Soak up the final weeks of summer with extra doses of sun and fun!
These hot happenings are guaranteed to spice up your schedule. Whether you are single, looking for date ideas for someone special or searching for family fun, there is something in the North for everyone. Check back often for more of the latest and greatest!
North Bay Farmers Market
When: Saturday’s May 18-Oct 12, Wednesday’s May 22-Oct 9
Where: Saturday’s on Oak St, Wednesday’s at 100 Ferguson St
The North Bay Farmers’ Market mission is to create a reliable access to fresh and healthy locally grown food, support wellness and agriculture education and provide the opportunity for local farmers, food producers, artisans and community organizations to create a sustainable vibrant community.
Sudbury Market
When: Thursday’s and Saturday’s June 1-October 26
Where: Thursdays at the York Street Parking Lot, Saturdays at the Via Rail Train Station on Elgin Stree
Downtown Sudbury’s destination for family fun features fresh seasonal produce, baked goods,dinner ideas, original accessories, unique gifts and more!
ON THE EDGE fringe festival
When: August 13-17
Where: Capitol Centre, North Bay
Every year the festival presents shows ranging from folk/indie music, sketch and stand-up comedy, contemporary dance pieces, and slam poetry to storytelling, multi-disciplinary performance art and more traditional theatre works. The festival programs 12 artists/companies per year in four venues within North Bay’s Capitol Centre. In addition, the festival hosts pop-up performances, arts installations, and curated exhibitions through the multi-arts incubator, Duality.
James and The Giant Peach
When: Aug 15-31
Where: Sudbury Theatre Centre, Sudbury
From the composers of The Greatest Showman, La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen comes this incredibly moving and heart-pounding rendition of one of Roald Dahl’s fantastic tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit!
Date Night Special
When: August 15, 22, 29, Sept 5
Where: Raven and Republic, North Bay
Join us every Thursday for our Date Night special: two can dine for just $65 plus half off our featured wine!
Up Here 5
When: Aug 16-18
Where: 139 Durham St, Sudbury
Expect the unexpected at this urban art and emerging music festival designed for curious minds.
Brewery Yoga
When: August 17
Where: Gateway City Brewery, North Bay
Join us at the brewery for Brewery Yoga with instructor Meghan Gosselin. Vinyasa style class that will focus on coordinating breath and movement. New Price: $10 – includes taproom pour! BYOM – Bring Your Own Mat
Beer and Cheese Tasting
When: Aug 18
Where: 1886 Lake House Bistro, Callander
Beer Sampler & Cheese Sampler Plate – $25 per person, prepaid event. Brewery: Sawdust City Brewery with Chelsea Hulse. Weather Permitting this event will be outside.
Free Sunday Morning Yoga Class
When: August 18, 25, September 1
Where: lululemon Muskoka
End your weekend on a high note with free yoga. lululemon Muskoka is offering free Sunday morning yoga, every Sunday from 9:30-10:30am. This is a bring your own mat class, no registration required.
Killarney Music Festival
When: August 23-24
Where: Killarney Mountain Lodge, Killarney
Our second annual Killarney Music festival features bands from across Northern Ontario performing for our guests right on Killarney Channel promenade, outside The Sportsman’s Inn. Beer and wine from various craft brewery will be available. Cost is $20 per night. Last year’s event sold out fast so please call for tickets.
Sudbury Poutine Festival
When: Aug 24-25
Where: Bellpark, Sudbury
Featuring: multiple poutine vendors, kids-zone, arts & crafts, beer gardens, face painting, live music and so much more!
All Ages / 19+ after 8pm / Licensed
Muskoka Craft Beer Festival
When: August 24
Where: Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst
Featuring Ontario’s top craft beers, lawn games and live entertainment!
Mommy & Me Monday
When: August 26
Where: DIY Craferty & Lounge, Sudbury
We’re so excited to welcome all the Momma’s and their littles to our first #MommyAndMeMonday to create #chewlery! Join us at our licensed art and craft studio to make a unique baby teether with string, a variety of silicone beads and a clasp. Your new chewlery is great for attaching a soother or purchase an additional natural wooden pendant. Wine, beer, coolers, speciality coffees and non alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival
When: August 30-Sep 1
Where: Powassan
The Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival is excited to bring three Days of Fun-Filled, Action Packed Entertainment for the whole family to the town of Powassan!
North Bay Annual Labour Day Picnic
When: September 2
Where: North Bay Waterfront
The Annual North Bay Labour Day Picnic is 100% hosted and organized by local unions. The picnic is free for everyone! Enjoy free BBQ burgers, hotdogs, pop, and a family friendly atmosphere.
Jazz Fest Sudbury
When: September 5-8
Where: Multiple locations, Sudbury
Jazz Sudbury Festival 2019 will be taking place from September 4-8 on the beautiful shores of Ramsey Lake and at multiple venuesthroughout the downtown core. Tickets available now $50 for a day pass and $90 for the weekend pass.
Artisans Way
When: September 6
Where: 100 Main St, North Bay
This season we’re partnering with Downtown North Bay for their First Friday events on Main Street. Our favourite local downtown businesses will be staying open late with us to add to those juicy local vibes.
Valley East Days
When: September 6-8
Where: Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
Valley East Days is the largest FREE Family Festival in Northern Ontario taking place from September 6th to September 8th! The festival schedule is packed with great live entertainment, food, vendors, shows, fireworks and more!
Music on the Slopes
When: September 7
Where: Laurentian Ski Hill, North Bay
Join us for our second annual Music on the Slopes at the top of Laurentian Ski Hill. Tickets are $10. Vendors, children’s activities, Children’s performer and an enlarged beer tent over last year. Bring a chair or blanket.
13th Annual Anderson Farm Fall Fair
When: September 7
Where: Anderson Farm Museum, Lively
Lively’s wonderful Annual Fall Fair hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society. Tons of fun things to do with the family.
Muskoka River X Sprint & Classic
When: September 14-15
Where: Penninsula Lake, Huntsville
The Muskoka River X Sprint: Starting with the MRX Classic paddlers, Sprint Teams will paddle 58km of the North branch of the Muskoka River starting in Penninsula Lake, through Port Sydney before ending their journey in Bracebridge.
The Muskoka River X Classic: Teams paddle two rivers systems, three lakes and 20 portages for a total of 130km in less than 24 hours. The Classic is completely self-supported. That’s right, no outside assistance, no support teams and no re-supplies. It is considered toughest and longest single-day paddling event in the world.
Wine & Cheers 2019 (hosted by Young Professionals Association (YPA)
When: September 12
Where: Ristorante Verdicchio, Sudbury
Join us for our annual Wine & Cheers event. Your ticket includes one complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres and the option for a 1-year YPA Membership!
Wine & Cheers is an opportunity to mix and mingle with young professionals in our community, without feeling like you need to talk business.
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Fest
When: September 14-22
Where: Various, Sudbury
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, also known as Cinéfest and Cinéfest Sudbury is an annual film festival in Sudbury, Ontario, held over nine days each September. It is one of the largest film festivals in Canada. First held in 1989, Cinéfest quickly became a popular destination for Canadian filmmakers.
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