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Plan now to visit BruceGreySimcoe for a summer of total fun - before arriving, buy event tickets online, check the Promotions page then book your accommodation and, if needed, make reservations at local restaurants. 

Smaller community events are a big part of living in BruceGreySimcoe. Check out the list below for community events across the region, ranging from music to arts and culture, heritage celebrations, nature and fireworks. Staff at local information centres can help out, too, with their insider knowledge of their communities.

Date: 03 Oct, 2025 - 05 Oct, 2025 Community: Durham
Category: Arts & Heritage

Enjoy the Wonderful Autumn Colours and visit 5 open Artists Studios featuring members of the Saugeen Artists Guild across the Grey and Bruce Region... Learn More

Date: 04 Oct, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family

Pixar’s Coco follows Miguel on a music-filled journey through the Land of the Dead to uncover his family’s past and celebrate memory. This Reel Roo... Learn More

Date: 04 Oct, 2025 Community: Thornbury
Category: Arts & Heritage

The L.E. Shore Library, Craigleith Heritage Depot, and the Gallery at L.E. Shore are proud to welcome author Kathryn Magee Labelle and artist Cathe... Learn More

Date: 04 Oct, 2025 - 05 Oct, 2025 Community: Wasaga Beach
Category: Outdoor

Wasaga Beach is trading flip flops for cowboy boots! 🤠 Join us Oct 4–5 for the First Annual Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo & Hootenanny Fall Festival —... Learn More

Date: 04 Oct, 2025 - 25 Oct, 2025 Community: Elmvale
Category: Holiday

Experience the thrill of shooting zombies as you and your friends or family ride into the deep dark woods on an unforgettable adventure! Ride our t... Learn More

Date: 06 Oct, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Experience the bold flavors of Mexico at Grey Roots! Join Maria of Mestizo Academy for a bilingual, hands-on cooking class featuring traditional st... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2025 Community: Blue Mountains
Category: Music

11 yr old Colin Linden took Howlin’ Wolf’s advice to heart, “Play the same if you’re playing to 3 or 3,000.” And he sure lights up the studio stage... Learn More

Date: 17 Oct, 2025 Community: Wiarton
Category: Arts & Heritage

The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie's album and Jeff Lemire's graphic novel. Working with Downie's poetry and music, Lemi... Learn More

Date: 18 Oct, 2025 Community: Port Elgin
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Women's House Annual Gala, Dinner, live music, Silent Auction, Elimination Draw, Dance. Learn More

Date: 18 Oct, 2025 Community: Blue Mountains
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine), Music

The Furball combines elegance, entertainment, and heartfelt giving to support pets in need across South Georgian Bay and beyond. The funds raised w... Learn More

Date: 19 Oct, 2025 Community: Wiarton
Category: Family, Outdoor

It's baaaaaaack! For the 5th year in a row we are hosting our OEC Open House! This FREE family friendly event is happening on Sunday Oct 19th. As ... Learn More

Date: 20 Oct, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Join Maria of Mestizo Academy for a bilingual, hands-on Pan de Muerto workshop. Shape symbolic dough “bones,” learn the bread’s cultural meaning, a... Learn More

Date: 25 Oct, 2025 Community: Thornbury
Category: Music

Your favourite summer Drag Show Host Katinka Kature returns to Thornbury Craft Co... But make it spooky! With supporting acts Mira Fantasy and Regi... Learn More

Date: 25 Oct, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Radio host, storyteller, musician, Tom Allen joins the Symphony for an evening of music and narration in his characteristic jovial manner. Learn More

Date: 25 Oct, 2025 Community: Thornbury
Category: Family, Holiday, Outdoor

The BIA is hosting Wag-O-Ween, a community dog walk and costume contest in downtown Thornbury from 10:30am-1pm. Join us on our patio for the Af... Learn More

Date: 28 Oct, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Body snatching was once a common, if unsettling, practice in Ontario. This illustrated talk explores its complex history, revealing how medical nee... Learn More

Date: 01 Nov, 2025 Community: Thornbury
Category: Arts & Heritage

Through a captivating exhibition of whimsical paintings, Anna Green delves into the power and grace of the feminine spirit and her interaction with... Learn More

Date: 01 Nov, 2025 Community: Alliston, ON
Category: Arts & Heritage, Holiday

A craft show in the lovely Gibson Centre. The Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners Guild is hosting our annual “Seasonal Wrapsody” event, a show a... Learn More

Date: 03 Nov, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Discover the rich flavors of Mexico at Grey Roots! Learn to make Enchiladas de Mole, Arroz a la Mexicana, and Chicken Consommé in a bilingual, hand... Learn More

Date: 15 Nov, 2025 Community: Wiarton
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine), Family, Outdoor

Mark your calendar for the IDEA Gala on Saturday, November 15th! This year’s event focuses on accessibility in nature, featuring an inspiring talk ... Learn More

Date: 18 Nov, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Explore the dramatic history of Georgian Bay’s steamships through music, lyrics, and rare archival materials. This presentation shares tragic and m... Learn More

Date: 24 Nov, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Learn to make authentic Carnitas at Grey Roots with Maria of Mestizo Academy! This bilingual, hands-on workshop covers traditional techniques, topp... Learn More

Date: 04 Dec, 2025 - 07 Dec, 2025 Community: Meaford
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine), Family, Holiday, Music, Outdoor

Christmas On The Bay is an enchanting four day outdoor European-style Christmas market with live music and entertainment, local artisan vendors, al... Learn More

Date: 13 Dec, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Holiday, Music

A full orchestra and a choir is our special gift to you in this Yuletide season! Join the Georgian Bay Symphony and the Shoreline Chorus for some j... Learn More

Date: 14 Feb, 2026 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Four dazzling soloists! Two brilliant concertos! Double the talent, double the fun. Bottesini's Gran Duo and Mozart's concerto for Flute and Harp.... Learn More

Date: 11 Apr, 2026 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Double the talent, double the fun! Four instrumental soloists take center stage in this concert! Violin and Bass, Flute and harp. Sponsor: GEI Co... Learn More