Special Events
With tons of cool events happening in every part of the region in every season, you can plan your getaway around a unique festival or fair. From sporting events to live music performances, from foodie gatherings to art shows, from author readings to triathlons, discover the perfect event to suit your interests and make a vacation out of it.
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The Big Sound Comedy Festival
The Big Sound Comedy Festival is presented by Trestle Brewing Company in partnership with Icebreakers Comedy. The festival takes place every…
The Big Sound Comedy Festival is presented by Trestle Brewing Company in partnership with Icebreakers Comedy. The festival takes place every spring over three consecutive weekends and every fall in beautiful downtown Parry Sound, Ontario.…
Dala: Girls from the North Country
Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda…
Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala write and sing in harmony best described as…
Gravenhurst Farmers Market
Gravenhurst Market is a co-operative. We carefully select our vendors to present a diverse array of unique products with…
Gravenhurst Market is a co-operative. We carefully select our vendors to present a diverse array of unique products with a focus on local . Join us to shop and explore while enjoying live…
Rosseau Lake College Annual Pow Wow
Join us for the 6th Annual RLC Pow Wow! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 5, 2026 and…
Join us for the 6th Annual RLC Pow Wow! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 5, 2026 and join us for a vibrant day of drumming, dancing, and community. Experience performances from…
Venture Fest Muskoka Brewery
Date: June 6, 2026Location: Muskoka Brewery, 1964 Muskoka Beach Rd, Bracebridge, ON P1P 1V4Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join us…
Date: June 6, 2026Location: Muskoka Brewery, 1964 Muskoka Beach Rd, Bracebridge, ON P1P 1V4Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join us at Muskoka Brewery’s 30th Anniversary Venture Fest as we raise a glass and celebrate…
The Second Annual Sound of Fibre: Yarn & Fibre Festival
Save The Date! The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the Second…
Save The Date! The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the Second Annual Fibre Festival, The Sound of Fibre, organized with Sound Yarn & Fibre! Come visit…
Gravenhurst Triathlon and Duathlon
Hosted at the Muskoka Wharf Sports Fields and featuring a JUMP from the iconic Muskoka Steamships, Gravenhurst has…
Hosted at the Muskoka Wharf Sports Fields and featuring a JUMP from the iconic Muskoka Steamships, Gravenhurst has been one of the most sought-after events in the MultiSport Canada Triathlon Series for…
Peerless II Wine Sampling Cruise – Port Carling
Join us for a Wine Sampling Cruise aboard Peerless II on Lake Rosseau! Choose from June 17, July…
Join us for a Wine Sampling Cruise aboard Peerless II on Lake Rosseau! Choose from June 17, July 15 & August 12, 2026 . $70 total. Limited tickets. Date: Wednesday, June 17,…
Peerless II Father’s Day on the Water
Celebrate Dad with a relaxing cruise aboard the Peerless II… and here’s the best part — DAD CRUISES FREE with…
Celebrate Dad with a relaxing cruise aboard the Peerless II… and here’s the best part — DAD CRUISES FREE with the purchase of one or more adult ticket! Treat Dad to fresh air, stunning…
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important occasion that honours the history, heritage, cultures, and contributions of First…
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important occasion that honours the history, heritage, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Our event, scheduled for June 21 at River Mill…
Peerless II Historic All Day Lake Muskoka Cruise
Celebrate 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise on Lake Muskoka, featuring Millionaires’ Row, the…
Celebrate 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise on Lake Muskoka, featuring Millionaires’ Row, the Seven Sisters Islands, and the famous Kettles, plus more stunning shoreline highlights. Date: Sunday,…
Music in the Park at the Magnetawan Centennial Park Gazebo
Experience Live Music with Local Artists! Enjoy an evening of delightful music in a picturesque setting. Whether you're…
Experience Live Music with Local Artists! Enjoy an evening of delightful music in a picturesque setting. Whether you're looking to relax after a busy week or spend quality time with family and…
The Limberlost Challenge
The date: Saturday July 4th, 2026.The location: The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve, 1002 Buck Lake Landing Road. For directions, click…
The date: Saturday July 4th, 2026.The location: The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve, 1002 Buck Lake Landing Road. For directions, click the link to Google Maps.Race distances: 7km, 14km, 28km, 42km and 56km. Your race entry includes a donation…
IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka
A mid-summer race loved for its stunning beauty and naturally tough course. This race takes place in a…
A mid-summer race loved for its stunning beauty and naturally tough course. This race takes place in a region adjacent to the majestic Great Lakes—a pristine, forest getaway in Canada's cottage country.…
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Annual Summer Show
The iconic Summer Show returns to the heart of Bracebridge, celebrating 64 years since its beginnings in July…
The iconic Summer Show returns to the heart of Bracebridge, celebrating 64 years since its beginnings in July 1962. As Muskoka Arts & Crafts’ largest annual fundraiser, the juried show draws over…