What to do this weekend in Sudbury - May 9-11

1. For the parents — Baby expo 🍼

2. Shop for Mom — Mother’s Day market 💐

3. Get outside — Junction Creek festival 🐟

4. Enjoy some art — Spring art show 🎨

5. Support a good cause — Tea party fundraiser ☕️

Baby expo 🍼

Bellies, Babies & Beyond returns to the Carmichael Arena this Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Featuring expert talks, fill-your-own swag bags, free massages, feeding and changing stations, and 40+ exhibitors. Perfect for anyone expecting, postpartum, or parenting young kids. Tickets are $7 in advance here or $10 at the door.

Mother’s Day Market 💐

Join Crosscut Distillery on Saturday from 12–4 pm for their annual Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market. Browse handcrafted goods, sweet treats, florals, and more from Northern Ontario makers. Sip a cocktail, grab a gift set, and enjoy festive market vibes in the distillery space. Free to attend!

Junction Creek Festival 🐟

Celebrate local wildlife at the Annual Junction Creek Festival & Trout Release on Saturday from 12–3 pm at Twin Forks Park. Enjoy live reptiles from Science North, aquatic bug exploration, games, BBQ, icy treats, and the chance to release a brook trout into the creek. Entry is pay what you can.

Spring Art Show 🎨

Head to Plaza 69 Gallery this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm for the Northern Artists Gallery’s annual Spring Art Show. Explore the gallery, browse Artist Alley, and meet the talented artists behind the work. Featuring painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, stained glass and textile works. The gallery is located at 1935 Paris St, between TD Canada Trust and Starbucks.

Tea Party Fundraiser ☕️

Join The Salvation Army Sudbury this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm for a relaxing Spring Tea. Enjoy tea, sandwiches, a bake sale, silent auction, and crafts. Entry is by donation, with all proceeds going to international mission work. Held at their location at 107 Lorne St.

Poetry in Copper Cliff 📖

Join local poets Vera Constantineau and Melanie Marttila for a special Mother and Daughter Poetry Day at the Copper Cliff Library this Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

Mother’s Day Dance in Blezard Valley 💃

The Biggest Little Theatre Company is hosting a 90s Mother’s Day Dance this Friday from 6-9 pm at 2891 Martin Rd. Wear your best 90s outfit for a chance to win a prize for the most iconic look! $20 per family at the door.

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