EVENTS
Orillia & Lake Country is your four season destination, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area's four season playground in Simcoe County.
Events for August 16, 2025
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Online Pottery Auction Celebrating Roger Kerslake – OMAH
Online Pottery Auction Celebrating Roger KerslakeDates: August 14 – September 4, 2025Location: Online – Hosted by Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH)Details:OMAH presents a special online auction featuring original works by renowned Canadian potter and teacher Roger Kerslake. This rare collection, generously curated by his wife, Heather Kerslake, includes functional and sculptural ceramic pieces […]
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Black River Wilderness Park Vendor Market
Visit the Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market every Saturday morning in the summer from May 17 to October 4th. Vendors Market runs 9am to 1pm, bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products. Black River Wilderness Park is owned and operated by Rama First Nation.
Find out more »The Magical World of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Coldwater presents The Magical World of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join us on main street and step into the pages of your favorite fantasy novels for the day. Don’t miss this enchanting day filled with spellbinding activities for the whole family. Come experience the magic of Coldwater village like never before.
Find out more »Rotary Classic Car Show
The Rotary Orillia Classic & Custom Car Show is celebrating its 25th anniversary on August 16th, 2025! Up to 300 cars will be displayed downtown along six full blocks of Mississaga Street (Front Street to Albert Street) and also along Peter Street South. A download of the Car Show street map is available above. This rain or shine event draws […]
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Historic Blacksmith Workshop
Blacksmithing is a timeless craft that involves shaping metal using tools like hammers, anvils, and tongs, and heating it in a forge. If you have a passion for hands-on work, creativity, and traditional skills, join us for an immersive one-day Historic Blacksmithing Workshop at Discovery Harbour, set along the scenic shores of Penetanguishene Bay (Georgian […]
Find out more »Deadly or Delicious?
Ever walk through the forest and wonder which plants are tasty, which ones have healing powers, and which ones are toxic? Find out the answers when you join us at the Wye Marsh to learn about some of the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants living here. Gain an understanding of how to properly identify these […]
Find out more »Dock Yoga
Join Rosanna on the dock for a soul soothing Vinyasa flow immersed in nature along the scenic backdrop of Old Brewery Bay and the iconic Leacock boathouse. In case of inclement weather, class will move inside the studio.
Find out more »TurtleFest 2025
Scales Nature Park's annual TurtleFest is BACK! Join us on August 16 and 17 and celebrate a great season of turtle conservation efforts through the Saving Turtles at Risk Today (START) project. Learn what our conservation technicians do, see us release hatchling turtles, and visit the nature centre. Plus, enjoy kids' crafts, a silent auction, […]
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Quayle’s Live Events
Thu August 14 5-8 Erin Blackstock Fri August 15 5-8 Sydney Riley Sat August 16 5-8 Kyle Wauchope Sun August 17 4-7 Upbeat Groove
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Supernatural Saturdays
Discovery Harbour is introducing Supernatural Saturdays this 2025 season. We’ve combined three eerie elements into one awesome ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ evening: Ghost Tours, Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room, and Secrets of Séance. Book one or all three of these unique experiences available Saturday nights from June 28 to August 30. Ghost Tours Join us for a lantern-lit guided […]
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Common Ground
Common Ground is a heartfelt comedy about unexpected friendship and fresh starts. When Pam's husband leaves her for another woman, she's blindsided, devastated, and forced to pick up the pieces of her life. Enter Jake, the equally bewildered husband of the other woman, who shows up on Pam's doorstep looking for answers and a bit of […]
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