What to do this weekend in Sudbury - July 18-20

This weekend is a festival lover’s dream…which will you be heading to?

1. Kick off blueberry season — Blueberry Fest 🫐

2. Experience Japan in Sudbury — Japan Festival 🇯🇵

3. Enjoy summer bites – Mini Seafood Fest 🐟

4. Browse gems and fossils – Sudbury Gem Show 💎

5. Join the party – Colombia Presente 💃

Blueberry Fest 🫐

Celebrate all things blueberry this Friday and Saturday at the Sudbury Blueberry Festival! Start Friday morning with a guided hike up Blueberry Hill, then enjoy Saturday’s pancake breakfast, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and farmers market at Red Oak Villa, 20 Ste Anne Road. Find the full schedule here!

Japan Festival 🇯🇵

Celebrate Japanese culture at the Bell Park Amphitheatre on Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Enjoy taiko drumming, traditional dance, live music, food vendors, and fun activities for kids. Don’t miss Northern Ontario’s only Japanese festival! Free admission.

Mini Seafood Fest 🐟

Wander Food & Wine is hosting a Mini Seafood Festival this Friday and Saturday. Enjoy your favourites like grilled sardines, seacuterie boards, oyster specials, and lobster rolls. Reservations are recommended and can be made here!

Sudbury Gem Show 💎

The Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show returns to Carmichael Arena this weekend. Explore Northern Ontario’s largest selection of gems, minerals, fossils, beads, and jewellery. Enjoy kid’s activities, demonstrations, auctions, and more. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

Colombia Presente 💃

Celebrate Colombia’s national holiday this Saturday at Colombia Presente en Sudbury! Enjoy traditional food, live music, dance shows, DJ sets, a salsa contest and more. All in front of the downtown YMCA at 140 Durham St.

Bus Painting in Chelmsford 🎨

Head to Chelmsford Library this Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 am for a fun, hands-on event with GSPL and Northway Bus Lines! Kids can paint and explore a real school bus while getting excited for the new school year.

Aquatic Fun in Onaping Falls 🐠

Drop by Windy Lake Provincial Park this Sunday from 12 to 2 pm for a free hands-on program at the Day Use Area Playground. Join Discovery staff to explore the creatures living in and around the lake, from tiny fairy shrimp to herons. Nature journals provided and suitable for all ages!

Thanks for reading another issue of Sudbury Serial. We hope you have a great week! 💌