Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)

The 2026 Lakefield Literary Festival Children’s Tent features children’s authors Loretta Garbutt and Marcus Cutler. This year’s theme is Imagination Ignited. The Children’s Program is a lively, joy-filled event for all ages - adults included! It offers young readers a wonderful opportunity to meet authors and discover the magic of stories brought to life.

Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)

The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival is one of the region’s premier summer events, blending world-class jazz, local artisans, creative makers, and delicious food under the summer sky.

Thursday, July 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (map)

On Thursday, July 2, the Lakefield Farmers’ Market is hosting Berry Bash - a fundraising event for the market featuring strawberry-themed face painting, rock painting, strawberry planting, strawberry baked goods, and more!

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.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Lakefield Beach (map)

Celebrate Family Paddle Day at the Lakefield Beach. Enjoy a leisurely paddle around Katchewanooka Lake and the Lakefield Marsh. After the paddle, participants are invited to enjoy snacks and refreshments. More information to come!

Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)

The Lakefield & District Lions Club is celebrating the 80th Anniversary with a community celebration on Saturday, June 20 in Isabel Morris Park. Bring the whole family and enjoy games and activities, plus enjoy the $0.80 menu at their food trailer.

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Corner of Queen and Bridge Streets (map)

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 in Lakefield is holding an official dedication for the new Veterans Memorial Crosswalk in Lakefield on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. The crosswalk is located on Queen Street between Free Topping Pizza and Memorial Hall (Lakefield Library.)

Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lakefield District Public School (map)

Bouncy castles and games, food vendors, live entertainment, something for everyone! Rain or shine.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Sunday, May 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Marshland Centre (map)

Meet Sheila Potter, local environmental educator, to go exploring along the edge of the Marsh, on one of the most biodiverse sections of our Lakefield Trail! We’ll meet outside the Marshland Center (64 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield)  and depart at 9:00 am.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)

Meet the NEW trail committee in Isabel Morris Park (20 Concession Street, Lakefield) Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. to grab gloves, bags and a nature scavenger hunt activity for younger trail enthusiasts.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 a.m.
The Lakefield Pantry (map)

The Lakefield Pantry is celebrating their 1 year anniversary under new ownership! To celebrate they will be serving up cool treats in the front, and hosting an epic rummage sale in the back! 100% of the proceeds from the rummage sale will be donated to the Lakefield Community Food Bank.

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.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (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.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Parking lot next to The Village Inn (map)

A Mother's Day tradition in Lakefield! The Lakefield Farmers' Market is hosting its annual pop-up Mother’s Day Market on Sunday, May 10 in Downtown Lakefield. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beside The Village Inn at 39 Queen Street.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)

The Lakefield Village Lions Club is hosting a Shamrock Skate & Shindig on Tuesday, March 17 during March Break. Enjoy Free Public Skating from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Before and after, enjoy family fun at Shamrock Shindig, upstairs in the Neils Pind Room from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday, February 13, 2026
5:30 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle, Lakefield (map)

St. Paul the Apostle Church invites you to their annual Valentine’s Italian Night & Karaoke, Family Friendly Event, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. John's Anglican Church (map)

St. John’s Anglican Church is hosting “Jingle All the Way” Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pick up a handmade stocking stuffer, find a one-of-a-kind gift, treat yourself to some holiday baking. Kick off the Christmas season with St. John’s!