Help keep one of Muskoka’s special natural spaces beautiful at the Torrance Barrens Clean Up on Saturday, July 25 from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers are invited to meet at the Torrance Barrens and lend a hand with this community clean up. After the work is done, volunteers will be treated to free pizza from Clear [...]

Join the Muskoka Lakes Museum for its Summer Lecture Series on Wednesday, July 29, featuring Lloyd Walton: A Visual Journey Through Canada’s Landscapes and Histories. Experience the work of award-winning filmmaker, painter and writer Lloyd Walton through a visually driven presentation of film excerpts and paintings. This special event explores Canada’s landscapes, history and cultural [...]

Applications are now open for Starter Company Plus through the Muskoka Small Business Centre. This program is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who are ready to start, grow or buy a small business. Participants receive practical training, mentorship, one-on-one guidance and support to build stronger business skills and move their ideas forward. Topics may [...]

Piratefest sails into Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst on August 1 and 2 for a swashbuckling weekend of family fun. Hosted by Captain Corbin and Captain Edward Gurnsey, this lively event features pirate cruises aboard the Wenonah II, midway rides, bouncers, sea shanties, stilt walkers, treasure hunts, face painting, balloon twisting and more. Bring the whole [...]

The Annual MLA Regatta, the oldest continuously run co-ed regatta in North America, maintains a tradition of family, fun, and aquatic competition on the Saturday of the Civic Holiday weekend. Despite years with steady or occasional downpours, the regatta always has a great turn out. The regatta is a wonderful way for families to participate [...]

The MLA Sailing Regattas continue to be a wonderful tradition on our lakes, bringing together sailors of all ages and skill levels for a celebration of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participants who took to the water, the families and friends who came out to cheer from [...]

Spend Civic Holiday Monday at the Muskoka Lakes Museum with Amanda’s Exotic Animals. Families are invited to enjoy an exciting hands-on presentation and learn about a variety of incredible creatures, from scaly to fluffy and everything in between. It’s a fun chance for kids and adults to get up close and discover something new. This [...]

Enjoy two special Movie Nights at the Port Carling Community Centre with family and friends. Arrive around 7pm, with each film expected to begin at 7:15pm. Guests are welcome to bring snacks, blankets and cozy items to enjoy the movie on the big screen. Upcoming movies include Zootopia 2 on July 9 and The Greatest [...]

The MLA Antique Boat Show, a bi-annual event established by the late Bob Purves, honors boats built in Muskoka or those that have spent most of their lives in its waters Click here for more information.

Join the Muskoka Lakes Museum on Wednesday, August 12 for Mayor Peter Kelley’s presentation, Off the Wall. This special Summer Lecture Series event shares the stories behind a personal collection more than 30 years in the making, celebrating vintage boats, art and Muskoka history. From paintings and plans to handcrafted models, the collection reflects Mayor [...]

The Township of Muskoka Lakes invites all local volunteers to the Muskoka Lakes Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday, August 13 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Milford Bay Community Centre. This special evening is a chance to recognize and celebrate the people who give their time, energy and care to our community. If you [...]

MasterCraft owners, get ready for The Gathering at Port Sandfield Marina on Saturday, August 15. 🚤 Muskoka’s 1st Annual MasterCraft Meet-Up brings together boating, watersports and the MasterCraft community for a full day on the water from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy on-water demos, certified instructors and athletes, wakeboard demos from Muskoka Wake, food by The [...]

Bring your team to the Port Carling branch for Family Trivia Night on Tuesday, August 18. Quizmaster Dan Grant will lead an entertaining evening of general knowledge questions designed for both kids and adults, making it fun for the whole family. This after-hours event runs from 5pm to 6pm, with prizes to be won. Space [...]

Show off your library pride with Make Your Own MLPL Merch at the Port Carling branch on Wednesday, August 19. Drop in from 1pm to 3pm and create your own custom library-themed merchandise. Choose from five MLPL designs and transfer your favourite onto a t-shirt or canvas tote bag. This is a pay-what-you-can/by-donation activity. All [...]

Join acclaimed chef and bestselling author Christine Flynn at the Port Carling branch for Recipes Are Memories, a one-day workshop exploring the cookbook as memoir. Through stories, discussion, culinary demonstrations and writing prompts, participants will look at how food can preserve memories, connect generations and tell the story of a life. Whether you want to [...]

Celebrate 25 years of the Norma & Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Public Library in Port Carling with a special Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 22. Stop by from 10am to 3pm for a full day of family-friendly fun, including large vehicles to climb aboard, Amanda’s Exotic Animals, Fluffy Feet Face Painting, EarlyON, Muskoka Lakes [...]