Featured Events in Salisbury in August 2025 (July Updated)

Come and learn how to craft a beautiful bridal bouquet and create elegant table decorations yourself to make your big day even more special. In the morning session, you'll master a straightforward technique used for constructing a natural-looking bridal bouquet, which of course can also be adapted for making bridesmaids' smaller bouquets. In the afternoon you'll learn how to create versatile table decorations that can be tailored to your style and wedding requirements. Don't worry if you're a beginner – this workshop is designed for people who have no experience of flower arranging. You will work with high-quality materials and receive guidance every step of the way, ensuring a fun and educational day. By the end of the workshop, you will not only have honed your floral skills but also have a beautiful creation to take home. Information Source: Best of the Bunch- Grown in Bristol | eventbrite

Welcome to the Opening Event of the 2025 Martha's Vineyard Book Festival, held on the grounds of the Chilmark Community Center ! Join us on August 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a discussion featuring The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg , and staff writer, Ashley Parker . When truth is a precious commodity, The Atlantic has emerged at the cutting edge of political reporting. Join us for a deep dive into how journalism is navigating the current U.S. presidency and confronting press access, misinformation, political polarization, and the role of the media in a fragile democracy. Hear about Signalgate, journalistic ethics, interviewing the President, reporting in turbulent times and the future of news. Jeffrey Goldberg – Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic and moderator of Washington Week With The Atlantic . During his editorship, The Atlantic has set new audience and subscription records, and won its first-ever Pulitzer Prizes. Ashley Parker – Staff Writer at The Atlantic and former Washington Post senior national political correspondent, is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner who covered Donald Trump’s first term, and covered the Biden administration as White House bureau chief. This ticketed event is a fundraiser for the free book festival on August 2-3. Tickets will go on sale June 26. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates about all MV Book Festival events. See you there! Timezone: Eastern Time (ET) Information Source: Martha's Vineyard Book Festival | eventbrite

Unlock your creativity with our beginner-friendly Jam Jar Flower Arranging Workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn to craft a beautiful flower arrangement using a jam jar - the household item everyone has! I’ll guide you through selecting the best seasonal blooms and foliage, conditioning techniques to extend the life of your flowers, and styling tips to make your arrangements truly shine.I will demonstrate two distinct arranging styles: a compact, full arrangement for a classic, bold look, and then a light, airy arrangement for a more modern look. Afterwards, you’ll get to create your own jam jar masterpiece, blending flowers and greenery to suit your personal style.In the final part of the workshop, you’ll explore the art of tablescaping, experimenting with different layouts to bring a cohesive, eye-catching look to any table. Whether you’re dressing up your dining table or preparing a setting for a special gathering, this workshop will leave you with new skills and beautiful creations to take home. Perfect for friends, family, or solo creatives looking to dive into the world of floral design! Information Source: Best of the Bunch- Grown in Bristol | eventbrite

Target Age Range: Primary school aged children 7-13 Summer is for getting outdoors, playing games and having fun! That's what we believe at Army Welfare Service Community Support, and that's exactly what we plan to do. During the summer holidays we want to invite you to join us in some great play time for children aged 7-13. There will be something for everyone and the great news is that parents don't have to stay (although you are welcome to!). That's right, you can drop your children off for the session with our AWS Community Support team and we will spend time engaging in long games, sports and playground-based fun! We're going to have a blast!! Upon booking, you are required to compete the registration form linked in the confirmation page. You can get ahead of the game by scanning the QR code below and completing the consent form. (only required if this has not been completed already in other AWS provision). Participants arriving to the session without having previously submitted registration forms will not be able to access the session. Information Source: AWS - Community Support (Salisbury Plain) | eventbrite

We’re launching our North Shore events at the PERFECT location, and can’t wait to see everyone who has requested “north of Boston” events…. and those that have visited us before from NH and even ME! Bubble Bar Boston on Main will have the lounge reserved exclusively for our daters. If you come early or stay late you can mingle in the Champagne lounge! Your first beverage is included - enjoy one of the cocktails Bubble Bar is known for or sip on your favorite wine, beer, or soda. Event Schedule: 6:30PM: Doors open for checkin, mingling and to meet your host 7PM: Speed Dating begins How it works: 1.) Arrive and relax during a mini happy hour - say hello, grab a drink - one drink is included! 2.) Enjoy several five minute dates - hows that for an efficient night out? Ladies will sit, while the men shift - and our hosts will make sure the men go in correct direction! 3.) No need to swipe right or left - after your date is over, check off if you'd like to speak with them again. Within 24 hours we will email participants the email address of matches. Then, since you both want to chat with each other, keep the conversation going - perhaps schedule a date for the weekend! We've tried to think of everything so that you can come from work, and be relaxed while meeting new singles. Pens and extra paper for notes is also available. Tickets: Ladies please buy a Ladies ticket, Gentleman please buy a Gentleman ticket. This allows us to get an even number of participants. These events run best when there is balance to the room - if your ticket type is sold out, please DO NOT BUY THE OTHER TICKET. Established in 2018 , Boston Single Mingle hosts about 12 events each month in the Boston area. Meet us on our website: www.bostonsinglemingle.com Information Source: Boston Single Mingle | eventbrite

Its that time again, who will be crowned Qld’s strongest Man & Woman for 2025! 6 events over 2 days at Steel & Stone Gym on August 16 & 17 2025, 3 events each day. Comp will kick off at 10am both days. Event 1 - Trump Yoke Athletes can choose between a light or heavy yoke for 10m. You have 60 seconds to get your yoke over the line, no drops allowed. Any distance on the heavier yoke will trump the lighter yoke. You have move the yoke a minimum of 1m to get on the board. Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 190kg or 230kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 210kg or 240kg 82kg - 220kg or 260kg Open - 240kg or 280kg Mens 80kg - 290kg or 330kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 330kg or 370kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 350kg or 390kg Heavyweight - 390kg or 430kg Event 2 - Trump Log Athletes have 3 logs to choose from. One rep on a heavier log will supersede any reps done on a lighter log. Athletes have 60 seconds to get as many reps on the log as they can. You can move between logs, eg. If you start on a heavier log and are not successful you can move back to the lighter log. Ladies logs - the lightest log will be an 8” and the next 2 are 10” Mens logs - the lightest log will be a 10” and the next 2 are 12” Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 50kg, 55kg, 65kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 55kg, 60kg, 70kg 82kg - 60kg, 65kg, 75kg Open - 65kg, 70kg, 80kg Mens 80kg - 80kg, 96kg, 110kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 90kg, 105kg, 120kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 100kg, 115kg, 130kg Heavyweight - 110kg, 130kg, 150kg Event 3 - Frame Carry & Hold Athletes will carry a frame 10m, no drops allowed, to the box marked on the ground at the end, once your feet are in the box, you will get a “time on” call and you are to stand and hold the frame for as long as you can. Athletes will get a distance or time score. Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 140kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 150kg 82kg - 160kg Open - 180kg Mens 80kg - 210kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 230kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 260kg Heavyweight - 280kg Event 4 - Trump deadlift Athletes will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible. They will have the choice between 2 bars. Any reps done on the heavier bar will supersede any reps done on the lighter bar. Eg, 1 rep on the heavier bar will trump any number of reps on the lighter bar. Athletes can move between bars, if you go to the heavier bar and do not get a successful rep, you can go back to the lighter bar. Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 115kg or 145kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 125kg or 160kg 82kg - 135kg or 170kg Open - 160kg or 190kg Mens 80kg - 180kg or 220kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 200kg or 240kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 230kg or 280kg Heavyweight - 260kg or 300kg Event 5 - Sandbag Carry, Load & Push Athletes will have 75 seconds to load 3 sandbags into the wheelbarrow and push the wheelbarrow back to the star line. Sandbags will be carried 10m & loaded from lightest to heaviest into the wheel barrow. Once all the sand bags are successfully loaded into the barrow, its then pushed 10m back to the start line. Athletes will get a completion time or distance. Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 50kg, 60kg, 70kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 60kg, 70kg, 80kg 82kg - 70kg, 80kg, 90kg Open - 80kg, 90kg, 100kg Mens 80kg - 100kg, 110kg, 120kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 110kg, 120kg, 130kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 120kg, 130kg, 140kg Heavyweight - 130kg, 140kg, 150kg Event 6 - Trump Stone over Bar for Reps Athletes will 2 stones to choose from and 60 seconds to get as many reps over the 1.2m bar as possible. A successful rep is counted when the stone hits the ground. Any reps on the heavier stone will supersede the lighter stone. Athletes can move between stones if they want to. A stone must hit the ground within the 60seconds for it to be counted Ladies 64kg & Mu75kg - 70kg or 100kg 73kg & Mo75kg - 80kg or 110kg 82kg - 90kg or 120kg Open - 100kg or 130kg Mens 80kg - 120kg or 150kg 90kg & Mu105kg - 130kg or 160kg 105kg & Mo105kg - 150kg or 170kg Heavyweight - 160kg or 190kg Information Source: Steel & Stone Gym | eventbrite

Stratford ComiCon ! $5 Admission !! When: August 23rd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm Where: Best Western Plus Arden Park Hotel General Admission : $5 Children 12 and under are Free !! * * VIP GENERAL ADMISSION IS NOW AVAILABLE ! LIMITED TO ONLINE ! ** ONLY $20 ! THIS VIP PASS GETS YOU YOUR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET AND A PREMIER SHOPPING BAG WITH A MYSTERY GRAPHIC NOVEL PLUS TWO COLLECTOR GRADE COMIC BOOKS and a few other things ! VALUE IS OVER $40 ! FOOD DONATIONS : Please bring non-perishable food items for your local community food bank and get entered to win some fun prizes. One raffle ticket will be given for each item. << Maximum of 10 tickets per person >> - Please remember to check the expiry dates! The following items are in high demand and are greatly appreciated : KIDS SCHOOL SNACKS JUICE ( JUICE BOXES AND LARGE ) CAN VEGGIES & FRUIT CAN PASTA CEREAL TOOTHPASTE / SOAP PET FOOD DIAPERS AND BABY SUPPLIES VENDORS : A variety of vendors will be selling comic books, new & vintage toys, jewelry, DVD's, anime, prints, and a variety of other awesome geek stuff . There will even be some Artists & Authors present with their own art , books and comics. Visit their booths and get some unique items and even some free autographs !! BUYING : Some vendors will be buying. Bring your unwanted comic books , toys, video games and anything else you are looking to clear out and go home with some extra cash !! COSPLAY : Cosplay is always encouraged ! ( Please check our website for rules & regulations ) Tell your friends and come join us for a day of fun at Stratford's one and only Comicon ! ~~ SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS ~~ Information Source: Pop Culture Canada | eventbrite

GCW Live Wrestling charity event ! When: AUGUST 23RD : Doors open at 6:00 pm Bell time is 6:30 pm Where: BEST WESTERN PLUS THE ARDEN PARK HOTEL Tickets: General Admission Kids 12 and under : $15 General Admission Adult : $20 Front Row reserved seats : $30 - Online Only *** VIP TICKETS *** available as General Admission or Front Row ticket included : includes a GCW GIFT BAG w 2 GCW pins , a GCW program book , a GCW can koozie , and more ! .. only an extra $20 for a bag full of swag !! FOOD DONATIONS : Please bring non-perishable food items for your local community food bank and get entered to win some fun prizes. One raffle ticket will be given for each item. 《To a maximum of 10 tickets》 Please remember to check the expiry dates! The following items are in high demand and are greatly appreciated: KIDS SCHOOL SNACKS JUICE ( JUICE BOXES AND LARGE ) CAN VEGGIES & FRUIT CAN PASTA CEREAL TOOTHPASTE / SOAP PET FOOD DIAPERS AND BABY SUPPLIES Wrestling superstars from all over Ontario will be live ! Stick around for intermission and meet your favourite superstars! Pick up a limited edition GCW program and get it signed ! Check out the huge selection of Lucha Wrestling Masks ! Get your authentic GCW merch at the event ! T-shirts ! Hats and so much more ! Tell your friends and come join us for Ontario's oldest wrestling promotion !! We are Ontario wrestling since 2004 ! ~~ SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS ~~ Information Source: Pop Culture Canada | eventbrite