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From restaurants and bars to clothing boutiques, specialty food shops, professional services, beauty salons, art spaces, fitness studios and more—Downtown has something for everyone.
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EVENT CENTRAL
Every year we host signature events to celebrate everything we have to offer: the Burger Battle, Reel Downtown, the Busker’s Festival, Tax-Free Day, and the Christmas Parade.
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ALL EVENTS
In a place like Downtown St. John’s, there’s something exciting happening every day! You can also submit your events to our calendar.
Jul 06
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 6 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 13
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 13 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 20
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 20 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 27
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 27 @ 9:00 pm
Mar 01
Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle – ALL MARCH LONG!
Sunday March 1 @ 8:00 am
Feb 10
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 10 @ 7:00 pm
Feb 17
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 17 @ 7:00 pm
Feb 24
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 24 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 03
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 3 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 10
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 10 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 17
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 17 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 24
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 24 @ 7:00 pm
LATEST NEWS
February 5, 2026
Downtown Snow Removal – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are scheduled from Thursday, February 5 2026 at 11:00 pm until Friday, February 6 2026 at 6:00 am, and vehicles must be removed during snow removal operations.
more info February 4, 2026
Downtown Snow Removal – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Street widening and snow removal operations scheduled for overnight tonight on 23 streets in the Downtown including 13 streets in the Downtown St. John's Business Commission area - Water St., Duckworth St., George St., McBride's Hill, New Gower st., etc.
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January 19, 2026
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BOARD DIRECTORS
Downtown St. John’s is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to the Nominating Committee is on or before Feb. 3, 2026. Representatives from the following sectors are strongly encouraged to apply: Financial, Legal, Industrial and Office.
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ABOUT US
Downtown St. John’s is a not-for-profit business improvement area association that strives to make the district a better place to live, work, shop, and visit through our events, programs, and projects.
Our member-based association connects you with all there is to love downtown.
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