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Summer Pop-Up Activities 2026

A different pop-up, a different spot, all summer long.

Our Summer Pop-Up Activities are free, single-day adventures for kids - a fresh theme and a new location around the city each time, indoors and out. There's no summer-long commitment: just pick the days that work for your family and sign up.

Each pop-up activity is a free, single-day afternoon of themed fun for kids, at a different spot around the city. No season-long sign-up - just pick the days you want.

Ages 5-1212:30 - 3:30 PMFreeRotating locations
Registration opens the Thursday before each activity - new dates go live every week.
Checklist(click to expand)(click to collapse)
For every activity
Comfy clothes for active play and getting creative (okay to get a little messy)
Closed-toe shoes
A water bottle
A parent or guardian back on time for pickup
For outdoor activities
Sunscreen, put on before drop-off
Bug spray
A hat
Rain day? If the weather is inclement, the day moves indoors to the Richelieu Rink at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre - same date and time.

July 2026

7Tue
Nature & Discovery
i
An outdoor session focused on exploring and discovering the natural world, with hands-on, curiosity-driven fun.
Centennial Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 2
8Wed
Open Multi-Sport
i
A mix of sports and active games in the gym. A great way to move, play and try different activities, no experience needed.
Pavilion Gymnasium
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 2
10Fri
Community Games
i
Group games and friendly, cooperative challenges that bring kids together for lots of laughs.
Bosca Buraglia Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 2
14Tue
Active Games
i
High-energy group games to keep everyone moving and having fun, at every skill level.
Coronation Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 9
15Wed
Open Multi-Sport
i
A mix of sports and active games in the gym. A great way to move, play and try different activities, no experience needed.
Pavilion Gymnasium
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 9
16Thu
Giant Lawn Games
i
Relaxed, oversized outdoor games made for easygoing fun in a group.
Coronation Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 9
17Fri
Nature & Discovery
i
An outdoor session focused on exploring and discovering the natural world, with hands-on, curiosity-driven fun.
Centennial Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 9
21Tue
Creative Arts
i
A hands-on creative session where kids make and create, with room for everyone to express themselves.
Coronation Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 16
22Wed
Community Games
i
Group games and friendly, cooperative challenges that bring kids together for lots of laughs.
Bosca Buraglia Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 16
24Fri
Rollerblade Night
i
An open indoor skate set to music. Bring your own rollerblades and helmet to take part.
K.C. Irving Regional Centre
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FreeOpen to all ages
Just drop in - no sign-up needed
28Tue
Beach Day
i
A session of beach and water fun by the shore. Come ready for sand and sun.
Youghall Beach Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 23
29Wed
Mini Olympics
i
An afternoon of friendly events and team challenges where everyone takes part and cheers each other on.
Coronation Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 23
30Thu
Kids Beach Volleyball
i
Friendly volleyball for every skill level. We cover the basics, then play.
Youghall Beach Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 23
31Fri
Active Games
i
High-energy group games to keep everyone moving and having fun, at every skill level.
Bosca Buraglia Park
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Free
Registration opens July 23

August 2026

Coming soon

August schedule

Coming soon - check back for August's line-up of pop-up activities.

Meet your activity coordinators

Friendly, trained staff who lead the day and keep things fun and safe.

Melanie
Melanie
Activity Coordinator
Avery
Avery
Activity Coordinator

Questions? We'd love to answer them. Contact City of Bathurst Recreation Services at (506) 548-0410.

Activities that have already taken place drop off this list automatically, so you always see what's still to come.

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