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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: 05 Nov, 2025 - 03 Jan, 2026 Community: Collingwood
Category: Arts & Heritage, Holiday

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Annual Winter’s Gift Holiday Market November 5, 2025 to January 3, 2026 Weekly Wednesday – Saturday 11-3pm ... Learn More

Date: 17 Nov, 2025 - 21 Dec, 2025 Community: South Grey
Category: Family, Holiday

Find The Elf festive scavenger hunt is on! Join your friends and neighbours for the annual Find the Elf Local Store Contest and support the heart o... Learn More

Date: 20 Nov, 2025 - 21 Dec, 2025 Community: Southampton
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family

Come explore our Christmas Market! Looking for that perfect gift for someone special (or hard to shop for)? Our vendors will have a wonderful sele... Learn More

Date: 28 Nov, 2025 - 07 Dec, 2025 Community: Hanover
Category: Arts & Heritage

Lots of kids and music! Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock. Dewey finds romance, self-worth, a proper job, and, most importantly, he teach... Learn More

Date: 28 Nov, 2025 - 19 Dec, 2025 Community: Grey Highlands
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Holiday, Outdoor

The Deck the Highlands Contest invites residents and businesses in the community to showcase their holiday spirit by spectacularly decorating their... 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: 05 Dec, 2025 - 07 Dec, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Holiday

Discover over 60 exceptional makers at the Artisans Holiday Show & Sale in Owen Sound. Explore handcrafted gifts, gourmet treats, and festive holid... Learn More

Date: 07 Dec, 2025 - 21 Dec, 2025 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Holiday

Join us for the third annual Winterfest at the Owen Sound Farmers Market building. Three Sundays in December the market will be host to a wonderful... Learn More

Date: 10 Dec, 2025 - 21 Dec, 2025 Community: Collingwood
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Holiday, Music

Theatre fans of ALL ages can cheer on our hero, The Little Mermaid, as she chases her dreams across the deep waters of Georgian Bay and beyond! Bo... 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: 10 Jan, 2026 Community: Thornbury
Category: Arts & Heritage

After 54 years of painting and 40 exhibitions in Canada and Europe, J. David Murphy reflects on the culmination of his artistic journey with a show... 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