What’s on this Weekend in Orillia & Lake Country

Already dreaming about the weekend? Whether you are looking to get creative, sip tea in a historic setting, learn about hops or mushrooms, catch some live music or a drag show, or wander a local market, there is something for everyone happening in Orillia & Lake Country this weekend! The weather is still warm, the crowds have slowed down, and it’s the perfect time for an easy weekend escape.

Fun Weekend Activities

• Paint by the Lake

  Leacock Museum, Orillia | Friday September 11, 6–7:30pm
  Arts & Culture | Experiences

  Get creative lakeside at the Leacock Museum! This outdoor painting experience will guide participants through basic colour theory, landscape composition and creative expression, with inspiration drawn from the autumn scenery surrounding the museum. Learn more.

• Don’t Sweat the Fall Stuff

  Orillia Opera House – Studio Theatre, Orillia | Friday September 11, 8pm
  Arts & Culture | Comedy | Entertainment

  Get ready for an evening of improv comedy with the Old Dance Hall Players! Celebrating 10 years of performances in Orillia, this zany and irreverent show promises plenty of laughs and unexpected moments. Learn more.

• Hop Harvest Tour

  Quayle’s Brewery, Oro-Medonte | Saturday & Sunday September 12–13, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
  Experiences | Outdoor & Tours 

  Experience hop harvest season at Quayle’s Brewery with a one-hour guided tour through the hop yard. Learn about the farm’s unique terroir, how hops are grown and harvested, and their journey from field to glass. Tours are $20, or $25 including a full pour of Line 12 Helles Lager. Learn more.

• Magical, Mystical Mushrooms Workshop

  Copeland Forest | Sunday September 13, 10am–1pm
  Experiences | Outdoor & Tours | Nature

  Discover the fascinating world of fungi during this hands-on workshop in Copeland Forest. Learn how to identify mushrooms by their characteristics and explore the important relationships mushrooms have with the plants and ecosystems around them. Learn more.

• Yoga at Woodfolk Cider

  Woodfolk Cider, Oro Medonte | Sunday September 6, 10-11am
  Fitness | Mindfulness

  Grab your mat and head to Woodfolk Cider for yoga with on their beautiful deck overlooking the hills of Oro Medonte.  Learn more.

• Stretch & Sip at Quayle’s Brewery

  Quayle’s Brewery, Oro-Medonte | Sunday September 13, 10:30–11:30am
  Fitness | Experiences

  Stretch, move and soak up the scenery at Quayle’s Brewery with a 60-minute yoga class led by Sarah Melody of Anahata Yoga. Beginners are welcome, and the experience finishes with a full pour of beer on the patio.  Learn more.

• Autumn Tea at the Leacock Museum

  Leacock Museum, Orillia | Sunday September 13, 11am & 2pm
  Culture & Heritage | Food & Beverage | Experiences

  Enjoy a warm and cozy autumn-themed high tea at the historic Leacock Museum. Indulge in a three-tiered selection of treats with unlimited tea, surrounded by the museum’s historic rooms, with a self-guided museum tour included.  Learn more.

  

Live Entertainment

• Live Music at Quayle’s Brewery

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

  Thursday, September 10, 5-8pm
  Friday, September 11, 5-8pm
  Saturday, September 12, 5-8pm
  Sunday, September 13, 4-7pm
  Learn more.

• Live Entertainment at Rawley Resort

  Rawley Resort, Port Severn | Friday – Sunday
  Live Entertainment | Food & Beverage

  Friday September 11, 6-9pm – Marlon Gibbons
  Saturday September 12, 7-10pm – Shawn Mei
  Sunday September 13, 6-9pm – Shawn Mei
  Learn more.

• The Bellamy Brothers

  Casino Rama Resort, Rama | Friday September 11, 9pm
  Live Entertainment | Music

  Country music favourites The Bellamy Brothers bring their legendary hits to Casino Rama Resort for an evening of live entertainment. This is a 19+ event, with doors opening at 8pm. Learn more.

• Summer Music Showcase

Brewery Bay, Orillia | Saturday September 12, 12:30–5pm
Live Entertainment | Music | Food & Beverage

Local Markets

• Black River Wilderness Park Vendor Market

  Black River Wilderness Park, Washago | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  Artisan Market

  Bringing together Indigenous artisans/crafters from Rama First Nation and local vendor friends offering quality handcrafted products in a beautiful setting.
  Learn more.

• 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.

Visit our Events Calendar to view a full listing of events happening across the region.