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!
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 presentation of Eagles classic hits and Don Henley favourites with its rock n’ roll game-changing song catalogue, Ontario's own Epic Eagles has earned its place [...]
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 events, live music, fashion, festive photo opportunities and more, Muskoka’s new culture + events destination offers visitors a serene space to explore the flavours of the season. [...]
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 on her highly anticipated sixth novel, Starry Starry Night, released in September. Described as “an innovative and revelatory work of autofiction,” Starry Starry Night explores [...]
Spark Muskoka is excited to share that we will be screening, for the first time in Muskoka, the Documentary Film “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. This documentary film tells the extraordinary story of the 40,000 young women who volunteered on Canadian farms and helped to win the Second World War. [...]
Canada's Heroes presented by Theatre Muskoka, The Muskoka Concert Band with Special Guests The Muskoka Men of Song Saturday November 8, 2025 @2:30PM Join us at the Rene Caisse Theatre on November 8th for Canada’s Heroes, a benefit concert for The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, honouring those who have served and sacrificed for our [...]
Join us for an enchanting evening as the Muskoka Philharmonic Orchestra and featured guests serenade you with seasonal music.
The holiday spirit is in the air and the Gravenhurst Bifocals Concert Band will be presenting thei Home for Christmas concert on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm at the Gravenhurst Trinity United Church. Our festive music program will include tunes from The Nutcracker, plus Christmas music of Gustav Holst, Irving Berlin and Mel Torme. [...]
Muskoka Bears Jr C Hockey vs Penetang Kings Game sponsored by Santa's Village, Santa dropping the Puck. Fans encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy, for Salvation Army Toy Drive.
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