Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Bala Plein Air at RMS Segwun Steamship
2025-07-31 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Gravenhurst Wharf, 185 Cherokee Ln, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G7
Thursday evening 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Nocturne Sunset is 8:44 PM SPECIAL EVENING EVENT: As the Royal Mail Steamship Segwun sits at the dock in Gravenhurst Wharf on Lake Muskoka beside her sister ship the Wenonah II, artists of the Bala Plein Air group are invited to paint the storied and treasured historical vessels as the evening sky lights up and the sun sets at 8:44 PM.
Built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1887, the RMS Segwun carried the mail, freight and many passengers on Lake Muskoka to their summer resorts and cottages. The iconic steamship is undergoing refurbishment and restoration and currently has very caring attendants looking after her 24/7. We will meet at 6:30 PM and paint until 9:30 PM. Artists are welcome to paint both a sunset and a nocturne (2 paintings) or incorporate it all into one. At this point there are no plans for a sunset cruise so both Steamships will be at their home dock. More details about this evening will be shared in our weekly newsletter including tips from one of our members on how to paint a sunset if you are a subscribed member to BPAG.

Jazz Night at Jack & Stella
2025-07-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Come out to Jack & Stella’s every Wednesday night for Jazz Night, featuring Mitch Beube and Jason Crawford. Reservations available on Open Table.

Nelly ~ The Kee to Bala
2025-07-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala
One of the best selling hip hop artists, with millions of album sold, it’s a big thing when Nelly visits Bala, Muskoka.
Don’t wait to get your tickets to this, it will be a great show!
July 29th
19+
Tickets here

Euchre Night at Windermere Golf and Country Club
2025-07-29 17:45 - 19:00 | Windemere Golf & Country Club, 1012 Golf Ave, Windemere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada
Come out to Windermere Golf and Country for Euchre Night at 5:45pm for $25 on TUESDAY nights. Enjoy a dinner at Windermere Golf and Country Club.

35th Anniversary Customer Appreciation BBQ with Brent Quarries
2025-07-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Brent Quarries, 3841 Muskoka District Road 118 West,, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
Join Brent Quarries as they celebrate 35 years with a customer appreciation BBQ 11:00am-2:00pm. They hope to see you there and thank all for the support!

Trivia at Jack & Stella
2025-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
On Mondays 6-9PM, join Jack & Stella for Trivia Night along with Adam from Big Dumb Face Trivia!

Teams will be a max of 4. Walk ins welcomed, but booking in advanced is highly recommend.

Check out their calendar for more summer events here.

Sip 'N Sounds at the Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery
2025-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery, 1074 Cranberry Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Sip ‘N Sounds returns again at the Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery. On July 27th starting at 2pm, enjoy live music from Leah Leslie.

Muskoka Lakes Wake Championship
2025-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 20:00 | Bush’s Watersport Park, Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
Join Muskoka Wake as they take part in Ontario’s largest Wake event! From Friday July 25-Sunday July 27, enjoy all things Wakeboard, Wakesurf, Wakeskate, and Wake Foil!

To learn more, go to https://linktr.ee/wakeontario

Muskoka Pride Week
2025-07-27 08:00 - 17:00
July 19-27 is Pride Week in Muskoka. Check out Muskoka Pride’s website for activities and locations! The closing day is July 27th.

Mini Markets at Jack & Stella
2025-07-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Come out to Jack & Stella’s and Support local and small shops during J&S’s Mini Markets. Enjoy vendors, drinks, and good vibes.

Noah's Ark Cruise with Muskoka Steamships
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Noah’s Ark Cruises
Saturdays – 10am to 11am – July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9 and Aug 16
Wenonah’s wild & wonderful Noah’s Ark Cruise will return this summer on Saturday mornings. Their amazing hosts from Speaking of Wildlife will be joined by furry critters which are native to Ontario and kids of all ages will have a chance to learn about our forest friends!
To book your cruise, go to https://realmuskoka.com/muskoka-steamships/schedule-tickets

Tim Hicks - The Kee to Bala
2025-07-25 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala
When: Friday, July 25th
Doors 8pm Show 830pm
19+
Tickets
Tim Hicks is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario. Since releasing his debut single “Get By” in 2012, he has had eighteen top ten hits on the Canada Country chart. His albums include: Throw Down, 5:01, Shake These Walls, and New Tattoo

Gina Horswood at Duke's Live Music
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Duke Boats Limited, 2 James Bartleman Way, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0, Canada
After touring Australia & Canada for over two decades, Horswood settled in the woods of Northern Ontario and wrote her latest release, “Bare Bones” (2020), which debuted at #3 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart.
Gina Horswood has become known as one of the most talented entertainers in Muskoka, switching seamlessly from her own music to classic and pop standards,much to the delight of the audience. Buy tickets in advance to choose your seat and reserve your spot, as space is limited.

34th Anniversary of the Bala Museum
2025-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Bala Museum, 1024 Maple Avenue, Bala, Ontario, Canada
Come out July 24th for the 34th Anniversary Celebration of the Bala Museum. Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages.

Painting with Jessica: Franklin Island Windswept
2025-07-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7-17 Mary St,, Parry Sound,, ON P2A 1C8, Canada
Get ready for a fun morning of painting with Parry Sound artist Jessica Vergeer! This class is being held at the Bobby Orr Community Centre in Parry Sound on Thursday July 24 from 9:30am to 12pm. Registration is limited, so get some friends together and come as a group or don’t hesitate to come out on your own! This is a fun and supportive environment with a focus on art and creativity, first and foremost.
New to painting? Not a problem! This class is perfect for everyone, with Jessica leading you step-by-step through the process of painting this Franklin Island Windswept scene in acrylic on canvas, from start to finish. All painting supplies are provided and you will leave this class with your finished 12×12 painting!
On the day of the class please arrive at the Bobby Orr Community Centre at least 15 minutes early and head upstairs to the Hart Trophy Room to check in. This room is accessible via elevator if required. Please note that this facility can be very busy on weekends, so please give yourself sufficient time to find parking and make your way to the class. We plan to start the class at 9:30am sharp. Please bring your own beverages or snacks if required.
Jessica’s painting classes are geared to an adult audience; registered minors 12 and older are welcome as long as they are also accompanied by a registered adult parent/guardian and can keep pace with the rest of the class.
Please note that all registrations for this event are first-come first-serve. No cancellation refunds or credit will be issued under any circumstance unless the event is canceled by the organizers. If you cannot attend due to a personal issue, you are welcome to send someone in your place if we are notified in advance.

Collective Soul - The Kee to Bala
2025-07-23 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala
Big Sound with real rock and roll from the Big Hair days
Collective Soul visits the Kee!
Wednesday July 23rd
Doors at 8, Show at 830
19+ event
Tickets here

Summer Lecture Series: MuskokaBuilt
2025-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Muskoka Lakes Museum
Discover MuskokaBuilt, a crowdsourced online database highlighting the rich architectural heritage of Muskoka’s homes, cottages, and historic buildings.
Presented by ACO Muskoka President Tori Robertson and Branch Representative Karen Lang, this interactive session will guide you through the site, show how it works, and explain how you can contribute entries from your own property or local landmarks.
Bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to explore the site in real time. Have old photos or stories? Bring them too! Start building your entry on the spot.
Perfect for local residents, cottagers, historians, and heritage enthusiasts.

Bala Plein Air - Lake Medora
2025-07-23 09:00 - 12:00
July 23 – Classic Muskoka shoreline on Lake Medora
This six acre property off Cranberry Road in Bala has something for every plein air artist. Plan to fill up more than one canvas between 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. A virgin mixed-deciduous forest of ancient white pines, oaks, and open moss covered areas can be painted from the boardwalk that meanders through half the property. The shoreline on Lake Medora includes a small beach, two docks, natural shoreline, rocks and trees hanging over the water near the cabin and cottage. We very much appreciate this opportunity from a new artist to our group!
WHAT TO BRING: Chair and easel, multiple canvases and sketchpad. Your own art supplies of course – all mediums welcome. Water for drinking, sunscreen, hat, bug spray. Wear good walking shoes.
PARKING and WASHROOM access is available thanks to the artist owner. If you can carpool, it might be advisable as parking space will be tight if we have a good turnout.
DIRECTIONS and additional instructions will be sent by email a few days ahead to subscribed Bala Plein Air Group members. The location is close to Bala and off of Cranberry Road.

Euchre Night at Windermere Golf and Country
2025-07-22 17:45 - 19:00 | Windemere Golf & Country Club, 1012 Golf Ave, Windemere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada

Peerless II 79th Birthday Celebration Cruises with Cake
2025-07-20 12:00 - 18:00 | 100 Joseph St Port Carling, the bridge, 100 Joseph St - The Bridge, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
Happy Birthday to the Peerless II! Help celebrate the 79th birthday of the Peerless II on July 20th. Take part in one of three special birthday cruises.
All tickets must be purchased in advance with Sunset Cruise’s office at 705-645-2462, or email info@sunstcruises.ca

Yoga Classes at Jack & Stella
2025-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Check out the daily schedule for yoga classes at Jack & Stella. For more information, check out J&S’s website here.

Trooper - The Kee to Bala
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala
Get ready for a great show! See Trooper at The Kee to Bala on July 19th at 8:00pm.

The Practically Hip at the Muskoka BeerSpa
2025-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Muskoka BeerSpa, 1006 Clear Lake Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C1M0, Canada
A Muskoka summer classic is BACK!  The Practically Hip take the forest stage at Muskoka BeerSpa for an epic night under the stars on Saturday July 19th

Saturday night | 19+ | Doors open at 6PM
Overnight guests stay & play – no ticket needed!  Camp chairs welcome  No outside food or booze

Get your tickets today-this concert sells out fast!

Honky Tonk Summer Jam ~ Bracebridge Fairgrounds
2025-07-19 17:00 - 23:00 | Bracebridge Fairgrounds, 331 Fraserburg Rd, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 0A1, Canada
Brought to you by Knight Hawks entertainment
Join Us for the Honky Tonk Summer Jam!
Y’all are invited to be part of something special – the Honky Tonk Summer Jam! This is the kind of event folks circle on their calendars – a full day of live music, line dancing, good ol’ country food, camping under the stars, and true community spirit.

What to Expect:
A Full Day of Fun – Live performances, line dancing, and unbeatable country vibes
50/50 Draw – Big winnings for a great cause
Camping & Food – A chance to immerse yourself in the heart of the action
Supporting a Great Cause – All proceeds benefit Andy’s House, helping families in need

Find tickets here
July 19th 5pm – 11pm
Bracebridge Fairgrounds

Tall Pines Music Festival
2025-07-19 15:00 - 22:30 | Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst, Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst
A two day music and art festival at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Great music, great food, great location.
July 18-19
For details and tickets – please visit https://www.tallpinesfestival.com/

Summer Art Pop Up Shows with the Muskoka Discovery Centre
2025-07-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Come out to the Muskoka Discovery Centre for their Summer Art Pop Up Shows! Schedule is listed below!
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th

Open from 10am-6pm.
More information to come soon.
