Each year, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership hosts My New St. John’s, an event for newcomers and friends. 

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Time: Noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Location: St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road

The event is free to attend and there will be free on-site childminding from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Registration for child minding is required. Deadline to register is October 21 and there is a maximum of 15 children per timeslot. 

Register for Childminding

If you are new to St. John’s, My New St. John's is your opportunity to:

• discover what St. John’s has to offer
• connect with community organizations staffed by a diverse group of community leaders
• learn about programs and services designed to help you settle in our municipality
• meet new people in your community

Have a question or interested in becoming an exhibitor? Email immigration@stjohns.ca.

For information on building accessibility and parking, please visit the St. John's Community Market website.

The St. John's Community Market is also accessible through Metrobus Route 10. There are also dedicated buses available from MUN and CNA to the event and back:

• Pickup times: 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
• Final return bus: 6:30 p.m.
• MUN pickup: Internationalization Office
• CNA pickup: Main entrance

The City of St. John’s strives to create a city where people feel connected, have a sense of belonging and are actively engaged in community life. The goal of the event is to extend a warm welcome to existing and new members of our community, and to help drive engagement in all aspects of social, economic and cultural life in St. John’s.