Weekend Family Events in Cottage Country North of Toronto Labour Day Weekend 2014

What summer? Where did it go? Frankly right now, many parents may not be bothered as kids look to go back in school and a regular routine is in sight. With that in mind, we can help plan a fun 'last hurrah' weekend for families looking for day trip activities and getaways to Cottage Country. Embrace summer one last time!

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Fall Fairs begin to dot the weekend landscape. One of the most classic and fun fall traditions are midways, carnivals and fall fairs. Harvest bounties, farm animals, midway rides and games - all the sights, sounds and smells create great memories that will last a lifetime.

We also have a long inspiring list of attraction and activity suggestions that are not part of our event blog. You can find our complete Labour Day Activities & Events page on our website.

Whether you're staying at a nearby resort or cottage, live in the next town over or are looking to get out of the hot city, we recommend heading to cottage country for these featured events.

BARRIE

Run or Dye
Hardwood Ski and Bike
Run or Dye, the world's most colourful 5K, is headed to Hardwood Ski and Bike on August 30! Bring all your friends and run a colour-blasted 5K, where you get showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based cornstarch dye every kilometer. Then enjoy our world-famous Dye Festival afterward, where you can Tie-Dye the Sky (not to mention all your friends!) in this ultimate celebration of life, friendship, fitness, and fun.

Learn to Cyclo-Cross Clinic
Hardwood Ski and Bike
Join former provincial champion Andrew Watson for an all day cross clinic where you will learn to corner better, mount and dismount, shoulder your bike, ride up and down hills better, ride in sand and mud, bike set-up and maintenance, clothing and equipment, race tactics, better starts and improve your all round bike skills. Sunday August 31.

BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD

Summer Sundown
Bid the season farewell as the hottest summer entertainment returns for encore performances and tons of live music, FIREWORKS, street performers, beach volleyball, hiking, biking and scenic gondola rides.

GRAVENHURST

Live Music at Taboo Resort
Scott Whittington Live at Taboo Muskoka Lobby Lounge.

HALIBURTON

Sir Sam's Ski and Bike
Have you heard about the Sunday Special ... for only $25.00 you can Discover Mountain Biking. Available from 1:00 - 3:00 . Must be booked in advance - call 705-754-2298 ... includes bike rental, lift pass & lesson! What a deal!

Experience Haliburton

Find out what's happening in #MyHaliburtonHighlands. Lots to do and see in one of the most scenic and beautiful places in Ontario! Events this weekend include farmers markets, heritage happenings at the museum and a ghost walk in Minden.


MIDLAND & AREA

Twist & Shout the British Invasion

King's Wharf Theatre
Experience the phenomenon again, as this imaginative, infectious, and immensely irresistible piece of 60s nostalgia will have you bopping in the aisles and singing your way out of the theatre.

Singer / Songwriter Workfest & Open Mic
Midland Cultural Centre
Open Mic at the MCC's Cafe Roxy. Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm. Free Admission.

Music in the Park

Little Lake Park

Sunday evening music at the park bandstand. Music starts at 6:30pm.

MINETT (Muskoka)

Live Music at Clevelands House Resort
One of the best things about Clevelands House Resort is the amount of things to do! We're happy to announce that this summer we will have live music starting at 9:30pm at c.j. minett's kitchen and tavern. There will also be additional live music on Friday and Saturday evenings at Duke's Refresher.

ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY
Family Fun in Orillia area and Springwater
Just visiting or staying; OLC is your one stop destination for information on festivals, events, activities, shopping, and accommodations. Ontario’s Lake Country is one of Ontario’s most picturesque regions with radiant lakes and rivers and an array of activities for all to enjoy year round, located just one hour north of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.

TWEED

Family Fun Events in Tweed and area!
The Municipality of Tweed is located half-way between Toronto and Ottawa.  Known for being the gateway to both the Bay of Quinte and Land O’ Lakes Tourist region;  we have an abundance of outdoor experience right here in Our Backyard.  We invite you to come visit our area and experience world-class musky/black crappie fishing, events, culture and heritage, hiking, atving, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and so much more.

WOODVIEW

Viamede Labour Day Regatta
The last long weekend of summer should end with a splash. At Viamede Resort, we're doing just that this Labour Day weekend. Join us for our first annual Viamede Regatta on Saturday, August 30! Canoe and swimming races, cardboard boat building contests, a fundraiser BBQ and lots more! Even if you don't want to race, come and cheer on the teams and enjoy the atmosphere!

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Have a fun weekend!