Monday 4 August 2014

Weekend Family Events in Cottage Country North of Toronto August 8-10

It is no exaggeration when we say there are a ton of great events this weekend - August 9-10. The only problem is that the long weekend was last weekend and this one will definitely involve some tough choices when you're planning your family outings.

Larger festivals and special events are always a good bet when planning a family day trip or weekend getaway. Areas north of Toronto are rockin' summer right now with some really fun events for kids that adults not only can handle but will find themselves having fun at too.

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

Summer Shredders
Hardwood Ski and Bike
The NEW 4-Week Summer Shredders Starts Saturday July 26. Every Saturday for 4 Weeks (July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16) from 10am - 11:30am. The program is for children 6-11 years old and will be focused on trail riding with some games and skill building included. Only $89 (trail pass included)!


BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD

Wild Wonders Weekend
Blue Mountain Village
The summer’s hottest alVisit Ontario’s favorite pedestrian Village to watch Free-Flying Birds of Prey and see and learn about reptiles from near & far.  ”Edutainment” for the whole family!


HALIBURTON

Mountain Bike Sunday Morning Race Series
Sir Sam's Ski and Bike
5km & 10km cross country race. Prizes for different age categories. $10.00 entry fee per race. Sponsored by Algonquin Outfitters. 705-754-2298.

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! 


MIDLAND & AREA

Get Outdoors Festival
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Experience hummingbird banding and monarch tagging demonstrations, or take part in an interactive workshop on birding or backcountry camping. See birds of prey soar and learn how to identify native Ontario turtles and snakes in a live animal show. Experience the best of the outdoors at the Get Outdoors Festival. 

Festival of Peace
Discovery Harbour
​Celebration of 200 years; live music, activities, board historic vessels. Canadian “Masters of the Fiddle” Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will perform an outdoor evening concert at Discovery Harbour on Saturday August 9, as part of the site’s “Festival of Peace” Event and 200th Year Celebrations.

Ontario Heritage Trust Provincial Plaque Unveiling commemorating the Penetanguishene Establishment and the War of 1812, plus a Peace Garden dedication. 

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.

Love you Forever and More Munsch
Midland Cultural Centre
In this fast paced comedy a brother and a sister dodge the terrors of dragons, babies, wheel chairs as well as the temptations of mischief all while trying not to get caught by their mother! This show is perfect for families & children of all ages- come enjoy these childhood favourites as they take you on an imaginative adventure! 

Midland Cultural Centre
Revisit times gone by with "The Days of Tin Pan Alley" with Robert Milne. Milne will perform music by those publishers and songwriters who dominated popular music during the 19th and early 20th century; Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Henry Warren and more.      
Little Lake Park
Sunday music at the park bandstand.


ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY

Orillia Waterfront Festival
A weekend of fun activities and entertainment at the beautiful Port of Orillia and waterfront parks, Lake Couchiching, Orillia, Ontario, Canada!



We also recommend visiting any or maybe all of our

Featured Farmers' Markets and Farms! 
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Have a fun weekend! 
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