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5 things to do in Timmins this weekend

Kids' programming, farmers' market and more happening
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Organ Donation Awareness Walk

Saturday, Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m. - noon

Mattagami Region Conservation Authority parking lot, Gillies Lake

Walk a lap around the lake and check to make sure you’re registered as an organ donor.

Mountjoy Farmers’ Market

Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 a.m. – noon

Mountjoy Arena, 814 Park Ave.

Check out the local food producers and artisans.

Dinosaur Fossils

Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 – 3 p.m.

Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre

Check out samples of real fossils such as dinosaur teeth, droppings and a t-rex wish bone from the Royal Ontario Museum. You can also create your own fossil to take home.

Open Studio Sessions

Sunday, Aug. 19, noon – 4 p.m.

Roy Nicholson Park, intersection of Pine Street North and Eighth Avenue

Stop by to meet Porcupine Art Club members and see demonstrations.

Kayak Clinic and Rental

Sunday, Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Timmins Adventure Tours

This Healthy Kids Community Challenge Power Off and Play program is free for kids up to the age of 13 and their families. Learn how to kayak, then take a spin on the Mattagami River.