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 Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show and Muskoka Ribfest
The Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show and Muskoka Ribfest are excited to be back this summer at the Muskoka Wharf…
The Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show and Muskoka Ribfest are excited to be back this summer at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. Free General AdmissionFun For The Whole Family!Live Entertainment all weekend! Boat &…
Loggers Day Algonquin Logging Museum
Join us for this highly entertaining and educational day when the Algonquin Logging Museum comes to life. Brought to you…
Join us for this highly entertaining and educational day when the Algonquin Logging Museum comes to life. Brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park, the Algonquin Forestry Authority, in cooperation with Ontario…
Meet the Researcher Day Algonquin Wildlife Research Station
The Friends of Algonquin Park and the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station invites you to spend time with researchers…
The Friends of Algonquin Park and the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station invites you to spend time with researchers who use Algonquin Park as their laboratory. Meet those who study reptiles and amphibians,…
Dockside Festival of the Arts
Join the fun at the Dockside Festival in beautiful Gravenhurst! This beloved two-day waterfront celebration returns with free…
Join the fun at the Dockside Festival in beautiful Gravenhurst! This beloved two-day waterfront celebration returns with free admission for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, mouth-watering food trucks, and an incredible…
Sundridge Flower Festival
The Sundridge Sunflower Festival is the largest annual summer festival in the Almaguin area. Located on the Main…
The Sundridge Sunflower Festival is the largest annual summer festival in the Almaguin area. Located on the Main Street of Sundridge on the shores of beautiful Lake Bernard, the festival features live…
Muskoka North Studio Tour
The Muskoka North Studio Tour - an exciting new art studio tour for Huntsville, Muskoka - is taking…
The Muskoka North Studio Tour - an exciting new art studio tour for Huntsville, Muskoka - is taking place August 14–16, 2026. Visit great artists who create inspiring art, and take home…
Peerless II Historic All Day Lake Rosseau Cruise
Celebrating 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise to the top of Lake Rosseau, featuring…
Celebrating 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise to the top of Lake Rosseau, featuring Skeleton Bay, Morgan’s Bay, and the historic lighthouse, and so much more, with engaging…
Paddlepalooza – Ontario’s Kayak Festival Killbear Provincial Park
Join us for Paddlepalooza, Ontario’s premier sea kayaking symposium, proudly hosted by the Ontario Sea Kayak Centre at beautiful Killbear Provincial Park.…
Join us for Paddlepalooza, Ontario’s premier sea kayaking symposium, proudly hosted by the Ontario Sea Kayak Centre at beautiful Killbear Provincial Park. Now in its 14th year, this event brings together world-class instructors, passionate paddlers, and…
Algonquin Outfitters Muskoka River X
2026 marks the 13th Season of Algonquin Outfitters Muskoka River X. Considered by some the most demanding single-day…
2026 marks the 13th Season of Algonquin Outfitters Muskoka River X. Considered by some the most demanding single-day paddling race in the world, River X embodies the fundamentals of Adventure Racing, Paddle…
Celebrating Algonquin Park
Join us for an intimate evening of presentations on the beauty and magic of Algonquin Park and the…
Join us for an intimate evening of presentations on the beauty and magic of Algonquin Park and the Canadian wilderness. This unique evening will include an opportunity to meet the presenters, silent…
Peerless II Historic All Day Lake Joseph Cruise
Celebrate 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise from Lake Rosseau through the iconic Port…
Celebrate 80 years on the Muskoka Lakes with a full-day cruise from Lake Rosseau through the iconic Port Sandfield Bridge into Lake Joseph, travelling to the top of Lake Joe with live…
Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour
Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour is back! Celebrate Gravenhurst’s rich artisan heritage with this two-day art tour during the…
Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour is back! Celebrate Gravenhurst’s rich artisan heritage with this two-day art tour during the peak autumn season, taking place Saturday September 26th and Sunday 27th from 10am - 4pm both…
Muskoka Marathon
The 2026 Muskoka Marathon, an Athletics Ontario-sanctioned race, will take place on TWO DAYS in 2025. Saturday October…
The 2026 Muskoka Marathon, an Athletics Ontario-sanctioned race, will take place on TWO DAYS in 2025. Saturday October 3rd & Sunday October 4th at Santa’s Village in beautiful Bracebridge, Ontario. Run through…
Bala Cranberry Festival 2026
Experience the warmth and charm of Bala at the Bala Cranberry Festival, a beloved tradition that brings families,…
Experience the warmth and charm of Bala at the Bala Cranberry Festival, a beloved tradition that brings families, friends, and pet lovers together to celebrate the rich heritage of cranberry farming. With…
Huntsville’s Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend
Get ready for a weekend of pure joy and relaxation at the annual Girlfriends' Getaway Weekend in Huntsville,…
Get ready for a weekend of pure joy and relaxation at the annual Girlfriends' Getaway Weekend in Huntsville, Muskoka! Every November, our charming town transforms into a haven for women seeking fun,…