Community Events
Public Skating
Saturday, December 13, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Bob Trennum & Friends Christmas Fundraiser
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (map)
Local legend Bob Trennum is back with another festive fundraiser! The free event will feature Bob, his band mates, and special guests Doug Sutherland and Connie Burton performing classic Christmas tunes and seasonal favourites.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Senior Skating
Friday, December 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Candlelight Service of Remembrance
Friday, December 19, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Hendren Funeral Homes and local clergy invite you and your family to a special in person, multi-denominational candlelight service. An evening of support, comfort, fellowship, and refreshments.
Public Skating
Saturday, December 20, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Community Table
Monday, December 22, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Community Table Christmas Dinner 4:30 p.m. Crafts for kids, and the young at heart! 5:30 p.m. Christmas themed dinner
Senior Skating
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Free Public Skating in Lakefield during Christmas break
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages.
Public Skating
Saturday, December 27, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Free Public Skating in Lakefield during Christmas break
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages.
Free Public Skating Sponsored by Discover Lakefield
Monday, December 29, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Free Public Skating in Lakefield during Christmas break sponsored by Discover Lakefield!
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, January 3, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, January 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, January 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Michael Harrison
Sunday, January 18, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Michael Harrison is an award winning ventriloquist and puppeteer based in Victoria, BC. He tours worldwide with his incredible show Ventastic. Michael turns ventriloquism upside-down with his original puppets and creative routines that have amazed audiences of all ages for over 30 years.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, January 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
PolarFest
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Various Locations in Selwyn Township
Public Skating
Friday, January 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield during PolarFest
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Public Skating
Saturday, January 31, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, February 7, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, February 14, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Family Day Public Skating
Monday, February 16, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Family Day Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages.
Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Senior Skating
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, February 21, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Ladom Ensemble
Sunday, February 22, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Ladom Ensemble is a mini-orchestra of four classically trained, fearlessly virtuosic musicians who create a unique acoustic fusion.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, February 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, March 14, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
March Break Public Skating
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
March Break Public Skating
Saturday, March 19, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield during March Break
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Public Skating
Saturday, March 21, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Public Skating
Saturday, March 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra
The Happy Pals are a classic New Orleans style ensemble which includes trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, piano, double bass and drums. They are inspired by the early jazz and blues music of the 1920s and 1930s. The Happy Pals have been playing New Orleans dance hall jazz in Toronto for over four decades. They have also played throughout the United States and tour Europe annually.
Senior Skating
Friday, December 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Community Care Holiday Craft & Bake Sale
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community Care Lakefield (map)
Holiday Craft, Bake Sale and Open House at Community Care in Lakefield
Christmas Open House at Mad Music School
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mad Music School (map)
Mad Music School invites the community to celebrate the holiday season by meeting the teachers, trying out instruments, enjoying short performances, and sampling some sweet treats.
Senior Skating
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Lakefield Legion Christmas Turkey Spin
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
Win a turkey for your Christmas dinner! Live Entertainment with Georgia Rose, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome
Public Skating
Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Christ Church Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing
Friday, December 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Nothing says Christmas like singing carols in a 150+ year old chapel on a snowy December night. Make some special holiday memories at the Christ Church Community Museum's Christmas tree lighting celebration.
Senior Skating
Friday, December 5, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Kawartha Home Hardware Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 4, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Corner of Queen and Burnham Streets (map)
Kawartha Home Hardware invites the community for an official Tree Lighting Ceremony at the corner of Queen and Burnham Streets.
Ladies Night Out
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participating Lakefield Businesses
Senior Skating
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Community Carol Sing
Sunday, November 30, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Lakefield United Church invites you to a Community Carol Sing on Sunday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m. This annual Christmas tradition brings our whole community together!
Lakefield Farmers' Market - Holiday Market
Sunday, November 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Parking lot next to The Village Inn (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market annual Holiday Market is taking place on Sunday, November 30 in Downtown Lakefield.
This special pop-up market is a perfect chance for residents who can’t attend the Thursday market to explore all that the market has to offer. It’s also a great opportunity to pick up locally made gifts for the holiday season.
Christmas Market & Tea Room
Saturday, November 29, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Discover a treasure of trove of unique handmade Christmas decor, sewing and knitting, delightful treats, jams, jellies, pickles and more! More details to come.
Public Skating
Saturday, November 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Senior Skating
Friday, November 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Lakefield Historical Society: Memories of Christmas
Thursday, November 27, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
The Lakefield District Historical Society has a special event planned for thier November meeting!
We all have special memories of Christmas past. Perhaps a special visit, a tradition of cutting a Christmas tree, a special gift that you have hung on to (and can share).
Ladies Night Out
Thursday, November 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participating Lakefield Businesses
Ladies Night Out
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participating Lakefield Businesses
Senior Skating
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Christmas at the Marshland Centre
Sunday, November 23, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
An annual show and sale featuring the work of local artisans, nestled among the trees on beautiful Hague Point.
Public Skating
Saturday, November 22, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Lakefield Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Lakefield Christmas Bazaar hosted by Community Care
Lakefield Lane Christmas Market
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
15 Burnham Street, Lakefield (map)
Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Fine Food, Fashion Show
Christmas at the Marshland Centre
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
An annual show and sale featuring the work of local artisans, nestled among the trees on beautiful Hague Point.
Senior Skating
Friday, November 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Ladies Night Out
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participating Lakefield Businesses
Ladies Night Out
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participating Lakefield Businesses
Senior Skating
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Senior Skating in Lakefield
Slower paced leisurely skate for those aged 55 and over. Free thanks to a local sponsor!
Lakefield Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Lakefield, Ontario
The annual Lakefield Santa Claus Parade is taking place Sunday, November 16, hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club.
Note: Discover Lakefield is not the organizer of these events. Event details, including dates, times, and locations, are subject to change. Please check with the event organizer for the most up-to-date information.