Events calendar
What is on across the region
Festivals, markets, races and open houses submitted by organisers and published after review.
October 2026
Oct
16
Outdoor
Muskoka: Home of the Stars — guided stargazing
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Locations in and around Gravenhurst
Guided night-sky evenings in Gravenhurst through early November, timed for long, dark autumn nights.
Oct
31
Music
Bala Legion Concerts: Tres Hombres (ZZ Top tribute)
Muskoka · Bala · Royal Canadian Legion Branch 424
A live ZZ Top tribute on Halloween night in the Bala Legion's concert series.
November 2026
Nov
7
Market
Christmas Market in the Park
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst
An outdoor holiday market by the lake from the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market, with an afternoon visit from Santa.
Nov
12
Arts & culture
Author Speaker Series at the Muskoka Discovery Centre
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Muskoka Discovery Centre
Afternoon author talks at the Muskoka Discovery Centre on the Gravenhurst wharf. Further dates are listed on Eventbrite.
Nov
12
Market
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Holiday Market
Muskoka · Bracebridge · MAC on Main
Six weeks of handmade gifts from Muskoka artists and makers on Bracebridge's main street, with an opening night on November 20.
Nov
13
Music
CAKE at the Bracebridge Barrelhouse
Muskoka · Bracebridge · Bracebridge Barrelhouse
A live music night at the Bracebridge Barrelhouse. Details and tickets on Eventbrite.
Nov
14
Music
Bala Legion Concerts: Local Talent Showcase
Muskoka · Bala · Royal Canadian Legion Branch 424
Muskoka musicians take the stage at the Bala Legion for an evening of local talent.
Nov
14
Arts & culture
Bala Bay Divas: Final Bow... For Now
Muskoka · Bala · Bala Bay Inn
The Bala Bay Divas' farewell show, for now, at the Bala Bay Inn.
Nov
20
Market
Moonlight Shopping Party & Street Festival
Muskoka · Bracebridge · Downtown Bracebridge
Late-night shopping, living window displays, a holiday train and fireworks at 8 p.m. open Bracebridge's Festival of Lights.
Nov
20
Music
Black Water Union live at Bracebridge Hall
Muskoka · Bracebridge · Bracebridge Hall
A Friday night of live music at Bracebridge Hall on Manitoba Street. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Nov
27
Community
Huntsville Santa Claus Parade
Muskoka · Huntsville · Main Street, downtown Huntsville
An evening parade down Main Street, themed “Creating Christmas Memories” for 2026.
Nov
28
Community
Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Muskoka Road, downtown Gravenhurst
The 73rd annual parade through downtown Gravenhurst, themed “Candy Cane Lane” for 2026.
Nov
28
Community
Port Carling Lions Santa Claus Parade
Muskoka · Port Carling · Highway 118, Ferndale Road to Bailey Street, Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes' illuminated evening parade through the Hub of the Lakes, hosted by the Port Carling Lions.
Nov
28
Market
Experience Muskoka Christmas Market
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Muskoka Discovery Centre, Muskoka Wharf
The 4th annual weekend market of local artisans and makers at the Muskoka Discovery Centre, with Santa visits each afternoon.
Nov
28
Music
Bala Legion Concerts: Into The Void
Muskoka · Bala · Royal Canadian Legion Branch 424
A Saturday night concert in the Bala Legion's music series.
Nov
28
Community
Light up the Wharf
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Cockburn Square, Muskoka Wharf
Gravenhurst lights its community tree on the Muskoka Wharf, with a fire-and-glow show and fireworks, 5 to 7 p.m.
December 2026
Dec
2
Arts & culture
Forest of Light at Sandhill Nursery
Muskoka · Huntsville · Sandhill Nursery
A one-kilometre illuminated walk through the pines, open evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. all winter.
Dec
4
Community
Bracebridge Santa Claus Parade
Muskoka · Bracebridge · Manitoba Street, downtown Bracebridge
An evening parade along Manitoba Street in the town known as Santa's summer home.
Dec
11
Arts & culture
Johnny Max's A Bluesy Christmas
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Gravenhurst Opera House
Holiday favourites sung by some of Canada's best-loved blues voices at the Gravenhurst Opera House.
Dec
12
Arts & culture
John McDermott: A Family Christmas
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Gravenhurst Opera House
The Canadian tenor's holiday tour comes to the historic Gravenhurst Opera House for a Saturday matinee.
February 2027
Feb
5
Community
Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival
Muskoka · Bracebridge · Downtown Bracebridge
Fire pits, ice sculptures and music through a February weekend in downtown Bracebridge. Dates follow the usual annual timing; confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Feb
12
Community
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Muskoka · Dorset · Dorset Recreation Centre
Dorset's Family Day weekend carnival: a Friday skating party, then a Saturday of parade, pancakes, wagon rides and lumberjack shows. Dates follow the usual annual timing; confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Feb
12
Community
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
Muskoka · Gravenhurst · Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst's Family Day weekend winter carnival, February 12 to 14, 2027, with skating, snow activities and a birthday party for Skokie the otter.
Feb
12
Community
Huntsville SnowFest
Muskoka · Huntsville · River Mill Park, Huntsville
Huntsville's winter festival: skating, snow play and family activities around the waterfront. Dates follow the usual annual timing; confirm with the organiser before you travel.