Six fun things to check out in the Brockville area this weekend: July 27-28
Looking to enjoy the sunshine and spend quality time with your friends and loved ones this weekend? Look no further than Brockville. Here are some family-friendly activities taking place in Brockville and the surrounding areas that promise fun, adventure, and a touch of local flair.
- The Aquatarium (AQ) at Tall Ships Landing unveiled their brand new Canadian-made train on July 26 at 10 a.m. at the Armagh Sifton Price Park. Apart from the scenic train ride through the tunnel and around Blockhouse Island, this event also features snow cones and cotton candy, a bouncy castle, airbrush tattoos and more. Tickets for the AQ train are now on sale and are $10 per person and free for children 2 years of age or younger.
- Art lovers may be interested in checking out a two-day arts festival this weekend titled: Beyond the Glass: Eastern Ontario Women’s Arts Festival. This two-day festival is taking place on July 26 and 27, and is a celebration of the creativity and talent of a diverse range of female artists from across the region. Beyond the Glass will showcase visual art, engaging performances, and live music from The Petras, Jesse Greene Band, Arlene Quinn, and the acclaimed Amanda Rheaume, among others.
- The beloved weekly Brockville Farmers Market in downtown Brockville will be back tomorrow Saturday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor market is located along Market Street West and hosts vendors with more than 30 unique booths selling everything from flowers, crafts, food, artisan goods, and so much more.
- If one market isn’t enough for you, walk just around the block to check out the Perth Street Market on Saturday, July 27 from 1 – 4 p.m. This popular market is nestled inside the Perth Street Courtyard and also showcases goods from local vendors including jewelry, crafts, clothing, artwork, and more!.
- Canada’s first destination solar powered brewery, Arbru Solar Brewery, is celebrating its two-year anniversary tomorrow Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. The brewery is inviting the public to celebrate this milestone with them by enjoying $5 Session Lagers and live music from ‘The Lads’. Arbru Solar Brewery is located at 71 Quabbin Road, Front of Escott, Ontario.
- The Brockville Country Club is hosting “BBQ & Band” on the evening of Saturday, July 27 at 5:30 pm. The BBQ is offering beef brisket, steamed baby potatoes, baked mac n’ cheese, cole slaw with maple butter, and more! The organizers noted that the live performance from Healy & Orr will take place from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets for the entire evening are $58 per person, and $25 to attend only the band portion of the event