City announces free weekend activities/events throughout summer

Hailey Kramps with the City of Grande Prairie says they hope they can cater to as many people as possible.

“We’re really just hoping to inspire people to come and get active by hosting a series of events. Hopefully, it (the events) will appeal to everybody.”

The events and activities throughout the summer include:

Saturdays at South Bear Creek Park

July 10: Exploring Nature with A Wilder Calm
- 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Explore the trails at South Bear Creek with nature walks lead by A Wilder Calm, a group dedicated to bringing people into nature.
- Parents and children aged 0-3 and 4-12 can take part in these 1.5 – 2 hour explorations.
July 17: Disc Golf Lessons with Grande Prairie Disc Golf
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Check out Grande Prairie’s disc golf course at South Bear Creek and get a free lesson for all ages provided by The Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club.

Sundays in the Park

July 11: Soapstone Carving in the Park
- 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. class times available
- An outdoor art class presented in partnership with the Centre for Creative Arts. Participants are provided with all the necessary materials and a lesson in Soapstone Carving.
July 18: Adventure Challenge in the Park
- 1-hour timeslots available between 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- A family-friendly scavenger hunt and challenge. All missions can be completed outside in Muskoseepi Park in an hour and are recommended for people ages 6+ with adult.
July 25: Food Trucks and Music in the Park
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Local food trucks are offering up everything from poutine to ice cream. Sit for a picnic to enjoy live local entertainment on the Amphitheatre or take your treats to go explore the walking trails or other amenities.
August 8: Yoga in the Park
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 45 min classes starting at 1:00 p.m. (Fun Family Yoga), 2:00 p.m. (Gentle, Easy Yoga), and 3:00 p.m. (Fun Family Yoga)
- Hosted by Oranj. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Classes are suitable for all skill levels.
August 22: Pizza and Fresh Air Theatre in the Park
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Local pizza parlors have been invited to offer up slices for sale while live musicians entertain from the Amphitheatre stage. The Cavalcade Theatre has prepared an afternoon of short performances from the amphitheater stage. The show is suitable for families of all ages.

Kramps tells EverythingGP weekend summer activities like these actually used to be pretty common throughout the city, especially the ones held on Sundays.

“Sunday’s in the park is actually a historical event for Grande Prairie. It used to be hosted up until the late 2000s and it used to be a series of music in the park. It was limited to just music, but it had a good attraction and everybody who lived here really liked it,” explained Kramps.

“It kind of died off when the recession hit in 2008 and we decided to bring it back, but include more than just music to ensure we are being as diverse as possible and getting as much of the crowd involved as possible.”

Kramps says they are looking to add more events throughout the summer. Any changes to the schedule will be made on the City of Grande Prairie’s website.

The only activity that will require booking a timeslot is the Adventure Challenge in the Park on July 18. All other activities will not have any restrictions on them.

The City of Grande Prairie looks forward to hosting these events over the summer weekends and providing opportunities for fun and recreation in the community.

by Shane Clausing

City announces free weekend activities/events throughout summer

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