Annual Family Events in Prince George, BC | Summer Guide
Last reviewed: June 2026
Prince George has a genuinely vibrant calendar of community events — the kind that bring families out year after year and become traditions in their own right. This is our guide to the annual family-friendly events in Prince George, BC that are worth putting on your radar every summer.
Specific dates change each year, so we've linked to each event's official page or social channels where you can find current information. Follow them, bookmark them, and check back each spring when schedules start getting announced.
Annual Family Events in Prince George, BC
Canada Day in the Park
One of the biggest celebrations of the summer — the City of Prince George and the Multicultural Heritage Society host Canada Day at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park on July 1st every year. Multicultural food, live entertainment, and a genuinely festive atmosphere make this a great first outing of the summer for families.
Check the City of Prince George events calendar for details
Love Local Events
Organized by Simply Beautiful Boutique, Love Local Events is a celebration of small businesses, community, and giving back. With over 100 local vendors, food booths, live entertainment, and face painting, it's a great summer outing that doubles as a chance to discover (and support) local makers and businesses. Events typically run several times over the summer at the CN Centre.
Follow Love Local Events on Facebook for this year's dates
Kids Carnival at Huble Homestead
A family favourite — the Kids Carnival at Huble Homestead brings together magic shows, carnival games, crafts with Two Rivers Gallery, storytime with the Prince George Public Library, a mini rail ride with the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, ice cream, treasure hunts, and old-fashioned candy. It's an afternoon that genuinely delivers on every front for the 4–12 crowd.
Typically held in July. Check Huble Homestead for current information
BMO Community Art Days
An interactive art event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and various forms of artistic expression for all ages. Typically held in early July — watch Two Rivers Gallery's channels for location and programming details each year.
Summerfest — Downtown Prince George
Hosted by Downtown Prince George BIA, Summerfest brings the downtown core to life with live performances, activities, and local vendors. A great reason to explore downtown with kids in tow.
Follow Downtown Prince George for current dates
Touch a Truck — Prince George Public Library
One of the best free summer events for young kids. The Prince George Public Library wraps up its summer reading program each August with Touch a Truck at Canada Games Plaza — fire trucks, dump trucks, loaders, emergency vehicles, and more, all available for kids to get up close to (and in). Free admission, no registration required.
Typically held in late August. Check pgpl.ca for this year's date
BCNE — British Columbia Northern Exhibition
One of the longest-running fall fairs in the province, the BCNE has been going since 1912. Four days of midway rides, agricultural displays, live entertainment, food trucks, equine competitions, vendor markets, and more — held every August at the CN Centre fairgrounds. A full-day (or multi-day) family outing that PG families look forward to all summer.
Get tickets and current dates at bcne.ca
Penny Days — Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum
A free community event celebrating the history of Prince George's rail line communities. Local authors and speakers, folk music, museum exhibits, and a farmers and artisan market — held at the Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum, typically in late August.
Check pgrailwaymuseum.com for current dates
How to Stay in the Loop
Most of these events announce dates in the spring. The best ways to keep up:
- Tourism Prince George events calendar
- City of Prince George events calendar
- Follow each event's Facebook page directly — most use social media as their primary announcement channel
Know of an annual family event we've missed? Let us know — we'll add it to the list. And while you're planning your summer, come find us at 3049 McGill Crescent in College Heights or browse nestandsprout.ca for kids clothing and gear from newborn through size 16.
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