Category: All Ages

Join us for Collingwood Days’ big Festival Day at Gaston Park! Featuring music and dance performances, storytelling, stiltwalkers, games, and more!

Performances by

Eagles in Spirit
Batucada Abrace
Peter Yap
Now or Never Dance Crew
Tuesday at John’s (aka Funky Rubber)
…and more!

For more details, performer bios, and more, visit Collingwood Days’ website.

Don’t miss this day of culture, community, and celebration!

Bring your chair and get cozy at Collingwood Park to watch Rango (2011) after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits.

About the Movie:

Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff..

Join the artist behind the community mural for a special conversation about the inspiration, stories, and creative process behind the artwork. Learn how the mural reflects the people, cultures, and connections that make Renfrew-Collingwood unique, and take part in a discussion about the power of public art in building community.

About the artist: Anaïs Lera is a muralist and illustrator based in Vancouver who creates nature-inspired, community-focused public art, drawing on local flora and fauna while adding a touch of imagination to transform spaces and engage audiences. Anaïs has over 10 years of experience in the industry, including 6 years in Vancouver, working with communities and organizations to bring vibrant, engaging public art to life. Check out more of her work here.

Make Your Move is a weekly free program designed to create an open and sMake Your Move is an ongoing program designed to create an open and supportive space for dancers of all levels to explore movement. The space is flexible—participants are welcome to dance, train, or simply move in ways that feel good to them. Each session may include optional creative prompts or guided movement exercises, depending on the energy and interests of the group or the facilitator.

For this special edition of Make Your Move, Guest facilitators Luciana and Ysadora invite you to an energetic and uplifting dance workshop inspired by Brazilian street carnival dances. Drawing from their current choreographic research, the workshop explores the experience of Brazilian street Carnaval—a vibrant mix of joy, celebration, physical endurance, and the collective energy of the crowd. Their research also reflects on themes of longing, cultural memory, and the feeling of missing out.

What to expect: high-energy movement, sweat, elevated heart rates, and footwork sequences influenced by the rhythms of Frevo, Funk Carioca, and Brega Funk. Be ready to move your hips, connect with others through group exercises, and engage in moments of proximity and physical touch informed by contact improvisation practices.

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, supportive shoes suitable for jumping and impact, and bring a water bottle.

This workshop is a one-time guest-led edition of the ongoing Make Your Move series.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Young Lungs Dance Exchange Artist Residency (Winnipeg), where this research has been developed.

Join us for a fun-filled, “Roots to Rhythm”-themed program perfect for parents and caregivers with young children! Enjoy a lively mix of songs, rhymes, and stories in a welcoming setting that’s suitable for children of all ages and abilities. It’s a great way to learn and have fun together. Come along and make some joyful memories!

Tuesdays

Slow your life down and join us for a relaxing yoga class. Increased strength, balance, stamina and body awareness are some benefits you can attain from Hatha Yoga. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Gather with friends and neighbours for an evening of live music in the park. Enjoy performances from local musicians while relaxing outdoors and celebrating the vibrant artistic spirit that makes Renfrew-Collingwood such a unique and welcoming community.

A typical Zumba class lasts about an hour and incorporates several dance styles, including Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo, and Belly Dance. The Latin music includes both fast and slow rhythms, allowing for a great cardio workout as well as body sculpting exercises. Zumba classes are for ALL ages – no experience necessary. Most songs are pre-choreographed, so the more classes you attend, the easier it gets!