# Event Details - **Event Name**: Municipal Open House 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-02:30) - **Event Description**: Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for our annual Municipal Open House. Visit some of the City's municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how your city operates. Participating sites include: Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility City Hall Central Fire Station City Archives H.G.R Mews Community Centre Paul Reynolds Community Centre Rotary Park Please see below for opening times and a list of activities. Participating Sites: Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility Open: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 340 East White Hills Road Do you know how waste is processed and managed effectively to minimize environmental impact? Come join this guided bus tour of the environmental features of the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility and gain awareness about sustainability and responsible waste practices. Parking, including accessible parking, is available onsite. Follow the directions once at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility for where to park. City Hall Open: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 10 New Gower Street Come tour City Hall! Stroll the halls of this 55-year-old building and admire its Brutalist architecture. Check out the Great Hall which is adorned with public art acquired through the City’s Art Procurement Program. Visitors are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt to be entered into a prize draw! Visit Council Chambers where Council, the main governing and legislative body of the City of St. John’s, holds public meetings and makes decisions that impact you on a municipal level. Ring the bell that starts the Regular Meetings, sit in the Mayoral Chair, and bang the Mayor’s gavel. Information booths with City employees will also be situated within City Hall offering information regarding Planning and Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Engagement and Parking and Pay Station information. Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to City Hall or in the downtown area. Accessible parking is available outside the main entrance of City Hall on a first come first serve basis. Please note that parking is free on the weekends. Central Fire Station Open: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 5 Fort Townshend Meet the brave firefighters of the fire department, who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. You will learn about fire safety and also have the opportunity to get your photo taken with one of the fire trucks on this self-guided tour. Limited parking can be found around the back of the fire station and on the street. No parking is available in the front parking lot. City Archives Open: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 15 Terra Nova Road Learn about the rich history of our city at the archives building, where fascinating stories and archival photos await in this guided tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience archival documents: maps, photographs, ledgers, microfilm, council minutes; and get a behind the scenes peek at the archival stacks. Visitors can test their St. John's knowledge with our Archives Quiz. Staff will be available for discussion and to answer questions. Limited parking is available onsite, including accessible parking. H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Address: 60 Blackler Ave The H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring human‑sized games, a craft area, a sensory zone, and a bouncy castle. Adaptive equipment will be on display with staff available to answer questions. Visitors can enjoy free access to the walking track from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the facility will offer a free Open Gym session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for court sports, with the requirement that children 12 and under be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older. Parking is available onsite, including accessible parking. Paul Reynolds Community Centre Address: 35 Carrick Drive The facility will offer a free Open Gym session from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for court sports, with the requirement that children 12 and under be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older. Parking is available onsite, including accessible parking. Rotary Park Address: Thorburn Road adjacent to the boundary of Portugal Cove - St. Phillip's. Outdoor stations will be set up for the Open House taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring archery, hut construction, slackline activities, and other fun outdoor experiences. This location is weather dependent. Limited parking is available onsite, including accessible parking. Accessibility All venues have accessible parking and washrooms, are mobility device accessible, and the main entrances will be marked by signage. For accessibility information for our community centres, visit our Community Centres Webpage. For local Metrobus transportation and accessible public transportation routes to these venues, please visit metrobus.com. The City of St. John’s strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more, or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-7160 or email kcooper@stjohns.ca. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-johns/municipal-open-house-2026/200029909433541 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, contests, meetups, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 39 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: St. John's - **state**: NF - **country**: Canada - **location**: 10 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5M2 - **lat**: 47.56146 - **long**: -52.71258 - **full address**: 10 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5M2 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Municipal Open House 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d87d3906544f5d45bbbf84fa44fae785603ce7a0d0958269f684a7eef66893f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc01251d-gmir?v=1775672561 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Municipal Open House 2026 being held? - **A:** Municipal Open House 2026 takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at 10 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5M2. - **Q**: Who is organizing Municipal Open House 2026? - **A:** Municipal Open House 2026 is organized by What's Happening St. John's. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Municipal Open House 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. John's, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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