Free festivities and fun for everyone. All summer long.
UBC is stunning year-round, but summertime is somehow extra-special. And after spending the past two summers with many community members working and learning from home, we’re inspired to get out and celebrate by bringing back Summer on the Mall—a series of pop-up community events, along Main Mall throughout July and August.
From moments of mindfulness at outdoor yoga sessions, to lunch hour concerts, a pop-up mini-golf course and more, we’ve planned a summer of free festivities and fun to help you connect, relax, and encourage everyone to enjoy the beautiful UBC campus—together.
All activities are free, open to everyone (while spaces and supplies last), and are designed as drop-in events, so you can stary for as long (or as little) as you'd like. Hope to see you on the Mall!
Activities are weather dependent and may change as a result. Please check back here and follow our Instagram @utownubc for updates.
Questions? Please reach out to: info.utown@ubc.ca.
Summer on the Mall events and activities
Upcoming events:
Yoga on the Mall - Wednesday, August 10 & 17, Martha Piper Plaza (grassy area at Main Mall and UBlvd)
Squeeze some savasana into your day! We’ve teamed up with UBC Recreation to bring you a relaxing outdoor yoga class on select Wednesdays throughout the summer.
When: 11:30am-12:30pm.
What to bring: a water bottle and yoga mat. You will be required to sign a waiver before participating.
Class will run from 11:45-12:30. Arrive a bit early to set up your spot and sign your waiver.
Music on the Mall - August 18, Koerner Plaza
We're winding up a summer of fun with an outdoor concert, featuring talented UBC performers. Pack a picnic lunch, grab some colleagues and classmates and enjoy sweet sounds (and sweet treats) at Music on the Mall.
When: 11:00-1:00
Movie on the Mall- September 4, Flagpole Plaza
Pack a picnic dinner and a cozy blanket, grab a few friends or family members, and get ready to cap off a summer of fun and celebrate the start of the school year with an outdoor movie experience!
Registration is required for Movie on the Mall. VOTE now for the movie we watch!
When: dusk (approximately 8 pm) to 10 pm
Past events:
Paints and Plants on the Plaza- July 13, Main Mall between Belkin and Buchanan
Caring for plants can reduce stress and boost your mood—something we could all use! We’re calling all plant parents and wannabe green thumbs to take a mindful moment during the week. Stop by our pop-up booth to flex those artistic skills by decorating a pot and taking home a plant to care for.
- When: 11:00-1:00
- Spaces and supplies are limited, and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lemonade and Lawn Games - July 14, Main Mall at Martha Piper Plaza
Swing by for a friendly game of super-sized Jenga, Connect 4, or other classic childhood board games—or a sip of lemonade from our lemonade stand (while supplies last).
- When: 11:00-1:00
Yoga on the Mall - Wednesday July 27, Flagpole Plaza
Squeeze some savasana into your day! We’ve teamed up with UBC Recreation to bring you a relaxing outdoor yoga class on select Wednesdays throughout the summer.
- When: 11:30am-12:30pm.
- What to bring: a water bottle and yoga mat. You will be required to sign a waiver before participating.
Class will run from 11:45-12:30. Arrive a bit early to set up your spot and sign your waiver.
Watercolours and Walking Tours: Art for Everyone- July 28, Main Mall between Belkin and Buchanan
Join local artist and campus resident Jessica Kang to make a watercolour illustration project to take home—all projects can be done in 15 minutes and are open to all artistic levels. You can check out Jessica’s amazing artwork (including many campus-inspired designs) at the UBC Bookstore.
More into observing art than making it? Belkin Art Gallery will be offering limited drop-in spaces for their Decolonization Outdoor Art Tour, starting at 11:30. Registration available at our info booth from 11:00 onward.
- When: 11:00-1:00
Spaces and supplies are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Mini Golf and Mini Donuts - August 4, Main Mall at Martha Piper Plaza
Main Mall has been transformed for many a movie and TV show, but as far we know, it has never been made over into a golf course. Practice your putts, and enjoy a round of (mini) golf— and mini-donutsl—on the mall.
When: 11:00-1:00
Where: Main Mall at Martha Piper Plaza
The UBC campus community enjoying previous Summer on the Mall activities.
Campus + Community Planning is committed to creating a vibrant, connected campus—these are key to supporting the wellbeing, inclusion, and experience of all community members. As pandemic restrictions continue to ease, please be respectful of differing levels of comfort within the UBC campus community. We will continue to adhere to all provincial and university mandates regarding community events, and will update on this page with any changes.