What’s on this weekend in Orillia & Lake Country

Festivals and events are back in Orillia and Lake Country! Whether you’re here for the day or a night or two, there’s no shortage of activities around the region to fill up an itinerary of memories.

Fun Weekend Activities

• Rama First Nation Christmas Market

  Rama Community Hall | Nov 29 & 30, 9am-4pm
  Holiday Market

  The Annual Rama First Nation Christmas Vendor Market is happening at Rama Community Hall, Friday and Saturday from 9am – 4pm. Over 40 Local Indigenous and non-Indigenous vendors will be in attendance with unique handmade items and gifts. There will be food, fun and a visit from Santa and his elf on Saturday from 10am-2pm. Learn more.

• A Very Vintage Christmas

  Downtown Coldwater | Nov 29, 3-6pm
  Holiday Market

  Coldwater’s Main Street is bringing back the good old days this Christmas! Friday nights from Nov 29 to Dec 20 from 3-6pm, enjoy some old-fashioned holiday fun. There will be carolers, treats, and great deals at your favorite local shops. Dress in your best ugly Christmas sweater or vintage outfit and bring a food bank donation, it might just earn you some perks. Learn more.

• Orillia Farmers Market Christmas Market

  Orillia Public Library & Orillia Opera House | Nov 29, 3-7pm
  Holiday Market

  Take a stroll through Downtown Orillia, enjoy local crafts, festive treats, and the warmth of community spirit! Located inside the Orillia Public Library and the Orillia Opera House! Two locations, twice as many vendors, endless holiday magic! Learn more.

• Yuk Yuk’s Stand-Up Comedy Holiday Party

  Horseshoe Valley Resort | Nov 29, 6pm – 1am
  Holiday Party

  Come and celebrate the holiday season with friends, family or colleagues! Enjoy a delicious, gourmet meal, good laughs and then end the night on the dance floor dancing the night away to all your favourite tunes with DJ Ken Lindsay. The hilarious Jeff McEnery will be headlining the show with featured performer Laurie Elliott and MC Bryan Hatt. Learn more.

• Rawley Resort Christmas Market

  Rawley Resort | Nov 30, 10am-4pm
  Holiday Market
  

  Join us for a cozy, enchanting celebration filled with holiday cheer, featuring local vendors offering unique gifts, festive treats, and holiday treasures, filled with holiday cheer!
  Learn more.

• Quayle’s Brewery Tree Lighting Ceremony

  Quayle’s Brewery | Nov 30, 6-8pm
  Holiday Event
  

  Come out to the beautiful Quayle’s Brewery for a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony to benefit Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation. This will be the first chance to see the beautiful Christmas trees sponsored and decorated by generous local vendors in our Beer Garden. What a festive way to celebrate our amazing community and support our local hospital.
  Learn more.

• Pints & Presents at Couchiching Brewery

  Couchiching Craft Brewing Co | Dec 1, 6-8pm
  Holiday Event
  

  Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. is excited host their second annual winter holiday market! The halls will be decked, holiday cheer will be abound, and craft beer will flow! Over a dozen local crafters, artisans, creators, and makers will take over the Barrel Room, patio, and parking lot in this combination indoor-outdoor vendor market! Shop to your heart’s content for Christmas presents — or for yourself, we won’t judge! — while sipping on a pint, cocktail, or even a boozy hot chocolate.
  Learn more.

Live Music & Entertainment

• Live from the Loft at Quayle’s Brewery

  Quayle’s Brewery, Oro-Medonte | Thursday to Sunday
  Live Entertainment | Breweries | Food & Beverage

  Thursday November 28, 5 to 8 pm, Fraser Wayne
  Friday November 29, 5 to 8 pm, Cory Taylor
  Saturday November 30, 5 to 8 pm, Chris Lemay
  Sunday December 1, 4 to 7 pm, Brian Gardiner
  Learn more.

• Live at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.

  Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., Downtown Orillia | Friday & Saturday
  Live Entertainment | Breweries | Food & Beverage 

  Friday, November 29 –  Jack Farrell & Austin Raw at 8pm
  Saturday, November 30 – Burke Erwin at 8pm
  Reservations recommended.
  Learn more.

• Mark Ekins at the Orillia Opera House

  Orillia Opera House, Downtown Orillia | Sunday December 1, 7:30pm
  Live Entertainment | Arts & Culture

  Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos.
  Learn more.

Local Markets

• Orillia Farmers Market

  Orillia Public Library, Orillia | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  Farmers Market
  One of the province’s longest running farmers markets, with local farmers and vendors.
  Learn more.

• Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers Market

  ODAS Park, Severn | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  Farmers Market
  City meets country at Orillia Fairgrounds. Local farmers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and baked goods
  Learn more.

Coming up Next

Visit our Events Calendar to view a full listing.