Stick & Puck Bala Arena
2025-12-03 16:30 - 17:20 (America/Toronto) | Bala Arena, 1009 Maple Ave, Bala
Bala Sports Centre (Arena)
Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | 4:30 – 5:20 PM
Thursdays, 4:00 – 4:50 PM
Fridays, 4:00 – 4:50 PM
Runs through the end of March
Closed on all public holidays.
Bring the family out for a fun and safe ice time! Family Stick & Puck provides an upbeat environment to build hockey skills together — from skating and puck control to passing and stick handling — all at your own pace.
Details at a glance

When:

Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | 4:30 – 5:20 PM
Thursdays, 4:00 – 4:50 PM
Fridays, 4:00 – 4:50 PM

Where: Bala Sports Centre (1009 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0)
Cost: $3 per person
Season: Weekly through the end of March
Closures: No sessions on public holidays

What to know

This is an informal, non-contact session.
Children must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian (18+).
Please share the ice fairly; no slap shots.
Sticks and pucks are encouraged.
Space is limited to ensure participant safety.

Required equipment

CSA-approved hockey helmet with full face shield (or cage)
Hockey gloves (minimum requirement)
Full equipment strongly recommended

Questions?
Email the Bala Arena or call directly at 705-765-5725

Knitting Group, Port Carling
2025-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
No need to knit alone! Drop in to the Port Carling branch on Thursdays, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to share patterns, get inspiration, discuss your latest yarn project, or venture into book discussion and conversations with other knitters and needlecrafters of all abilities. Bring your project and get knitting! No registration required.
Please note that this is a self-led, drop-in program.

Jingle & Mingle Business After Hours at Savvy Community in Gravenhurst
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Savvy Community Coworking Centre, 820 Muskoka Road S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1K2, Canada
The Muskoka Lakes Chamber invites you to a festive Holiday Edition Jingle & Mingle Business After Hours hosted by Christie Buckley from Savvy Community! Step into the holiday spirit with cozy conversations, seasonal cheer, and plenty of networking magic.
Holiday sweaters and festive attire are encouraged so bring your sparkle (or your ugliest sweater!) and join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community.
This year, we’re excited to welcome Mrs. Claus, and there will be a cookie-decorating station to add a sweet touch to the festivities!
It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with great company, fresh ideas, and a little holiday fun. Don’t miss it!

Let's Get Crafty - Adult Card Making
2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:45 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Come to the Port Carling branch from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday December 4th to create some holiday cards with other crafty adults. All supplies and materials provided, just bring your creativity!
Please register for this event by calling 705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca. Drop-ins accommodated only if space and supplies allow.

Lessons & Carols, Port Carling
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 93 Joseph Street, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0, Canada
Join us on Friday, December 5th @ 6pm
for Lessons & Carols

In support of Operation Winter Warmth(a community endeavour to provide winter jackets to those in need)

Knox Presbyterian Church
93 Joseph Street, Port Carling

Community dinner to follow
Freewill offering

Happy Holidays
2025-12-06 00:00 | Ontario
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Our Chamber staff can’t wait to serve you in 2026. Our office will be closed for a holiday break from December 24 to January 2. We’ll be back on January 4 and watch for your Membership Renewals that same week. Warmest wishes from your Chamber team.

Port Carling Legion Christmas Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
Come on out and join us for a fun day. Local crafters and producers. Bake sale to support our Student Bursary program. Light lunch available from the kitchen 11:30am to 1:30pm. Spaces still available. rcl529pc@gmail.com. or messages, 705-765-5302.

GODDO 50th Anniversary Tour
2025-12-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Rene Caisse Theatre, Rene Caisse Theatre, Bracebridge
Led by its legendary founder, singer/bassist GREG GODOVITZ, the all-new GODDO is now a powerfully dynamic 6-piece consisting of guitarists STEVE JENSEN and STEVE MACPHERSON, keyboardist DREW WINTERS, saxophonist GENE HARDY and original GODDO drummer MARTY MORIN.
This re-energized rendition of GODDO delivers new life and spirit to their classic hits like “So Walk On”, “Sweet Thing”, “Tough Times”, “Too Much Carousing”, “O Carole (Kiss My Whip)”, “Under My Hat”, “Pretty Bad Boy” and much more!
Free meet n’ greet after the show!

Tickets: $50 (+ fees)
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Bala Bay Divas: Fire & Ice
2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:30 | The Bala Bay Inn
Get ready for a sizzling night of Fire & Ice at the Bala Bay Inn Dec 6!
A fierce drag show with the Bala Bay Divas & Ty Dreams! ❄️✨
19+ event

Songs & Stories at Gravenhurst Opera House
2025-12-09 18:30 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House
Join us in the Trillium Court Lounge at the Gravenhurst Opera House for an intimate evening of stories and songs hosted by Muskoka musician, singer and songwriter, Sean Cotton. The December edition features fan faves Christina Hutt & James Gray!
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Bar Opens at 6:30 PM; Entertainment at 7 PM
Admission: $10 at the door (suggested minimum)
Cash Bar | ATM onsite

Cram-A-Cruiser Event
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
Spread Holiday Cheer with Hospice Muskoka–Andy’s House!
This holiday season, we’re excited to host our first annual Cram-a-Cruiser event! We’re collecting non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys to bring joy to families in need. Drop off your donations at Andy’s House anytime between now and December 10th.
Join us on December 10th at 11 a.m. as we come together to fill a cruiser and share the spirit of giving with the West Muskoka Food Bank, @shamrock_lodge, and the OPP detachment.
Let’s make this season a little brighter for everyone in our community—one donation at a time.

Bala Ladies 2025 Potluck Dinner
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
You’re invited to the Bala Ladies 2025 Potluck Dinner!
Please bring an appie, main, side, salad, or dessert for the buffet. The Legion bar will be open.
Pick up a FREE ticket at The Cacoa Boys- only 75 available!

Merry Mingle at Muskoka Lakes Library
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Drop in to the Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library (Port Carling Branch) on Thursday, December 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a casual Merry Mingle with the MLPL Board and staff. Listen to some carols, play some games, chat about library services and ideas for the future, and enjoy some light refreshments in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Everyone is welcome—stop by for a few minutes or stay and visit!

Muskoka Multicultural Social at Thong Thai 4-6pm
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
Come out and join for a fun Muskoka Multicultural Association social event at Thong Thai from 4-6 pm. Our goal is to celebrate 1st generation business owners in our community.
To make the event extra fun, Kim has offered:
1. 5% off all food orders for Muskoka Association and Rotary Club members
2. A special happy hour: $5 per glass for our house wine or beer when ordered with a meal.
3. Dinner combos for $19.95 + taxes, with a choice of any main dish, served with our house soup or spring rolls.
Please contact Kim to RSVP at 705-905-4515

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery Ice Trail now Open!
2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
1.2 km loop
$15/adult, $12/U12 weekdays
$19/adult, $15/U12 weekends & holidays
open (weather permitting):

11-4 weekdays, 10-4 weekends

rentals ($15/half day)

we don’t reserve skates
rentals available whenever trail is open
on-site use only
sizes: figure skates, 1-10 – hockey skates, 1-14

Permitted:

skating/skaters only, helmets recommended, hot drinks allowed

Not Permitted:

walking, strollers, skate aids, hockey sticks, sleighs, toboggans, pets

trail conditions are weather dependent
more information

How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Rene Caisse Theatre, Rene Caisse Theatre, Bracebridge
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic as it comes to life on stage! Follow the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” as he sets out to steal Christmas from the merry Whos of Whoville — only to discover the true meaning of the holiday along the way.
Featuring a talented cast of local youth, festive costumes, and all your favourite Whoville characters, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a heartwarming celebration of kindness, community, and holiday cheer. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this whimsical musical will leave you smiling from ear to ear and humming “Welcome Christmas” all the way home!
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Tres Hombres: ZZ Top Tribute at Bala Legion
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Coming up in December!! The live music keeps on happening at the Bala Legion! This band has been together over 40 years! They’ll bring the Texas heat to Bala Ticket info soon.

Christmas Concert with Jack Hutton & Darryl Hollingsworth
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Zion Church Torrance, 1046 Torrance Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Are you still looking for a Christmas Concert where you can feel the spirit of the season? Come to Zion Presbyterian Church in Torrance where Darryl Hollingsworth and I will be performing on Wednesday evening December 17th.

The hour-long program, which starts at 6 pm, includes some of your favorite carols but it starts with the hear-rending story behind the much loved Christmas song, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day.

More than 20 years ago my wife Linda and my stepson John Jackson traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for some historic research. While there we visited an historic home where America’s favorite poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, once lived.

The home is now a museum and the guide Paul showed us a downstairs room where Longfellow’s wife Fanny, was sitting beside an open window on July 9th, 1861. She was putting curls of her children into envelopes which she sealed with wax that she heated with a candle.

Fanny dropped some of the wax onto her cotton dress as a puff of warm wind came through the window. Seconds later Fanny’s dress had caught on fire. Screaming, Fanny ran into the next room where her husband sprang to rescue her.

Longfellow first grabbed a tiny rug from the floor but it was too small. Ignoring the pain, he threw his arms around Fanny and pressed his body against hers. He succeeded in smothering the flames. He succeeded but badly burned the lower part of his face and both arms.

Paul next showed us the canopy bed upstairs where Fanny died the following morning. Longfellow, whose burns prevented him from attending her funeral, was in the depths of despair for two years, refusing to have anything to do with Christmas. His eldest son Charles ran away the following year to join the Northern army and was badly wounded in a major battle. That gave Longfellow even more reason to be mad at God.

On Christmas day in 1863 Longfellow realized that things had changed in two years. The Northern army was close to winning the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln was about to be re-elected with a huge majority. Most important of all, son Charles had fully recovered.
Longfellow went upstairs in his home and opened a window just in time to hear the sound of Christmas bells from Cambridge’s oldest church across town.

He found a pen and sat down at a table to write the words that you will hear Darryl sing at our concert.

You will have no trouble finding Zion Presbyterian Church. Drive to the flashing yellow light at the Highway 169 entrance. If coming from Bala, turn left. If coming from Gravenhurst, turn right.

You will pass the Torrance Community Centre. Zion Church is just a few hundred yards past that on the right and lit to welcome you.

Be prepared to sing along with carols that are in the hymnal in front of you. We have also included Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer for the kids.

Hot apple cider and home-baked goodies follow the Concert.

Bala Legion Christmas Dinner
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner- $20
Tickets available on Eventbrite.

New Year's Eve Gala at Bala Bay Inn
2025-12-31 18:00 | The Bala Bay Inn
✨ NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA ✨
Tickets $79
Includes Live Music by @CharlieMcKittrickMusic,
Prime Rib Dinner Buffet, and a Champagne Toast
🎆 Rooms only $149
Purchase tickets through the link below

New Year's Eve Celebration at JW Marriott
2025-12-31 20:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
Ring in the new year in style as Canadian music legend Gowan takes the stage at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
This exclusive event marks the 40th anniversary of Gowan’s iconic album Strange Animal and promises an evening of world-class entertainment in the heart of Muskoka’s winter wonderland. Guests will enjoy a spectacular live performance, followed by a high-energy after-party featuring a DJ, dancing, and a late-night buffet. At midnight, raise a glass of bubbly as Gowan leads the countdown to 2026.
• Schedule:
o Lobby entertainment begins at 8:00 PM
o Ballroom doors open at 8:30 PM
o Gowan live performance
o DJ & dancing until 2:00 AM
o Champagne toast at midnight
Why Muskoka?
Celebrate in one of Canada’s most picturesque destinations, where luxury meets natural beauty. JW Marriott The Rosseau offers an elevated experience for those looking to combine music, fine dining, and lakeside charm this holiday season.
About Gowan:
With a career spanning decades and hits like Strange Animal and A Criminal Mind, Gowan remains one of Canada’s most beloved performers. His dynamic stage presence and timeless music make this a New Year’s Eve you won’t want to miss.

Muskoka Wedding Show 2026
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Discover top wedding vendors, trends, and inspo at the fun in-person Muskoka Wedding Show 2026!

Port Carling Winterfest SAVE THE DATE!
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Ontario
Join us again for the Port Carling Lions Winterfest!
SAVE THE DATE: February 20-22, 2026.

Check out last year’s details here: Port Carling Lions Winterfest — Port Carling Lions Club

Opera House 125th Anniversary Celebration
2026-03-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House
You’re Invited! Step into 125 years of story, song, and community at Muskoka’s most cherished heritage landmark. Join us for live local performances, historical displays, commemorative merch, appetizers inspired by Indigenous flavours, signature drinks, and cake. The whole community is invited to come together inside the Opera House & outside in Heritage Square. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
FEATURING Miranda Mulholland, Bet Smith and the Currie Brothers, Rhonda Way, Autumn Smith, Grant Tingey & Family, Peaches, The Gravenhurst Bi-Focals Concert Band, Sonny Boy Mick, AND MORE!
FREE! RSVP required. Reservations open now!
Limit 4 tickets/person
To secure your spot please call the Box Office Tuesday to Friday 10 am–3 pm
at 705-687-5550 or visit us at 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst.
Celebration 6:30 pm | Doors Open 7:00 pm | Show 7:30 pm
Ticket links will be live Nov 14 on our Ticketing Site.

Crash Test Dummies
2026-03-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House
With one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies are a three-time Grammy nominated and JUNO award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990s with hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song”. After a twenty-year hiatus, the Crash Test Dummies reunited in 2018 for a two-week tour and haven’t stopped. Their dynamic and high-energy stage show features the band’s most iconic songs, performed by the original members.
$75 + applicable fees & taxes. Tickets on sale Nov 14 at 10 AM
Available online or at the Box Office Tuesday to Friday 10 am–3 pm at 705-687-5550
or visit us at 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst.
Celebration 6:30 pm | Doors Open 7:00 pm | Show 7:30 pm

Chantal & Raine
2026-03-14 18:30 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House
Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida are one of Canada’s most influential cultural couples. Kreviazuk, the Winnipeg born singer-songwriter, has been granted three JUNO Awards and a Grammy Award. In total, she has recorded ten albums, including a live album and a holiday album. Maida forged a dynamic career as a solo artist in addition to being the front man for the band, Our Lady Peace—also a four-time JUNO Award winner. The pair have also co-written hits for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, and Carrie Underwood & Chantal individually has songs with Drake, Kendrick Lamar & Gwen Stefani.
$75 + applicable fees & taxes. Tickets on sale Nov 14 at 10 AM
Available online or at the Box Office Tuesday to Friday 10 am–3 pm at 705-687-5550 or visit us at 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst.
Celebration 6:30 pm | Doors Open 7:00 pm | Show 7:30 pm
