garden!

Hello everyone! I hope you all managed to get some fun activities in before the worst of the smoke rolled in today. Let’s take a look at some of the fun events coming up that are going to wrap up the month of July and lead us into our BC Day long weekend!

Upcoming Events
• Science World on the Road at the PGPL - from 10:30am to 11:15am on July 28th at the Downtown Branch of the Public Library. A crew from Science World will be setup at the library to do some exciting live demonstrations of science in action! https://www.pgpl.ca/events/science-world-road

• Star Wars Summer - The Last Jedi Screening - 2pm to 5pm on Friday, July 31st. Head to the library as they continue to screen Episodes 7-9 of the Star Wars franchise, this time with Episode 8!
https://www.pgpl.ca/events/star-wars-summer

• The Canadian Native Fastball Championships (CNFC) - July 31st to August 2nd at Carrie Jane Gray and Freeman Park. Come out and watch dozens of teams from across Canada compete in this annual tournament.
https://www.princegeorge.ca/community-culture/arts-events/events-calendar/canadian-native-fastball-championships

• Homestead Days - 10:30am to 4:00pm on Sunday, Aug. 2nd and Monday, August 3rd at Huble Homestead. Come on out for Huble Homestead’s oldest running event; a two-day extravaganza that includes old-fashioned games and races, eating contests, and heritage skills demonstrations. https://www.hublehomestead.ca/homesteaddays

• Festival North Opening Celebration - 4pm to 8pm on Monday, August 3rd at 725 Canada Games Way. Come on down to the community space in front of the Civic Centre for a one-of-a-kind outdoor celebration of classical and traditional music, complete with food and an all-season skating rink! https://tourismpg.com/events/festival-north-opening-celebration/