We take spooky season seriously in Orillia and Lake Country! Our events calendar is packed with festive happenings over the next couple of weeks. Whether you are looking for family friendly fun or something a little more frightening, there are events to thrill everyone, happening just 90 minutes from the GTA! Family Friendly Fun Pack […]
This fall, music lovers have another reason to visit Orillia and Lake Country as the Lightfoot Festival returns October 29 to 31, 2026, celebrating the life, music and enduring legacy of one of Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters: Gordon Lightfoot. Born and raised in Orillia, Gordon Lightfoot never forgot his hometown — and his hometown has […]
Looking for a little fright this fall? Head to Coldwater this October for The Haunted Mill, a spooky walk-through experience guaranteed to bring some screams, surprises and Halloween fun to the season. Taking place at the historic Coldwater Heritage Mill, the Haunted Mill will run for four weekends in October, with scares happening every Friday […]
If you are looking for a reason to make a fall getaway to Orillia, or simply want a memorable night out close to home, the Orillia Jazz Festival is bringing three days of music, creativity and unforgettable performances to the city this October. From emerging local talent to internationally celebrated musicians, this year’s festival offers […]
There are fall events, and then there is the Coldwater Witches Walk. For almost two decades, witches have been gathering in Downtown Coldwater for a night of costumes, music, dancing, shopping and just the right amount of Halloween mischief. What began in 2008 as a small gathering of women led by local shop owner Lorrie […]
There is something special about an evening spent outdoors, surrounded by history, creativity and community. This Saturday October 3, 2026, Orillia & Lake Country invites you to experience just that at If You Could Read My Mind… Poetry & Music Lawn Night, a collaborative event presented by the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) […]
Looking for things to do in Ontario this fall? If colourful forests, fresh country air, local food, craft beer and time outdoors sound like your idea of a perfect autumn day, add Quayle’s Fall Festival to your fall bucket list. From October 1 to 31, Quayle’s Brewery in Oro-Medonte invites visitors to experience the season […]
Here is your round up of all of the Fall Fairs in Orillia & Lake Country 2026 There is something about an Ontario fall fair that instantly makes the season feel official. The midway lights, local food, agricultural exhibits, animals, tractor pulls, demolition derby’s and the unmistakable smell of fairground treats are all part of […]
Fall is a special time in Orillia & Lake Country, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a visit to Chappell Farms Pumpkin Festival. Running from September 19th – October 31st, this annual fall celebration has become a favourite family tradition, welcoming visitors to the farm for pumpkin picking, animal encounters, […]
Already dreaming about the weekend? Whether you are looking to get creative, sip tea in a historic setting, learn about hops or mushrooms, catch some live music or a drag show, or wander a local market, there is something for everyone happening in Orillia & Lake Country this weekend! The weather is still warm, the […]