Strathcona Blocks Party
Food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities including face painting, balloon animals at the 840 E Hastings parking lot.
A Beer Garden by Strathcona Beer Company, celebrating their 10 year anniversary.
A Kids Zone packed with kids’ activities and craft stations.
Shop the block and support the local businesses throughout the neighbourhood.
Stick around for the Eastside Arts Festival at MacLean Park from 3 to 8 PM.
Scavenger hunt with participating Strathcona businesses.
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Enjoy live music and dance performances, along with tasty food trucks including Nami Vietnamese, JAPADOG, and REEL Mac and Cheese.
Kids can also enjoy free face painting, balloon art, and chalk.
Strathcona Beer Garden
Enjoy the Beer Garden by Strathcona Beer Company, celebrating their 10-year anniversary!
Sit back and enjoy throwback games, including giant Twister, a summertime BBQ menu, and live DJ entertainment.
Kids Zone
Bring the kids by to try out musical instruments from Tapestry Music, get creative with arts and crafts, play with large blocks, and help bring a community mural to life.
Shop the Block
Shop the blocks and enjoy special promotions, giveaways, and activations from participating businesses.
Explore the pop-up market at 873 East Hastings.
Strathcona Blocks Party Passport
Pick up a passport at the Low Tide tent and collect stickers from participating businesses. Complete your passport to receive a free frozen treat voucher from Lucy's Frozen Custard or Hype Chocolate (while supplies last), and be entered to win a Strathcona Prize Pack!
Event Participants
Article
848 East Hastings
Visit Article to design your own Dream Space with a mini mood board. Plus, enter to win an Article prize package!
Community Paws Veterinary Clinic
840 East Hastings
Stop by Community Paws Veterinary Clinic to learn more about their services and the important work they do!
Eden Café
643 East Hastings
Enjoy a cold brew topped with a rotating variety of cold foams, plus a selection of refreshing ice-cold drinks. Stop by and enter to win Eden Café prizes!Forastera Vintage
688 East Hastings
Visit the 600 block of East Hastings and browse a curated selection of vintage clothing and unique finds.
Gallery 881
881 East Hastings
Get a first look at upcoming programming too, including Michael de Courcy’s One in a Million exhibition and our open call, The Studio.
Homecoming Candles
Check out the new Homecoming Candles store and shop a curated selection of Canadian-made candles, incense, and room sprays. Plus, the team will be giving away floral bouquets in-store!
Hype Chocolate
855 East Hastings
Stop by Hype for a sweet treat including ice cream and chocolate, plus free cotton candy outside the store!
Knockout Thirft
882 East Hastings
Browse a curated selection of vintage pieces at Knockout Thrift! Plus, receive 15% off all purchases.
Les Amis Du Fromage
843 East Hastings
Pick up a special $20 brown bag cheese selection, plus 20% off select cheeses!
Lucy’s Frozen Custard
901 East Hastings
Treat yourself to Lucy’s frozen custard, then play the in-store claw machine and chase giant bubbles!
Made in the 604
873 East Hastings
Shop from the Made in the 604 market featuring local vendors!
Moonlight Natural Pet Store
935 East Hastings
Show your Strathcona Blocks Party Passport and follow @moonlightdogcafe on Instagram or Facebook to get 10% off your purchase that day! Then tag @moonlightdogcafe in a photo or story during the event for a free treat. The first 48 dogs get a free 6–9″ bully stick, and cat lovers can grab a free premium cat food can.
Prototype Coffee
883 East Hastings
Enjoy 15% off Prototype’s seasonal coffee and matcha drinks including Espresso Lemonade and Honey Orange Matcha. The first 24 customers will get a free bottled cold brew (first come first serve), plus 15% off bottled cold brew after that!
PrintMaker Studio
881 East Hastings
Stop by PrintMaker Studio for event specials and giveaways! Enter to win one of two prizes: a $299 prize package ($200 in digital printing credits + a $99 Gallery 881 Membership) or a free Gallery 881 Membership ($99 value). Plus, get 50% off all ReadyMade Frames while supplies last.
Rumor Cafe
957 East Hastings
Enjoy 10% off all menu items at Rumour Café!
Strathcona CPC
872 East Hastings
Visit the Strathcona CPC table to learn about their programs and community services.
The Garden Strathcona
868 East Hastings
Enjoy a live vinyl DJ set inside, then head to the back patio for fresh-shucked oysters.
Writers’ Exchange
877 East Hastings
Stop by the Writers’ Exchange table, a non-profit that supports under-resourced kids and youth to build their confidence and get excited about reading and writing, to learn about their programs and chip in with a donation to support their work!Event Partner
Strathcona Business Improvement Association
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FAQs
Street parking is available in nearby neighborhoods, but we also recommend walking, biking, taking transit, or using a rideshare if you're close by!
Absolutely! The event is free and open to the public — just come ready to enjoy food, music, and fun!
Yes! Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted.
The Strathcona Blocks Party is hosted by Low Tide Properties. Since 2010, Low Tide has been on a mission to reimagine areas of our cities investing in neighbourhoods, properties, and people to create vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.
