This calendar is reserved for non-commercial local community events. What does that mean? Your event must be free or of nominal cost, available to anyone (although adult-only events are fine), and not for profit. (We do make exceptions for artists showing their work who would profit from any sales made and musicians hosting small-scale concerts). Not sure if your event fits? Drop us a line at [email protected] to check, or go ahead and submit anyhow – submissions are moderated and we will approve yours if it fits our criteria. Thanks for helping make Muskoka a vibrant community!
Former Ontario correctional officer and author JC Kors launches her debut novel, a raw and gripping debut novel. Bracing for Impact, is a powerful story of resilience, survival, and one woman’s fight to prove she belongs in the toughest place imaginable: an all-male maximum-security prison. Drawing from her extensive three-decade career in Canada’s prison system, [...]
We are partnering with The Door Youth Centre to give the talented members of our community and place to showcase their talents! Instruments, jokes, poetry, vocals, we welcome it all! Come out to this family-friendly monthly event!
After a long, cold winter, summer has arrived, and the Gravenhurst Bifocals Concert Band will be presenting their "Music for a Summer's Eve" concert on Sunday, June 29. With music from Grieg, Prokofieff and John Williams, to Carole King, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and the Beatles, there is sure to be something for everyone. We [...]
On Thursday, July 10, you are invited to be inspired by award-winning, internationally renowned speaker, physician, author and educator, Samra Zafar. Zafar will share her personal journey to publication and offer advice based on her new book, Unconditional, about blazing your own trail and building resilience in your life. Zafar has been recognized among the [...]
Muskoka Authors Association Presents Tall Pine Tales 2025 Muskoka Authors Association invites the community to the third installment of the 12th Annual TALL PINE TALES, five exciting evenings of public readings featuring talented published and novice writers from Muskoka. The brainchild of Melody Richardson, the events continue to be planned and organized to keep alive [...]
With the August long weekend coming up, we’re thrilled to share that Shake Shack is arriving in cottage country from August 2–4! The Shack Truck is popping up dockside at SWS Boatworks Lake Rosseau (3 Lock Street E) in Port Carling for the ultimate burger bash. Guests can arrive by car or boat to enjoy [...]
Rock the Pickle is not your middle of the kitchen average tournament, it is a celebrity driven pickleball tournament in support of Melanoma Canada! There’s no better way to spend a summer day than playing pickleball in stunning Muskoka—Canada’s ultimate summer destination, for a great cause: battling Melanoma! 📅 When: August 23th, 2025 📍 Where: Port Carling Community Centre - Muskoka, [...]
One of North America’s TOP tribute to the Eagles, EPIC EAGLES - The Definitive Eagles Tribute is coming to Theatre Muskoka on Saturday September 27th – 7:30 PM Providing a masterful [...]
Hale Muskoka is inviting locals and cottage-goers to enjoy in the season with two days of immersive autumn experiences on Oct.9 and Oct 10. Filled with fall-inspired food + drink, wellness [...]
Muskoka Authors Association is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed author and artist Shani Mootoo as the featured presenter at its October meeting on Thursday, October 9. Mootoo will share insights [...]
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Congratulations all round; well done!
This is certainly a step in the right direction, and 44 units will make a meaningful difference for the people…