Delicious Days of Summer

Get ready to savour summer in downtown Orillia at the Delicious Days of Summer Food Festival on June 27. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the downtown core will come alive with more than 120 vendors offering mouthwatering food, decadent desserts, handcrafted goods, and unique artisan creations. With live energy, local flavour, and a full […]

Art Lessons – Soft Pastel

Cloud Gallery will host a pastels workshop in downtown Orillia, featuring guest instructor Maria Iva, who brings hundreds of hours of teaching experience, as part of its summer event series. The workshop will focus on pastels through a step-by-step landscape project format, offering an accessible introduction to the medium within a guided studio setting. It […]

Orillia Pride March

Who’s ready for pride?! Join us for our 4th annual Pride March on June 13 We’ll gather at the Orillia Public Library courtyard at 1pm for opening remarks before we begin the march. The route is approximately 1.5 km, ending at the Biindigen Pavilion in Terry Fox Circle. After the march, stay and celebrate with […]

Queer Elopements at Rustica

Tie the knot or renew your vows as a part of Lake Country Pride’s 2026 Pride Festival! AWAKE Ceremony and Lake Country Pride have teamed up to offer elopements for queer couples this Friday June 12th 2026. For a fee of $150+hst, you will snag a spot to get hitched this Pride month, or renew your […]

The Craft Beverage Producers of Orillia & Lake Country

If your perfect weekend involves stunning views, outdoor spaces, and a perfectly poured drink, it’s time to set your sights on Orillia & Lake Country. While the region has long been known for its lakes and trails, a wave of inventive craft beverage producers are turning it into a premier destination for thirsty adventurers. Pack […]

Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar

The Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar Summer Series is back! Join us May 16th, July 18th, and September 19th from 10am–4pm as we bring Downtown Orillia a curated collection of vintage and vintage-inspired clothing, home goods, and handmade creations. Find us a 22 Matchedash Street South, aka the parking lot beside the @lonewolf_cafe Hosted by @mymoon.collective + @pocketskateandvintage + @lonewolf_cafe

Doug & Friends Dinner Series

Join us for a special evening featuring the Ciders from Woodfolk Ciders paired with a tasting menu created by the following minds; Doug Cooperr, Ben Kersley and Kindred Chocolates. Each course will be paired with a Cider that has been carefully selected by the team. $140 per guest including paired Ciders. Menu will be released […]

Orillia Downtown Easter Egg Hunt

The Downtown Orillia Egg Hunt will run throughout the downtown from 10am-12pm, and will span the entire length of Mississaga St, from Albert St. to Front St. The Library Courtyard will be the designated spot to trade Easter eggs collected for yummy treat bags. Additionally, a variety of activities will be scattered throughout the Bunny […]

DWN Craft Chocolate 5th Anniversary Open House

DWN Craft Chocolatier is celebrating five years of handcrafted chocolate with a special anniversary open house on March 14 at its studio and factory at 21 Peter Street South, Orillia. Chocolate lovers are invited to drop in between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to shop, taste, and celebrate with Simcoe County’s local bean-to-bar chocolate maker. […]