October 2024
The Queen Square Farmers Market Fine Craft Festival
The Queen Square Farmers Market Fine Craft Festival is coming up next Saturday Oct 19th. Its an outdoor, fine craft event located in the heart of historic Saint John. Organized by the Queen Square Farmers’ Market (QSFM) as an off-day event, the Festival aims to promote local Fine Craft Makers and Artists. They've carefully chosen the artists and vendors that are featured. You can see beautiful works from Glass Roots Glass Blowing, Topsail Canvas, beautiful jewelry from TerraBijou by Gudi,…
Find out more »Tim Somerville Team Fall Fest
Join us for live music, bouncy castles, games, face painting, food, family photos and more! This event is in support of the Hampton Food Basket, we will be collecting cash donations, non-perishable food, and winter clothing/boots of all sizes. Don’t miss out on this free event for the entire family—we can’t wait to see you there!
Find out more »Menahqesk Powwow Oct 26 – 27
The first ever Menahqesk Powwow is coming to TD Station! Everyone is welcome - bring your family and friends for a weekend of celebration, culture, and community. Hosted by Double Curve Media and the City of Saint John, this traditional Wabanaki Powwow will feature renowned Indigenous singers and dancers, a vendor market, traditional food, and more. Check the official Powwow page often for updates and more information as it's released! Want to see what a Powwow will look like? Heres…
Find out more »Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet
McAllister Place is very excited to welcome Bluey & Bingo for an exclusive Meet & Greet Event. On Sunday, October 27th from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, you'll find Bluey and her little sister Bingo (near Lawton's & RBC Royal Bank). Stop by to meet these fun characters and snap a photo*. * "One pose per family please" to ensure all our little visitors get a chance to meet Bluey & Bingo.
Find out more »First Steps Clothing Drive
Let's come together to bring warmth and comfort to those in need in our community this winter. We are excited to announce First Steps annual Coat and Boots drive, taking place on October 28th at Kent Building Supplies in East Saint John. Your donations will make a real difference in the lives of others.Join us at 85 Consumers Drive, where we will gratefully accept contributions from 3pm to 7pm!What we are looking for include:Size 3 months - 10 years for…
Find out more »McAllister Place Halloween Trick or Treat
McAllister Place will be hosting our Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Event Thursday, October 31st. 5:30pm-7:00pm McAllister Place offers a warm safe environment for the children & families to Trick or Treat store to store. All participating Retailers will stand at their store front and hand of out treats to all our little ghosts and goblins creeping throughout the shopping centre. This is a great event for young children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »November 2024
Saint John Beer Fest – Nov 16
Get ready for a rowdy good time at the Saint John Beer Fest! Join us at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre for a day filled with delicious brews, live carnival games, and great company, with proceeds going to support Bobby's Hospice. Sample a variety of beers from local breweries as well as ciders, seltzers and other ready-to-drink creations. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to sip, play, and socialize with fellow beer enthusiasts. There will be prizes awarded for "Best of…
Find out more »CPKC Holiday Train and Holiday Express
The 2024 Holiday Express train will be visiting our region along with Santa Claus and his elves! The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Starting here in Saint John Nov. 21 through Dec. 20, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train's stage. Some of the artists that will be performing on the train include Tyler Shaw, Magic!, KT Tunstall, The James…
Find out more »2024 Toy Drive
Toy Drive 2024 Help us spread holiday joy again this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with McAllister Place once again for the K100 Toy Drive. From November 28th to November 30th until 2pm we’ll be joined by K100’s and Team Sommerville’s Elves inside McAllister Place where we’re building a mountain of toys for children in need all over Saint John! You can help by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, and we’ll make sure it ends…
Find out more »Meet the GRINCH at McAllister Place
Meet the GRINCHSaturday, November 30th from 2pm to 5pm.Get ready to meet the one and only Mr Grinch! He's has been invited to join in on some Christmas cheer. Beware as he is very naughty!Make some holiday memories. Be sure to bring your phone/ camera to capture unforgettable moments with the Grinch.
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