Join us for Collingwood Days’ big Festival Day at Gaston Park, a fun-filled celebration for the whole family! Enjoy live music, dancing, storytelling, poetry, games, and workshops throughout the day. You’ll also see roving stiltwalkers, Indigenous blessings, a vibrant artisan market, and an exciting kids zone!

11:00–11:15 AM – Welcome: Land Acknowledgement, Introduction of the Collingwood Days Committee & Seven Grandfather Teachings (Eagles Inspirit)

11:20–12:00 PM – Eagles in Spirit presents: Jingle Dancer, Powwow Singers & Traditional Dancers with Drum Performance, Circle Dance on the Grass 

12:00–12:30 PM – Peter Yap Performance

12:30–1:00 PM – Thai Cultural Association of BC Performance, sponsored by Paul Eakkachaichanvet

1:00 PM – EMCEE Open Time - More about Seven Grandfather Teachings, sponsors and the booths offerings

1:10 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest

1:15–1:35 PM – Music Performance by Thistle Hart

1:40–2:00 PM – Pop-up Zumba Performance (Stage & Grass Field)

2:05–2:50 PM – Tummy Rubber Band Performance

2:50–3:00 PM – Closing Remarks + Raffle Prize Winner Announcement

Enjoy the roving performances by puppeteers from Still Moon Arts Society – Times 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30 and/or 2:15pm

Come hungry our food truck lineup is packed with flavor! Try slow-smoked meats from Yo-Bones BBQ, cheesy creations from Hot Dog Hustlin, crispy tornado fries at Potato Corner, refreshing lemonade from Lemon Heaven, sweet chimney cones from The Praguery, and fun frozen treats from Rainbow Ice Cream.

Don’t miss this day of culture, community, and celebration!

Bring your chair and get cozy at Gaston Park to watch The Tiger's Apprentice after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits.

About the Movie:

The Tiger's Apprentice is an animated movie about a boy named Tom who finds out he's part of a magical world. After his grandmother passes away, Tom meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu, who teaches him how to become a guardian that protects good magic from evil. Together, they go on an adventure to stop dark forces from taking over the world. It’s a fun story full of action, friendship, and learning how to be brave.

Join us on July 18 at Burrardview Park for a special ceremony to light the first Sacred Fire a space for Indigenous healing, remembrance, and community. This fire honors the teachings and strength of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Peoples. Everyone is welcome to stand with us in ceremony, from sunrise to sunset.

Slow your life down and join us for a relaxing yoga class. Increased strength, balance, stamina and body awareness are some benefits you can attain from Hatha Yoga. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Get moving and have fun with Zumba! This high-energy class combines simple dance moves with upbeat music to help you stay active, boost your mood, and improve your fitness. Everyone’s welcome—just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm!

Folks can bring their new or in-progress art projects, whether it's watercolour, acrylic, embroidery, knitting, origami, crocheting, or whatever medium they're working in! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join in these sessions for an opportunity to learn and share their skills with each other. Basic art materials are provided by donation.

Join us for the Seniors Scooter Rodeo on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, a fun and free event all about safety, mobility, and a little adventure!

Try the obstacle course, check out safety workshops, and enjoy hands-on displays. Scooters provided!

Open to ages 55+. Registration required to ride the course.

Join us for a relaxing Watercolor Basics session! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn watercolor, and focuses on simple techniques to explore your creativity. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and enjoy the calming flow of painting with watercolors.

Join us at the MOSAIC Knitting Club for a fun introduction to knitting with Pauline and our team of friendly instructors! Whether you want to make a stylish hairband, a cozy scarf, or a cute bear, we have a variety of projects for you to choose from. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and meet fellow knitting enthusiasts.

Join us to explore the fun and benefits of Belly Dance Basics! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone and includes gentle movements that help improve balance, flexibility, and core strength. No experience needed, just come ready to move and have fun!

Listen to Senior volunteers as they share their stories about our neighbourhood, discover unseen aspects of our community, and use walking as a way to connect with neighbours!

Join us to discover the incredible health benefits of Tai Chi! This event will feature exercises like Ba Duan Jin, Taijiquan 24 Forms, and 42 Forms. Designed especially for seniors, these stretching and strength-building exercises help improve muscle strength and endurance.

Take a walk at the Norquay Food forest, and learn about ethnobotanical knowledge with Indigenous focused story telling. Guided by an Indigenous leader, you’ll stroll along the path and pause to read an Indigenous children’s storybook—bringing the plants and the story together for a meaningful experience rooted in culture and tradition.

Come join us at the CNH Annex for a fun mix of workshops, performances, and activities! Everyone is welcome to take part, learn something new, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with others in the community.

1:00 – 3:00 PM — Origami Circle

2:00 – 3:00 PM — Gems of Hope

3:30 – 4:30 PM — Maria Belen (Punking Dance)

4:45 – 5:00 PM — AJ Li (Hip Hop)

5:15 – 5:45 PM — Jackson Adrian (DJ Set)

6:00 – 6:45 PM — Libertad Hernandez (Singer)

7:00 – 7:30 PM — Hula Dance Performance

Bring your chair and get cozy at Collingwood Park to watch Rio (2011) after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits.

About the Movie:

Rio (2011) is a fun animated movie about Blu, a rare blue macaw who can’t fly. He travels to Rio de Janeiro to meet Jewel, the last female of his kind. Their adventure takes them through the city as they try to escape from bird smugglers and learn to work together. With beautiful scenes, and funny characters, Rio is a joyful story about friendship, courage, and discovering who you really are.

The Collingwood Days Festival will begin with a special blessing, followed by a powerful Drum Circle. Don’t miss this beautiful opening.

We are also honored to welcome Brenda Whitecap Logan, a Cree Knowledge Keeper from Moosomin First Nation. On the first day of the festival at 7:00 PM, right after the land acknowledgement, Brenda will be sharing the sacred teachings of sweetgrass. These teachings were passed down to her by her late grandmother, and she now shares them with the next generation as a way of healing and connecting.

Brenda is a loving mother of five and believes in the power of cultural teachings for recovery and strength. Her presence is filled with love, prayer, and deep wisdom, and we are grateful she is joining us to open this year’s festival.

Join us for Collingwood Days’ Grand Festival Day at Gaston Park! Featuring music and dance performances, storytelling, poetry, workshops, stiltwalkers, games, food trucks, and more!

Indigenous Blessing and Artisans, Main Stage Performances, Roving Performers, Marketplace, Kids Zone, Food Trucks (Yo-Bones BBQ and Potato Corner)

SCHEDULE:

11 AM: Opening Blessings

12 PM: CCPC 30th Anniversary Cake

1 PM: Watermelon Eating Contest

2:30 PM: Raffle Draws

2:45 PM: Closing Ceremony

ARTISTS:

MC HK - Master of Ceremony

CW Music School

Hula Dance

SEACHS

Elite Squad

Still Moon Arts Society (roving performers)

Indigenous Performers

Bring your chair and get cozy at Gaston Park to watch School Rock (2003) after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits

About the Movie:
After being fired from his own rock band, a struggling musician poses as a substitute teacher at a private elementary school. After getting to know his class, he does everything to form a band with them for a competition called "Battle of the Bands". They do everything in order to prepare themselves for the competition without anyone else discovering the real truth.

Join us for a fun-filled program perfect for parents and caregivers with young children! Enjoy a lively mix of songs, rhymes, and stories in a welcoming setting that's suitable for children of all ages and abilities. It’s a great way to learn and have fun together. Come along and make some joyful memories!

We showcase the hula (dance), mele (songs), and oli (chants) that help us forge on, inspiring others along the way. As we embark into new landscape in our hula journey, we deepen our connection to the land, the people, plants and animals, and each other.

Join us at the Collingwood Neighborhood House Annex for a refreshing break during the Collingwood Days Festival! This is a perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy some light refreshments, and mingle with fellow community members.

The Data Visualization Tree will allow community members to co-create art with community members and artistically visualize data points of who is part of the diverse Renfrew-Collingwood community, and what they hope to see in the neighbourhood. This artwork requires community members to add strings or ribbons of different colours to the tree to symbolize different forms of feedback. This is a project that supports the efforts of the BC Government towards the Anti-Racism Data Act. The Systems Change team will also promote a survey during Collingwood Days to gather feedback from equity-seeking communities.

Folks can bring their new or in-progress art projects, whether it's watercolour, acrylic, embroidery, knitting, origami, crocheting, or whatever medium they're working in! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join in these sessions for an opportunity to learn and share their skills with each other. Basic art materials are provided by donation.