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!
All About Summer at Hale Muskoka is a free-to-attend summer kick off celebration taking place on Saturday, June 20, 10am to 4pm. Featuring all the essentials needed for cottage season and lake life, start the summer right with delicious food, ice cream + cold drinks, live music in the market square, family-friendly activations, and shops with the season’s [...]
Muskoka Authors Association, is excited to offer our 2nd one-of-a-kind all-day Publishing Summit (From Manuscript to Market) on Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event will be one of the largest gatherings of professionals related to the publishing industry north of Toronto. No matter the stage of your writing project, this [...]
Get ready for an unforgettable event that combines all the things we love – community, supporting fellow Canadians, being out on the water, and turning fundraising into pure FUN! Join us for the Boat Rally, where we’re raising funds not only for cancer research and Sunnybrook’s medical community but also for Kids Help Phone, making a difference in the lives of children in need. This [...]
Check out the SWS Ski Show at Windsor Park, Bala Action packed fun and excitement for the whole family. Let go ski show! You can find them every Tuesday Night at Windsor Park in Bala. Show starts at 7:30pm. Entrance fee by donation. Please support our athletes! They’ll SKI you at the show! Show time: 7:30-8:30
The Muskoka Concert Band Summer Concert Series this year is called Let's Dance! and will feature popular music that ranges from the 1920s to our current times. You'll hear everything from Dixieland to Broadway [...]
Saturday, July 11th 9:00 am—4:00 p.m. Antique and Vintage Sale Bake Sale Back Bacon on a Bun Music Sunday, July 12 11:00 a.m. Experience a Historic Church Service Followed by [...]
Graze in style on Saturday, July 25 as Hale Muskoka hosts a Charcuterie ‘tasting and making’ experience with acclaimed Michelin Guide restaurant FAT Rabbit and Jesse Tree Fine Foods. Explore food, flavour, and the art of charcuterie as charcuterie master Chef Justin Upper, the head butcher and charcutier at Fat Rabbit, guides guests through the craft, flavour [...]
Dockside Festival Returns to Gravenhurst Waterfront August 8 & 9, 2026 Gravenhurst, ON – Sunshine, waterfront views, live music, family fun, and community celebration — Dockside Festival 2026 is set to return to the beautiful Gravenhurst Wharf on August 8th and 9th, 2026. This free-admission, two-day summer festival invites residents and visitors alike to experience [...]
Smash & Sear: Best in Burger Competition at Hale Muskoka In partnership with Broil King, Rowe Beef and Jesse Tree Fine FoodsHale Muskoka’s popular family-friendly burger fest returns for its second year! At this sizzling celebrity chef showdown, notable Canadian chefs will show off their expert grilling skills and compete live for the "Best Smash Burger” award. [...]
Every writer dreams of reaching those two exhilarating words: The End. But what comes next? Muskoka Authors Association invites writers of every genre and experience level to an inspiring evening with author and professional editor Emily Ohanjanian on Thursday, August 13 at Bracebridge United Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the presentation beginning at [...]
Right on Hugh!! Unfortunately there is likely much more to come. The very sad part of it all is that…
So glad to see the words "acid rain" in your screed. I spent many hours,, days, weeks with some very…
Practically speaking, Canada can and does stand up to the U.S. by leveraging its economic interdependence, targeted retaliatory measures, and…
Amen and thanks for this accurate article!
And if you, Hugh MacKenzie think you could have made a better deal, you are dreaming in technicolor. Allan Holt