Bring the whole family to Art in Motion!

🕛 12–5 PM | 📍 First Street Downtown

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon the kids will love! Start your adventure at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, then stroll down First Street to explore a world of creativity. Watch artists in action, make your own masterpieces at hands-on stations, and browse unique finds at the Open Air Art Market.

Enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, and join in playful activities led by local community groups. With something for every age, Art in Motion is the perfect way to celebrate art, movement, and family fun—right in the heart of downtown!

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What You’ll Find:

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🎨 Hands-On Art & Creative Play

Window painting, pendulum painting, bubble gallery, selfie doodle station, community mural, box sculpture, yarn bombing, live mural painting and graffiti wall with Jeff Goring!

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🎶 Live Performance & Entertainment

Main Stage (Esplanade), Library Stage, bands like Danczilla & Sidechick, roving performers, Bollywood dance (Karima Essa),and multicultural fashion show (Saamis Immigration).

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🏒 New! Sticks On First

Sticks on First brings 4-on-4 ball hockey to downtown in support of the YMCA—10 teams, big energy, massive fun. Cheer on your favorite teams and feel the excitement.

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🏰 Get Moving!

Foam pit, bounce houses, color blast pigment fight, scavenger hunt, aerial fitness, hula hooping, and Sensational Path sensory bus.

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🌮 Shop, Eat & Relax

40+ vendors and makers, food trucks, Pop-up Parks seating & yard games, face painting and family zone.

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🏛 Step Inside

Explore In Time, an immersive historical experience at the Ewart-Duggan House, plus glitter tattoos, Hat Art Club fine art market, and hands-on art inside the Esplanade.

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🐕 Don't Miss This!

Paws Fur Fun - Dog Show

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See You Downtown!