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The event calendar for our 2nd Annual Northern Savings Credit Union Unplug & Play is officially ready, and it’s packed with exciting activities for our community! Check out the calendar for all the details, or click the headings below to see what's happening each day!
Unless noted with an asterix *, all events are FREE to attend, but may require registration. See the full event description for details.
Note: All events are not at the Recreation Complex, and are at various participating locations throughout the community. Be sure to note the time/location in our drop down descriptions below and any additional sign up requirements!
Full Event Calendar and Descriptions
Click the arrow next to the date below to find out more about the many amazing events happening each day of the week of Unplug and Play!
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Knitting at the Seniors Centre - by the Seniors Centre | 10 am - 11 am | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Join us for a relaxing morning of knitting! Bring your own project or start something new, share ideas, and enjoy a cozy, creative time together. |
| Crib at the Seniors Centre* - by the Seniors Centre | 1 pm - 2 pm | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Enjoy a fun, social card game with friends and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. $3 fee, with prizes for participants. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by Swing Shack | 2 pm - 6 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Swing Shack is Prince Rupert's premier indoor golf experience. Our simulator is built for all skill levels, from golfers seeking real-time feedback on their swings and ball flight to first-timers and groups just looking for laughs and not their balls in the woods. Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Board Games - by Change Makers | 3 pm - 9 pm | Koomtk Youth Center (Unit 151 - 309 2nd Ave W in the Ocean Centre Mall) | Drop in and play! Pick from our collection of board games and enjoy some fun, laughs, and friendly competition with friends, new or old. |
| Swingsmith Batting Cages Open Play - sponsored by Prince Rupert & District Metis Society | 4 pm - 9 pm | Swingsmith Batting Cages (869 Fraser St) | Step up to the plate and test your batting skills! Children are welcome with a parent, and adults can play on their own. Each participant will receive 2 tokens to enjoy the fun. |
| Junior Mini-Putt - by the Prince Rupert Golf Club | 7 pm - 8 pm | Prince Rupert Golf Course Clubhouse (523 9 Ave W) | Junior Mini Putt is a fun way to sharpen your short game! Putters and golf balls are provided, or feel free to bring your own. Try out new obstacles, test your skills, and enjoy light snacks and prizes along the way. |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Yoga at the Seniors Centre - by the Seniors Centre | 10 am - 11 am | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Relax, stretch, and strengthen in a gentle yoga session. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by the Swing Shack | 2 pm - 6 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Swing Shack is Prince Rupert's premier indoor golf experience. Our simulator is built for all skill levels, from golfers seeking real-time feedback on their swings and ball flight to first-timers and groups just looking for laughs and not their balls in the woods. Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Fun with Beads - by Change Makers | 3 pm - 9 pm | Koomtk Youth Center (Unit 151 - 309 2nd Ave W in the Ocean Centre Mall) | Anyone is welcome to come in and experiment with different kinds of beads. Make necklaces, bracelets, and more while having fun and getting creative. |
| Teen Book Club - by the Prince Rupert Library | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Prince Rupert Library (101 6th Avenue West) | Join our Teen Book Club at the Prince Rupert Library! Discuss great reads, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow teen readers. |
| Women's Indoor Soccer Session - by Prince Rupert Women's Soccer | 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Auditorium | Always wanted to try soccer? Join a Women’s Indoor Soccer session and get moving in the gym! All skill levels welcome. |
| Science Demonstrations - by Coast Mountain College | 6 pm Start | Coast Mountain College | Children, youth, and families can explore the wonders of physical science through hands-on demonstrations. Discover how lenses and the human eye work, why figure skaters spin faster, the secrets of static electricity, and how electricity is generated, all led by instructors from the Coast Mountain College. |
| Public Swim- by Prince Rupert Rec Department | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Earl Mah Aquatic Centre | Come splash, swim, and have fun. Bring your friends or family and make a splash! |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Whist at the Seniors Centre* - by the Seniors Centre | 1 pm - 2 pm | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Join us for a fun and friendly game of Whist! Connect with others, enjoy some lively play, and try your luck at winning prizes. $3 fee. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by Swing Shack | 2 pm - 6 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Puzzles in the Raven Lounge - by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society | 3 pm - 5 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Raven Youth Lounge | Puzzles in the Raven Lounge, sponsored by the Special Events Society, is a family-friendly activity where you can enjoy putting together puzzles in the Raven Lounge. Keep your completed puzzle to take home! |
| Adult Swordplay Session - sponsored by Golden Triangle Fencing | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Museum of Northern BC (100 1st Ave W) | Looking for a brand new way to exercise and boost your confidence? Come and join Provost Aaron Lamontagne for a lesson on the noble art of swordplay. In this lesson, you will learn about the history of the art, as well as the basics of attack and defense with the sword, dagger, and quarterstaff. Ages 14+, minors will need a parent/legal guardian to sign an informed consent form. |
| Learn to Skate Session for 6-10 year olds - by Prince Rupert Skating Club | 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Arena | If your little one needs practice on the ice - bring them down for this session to learn how to skate! complimentary skate rentals and helmets included. |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Line Dancing at the Seniors Centre - by the Seniors Centre | 10 am - 11 am | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Get moving and have fun while learning new dance steps! A great way to stay active, meet others, and enjoy some lively music. |
| Mahjong and Ramoli at the Seniors Centre -by the Seniors Centre | 1 pm - 2 pm | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Enjoy an engaging game of Mahjong or Ramolli! Challenge your skills, socialize with others, and share some lively moments together. |
| Knit & Crochet Social - by the Prince Rupert Library | 1 pm start | Prince Rupert Library | Are you needing a push to pick up your knitting again, or finally finish that crochet project? Join the Library Knit & Crochet Social. Bring a project to work on, or come for the company and browse the knit and crochet section for inspiration. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by Swing Shack | 2 pm - 6 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Scrabble Tournament - by Change Makers | 3 pm - 9 pm | Koomtk Youth Center (Unit 151 - 309 2nd Ave W in the Ocean Centre Mall) | Anyone is welcome to compete in the Scrabble tournament! Test your word skills, have fun, and challenge friends. |
| Read with Rampage Community Event - sponsored by the Prince Rupert Port Authority | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Port Interpretive Centre (215 Cow Bay Road) | Rampage players will read stories to children during this fun, family-friendly event. As a special giveaway, children aged six and under will receive a free book to take home. Please note: the front entrance to the Port Interpretive Centre is under renovation; access will be via the boardwalk. |
| Create & Make - by the Prince Rupert Library | 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm start | Prince Rupert Library | Drop-in Art session for anyone interested in doing art. All skill levels and mediums welcome. Bring your own supplies, some inspiration and your latests works! |
| Art Ventures - by the Prince Rupert Recreation Dept | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Art Room | Unleash your inner artist! Children ages 7–12 will explore fun, hands-on art activities inspired by famous painters, experimenting with paint and other mediums. |
| Chair Yoga - by the Prince Rupert & District Metis Society/Costa Yoga | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Auditorium | Relax and stretch in this gentle Chair Yoga session, sponsored by the Prince Rupert & District Metis Society. Perfect for all abilities. |
| Magic - Casual Commander Night - by Good Times Games | 5:30 pm start | Good Times Games | Magic: Casual Commander Night at Good Times Games is a relaxed, social evening of Commander play for older teens and adults, typically ages 14+. This free event welcomes players of all experience levels. Registration is required—call (250) 622-2665 to sign up. |
| Barre Fusion - by Coach Britt | 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Fitness Studio | Join Britt for a Barre Fusion class that combines classical barre movements, pilates, light weights and stretching, The class will start with some ab work on the mat, follwoed by standing work on the bar. |
| Cadets Open House with Climbing Wall - by the 7th Royal Canadian Sea Cadets | 6:30 pm - 9 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Back Half of Gymnasium | Families can jump into a variety of fun cadet activities, including knot tying, drill, rigging a sailboat, and more, with options tailored for different age groups. Catch the biathlon team in action and try some fitness challenges, plus climb on the open climbing wall! A great way for families to be active, learn new skills, and get a taste of cadet life. |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Needlework at the Seniors Centre - by the Seniors Centre | 10 am - 11 am | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Explore your creativity with stitching, embroidery, and other needlecrafts. A welcoming space to craft at your own pace and enjoy a calm, hands-on activity. |
| Bingo at the Seniors Centre - by the Seniors Centre | 1 pm - 3 pm | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre (21 Grenville Court) | Test your luck and enjoy an exciting game of Bingo! A lively, fun-filled activity that’s perfect for everyone who loves a little friendly competition. $1 per card. |
| Poetry Writing - by Change Makers | 3 pm - 9 pm | Koomtk Youth Center (Unit 151 - 309 2nd Ave W in the Ocean Centre Mall) | Anyone is welcome to stop by for a night of poetry writing. Share your words, get creative, and have fun expressing yourself. |
| Two Hour Open Gym - Sponsored by AltaGas and Prince Rupert Gymnastics | 4 pm - 6 pm | Prince Rupert Gymnastics Club (181 George Hills Way - behind the Canfisco warehouse) | Flip, jump, and play! Enjoy two hours of open gym at the Gymnastics Club, sponsored by AltaGas. All ages and skill levels welcome. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by Swing Shack | 1 pm - 7 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Pokemon After School League - by Good Times Games | 3 pm -5 pm pm start | Good Times Games | Pokémon After School League is a fun, welcoming program for kids ages 6–14 to play, trade, and learn Pokémon together. Registration is required—call (250) 622-2665 to sign up. |
| Youth/Family Swordplay Session - by Golden Triangle Fencing | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Eagle Room | The noble art of swordplay has something for everyone, whether it is a brand new way to get excited about moving and exercising, or a chance to make friendships that can last a lifetime. Families are invited to come and join Provost Aaron Lamontagne for a lesson on the use of the two handed sword. Ages 8+, minors will need a parent/legal guardian to sign an informed consent form. |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Pickleball lessons and Games - by DP World and Prince Rupert Pickleball | 10 am - 12 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Gymnasium | Pickleball Lessons and Games offer a fun, welcoming introduction to the sport. Beginners are encouraged to participate, with members of the Prince Rupert Pickleball Club available to guide players through basic skills and friendly games. Sponsored by DP World. |
| Juggling Workshop - by Brilliant Experience | 11 am - 12 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Fitness Studio | Discover the basics of juggling in this interactive workshop! Develop your hand-eye coordination and timing while learning tricks and techniques in a supportive, beginner-friendly setting. All skill levels welcome. |
| Star Wars Unlimited Trading Card Game - by Good Times Games | 12:30 pm - 4 pm | Good Times Games | Star Wars Unlimited Trading Card Game is an engaging, beginner-friendly event where players of all ages can learn to play and enjoy casual matches, with prizes and promos. Registration is required—call (250) 622-2665 to sign up. |
| Writers Social - by Prince Rupert Library | 2 pm - 4 pm | Prince Rupert Library | This is a great way to keep in touch with other writers, and a safe place to talk about your writing process and struggles. You can bring a project to work on, start from writing prompts, or fully embrace the social aspect of things. |
| Disco Skate - by Prince Rupert Rec Department | 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Arena | Get ready to groove on the ice! Disco Skate is a public skate with disco lights and music for an exciting, energetic experience for all ages. |
| Family Stick & Puck - by Prince Rupert Rec Department | 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Arena | Family Stick & Puck is a fun, non-contact ice session where adults can accompany children and youth using foam pucks. Practice stick handling and shooting in a safe environment. Helmets and gloves are required and participants under 18 must wear full gear. |
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Pickleball lessons and Games - by DP World and Prince Rupert Pickleball | 10 am - 12 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Gymnasium | Pickleball Lessons and Games offer a fun, welcoming introduction to the sport. Beginners are encouraged to participate, with members of the Prince Rupert Pickleball Club available to guide players through basic skills and friendly games. Sponsored by DP World. |
| Swing Shack Indoor Golf Challenge - by Swing Shack | 2 pm - 6 pm | Swing Shack (220 Kaien Road - in the Industrial Site) | Enjoy free 30-minute to 1-hour sessions to play and practice your skills. Try challenges like closest to the pin, long putts, chipping, and long drives. Clubs are provided on site, or bring your own. There’s no age limit, just be able to swing a club safely, and please bring clean footwear to keep the bay tidy. Call (778) 645-0339 to book your spot. |
| Poi Workshop - by Brilliant Experience | 11 am - 12 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Fitness Studio | Learn the art of poi in this hands-on workshop! Spin, swing, and move with colorful poi while exploring rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. All skill levels welcome. |
| Website Creation Workshop - by Prince Rupert Library | 2 pm - 4 pm | Prince Rupert Library | Rayne Dowell will be hosting a Website Creation Workshop discussion series at the Prince Rupert Library. Learn how to build your own website using free tools. Registering ahead of time is appreciated. Call 250-627-1345 or email circulation@princerupertlibrary.ca to sign up. |
| Fabric Arts Meet Up - by Prince Rupert Rec Department | 2 pm - 4 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Art Room | Fabric Arts Meet-Up invites you to explore tie-dyeing and discuss bringing back the Fabric Arts Membership at the Recreation Complex. All skill levels welcome. Please bring a 100% cotton clothing item to dye. |
| Water Polo Game - by Prince Rupert Rec Department | 4:30 pm - 6 pm | Prince Rupert Recreation Complex - Pool | Our lifeguards will lead an exciting, water polo game for all skill levels. Dive in and join the fun! |
Special thanks to all our community partners and sponsors for hosting and supporting these great events:
- Prince Rupert Port Authority
- Prince Rupert Seniors Centre
- Swing Shack Indoor Golf
- Swingsmith Batting Cages
- Prince Rupert & District Metis Society
- Golden Triangle Fencing
- 7th Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
- DP World
- Prince Rupert Pickleball
- Good Times Games
- Prince Rupert Special Events Society
- Prince Rupert Women's Soccer
- Alta Gas
- Prince Rupert Skating Club
- Prince Rupert Library
- Coast Mountain Collage
- Prince Rupert Golf Course
- Brilliant Experience
- Rain Forest Fabrics
- Costa Yoga
- Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association
- Change Makers (Koomtk Youth Center)
