This Weekend in NL

Your guide to what’s happening across Newfoundland and Labrador.

This weekend (August 22 and 23, 2026)

Saturday: The 14th Annual Tickle Swim for Mental Health. A 5K open ocean swim to raise funds and awareness for mental health from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's to Bell Island.

Saturday and Sunday: FireFit Championship 2026 at the Mary Brown's Centre daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: The Renaissance Festival of NL takes place at St. David's Park in Mount Pearl. The medieval-themed event runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

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