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Bruce Power hosts Family FunFest in Southampton

Bruce Power’s annual FunFest is set for Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Southampton Coliseum, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dusk at Southampton Main Beach.

The free family-friendly event features live entertainment, including a magic show and reptile encounter, plus a rock-climbing wall, obstacle course, face painting, and touch-a-truck display. Free fries and sno-cones will be available after 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.

No general parking is available on site, but free shuttle service will run from Port Elgin and Southampton.

Details and a full schedule are available at brucepower.com/funfest.

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