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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.
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TurtleFest
Come join us at Scales Nature Park for this year's TurtleFest celebration! It's a great chance to learn about turtle conservation, meet our team, and get up close with some turtles. Join us for kids crafts, a food tent and bake sale, silent auction, and lots of reptile FUN! Admission is by donation - please register here: https://forms.gle/Ftndij3U6H5WbDeYA
Find out more »Disney’s NEWSIES
New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city street. But when the prices of "papes" are hiked and the Newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but "open the gates and seize the day!" Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York…
Find out more »Movies in the Park
Movies In The Park return this summer! Join us for 5 evenings of great movies, all FREE, thanks to our amazing community advertisers. All movies will begin around dusk / 9pm Food or monetary donations will be accepted at the theatre to support The Orillia Community Fridge. Purchase some fresh popcorn on site or bring your own munchies and drinks. Please help keep our park clean and throw away your garbage after the show. Thank You to Eclectic Cafe, Christopher…
Find out more »Starry Night
Downtown Orillia will come alive under the stars on Saturday August 22 from 7-10pm, for the much anticipated Starry Night Studio & Gallery Tour. Each year this free community event transforms Peter Street South into a vibrant, pedestrian only festival where creativity spills onto the streets. Visitors can wander through local galleries, discover new artists, enjoy dance performers, listen to live local music, and watch live art demos, and more. Explore works from artists working in a variety of mediums…
Find out more »Disney’s NEWSIES
New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city street. But when the prices of "papes" are hiked and the Newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but "open the gates and seize the day!" Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York…
Find out more »Disney’s NEWSIES
New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city street. But when the prices of "papes" are hiked and the Newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but "open the gates and seize the day!" Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York…
Find out more »Orillia Pirate Party
On Labour Day Weekend, Pirates Invade the Port of Orillia! Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas adventure for the whole family. Event Date: September 4-6, 2026 Location: Port of Orillia - 50 Lightfoot Dr, Orillia, ON
Find out more »Movies in the Park
Movies In The Park return this summer! Join us for 5 evenings of great movies, all FREE, thanks to our amazing community advertisers. All movies will begin around dusk / 9pm Food or monetary donations will be accepted at the theatre to support The Orillia Community Fridge. Purchase some fresh popcorn on site or bring your own munchies and drinks. Please help keep our park clean and throw away your garbage after the show. Thank You to Eclectic Cafe, Christopher…
Find out more »Big Dumb Face Trivia Night at Quayle’s Brewery
It’s always a crowd favourite, so gather your smartest (or funniest!) friends and join us for a great night of trivia. Trivia starts at 6:15 PM sharp, so come early to enjoy one of our delicious smash burgers, a pint of farm-fresh craft beer, and soak up a few more of those glorious summer evenings on the farm. Quayle’s Brewery Trivia Night Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 | Trivia begins at 6:15 PM
Find out more »‘If You Could Read My Mind’ Poetry & Music Lawn Night
If You Could Read My Mind… Poetry & Music Lawn Night The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) and the Leacock Museum invite you to an evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and community connection. Inspired by the cultural and literary traditions that continue to shape our region, this collaborative outdoor event celebrates local voices and artistic expression in a relaxed lakeside setting. Bring your own lawn chair and settle in for an evening of live performances surrounded by the…
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