The City of Mount Pearl is currently hosting its annual Youth Week, offering a variety of free events for students in grades 7 through 12. Running to May 7, 2026, the week-long celebration provides teens in the province with opportunities to participate in arts, sports, and social programming.
A highlight of the week tonight includes a Night of the Arts on May 6, held at the Reid Community Centre from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event, co-hosted by the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl, is designed to help local youth explore their creativity. The following day, May 7, the Reid Community Centre Gym will host a 3-Point Free Throw Challenge from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Participants interested in the basketball competition are required to register in advance at the Youth Centre.
Also on May 7, the Gloria Pearson Community Centre will host an Inclusive Block Printing and Movie Social from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Led by multimedia artist Joe Smoke, the event is open to 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth and gender-positive allies. Participants will learn linoleum block printing before settling in for a screening of the film The Half of It.
This programming is part of a broader municipal effort to support young residents. The city’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, released in January 2026, identifies youth engagement and development as a top priority. Families seeking more information about the remaining activities can contact Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Jones at 709-748-1010 or via email at [email protected].
