What To Do This Weekend - Doors Open

Uggghhhh..... School ....  :-S

I hope you are all getting back into the swing of the school year.... we are trying to adjust! I much prefer the late nights and lazy mornings of summer and I miss the children tons now that they are back! My attempts at developing a routine thus far seem to be in vain - I have spent the last two days running about. So, that is back on the agenda for next week ;-) One routine I am hoping will stick: posting What to Do this Weekend on a weekly basis again now that the summer break is over....that is the goal at least ;-)

This weekend brings Doors Open St. John's when several establishments throughout the City open their doors, free of charge, to visitors. It is a great opportunity to explore that place you have always wanted to see, like The Basilica, Clovelly Stables, the Central Fire Station and many more! See the website for more details and a complete list of participating establishments! 

Also this weekend we have the Family Fun Extravaganza - Big & Small at the Jack Byrne arena. This promises to be fun for he young ones: Big & Small award winning family singer Markus is performing; , Douglas John and Oucho the Monkey from Ants In Your Pants will be there AND after the show kids will have the opportunity to meet Howie from Almost Naked Animals! You need tickets in advance (see link).

There are many other fun family activities on around town! See below for a snapshot (full details can be found in the calendar). And, summer may be drawing to a close, but I will point out that there are still many playdates and playgroups for pre-schoolers and their caregivers! Why not check out the Family and Child Care Connections drop-in playgroups; Active Start program at the NL Sports Plex; St. John's Kid Hava Java Playdate or the Playdate in the Park with Oh The Joys of Discovery Toys? They offer great opportunities for your younger children to socialize :-) 

Have a great weekend!

Snapshot of the Week ahead. Full details can be found in the calendar. 

Thu Sep 5

• Family and Child Care Connections drop-in playgroups - FCC - 50 Pippy Place 
• Active Start program at the NL Sports Plex 
• The Haunted Hike: Ghosties & Ghoulies Tour 

Sat Sep 7

• Fall Plant Sale @ MUN Bot. Garden
• Doors Open 2013
• St. John's Farmer's Market 

Sun Sep 8

• Doors Open 2013
• St. John's Kid Hava Java Playdates - Hava Java  
• CLB Sunday Market - CLB Armoury, Harvey Road 
• 11th Annual Walk for Paws
• Family Fun Extravaganza - Big & Small
• Toys for Tots
• Clovelly Stables Rides by appt 
• Haunted Hike:Sinners & Spirits Tour 

Mon Sep 9

• Haunted Hike:Sinners & Spirits Tour 

Tue Sep 10

• Family and Child Care Connections drop-in playgroups - Family Childcare Connections 50 Pippy place, St. Johns 
• Active Start program at the NL Sports Plex 
• Summer Concerts at The Hill at Dusk 
• The Haunted Hike: Ghosties & Ghoulies Tour 

Wed Sep 11

• PLAYDATE in the PARK (weather permitting!) with Oh The Joys of Discovery Toys
• Drop-In Back to School Storytime @ Ross King Memorial Public Library
• Free Admission @ The Rooms - The Rooms 
• The Haunted Hike: Ghosties & Ghoulies Tour