Blues on the Water with Peter’s Players
2026-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Experience Blues on the Water with Peter’s Players on August 4, featuring Sugaray Rayford with special guest Matt Weidinger.
Enjoy a four-hour cruise around Lake Muskoka aboard the Wenonah II, complete with a cash bar, buffet and incredible live blues music on the water.
Take in the views, enjoy the Muskoka atmosphere, and spend the evening swaying to the music and the waves.
Tickets are available at petersplayers.com.

Graphic Novel Workshop with Marianne Boucher
2026-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Port Carling Library, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
Calling all graphic novel fans, young writers and creative minds!
Muskoka Lakes Public Library welcomes Marianne Boucher to the Port Carling branch on August 6 from 1pm to 3pm for a graphic novel workshop for tweens, teens and adults.
This creative workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about how graphic novels are created, explore visual storytelling, and get inspired by an experienced author and illustrator.
Registration is required by phone at 705-765-5650 or email info@mlpl.ca.

Movie Nights at the Port Carling Community Centre
2026-08-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Port Carling Community Centre
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 Showman on August 6.
Registration is preferred, with drop-ins accommodated if space allows. To register, call 705-765-5650 or email info@mlpl.ca.
Children ages 9 and under must have a parent or guardian, including an older sibling, remain in the community centre for the full program.

Everything Family Channel Trivia @ MDC
2026-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Trivia Thursdays are coming to Muskoka Discovery Centre in Gravenhurst.
Bring your friends, test your knowledge and enjoy a fun all-ages night out with themed trivia, prizes and plenty of friendly competition. Upcoming themes include One Direction, Heated Rivalry, Everything Family Channel, Off Campus, 2010s Music and Pop Culture.
Trivia runs Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm. Admission is $15 per person or $45 for a group of four. Tickets are available at MDCTriviaThursdays.eventbrite.ca.

Jack Gaughan and Adina V at Duke's Live Music
2026-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Duke Boats Limited, 2 James Bartleman Way, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0, Canada
A Soft Place to Land is coming to Duke’s Live Music in Port Carling. 🎶
Enjoy a special evening with talented musicians Jack Gaughan and Adina V as they bring their duo performance to Duke’s intimate second-storey wooden boat shop.
Reserve your seat and make it a summer night out.

Save The Date! Windermere Festival of the Arts Aug 7th-16th
2026-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Windermere Village Hall, 2496 Windermere Rd, Windermere
We look forward to welcoming you to the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival!
From August 7–16, 2026, join us in Windermere Village for 10 days of unforgettable arts, music, wellness, literary events, and family fun! Immerse yourself in creativity, inspiration, and community in the beautiful Muskoka region.
Dates: August 7 –August 16, 2026
Location: Windermere Village. The Main Festival Site is located at 1039 Golf Avenue Rd., Windermere, Ontario.

Muskoka Chautauqua Festival Welcome & Opening
2026-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Celebrate the start of the 2026 Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival with a Welcome & Opening event in Windermere.
The program includes a warm welcome, Land Acknowledgment, sponsor and supporter recognition, festival highlights, and a special Teachings & Traditions session with Wahta Mohawk Elders Terry and Lucia Sahnatian on connection to the lands.
Following the opening, guests are invited to attend the Gallery in the Woods Opening Reception and continue the celebration of arts, culture, creativity and community.
Festival guests can also enjoy a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at Windermere House Pub by showing their tickets.

Summer Sip & Shop at Jack & Stella
2026-08-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Jack & Stella, 1004 Bala Falls Road, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Join Jack & Stella for a relaxed Summer Sip & Shop Wine Tasting with Cavinona Wine Agency on Friday, August 7.
Guests can sip their way through a curated bottle shop selection, learn from the wine experts, ask questions and discover new favourites in a casual, welcoming setting. Light snacks will be served, and guests can choose to stay for dinner in The Lounge afterward by adding a dinner reservation when purchasing tickets.
Tickets are $30, and that amount comes off bottle shop purchases made on the day of the event.
Spots are limited, so book early.

Cam Brown at Windermere Pub
2026-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Windermere Pub, 2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, ON, POB IPO, Canada
Enjoy live music with Cam Brown at Windermere Pub on Friday, August 7.
Settle in for a relaxed summer evening in Windermere with great food, good company and live acoustic music from this talented performer.
A perfect way to kick off the weekend in Muskoka.

Cody Ellis at Duke’s Live Music
2026-08-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Duke Boats Limited, 2 James Bartleman Way, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0, Canada
Enjoy an intimate night of live music with Cody Ellis at Duke’s Live Music in Port Carling.
Set inside Duke’s historic second-storey wooden boat shop, this 50-seat concert offers a warm, close-up listening experience with great acoustics, reserved seating and a relaxed Muskoka atmosphere.
Doors, bar and menu open before the show, so come early, settle in and make it a summer night out in Port Carling.

Summer Market at Rawley Resort
2026-08-08 | Rawley Resort, Marina and Spa, 2900 Kellys Rd, Port Severn, Ontario, L0K 1S0, Canada
Shop local and Canadian at the Rawley Resort Summer Market in Port Severn.
Browse a variety of vendors featuring candles, soaps, swimwear, fishing gear, art and so much more. It’s a great chance to support local makers and pick up something special this summer.

MLA Antique Boat Show
2026-08-08 09:30 - 14:30 | Port Carling Locks, 1 Lock Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
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.

The Kids Show with Choir! Choir! Choir!
2026-08-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Windermere United Church., 2497 Windermere Rd, Utterson, Ontario, P0B 1M0, Canada
Bring the whole family together for a joyful, all-ages music experience with Choir! Choir! Choir! during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
This fun and interactive workshop invites kids, adults, grandparents and everyone in between to become part of a giant pop-up choir. No musical experience is needed, just a willingness to sing, laugh and join in.
With simple harmonies, feel-good songs and plenty of audience participation, this special kids show is all about connection, community and the power of music to bring people together.
Come ready to sing your heart out!

Gravenhurst Opera House Show: Tom Petty & The Cars Tribute
2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Two Shows in One Night!
We Ain’t Petty tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and Let’s Go tribute to the Cars.

Johnny Kennedy at Windermere Pub
2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Windermere Pub, 2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, ON, POB IPO, Canada
Enjoy live music with Johnny Kennedy at Windermere Pub on Saturday, August 8.
An independent country artist in the Canadian music scene, Johnny is known for bringing “Cottage Country Music” to the stage. His sound blends modern country with a relaxed, summer-ready feel that fits right in at Windermere.
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and lake country atmosphere from 7pm to 10pm.

Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: An EPIC 80s Sing-Along
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Get ready to sing your heart out with Choir! Choir! Choir! during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
This fully interactive live music experience turns the audience into the performers, with no singing experience needed. Directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman will lead the crowd through some of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s, from Prince and Madonna to Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, Journey and more.
Bring your friends, warm up your voice, and get ready for a fun, feel-good night of music, laughter and community in Windermere.
A barbecue is included in the ticket price.

Tom Petty & The Cars Tribute
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Enjoy two tribute shows in one night with We Ain’t Petty, a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Let’s Go!, a tribute to The Cars.
This high-energy concert features international tribute artist Barry Davis and a skilled band bringing the vocals, guitar riffs, synth melodies and unforgettable hits of both legendary acts to the stage.
Sing along to Tom Petty favourites like Free Fallin’, Refugee, The Waiting and I Won’t Back Down, plus The Cars classics including Just What I Needed, My Best Friend’s Girl, Drive and Good Times Roll.
Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.

Kim Mitchell Concert at The Kee to Bala
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala

Elliott Brood at Duke's Live Music
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Duke Boats Limited, 2 James Bartleman Way, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0, Canada
Enjoy an intimate night of live music with Elliott BROOD at Duke’s Live Music in Port Carling.
Known for their spirited sound, rich storytelling and roots-inspired energy, Elliott BROOD brings a memorable concert experience to Duke’s historic second-storey wooden boat shop.
With limited seating, great acoustics and a relaxed Muskoka atmosphere, this is a special chance to see a celebrated Canadian act up close.

Clay Whistle & Clay Rattle Workshop with Audrey Mah
2026-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Gallery in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue Road, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Get creative outdoors during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival with artist Audrey Mah.
In this hands-on clay workshop, participants will create a clay turtle whistle in the morning and a clay turtle rattle in the afternoon. Inspired by nature and the significance of the turtle as a symbol of life, balance and connection to the land, this workshop invites participants to explore texture, form and sound while enjoying the creative process.
The workshop takes place on Sunday, August 9 from 10am to 3pm, with a one-hour break from 12pm to 1pm to explore Windermere Village.
Come ready to get your hands a little messy!

Jeremiah Hill at Sip n’ Sounds
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery, 1074 Cranberry Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Jeremiah Hill at Sip n’ Sounds on August 9 at 2pm.
A folk-rock singer-songwriter from Ontario, Jeremiah brings a mellow, soulful style to a wide-ranging mix of music, from oldies and 90s alternative to modern folk-rock and a touch of country.
With a spirit of adventure and discovery woven into his sound, Jeremiah is sure to bring a memorable performance to Sip n’ Sounds.

Caroline Marie Brooks at Muskoka Chautauqua
2026-08-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Enjoy a special evening of folk-pop music with Juno-winning artist Caroline Marie Brooks during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
Best known as one-third of the award-winning trio Good Lovelies, Caroline’s songs celebrate everyday life, nature, motherhood, connection and the beauty found in ordinary moments.
For this performance, she will be joined by longtime friends and collaborators Dean Drouillard on guitar and bass, and Robbie Grunwald on keys.
Doors open at 7pm.

Laser Tag at the Bala Branch
2026-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library Bala, Bala Community Centre, Bala
Get ready for laser tag at the Bala branch on Monday, August 10.
Players ages 8 and up can sign up individually or with a group of up to eight people, then battle it out in the Community Centre space during their designated timeslot.
Registration is required. To register, call 705-765-5650 or email info@mlpl.ca.
Children ages 9 and under must have a parent or guardian, including an older sibling, remain in the library for the full program.

Toronto All-Star Big Band at Muskoka Chautauqua
2026-08-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Enjoy the big band sound under the stars with the Toronto All-Star Big Band during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
This exciting young band brings the spirit, style and sound of the 1930s, 40s and 50s to life, celebrating the golden age of big band music with vibrant energy, choreography and nostalgia.
Don’t miss this lively evening of music in the Theatre in the Woods in Windermere.

Forever Plaid
2026-08-11 00:00 - 2026-08-19 00:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Forever Plaid which will run August 11–19, 2026 at the Gravenhurst Opera House, followed by performances at Five Points Theatre in Barrie from August 21–29, 2026 as part of Theatre By The Bay’s 25th anniversary season.
One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, Forever Plaid is a deliciously entertaining musical revue filled with classic close harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, nostalgic pop favourites, and irresistible comedy.
Theatre by the Bay is a professional, not-for-profit theatre company based in Barrie, Ontario.

Graffiti Embroidery with Barbara Klunder
2026-08-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Gallery in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue Road, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Transform stitching into bold wearable art during this hands-on workshop with acclaimed artist Barbara Klunder at the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
Participants will explore Barbara’s expressive approach to embroidery, known as “graffiti embroidery,” while learning about the history of the craft and hearing stories from her diverse artistic career in design, costume, posters and textiles.
Guests are encouraged to bring a garment and a few simple sewing supplies to embroider directly onto their own clothing.
This workshop is welcoming for both beginners and experienced makers, and offers a fun chance to create something truly one of a kind.

Forever Plaid at Gravenhurst Opera House
2026-08-11 14:30 - 17:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Enjoy the nostalgic charm of Forever Plaid at Gravenhurst Opera House from August 11 to 19.
This hilarious and heartwarming musical revue is filled with classic barbershop quartet harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies and beloved hits from the 1950s. The story follows four earnest young men who dream of becoming a popular quartet and are given one chance to return and perform the show they never got to deliver.
Presented by Gravenhurst Opera House and produced by Theatre by the Bay, Forever Plaid is a fun, feel-good show full of music, humour and heart.

Jimmy Buffett & Eagles Concert Cruise
2026-08-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Set sail with Peter’s Players for an unforgettable concert cruise on Lake Muskoka on Tuesday, August 11.
Brian Neale & Northern Harbour return with the sounds of Jimmy Buffett, joined by New Kid in Town with the music of the Eagles. The last time Peter’s Players presented this show, it sold out two back-to-back cruises, so music fans will want to book early.
Enjoy island favourites, classic hits, a Muskoka sunset and plenty of reasons to dance aboard the Wenonah II.
The four-hour cruise departs Gravenhurst Wharf at 6pm and includes a buffet dinner. A cash bar will also be available.

Maggie’s Wake at Muskoka Chautauqua
2026-08-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, ON, P0B 1P0, Canada
Experience the award-winning roots sound of Maggie’s Wake during the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival.
This high-energy Canadian folk roots band blends Celtic-inspired fiddle, tin whistle and flute with jazz, Americana and classic country influences. Fronted by award-winning musicians Tara Dunphy and Lindsay Schindler, Maggie’s Wake brings rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and irresistible rhythms to the stage.
Winners of the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best New/Emerging Artist, the band will perform new material from their upcoming album, Lifelines.

Summer Lecture Series: Mayor Peter Kelley
2026-08-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Muskoka Lakes Museum
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 Kelley’s passion for Muskoka’s boating heritage and the beauty of classic vessels.
Admission is $10 general or $8 for museum members.
