Bala Cranberry Festival
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15 | Ontario
Bala Cranberry Festival is happening Oct 13-15, 2023!
Check out local vendors showcasing handmade curations, artistians, food and other cran-tastic activties! It is always a fun fileld weekend for the whole family.
Tickets for the Bala Cranberry Festival and tickets for activities at Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery (formerly Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh) are purchased separately.
Purchase your tickets for the Bala Cranberry Festival HERE Or call 1-888 655-9090 to speak with a ticket agent.
Purchase your tickets for activities at Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery (The Marsh) here!
For more information, click here.

Gord Bamford Live at Gravenhurst Opera House
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two-time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close” and “Dive Bar.” Bamford is also the 2019-2020 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on music education and MusiCounts over the course of its history.
Featuring 2 opening acts, Dallas Alexander & Christina Hutt
A Cache Entertainment & Forrest Jones Production

Oktoberfest Muskoka
2023-10-20 | Ontario
Oktoberfest Muskoka is a music, culinary and beer festival that take places each October in participating breweries and restaurants across Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes and Southeast Georgian Bay. Breweries provide tours, partner with local chefs, retail vendors, food trucks etc. to pair their beer with locally sourced products, ingredients and menus. Throughout the festival, participating restaurants will provide traditional Oktoberfest features such as Roast Chicken, Sausages, Pretzels, Dumplings, Potato Pancakes, Sauerkraut, Spätzle etc. Chefs and eateries will be encouraged to put a Muskoka ‘spin’ on the dishes incorporating locally sourced ingredients such as cranberries, maple, and shiitake mushrooms. Each night, musicians and entertainers perform in participating restaurants and breweries as an enhancement and attraction to these venues.
Dates and more information will be released soon! https://www.oktoberfestmuskoka.ca/
Oktoberfest Muskoka is a collaborative Muskoka-wide event organized by the Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville/Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes and SEGBAY Chambers of Commerce.

October 20: Heiner de Wilde Kaiser brings Oktoberfest to the Bala Legion
2023-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Avenue, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Be there Friday, October 20 for Oktoberfest Muskoka fun at the Bala Legion.
Featuring Heiner de Wilde Kaiser, that wild guy from Cologne, Germany on accordion to put some Oom Pah Pah in your step. All welcome. 6:30-8:30pm. Wear your lederhosen and dirndls and come for the fun.
Music presented by TD Bank Group.

Oktoberfest Muskoka Opening Ceremony
2023-10-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Sawdust City Brewery, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the official Tap the Keg Opening Bash for Oktoberfest Muskoka 2023.
Where: Sawdust Brewery
When: 3-430pm
What to expect: Fest Brews, Fun, Food, Music and all of Muskoka represented.
Prost.

Bachman & Bachman
2023-10-21 18:00 - 22:30 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
Join us, October 21, 2023, for an unforgettable in-person event at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Minett, ON, Canada. Get ready to experience the magical music of the legendary Randy Bachman & Tal Bachman. For this special concert series, Randy and Tal will be presenting acoustic versions of some of their hit songs, along with some of the new songs they’ve written together, slated for release later this year. Along the way, they’ll be sharing never-before-heard stories about their experiences as father and son in music: life, loss, love, estrangement, reconciliation, failure, success, and more! This event promises to be a night filled with soulful melodies, electrifying performances, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness these music icons live on stage. Get your tickets now and prepare to be blown away!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bachmanbachman-randy-bachman-son-tal-tickets-704858549897?aff=oddtdtcreator

Business After Hours at Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina
2023-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Rawley Resort, Marina and Spa, 2900 Kellys Rd, Port Severn, Ontario, L0K 1S0, Canada
Business After Hours at Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina on October 24 from 5 to 7pm.
RSVP to reservations@muskokalakeschamber.ca
More details to come!

Port Carling Lions Club Ham Dinner
2023-10-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
We invite area seniors (55+) to be our guests for dinner!
Cost is Free!
Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30pm
Port Carling Community Centre
Tickets available at Muskoka Lakes Public Library, Port Carling
Contact Lion Cathy Duck
705-756-5650
duckfam@sympatico.ca

Creative Kids Craft Club - Muskoka Lakes Public Library
2023-10-28 10:30 - 11:15, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:15 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
New Program Alert – Creative Kids Craft Club
For children aged 6 and up. Free!
Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:15am

Weekly registration is required and is only open from Tuesday 10:00am to Thursday at 4:00pm for that week’s session Children age 9 and under must have a parent or guardian remain in the library for the duration of the session.
Call us to register at 705-765-5650
A MLP Library card is required to participate.

The Bala Curling Club - Strategy Clinic
2023-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada
Come join The Bala Curling Club for a strategy Clinic on Saturday October 28th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Clubhouse. Off Ice session taught by CurlON Instructor. This 2 hour off-ice clinic will address advanced strategy and would be appropriate for experienced curlers with vice/skip experience. This clinic will build on the basic concepts of strategy by introducing concepts like shot tolerance, end plans, game plans, angles, drag effect and will provide time to actively engage through discussions regarding different shot scenarios. Lead and second players are welcome. Cost is $15.00 pay at the door.
Space is limited. Email events@balacurlingclub.ca to register.

Bala Curling Club Open House Oct. 29
2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada
The Bala Curling Club will be holding two open houses to introduce potential new players to the game of curling and to the Bala Curling Club. Participants will get an orientation to the Bala Curling Club, basics of curling and get to throw some rocks and sweet. No equipment needed to participate. Sliders, grippers and brooms will be provided.
No cost – to register email events@balacurlingclub.ca
Sunday October 29th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Yoga on a Chair in Bala Tuesdays
2023-10-31 10:00 - 10:45 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Join Yoga on a Chair at the Bala Community Centre – a program offered by the Muskoka Lakes Public Library – Bala Branch.
Runs 10am-10:45am every Tuesday. On a chair, or on the floor: your choice.

Welcoming Newcomers, Old Pro Yogis, Practised, Out of Practice, Injured, Able Bodied or Physically Impaired.
Welcoming those seeking calm, stability, focus, rehabilitation, support, ease, or community practice.
Open to All Ages, All Bodies. Drops in welcome.

For more info, call Lindsey at 705 706 4036

Chili Supper Windermere
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
CHILI SUPPER!
On Thursday, November 2nd 5:00pm – 7:00PM
Take Out Only $15.00 for tasty Chili, a roll and Caesar Salad Pre-Order @ 705-787-6481 OR Just show up!
2416 Windermere Rd
All Welcome
Thank you for supporting the Community Work of Christ Church Windermere

Bala Curling Club Open House
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada
The Bala Curling Club will be holding two open houses to introduce potential new players to the game of curling and to the Bala Curling Club. Participants will get an orientation to the Bala Curling Club, basics of curling and get to throw some rocks and sweet. No equipment needed to participate. Sliders, grippers and brooms will be provided.
No cost – to register email events@balacurlingclub.ca
Friday November 3rd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Learn to Curl Clinic - The Bala Curling Club
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada
Four hours in total – Saturday, November 4th 10:00am to 12:00pm PLUS Sunday, November 5th 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Learn the basics of stance, delivery, sweeping and basic shot making. Plus learn to use the delivery stick. No equipment required. Sliders, grippers and brooms will be provided.
Cost is $50.00 and can be applied towards a membership. Pay at the door or e-transfer to allan@muskoka.cam
To register, email events@balacurlingclub.ca

Lynne Hanson performs in Rosseau
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 15 Victoria St., Rosseau, 15 Victoria St., Rosseau, Canada
Lynne Hanson with Blair Hogan • Rosseau Village • November 4
An incredible evening of live music with Lynne Hanson, the reigning queen of Americana in Canada. This in-person event is at 15 Victoria St W, the perfect venue for an intimate and unforgettable experience. Grab your friends and get ready for a night of pure Americana bliss! Get your tickets for $25 HERE.

Remembrance Day in Minett November 5
2023-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Peninsula Recrecation Centre, Minett, Ontario, Canada
The Remembrance Day Ceremony in Minett is at 2pm on Sunday, November 5. Join them at the Peninsula Community Centre.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies
2023-11-11 10:45 - 11:30 | Ontario
In Bala and Wahta, at Wahta Cenotaph. Please gather before 11am.
In Port Carling, at Port Carling Cenotaph at Port Carling Community Centre (across from Port Carling Legion). Please gather before 11am.
In Rosseau, at Rosseau Memorial Hall starting 10:45am.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 424, invites interested parties to make arrangements for the placement of a wreath or cross on the occasion of Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Wahta Cenotaph on November 11, 2023 at 11 A.M. Following the ceremony, everyone has been invited inside for snacks and refreshments. Branch 424 will also be open afterwards.
The placement is done in memory of a loved one or in tribute to the thousands of our service people who served in conflicts in far-off lands. The proceeds from the wreaths, crosses and poppy donations are directed to meeting the needs of veterans and their families who reside in the Bala area.
Please feel free to contact Bala Legion Branch 424 at (705) 762-3913 to place an order and or complete this form and return to the Legion. Any further concerns or if you wish to assist in the Poppy drive please call Jack Ellis at (705) 641-9133.

After Hours at Camp Crossroads November 16
2023-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Camp Crossroads, 1224 East Bay Road, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Business After Hours at Camp Crossroads on November 16 from 5 to 7pm.
RSVP to reservations@muskokalakeschamber.ca
More details to come!

The Muskoka Discovery Centre Festive Christmas Market
2023-11-17 13:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Come join us at the Muskoka Discovery Centre for The Festive Christmas Market!
Friday November 17th from 1pm – 8pm & Saturday November 18th from 9am – 4pm.
There will be vendors, crafts, food truck cider, hot chocolate, decorating gingerbread cookies and beer tasting. Something for everyone!
Visit with Santa, take your own picture.
Friday only, there will be horse buggy rides.
Price of Admission is a donation. All food donations will go to Gravenhurst Against Poverty.
Visit New Exhibits – entry fee required.
Also, there is a chance to win great prizes. $10.00 for 5 tickets and $20.00 for 25 tickets.
275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst
705-687-2115

Christmas Craft and Gift Sale
2023-11-18 09:00 - 14:30 | Ontario
November 18, 2023 from 9am – 2:30pm
Ullswater Hall
1503 Old Parry Sound Road (off Highway 141)
For more information, please call 705-769-3830

Christmas Market at Pratt's Garden Centre Nov 18
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Come join us for our Christmas Market on November 18th from 9:00am – 5:00pm with fourteen different vendors!
Complementary hotdogs & hot chocolate for everyone.
Free pictures with Santa following the Bala Santa Claus Parade.

Bala Santa Claus Parade
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Are you a local lover of Christmas and Santa? The Bala Santa Claus Parade is looking for volunteers and floats for November 18, 2023! Please contact Jen French at balasantaparade@gmail.com

Muskoka Lakes Singers - A Winter Celebration
2023-11-18 14:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
Please join us for a fabulous Winter celebration concert with the Muskoka Lakes Singers on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 2:00pm.
The celebration will be at the Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey Street.
Choir Director: Karen/Bunny Kunda Refreshments
Entrance by Donation Proceeds to Andy’s Hospice House

Minettones Kitchen Party and Tree Lighting
2023-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
Join the Minettones with some help from the Grandsons of the Pioneers. A Holiday celebration in Minett with music, food and a tree lighting and carol sing. Choir Director: Judy Freeman.

Coffee Break - Muskoka Lakes Public Library Port Carling
2023-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
Let’s get together and have coffee, tea, treats, and camaraderie at the Port Carling branch!
Staff member, Candice, will soon be off on maternity leave! Let’s wish her all the best at this month’s Coffee Break. All welcome!

Taste of Italy
2023-11-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Join The Cottage Butcher & Bistro for a little Taste of Italy
November 24 at the Bala Legion.
5pm & 6pm seatings
$20/adult & $10/child
Monies raised will support the Dec. 1 Upper Bala Light Up Night
Tickets Available at The Cottage Butcher or The Bala Legion – Cash Only
