Community Events
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.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 11
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Irish Millie at Christ Church Community Museum
Friday, September 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Irish Millie featuring Murray Shadgett Fundraising Concert at Christ Church Community Museum. Great tunes for a great cause!
Lakefield Chiefs: Opening Night
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Lakefield Arena (map)
Lakefield Jr. C Chiefs Opening Night
Honouring Former Coach Colin Donaldson
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 18
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Golf Tournament
Friday, September 19, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Liftlock Golf Club (map)
Make an impact at Lakefield Animal Welfare Society’s 19th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted at Liftlock Golf Club on September 13th. Shotgun start, scramble format, 18 holes of golf, cart, drink ticket, dinner.
Paddle for Purpose
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
Douglas Sports Centre (map)
This exciting two-day event promises competitive play, great food, and community spirit, with all profits supporting BEL Rotary and Community Care Lakefield.
Lakefield & District Lions Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Katchiwano Golf & Country Club (map)
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start $100 per person, includes golf cart & BBQ lunch. Put in your foursome, or the Lions Club can arrange a group for you. Hole sponsorships available. Proceeds raised help make a difference in our community!
Paddle for Purpose
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
Douglas Sports Centre (map)
This exciting two-day event promises competitive play, great food, and community spirit, with all profits supporting BEL Rotary and Community Care Lakefield.
Lakefield Pride Picnic
Sunday, September 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
Family Activities, Artisans, Food Vendors, Community Groups, Drag Storytime, Live Music & Drag Show
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 25
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Historical Society: Fall Speaker Series
Thursday, September 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Lakefield Historical Society presents: Ghost Railways of Lakefield, Bridgenorth, and Buckley’s Lake with Mike Chappell
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Locations in the Kawarthas
Since 1984, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has invited visitors to explore the working studios of artists throughout the Peterborough-Kawarthas region, making it one of Canada’s longest-running studio tours.
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Locations in the Kawarthas
Since 1984, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has invited visitors to explore the working studios of artists throughout the Peterborough-Kawarthas region, making it one of Canada’s longest-running studio tours.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Oktoberfest at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, October 4, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
A day of Bavarian music, decor, food, games, raffles, and costume contest!
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Dreamboats
Sunday, October 5, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Dive into a musical time machine with The Dreamboats as they bring back the magic of classic, original rock ‘n’ roll! Infusing the timeless sounds of the 50s & 60s with a fresh, contemporary energy, this Canadian quartet promises an evening of non-stop dancing, nostalgic melodies, and electrifying entertainment.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Horticultural Society Flower Show
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
The Lakefield Horticultural Society’s final flower show of the season takes place on Tuesday, October 14. While fewer flowers are in bloom, fall offers plenty of natural beauty. Participants are encouraged to bring autumn flowers, colourful foliage, garden edibles, and even the last rose of summer.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Bugg Family Walk and Wheel
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Lakefield Marshland Centre (map)
In support of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
The Bugg family invites you to join them in raising funds to provide essential services and support for people living with a spinal cord injury in the Peterborough area.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 30
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Final market of the season. The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Tiller’s Folly
With roots stretching from the mists of the Pacific Northwest to the British Isles, and now reaching into the heartland of American music, Tiller’s Folly taps into something timeless yet refreshingly sincere. This West Coast Celtic roots band has long been known for telling age-old tales with a modern lyrical twist, blending stirring stories of real-life heroes and villains with a powerful mix of acoustic, Celtic-inspired roots music.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Michael Harrison
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.
PolarFest
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Various Locations in Selwyn Township
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: Ladom Ensemble
Ladom Ensemble is a mini-orchestra of four classically trained, fearlessly virtuosic musicians who create a unique acoustic fusion. Their sound draws from a rich tapestry of influences, including Western classical, klezmer, rock, tango, jazz, East Coast traditional, and classical Persian music. United by a spirit of improvisation, they listen deeply, respond spontaneously, and thrive on musical risk-taking.
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.
Lakefield Horticultural Society Flower Show
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
The Lakefield Horticultural Society is hosting a Flower Show on September 9th, featuring a colourful array of late summer and early fall blooms such as zinnias, dahlias, and marigolds.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 4
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Christ Church Summer Service
Sunday, August 31, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church offers Sunday morning services on the Long Weekends during the summer. There's nothing like worshipping in this intimate, historic 150+ year old chapel.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Jr. C Chiefs Golf Tournament
Sunday, August 24, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Quarry Golf Club (map)
Lakefield Chiefs Annual Golf Tournament at Quarry Golf Club. A chance to play alongside past, present, and future Chiefs! Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
Christ Church: Guided Exhibit Talk
Thursday, August 21, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is pleased to offer guided exhibit talks with Barry Mutter and Joe Latour on Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21, starting at 2:00 p.m. The talks are free and no reservations are required.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Legion Mid-Summer Party
Saturday, August 16, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Mid-Summer Party at the Lakefield Legion with “Still Picking Country” Band. BBQ, Cash Bar, Live Music, All Welcome!
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
St. Paul's Beef BBQ
Sunday, August 10, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (map)
St. Paul the Apostle Church invites the community to its Annual Beef BBQ, featuring a delicious supper of locally sourced beef, corn on the cob, seasonal vegetables, and homemade pies for dessert. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment on the shaded lawn.
Lakefield Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Queen Street between Reid and Albert, Downtown Lakefield (map)
Local businesses and community organizations will line Queen Street with sales, special offers, and family-friendly activities during the Lakefield Sidewalk Sale. To make room for the festivities, Queen Street in Downtown Lakefield will be closed to traffic from Reid to Albert Streets.
Classic Car Show
Saturday, August 9, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)
Classic Car Show in Isabel Morris Park, hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club, $0 Entry Fee, Lions Food Trailer serving breakfast and lunch.
Christ Church: Guided Exhibit Talk
Thursday, August 7, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is pleased to offer guided exhibit talks with Barry Mutter and Joe Latour on Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21, starting at 2:00 p.m. The talks are free and no reservations are required.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 7, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region.
Christ Church Summer Service
Sunday, August 3, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church offers Sunday morning services on the Long Weekends during the summer. There's nothing like worshipping in this intimate, historic 150+ year old chapel.
Growing Grapes in the Kawarthas - A Tour of the Cheeky Duck Vineyard
Thursday, July 31, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cheeky Duck Vineyard (map)
Join Farms at Work to learn about growing wine grapes in the Kawarthas. What impact does the soil have? How do you choose appropriate varieties of grapes? Bring your questions!
Free BBQ at Village Dental Centre
Thursday, July 31, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Village Dental Centre (map)
Village Dental Centre is hosting a free BBQ featuring music by Irish Millie. All welcome.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.
Lakefield Fair Truck & Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield Fairgrounds (map)
Gates open at 10 a.m. Weigh in at 12:00 p.m. Pull starts at 2:00 p.m.
Art in the Park
Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
Meet the artists and view their work in a variety of media including watercolour, oil, acrylic, ink & alcohol paintings, wool art, and fused glass.
Lakefield Fair
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025
Lakefield Fairgrounds (map)
170th Annual Lakefield Agricultural Fair
Home Craft Show, Midway, Truck & Tractor Pull, and more. More details to come!
Christ Church: Guided Exhibit Talk
Thursday, July 24, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is pleased to offer guided exhibit talks with Barry Mutter and Joe Latour on Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21, starting at 2:00 p.m. The talks are free and no reservations are required.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Community Table
Monday, July 21, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Have an appetite for nutritious food, connection and community? Your seat is waiting at the Community Table! Join us July 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a cold supper picnic on the lawn at Lakefield United Church. Bring your appetite and your neighbours - everyone is welcome!
Lakefield Literary Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield College School (map)
The Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates Canadian literature by honouring the rich literary heritage of the region and showcasing acclaimed authors, poets, and storytellers. Visitors can enjoy author readings, engaging discussions, and book signings in a welcoming atmosphere that inspires a love of reading and storytelling.
Lakefield Literary Festival - Children's Tent
Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
A fun-filled morning of children’s entertainment with Canadian authors Lana Button and Nadia L Hohn. A book draw and signing will follow the event. All ages welcome.
Lakefield Literary Festival
Friday, July 18, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield College School (map)
The Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates Canadian literature by honouring the rich literary heritage of the region and showcasing acclaimed authors, poets, and storytellers. Visitors can enjoy author readings, engaging discussions, and book signings in a welcoming atmosphere that inspires a love of reading and storytelling.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.
Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)
Take in a beautiful day along the Otonabee River in Isabel Morris Park. Enjoy a lineup of live jazz music, browse talented artisans and crafters, and savour delicious offerings from local food and beverage vendors.
Christ Church: Guided Exhibit Talk
Thursday, July 10, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is pleased to offer guided exhibit talks with Barry Mutter and Joe Latour on Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21, starting at 2:00 p.m. The talks are free and no reservations are required.