Community Events
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Studios Throughout the Kawarthas
The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is free, self-driven, and self-guided tour offering visitors the opportunity to explore the working studios of local artists.
Opening Reception: Marilyn Goslin
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Marilyn Goslin exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. Exhibition runs from September 23 - October 25, 2026
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Studios Throughout the Kawarthas
The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is free, self-driven, and self-guided tour offering visitors the opportunity to explore the working studios of local artists.
Opening Reception: Valerie Kent
Saturday, October 31, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Valerie Kent exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. Exhibition runs from October 28 - November 15, 2026
Christmas at the Marshland Centre
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
The 20th Anniversary at Christmas at the Marshland Centre. Enjoy this annual festive event, nestled amongst the trees at beautiful Hague Point. Browse a variety of artisan goods just in time for the holiday season! The show and sale runs on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Brushes & Vistas
Saturday, November 21, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Brushes & Vistas exhibition with Sylvie Dumas, Barbara Allport, Beverly MacRae, and Lucie Lemieux-Wilson. Exhibition runs from November 18 - December 27, 2026
Christmas at the Marshland Centre
Sunday, November 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
The 20th Anniversary at Christmas at the Marshland Centre. Enjoy this annual festive event, nestled amongst the trees at beautiful Hague Point. Browse a variety of artisan goods just in time for the holiday season! The show and sale runs on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Holly Edwards & Shelley Brown
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Holly Edwards & Shelley Brown exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. Exhibition runs from August 12 - September 20, 2026
Opening Reception: Annette Vlieg & Mary Anne Johnston
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Annette Vlieg & Mary Anne Johnston exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. Exhibition runs from July 8 - August 9, 2026
Opening Reception: Stan Olthuis
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Stan Olthuis exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. Exhibition runs from June 3 - July 5, 2026
Opening Reception: Lakefield College School Student Exhibition
Thursday, May 21, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ECCO Art Gallery Studios (map)
Opening reception for the Lakefield College School student exhibition at ECCO Art Gallery Studios. View artwork from student’s at LCS. Exhibition runs from May 20-May 31, 2026.
Book Launch with John Boyko
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Join us at historic Christ Church Community Museum as we celebrate John Boyko’s new book In Pursuit of Tomorrow: the inventive life of Sandford Fleming. Books will be available for purchase from Happenstance Books & Yarns.
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.