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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: 20 Jun, 2024 - 22 Dec, 2024 Community: Kimberley
Category: Agriculture, Arts & Heritage, Outdoor

Come Meet the Viking Sheep of Iceland! Learn about these amazing animals and their incredible wool. We’re excited to have you meet our unique heri... Learn More

Date: 06 Oct, 2024 - 11 Oct, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Imagine living with a greater sense of peace in life, able to deal with stress and anxiety effectively. This program cultivates that skill. Traditi... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2024 - 10 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Join Adriene Mackenzie, of Adriene's Canning & Jamming for a pierogi workshop jam-packed with fun, flavour, and helpful tips! This hands-on work... Learn More

Date: 09 Oct, 2024 Community: Kimberley
Category: Agriculture, Arts & Heritage, Outdoor

Come join us on the farm for a workshop with our unique Icelandic sheep and learn the art of needle felting! This class is an adult beginner level... Learn More

Date: 11 Oct, 2024 - 26 Oct, 2024 Community: Tiny
Category: Holiday

Grimm Grounds is a major Hallowe'en event located at the Georgian Bay Recreational Park featuring several attractions. The event consists of the ... Learn More

Date: 12 Oct, 2024 Community: Thornbury
Category: Sports

Enjoy the fall in a family friendly Thanksgiving Walk/Run through the Beaver Valley in support of Rotary. Half Marathon, 10k, 5k 1k free kids run. ... Learn More

Date: 12 Oct, 2024 Community: Sauble Beach
Category: Family, Holiday

Family Fun Times Pumpkin decorating, carving, wagon rides, face painting, kid friendly event, Lakeview Vendor Market at Sauble Beach Community Ce... Learn More

Date: 12 Oct, 2024 - 14 Oct, 2024 Community: Midland ON
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Holiday, Outdoor

The Hometown Harvest Festival is back at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Thanksgiving Weekend. Come celebrate the abundance of the fall season! Put o... Learn More

Date: 16 Oct, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

In this workshop, using the time space to explore the outcome of your goal/intention. Ie Making the Invisible visible. This exploration includes... Learn More

Date: 17 Oct, 2024 Community: Collingwood
Category: Music

Studio 79 and the John Saunders Centre presents MonkeyJunk for an up close and intimate concert for 200 fans. 23 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Indy Awards,... Learn More

Date: 18 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Craft your own focaccia under the guidance of Niv Menon-Saberi from the Great Canadian Baking Show. With step-by-step instructions and insider tip... Learn More

Date: 18 Oct, 2024 - 20 Oct, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

EXPLORE WHAT YOU NEED TO THRIVE Learn the Daoist perspective on unique energetic and physical requirements of women. Through the principles of Ik... Learn More

Date: 19 Oct, 2024 Community: Southampton
Category: Music

Southampton's ultimate fun weekend filled with shopping, dining and the "Eras" Dance on Saturday night at the Southampton Town Hall Auditorium. Dr... Learn More

Date: 24 Oct, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Explore a variety of meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve mood and find inner joy to help you get through anything life offers. You will... Learn More

Date: 25 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

On this PA Day Friday, you and your chef-to-be will learn to make delicious focaccia under the guidance of Niv Menon-Saberi from Season 7 of the Gr... Learn More

Date: 25 Oct, 2024 - 27 Oct, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Family

When trauma occurs, we imprint our energy in the events. This teaching will show you where these traumatic events imprint your energy. You will ha... Learn More

Date: 26 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Nothing says fall like Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from The Four Seasons. And nothing says fall in Grey Bruce like apples. Canadian composer Keith Bissell w... Learn More

Date: 26 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Nothing says fall like Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from The Four Seasons. And nothing says fall in Grey Bruce like apples. Canadian composer Keith Bissell w... Learn More

Date: 26 Oct, 2024 Community: Meaford
Category: Family

Join us at Georgian Bay FanCon on October 26th! Enjoy K-Pop, live D&D, retro gaming, prop-making, VR, themed photo ops, pumpkin carving, prizes, an... Learn More

Date: 29 Oct, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

This lecture gives an overview of the Canadian Conservation Institute and its services, and highlights observations and recommendations for a 1930s... Learn More

Date: 01 Nov, 2024 - 02 Nov, 2024 Community: Alliston
Category: Arts & Heritage, Holiday

A craft show and artisan market at the lovely Gibson Centre, hosted by the Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners Guild. With over 30 vendors usuall... Learn More

Date: 05 Nov, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Enjoy a look back to the origin and early years of Grey Roots Museum & Archives in this special 20th Anniversary Presentation. Author Richard Thom... Learn More

Date: 08 Nov, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Culinary (Food & Wine), Music

The night of Friday, November 8th will be something special. This fundraising gala features hors d'oeuvres by Flying Chestnut Kitchen, cash bar se... Learn More

Date: 09 Nov, 2024 Community: Thornbury
Category: Arts & Heritage

The Gallery at L.E. Shore presents its November exhibition – "Natural Inspiration" – with Eden Remme Watt, Margaret Cora Schmor, Merryn Edgar, Rebe... Learn More

Date: 10 Nov, 2024 - 15 Nov, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

During this retreat, your body will be so nourished, relaxed and rejuvenated you won’t miss a bite! You will have all the micro and macronutrients ... Learn More

Date: 12 Nov, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

During the final stages of the Second World War, they were known as the “Cinderella Army”. The First Canadian Army had been relegated to the lef... Learn More

Date: 14 Nov, 2024 Community: Blue Mountains
Category: Music

Studio 79 proudly presents Rick Holmstrom, all the way from Los Angeles, in our up close and intimate setting. We are fortunate to be one of four s... Learn More

Date: 19 Nov, 2024 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

A salute to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) presented by military historian and retired teacher Dave Alexander. Man... Learn More

Date: 22 Nov, 2024 - 24 Nov, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Take time just for you, lose some stress, you can feel more centered to deal with whatever life presents. Just being in the Sugar Ridge environment... Learn More

Date: 23 Nov, 2024 Community: Markdale
Category: Sports

We’re excited to announce that the Markdale Golf and Curling Club is holding an invitational Ladies Bonspiel. It’s called the Ruby Jubilee becau... Learn More

Date: 29 Nov, 2024 Community: Hanover
Category: Arts & Heritage

Opening night, complete with a Mix and Mingle social time in the community hall, hosted by the Hanover Lions Club prior to the show time of 7:00 p.... Learn More

Date: 29 Nov, 2024 - 01 Dec, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Take time just for you, lose some stress, feel more centered and prepare for whatever life presents. Just being in the Sugar Ridge environment is a... Learn More

Date: 01 Dec, 2024 - 06 Dec, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Whether you are in need of some space to think and reflect or are looking to nurture yourself in a spiritual and peaceful environment, this silent ... Learn More

Date: 06 Dec, 2024 - 08 Dec, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

Take time just for you, lose some stress, you can feel more centered and able to deal with whatever life presents. Just being in the Sugar Ridge en... Learn More

Date: 13 Dec, 2024 - 15 Dec, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

This weekend is an exploration of self-respect, kindness and common humanity. Using mindfulness activities and self-care exercises including guide... Learn More

Date: 19 Dec, 2024 Community: Meaford
Category: Music

Meaford Hall proudly presents Victoria Yeh’s “Timeless” - an evening of music that will lift your spirit out of the darkness of the longest night o... Learn More

Date: 20 Dec, 2024 - 22 Dec, 2024 Community: Wyebridge
Category: Holiday

RESET & RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF! This weekend focuses on fun, relaxation and an opportunity to explore mindfulness practices aimed at stress reduc... Learn More