🧸 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 • 10AM– 3PM
🦕 Dinosaur Park, Thorburn Road, St. John’s
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🎶 FEATURING:
• Terry Rielly – The Teddy Bear Man!
• Síochána – Newfoundland’s Own Celtic Soul Band!
• The Get Messy Team – Creative Play for Kids!
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🎨 Fun for the Whole Family!
• Music & Dancing
• Crafts & Games
• Storytelling
• DINOSAUR Adventures!
• And of course… Teddy Bears Everywhere!
💚 FREE ADMISSION – Everyone welcome!
🧺 Bring a blanket, your favourite teddy, and your biggest smile.
Donations to the Mental Health Foundation of Canada graciously accepted
Update:
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🧸✨ The 48th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic is BACK! ✨🧸
Presented by the Mental Health Foundation of Canada
📍 Where: The Dinosaur Park, 161 Thorburn Road, St. John’s
📅 When: Sunday, August 17th | 10am–3pm
🎟️ Admission: FREE for everyone!
Get ready for a magical day full of fun, laughter, music, and memories! This year’s 48th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic will feature:
🎤 The beloved Teddy Bear Man, Terry Rielly
🎶 Live music by The GasLighters, Shine Music, Ms. Terrilyn (Making Music Academy), Síochána, and Will Carter
👑 Princesses and a royal performance by Dream Parties NL
🏴☠️ Pirate antics with Salty Dog and Lady Elizabeth
🎨 Crafts with Get Messy NL
🎭 Face painting, inflatables, and tons of family fun!
🧸 Special appearances by Stitch, Bluey, and Bandit!
Your whole family will enjoy complimentary access to the Dinosaur Park and the inflatable play area, along with all performances and activities.
🚌 Transportation to and from the event is provided compliments of Bursey’s Bus Service! Park & Ride location will be announced closer to the event.
💛 Donations are gratefully accepted at the gate or any booth to support the Mental Health Foundation of Canada.
✨ BONUS! Any individual donation made prior to the event will be entered to win great prizes! Draw takes place August 16th — donate early for your chance to win!
🏢 Corporate or private donations are also welcome in advance by contacting the Foundation directly.
🙋♀️ Volunteers are still welcome! If you’d like to lend a hand on August 17th between 10am and 3pm, we’d love to have you join us.
📺🎙️ Special thanks to NTV and OZFM, our proud media sponsors for this event!
Come celebrate 48 years of teddy bear magic, community joy, and mental wellness — bring your teddy bear and make it a day to remember!
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Note- the Teddy Bear Man takes the stage at 2pm sharp
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