Community Events
Christ Church Community Museum Opening Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is excited to announce the summer opening of the church and its museum. The museum will be open daily, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., from July 1st to September 7th, 2026. New exhibits this year will highlight the second generation of Susanna and John Moodie's family. Be prepared for some hair-raising tales involving 'spirit adventures' and communicating with the dead.
Christ Church Exhibit Talks: An Introduction to the Moodie Family
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is hosting a series of Exhibit Talks and Graveyard Tours throughout the summer. On Thursday, July 9, guide Joe Latour will be hosting An Introduction to the Moodie Family, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Lakefield Literary Festival
Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18
Times Vary
Lakefield College School (map)
The Lakefield Literary Festival returns July 17 & 18 with a lineup of acclaimed Canadian authors and literary voices set to take the stage.
Christ Church Exhibit Talks: Susanna Moodie and Spiritualism
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is hosting a series of Exhibit Talks and Graveyard Tours throughout the summer. On Thursday, July 23, guide Barry Mutter will be hosting Susanna Moodie and Spiritualism, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cemetery Tour
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is hosting a series of Exhibit Talks and Graveyard Tours throughout the summer. On Thursday, August 6, guide Joe Latour will be hosting a cemetery tour, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Exhibit Talks: John Dunbar Moodie and Spiritualism
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is hosting a series of Exhibit Talks and Graveyard Tours throughout the summer. On Wednesday, August 19, guide Barry Mutter will be hosting John Dunbar Moodie and Spiritualism, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cemetery Tour
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Christ Church Community Museum (map)
Christ Church Community Museum is hosting a series of Exhibit Talks and Graveyard Tours throughout the summer. On Wednesday, September 2, guide Joe Latour will be hosting a cemetery tour, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
A Natural Return: Exploring Green Burial an Information Session
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Marshland Centre
Are you curious about eco-friendly end-of-life options? Join the Lakefield Cemetery team for an informative session on the beauty and simplicity of green burial.
Lakefield Horticultural Society: Growing & Propagating Dahlias
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Marshland Centre (map)
The Lakefield Horticultural Society presents Growing & Propagating Dahlias with Kim McGee. Kim will teach how to grow, propagate and properly store dahlias. Kim has been an avid gardener most of her life, and quickly became addicted to dahlias after growing her first one in 2018.
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.