An extra night of Mariposa? We think that’s pretty fantastic!The FREE Downtown Stage is moving to Thursday evening!Kick off your Mariposa weekend early while enjoying Orillia’s vibrant downtown’s resturants, patios, and shops.Mississaga Street (between Peter and Matchedash) will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively pedestrian-only festival zoneFrom 5–9 PM, enjoy performances from four festival artists:– Eva Kabande – 5 pm– Boreal – […]
The Celebrate Orillia Committee wants to let you know we have a number of great festivities for 2026. From breakfast until late at night, we have a jam packed day for all of us to celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday together at Couchiching Beach Park, and at our parade down Mississaga Street. Most activities are free […]
The Sunday Evening Band Concert Series presents a Historic Tour of Sound at the Rotary Aqua Theatre. Enjoy FREE live music by the water all summer long, with each week featuring a different era of music, ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s, plus a bonus evening of orchestral classics and movie hits. Attendees are […]
Cards And Coaster is Hosting 2010’s Karaoke come jam out to all the top songs from 2010-2019!! Come sing over250 songs Playlist! Feel free to come dressed in the spirit We will hand out Prizes for Best Performance Best Spirit and Best Effort (Based on attendance) This event is 19+ Feel Free to Message Us […]
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 […]
Eyes down, wigs up! Drag Queen Bingo is strutting into the Library on Friday, June 26, and the Haus of Devereaux is bringing both the glam and the giggles! Doors swing open at 7:30 p.m., the show kicks off at 8, and let’s be clear: this is not your grandma’s bingo… unless your grandma owns […]
Looking for a way to celebrate Canada Day in style? Head to Orillia, Just 90 minutes from the GTA, for a spectacular waterfront celebration at Couchiching Beach Park, as well as other events happening in and around the region. Orillia transforms into a multi-day Canada Day festival from June 27 to July 1, 2026, with […]
Soon, school will be out and festival season will be in! The Mariposa Folk Festival, running July 3-5, 2026, is Orillia’s annual celebration of music, food and art and it is the perfect spot to meet up with friends and make memories to last a lifetime! With Youth Passes for ages 13-18, Young Adult passes […]
St. Paul’s Centre PRIDE Movie Night Join us on Saturday, June 19 for a special PRIDE Potluck & Movie Night at St. Paul’s Centre! Admission is FREE, and if you’d like to contribute to the potluck, feel free to bring a dish to share. We’ll be screening the powerful NFB documentary Parade: Queer Acts of […]
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 […]
