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!
Join Muskoka Authors Association on Thursday, June 12 for an exciting presentation by crime fiction writer, Desmond P. Ryan. Ryan will share stories and insights from almost thirty years of experience as a Toronto Police detective, exploring how real-life investigations and police work have influenced his crime fiction writing. Drawing from firsthand experience, Desmond will [...]
The Muskoka Philharmonic Orchestra invites music lovers to experience the enchantment of their spring concert series, “Strawberry Moon,” taking place this June in two beautiful Muskoka locations. The performances will showcase the orchestra’s musical excellence alongside the talented young musicians of DaCapo Youth String Ensemble in what promises to be a magical celebration of spring. [...]
The Muskoka Philharmonic Orchestra invites music lovers to experience the enchantment of their spring concert series, “Strawberry Moon,” taking place this June in two beautiful Muskoka locations. The performances will showcase the orchestra’s musical excellence alongside the talented young musicians of DaCapo Youth String Ensemble in what promises to be a magical celebration of spring. [...]
The Elma Box is a monthly themed box filled with products from local small businesses. Alongside the box we host a monthly event & silent auction where we invite guests to come shop more from the brands featured in that months box, bid on some amazing items, as well as enjoy food, cocktail & a [...]
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 [...]
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