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2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thank you for joining us for Riverboat Days 2025—here's a recap of our events. We can't wait to see you next year!
Aug 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.The Slingers Race is back again! Come watch your favourite servers compete in an obstacle course with full drink trays. Hosted by Boston Pizza. This is a family friendly event - kids are welcome!
Aug 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Please join us on this self-guided tour of some of Terrace’s food & flower gardens! A garden list is posted in the event details and printed copies are available at the Visitor Centre. The Garden Tour is hosted by the Terrace Community Gardens Green Thumbers Garden Society.
Aug 09, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Riverboat Days 2025 will feature its second Drone Show at this year’s festival. See the magic of 150 drones, flying in animated images, 400 feet above you. Arrive early at Christy Park for family fun activities and music! The drone show will start at dark (approx. 10:15/10:30 pm)
Aug 09, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Join us for an engaging speaker series that explores the incredible ecosystems of BC’s North Coast! Hear from local experts as they share stories and insights about whales, eelgrass, salmon, and estuaries and why these species and habitats are so vital to our coast.
Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Join our open house and safely experience a variety of firearms, including different calibers of handguns, shotguns at the trap range, black powder guns & 22 caliber and larger rifles at paper targets. Hamburger and hotdog concession available!
Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities at the 2025 Blueberry Festival. It is an event that celebrates the beauty of nature, the joy of community, and the bounty of the land. New for 2025, will be the opportunity to ride our chairlift up and pick berries on the way down!
Aug 09, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.9:00 am - 1:00 pm. It’s August; it’s harvest time! The Skeena Valley Farmers Market is a hive of activity on Saturday mornings. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisans, food trucks, and live music! Join us Saturday, August 2nd & 9th during Riverboat Days.
Aug 08, 2025, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Join us for Movie in the Park featuring Despicable Me 4! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks as we watch a movie under the stars. We’ll have a 40ft inflatable screen so there is plenty of room for viewing. The movie will start when lighting allows at dusk.
Aug 08, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Create a team (minimum 4) of family and friends to solve the mystery at the Sportsplex. Make your way through multiple rooms by solving puzzles and cracking codes. Game time is approx. 45 minutes. No registration is necessary. Teams will play on a first come, first serve basis, spaces are limited.
Aug 07, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.**DATE CHANGE TO THURSDAY, AUG 7** 11:00 am - 4:30 pm (BBQ at noon). Come down and support our talented local artisans at the Visitor Centre. There will be activities for kids and bouncy house for the little ones. Enjoy a hot dog and refreshment while supporting a great cause!
Aug 04, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Come learn about the rich historical evolution of Thornhill and where the name was originated. There has always been a deep-rooted relationship with the Kitselas Nation. Join us for some light snacks, desserts and refreshments as we all share the stories of Thornhill.
Aug 04, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.DAY 2 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. We are celebrating the 23rd anniversary of this event! Whether you are a competitive player or just want to have an amazing weekend with your friends, all while aiding an amazing cause, this beach volleyball tournament is for you!
Aug 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Welcome all kids 10 & under! Come dressed as your favourite super hero or princess and make your own kids pizza. Includes a drink and a cookie or applesauce to go. Must pre-register. $5 per child.
Aug 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Come see 3500 Rubber Ducks dropped from a helicopter into the back channel of the Skeena River! Buy a $20 race ticket from a Rotarian. The ticket numbers corresponds to a band on one of the ducks. First duck to cross the finish line downstream wins $25,000!!
Aug 04, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Day 2 | Join us during Riverboat Days for an UpDog Challenge trial, a fun and fast-paced disc dog event that welcomes both seasoned competitors and first-time teams! Dogs and handlers will compete in a variety of exciting games with prizes! All dogs must be registered in advance.
Aug 04, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Aug 08, 2025, 3:00 p.m.Aug 4-8th . This year our camp theme is Eco Explorers! Kids will get to learn about our climate, the history of leadership and action, and how they have the power to make a difference!
Aug 04, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Join Skeena MLA Claire Rattée for her first Annual Pancake Breakfast! Celebrate BC Day with delicious food and good company. This is free community event open to all from 8am- 11am. For more information, please contact the office at 778-401-5694. We can't wait to see you there!
Aug 03, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join SkeenaWild and LWSS for an afternoon of Skeena Watershed Trivia. Test your salmon, river, and local ecosystem knowledge for a chance to win a prize! Come on your own or with a team- all are welcome!
Aug 03, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Join Rona in making your own jar Terrariums for bugs and dinosaurs! Please register for your time spot.
Aug 03, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.An “Amazing Race” inspired event that will bring participants around the Thornhill and Terrace area to compete in small events. 20 teams of 4 people culminating in a family friendly BBQ at the Terrace Rod & Gun Club. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Terrace -Skeena Valley.
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