Community Events
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.
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: 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: 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
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
Saturday, 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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.