Celebrate all things red and white with us on July 1st at Little Lake Park in Midland.  The day kicks off with the Midland Civitan Canada Day parade followed by a day in the park with face painting, kids activities, entertainment stage with amazing local talent, air bounces, food trucks, and so much more. Visit our website for full event details: www.midland.ca/canadaday

10:30am Midland Civitan Canada Day Parade

11:00am – 5:00pm Full day of fun at Little Lake Park in Midland, see below for details.

Dusk - Fireworks to be held in Penetanguishene in 2025

Join the Friends of the Museum for Canada Day celebrations on July 1st at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Enjoy music, BBQ (cash only), inflatables, face painting, photobooth and more! Cannon fire and free cupcakes at 2:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and fun for all ages.

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Come to Friday Night Lights in Downtown Midland!

📍 Start at Neezhoday Park (320 King Street) and head up King

📅 July 4 @ 5:00pm

Summer in Downtown Midland just got even better.

🎶 Enjoy music,

🎉 Fun activities,

🍔 Tasty eats at downtown restaurants,

🛍️ Local shopping, and

😎 Family-friendly downtown vibes!

Head downtown, bring your crew, and let the music set the mood. See you under the lights! ✨👇

There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.

The bands’ 5 lead singers, the 3-piece horn section and the 5 piece rhythym section, made this show a natural for the band – even getting credit from the band Chicago themselves, back in the 90’s.

Note: All ticket sales are final. The Midland Cultural Centre has a no refund policy.

Tickets: Floor $60 + fees & taxes; Balcony $65 + fees & taxes

Join us for a peaceful and immersive evening on the water as we paddle through the tranquil marsh at dusk. 

This unique program blends gentle physical activity, mindfulness, and nature appreciation, all set against the calming backdrop of a setting sun. Perfect for individuals, couples, or groups, this experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect with nature, and embrace the quiet adventure on the water.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: 7:30-9:30pm Running every Friday starting June 6th till August 29th.
How Much: Members $45 | Non Member $75. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
Who: Ages 18+

Dress for the weather - this program will run rain or shine!

Pre-registration is required.

Please register using the link below which will take you to Eventbrite to complete your purchase. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

​Please ensure you are selecting the correct date you wish to attend, based on availability, we may not be able to switch dates after purchase for you. 

About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you!

Please note:
We will depart at sharply at 7:30 pm!  Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check-in & to have a look around (our Visitor Centre interpretive Display Hall). We recommend arriving between 20-15 minutes prior to departure time.
All paddling equipment is provided.

Discovery Harbour is introducing Supernatural Saturdays this 2025 season. We’ve combined three eerie elements into one awesome ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ evening: Ghost Tours, Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room, and Secrets of Séance. Book one or all three of these unique experiences available Saturday nights from June 28 to August 30.

Ghost Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit guided ghost tour revealing the supernatural side of Discovery Harbour! Missing artifacts that mysteriously reappear, chess pieces that move, and the image of a small child in a window… These are just some of the unusual happenings that occur at our historic site. 

Times: 8 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:15 p.m. (French)

Tickets: $20 per person (tax included)

Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room

Experience our epic Escape Room! You and your guests have run afoul of perhaps the toughest Bo’sun in His Majesty’s Royal Navy, Bo’sun Starkweather!  Oh, he is a “Jack Nasty Face”, no doubt about it, and has a sense of humour as dark as the night sky.  Which is why he has concocted a series of puzzles and challenges designed to frustrate, confuse and mislead you.  Beat him at his game and you gain your freedom!  Fail, and the black-souled Bo’sun may leave you in this dank, dark place for good.

Times: 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9 p.m.

Tickets: $24 per person (tax included)

*Please note that Escape Room bookings require 3-6 people per time slot

Secrets of Séance

Step into the mysterious world of Victorian Spiritualism with Secrets of Séance, an immersive new experience at Discovery Harbour. In the 1800s, séances weren’t just quiet gatherings—they were dramatic events where religion, science, and showmanship collided in a public struggle to explain the unexplainable. Guests will explore how séances captured the imagination of the Victorian era. Expect to encounter ghostly sights, eerie sounds, strange scents, and mysterious objects said to appear from beyond. Then, discover the truth behind the illusion, as we reveal the clever techniques and hidden tools used to create these supernatural effects.

Times: 3:30 p.m. (French), 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Tickets: $24 per person (tax included)

Please note that these experiences are not recommended for kids under the age of 12.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance, as all three eerie adventures have limited availability.

FALSET returns to the Midland Cultural Centre for the third year in a row, bringing their signature high-energy performance back to where it all began! This annual hometown show has become a can’t-miss tradition, delivering an electrifying night of music, passion, and connection.

Joining them this year are Remember November and Kronis, two powerhouse acts that will set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Remember November brings soaring melodies and raw intensity, while Kronis delivers a heavy-hitting performance that will leave you wanting more.

General Admission Floor ($25 ticket) is standing room only.

VIP Balcony ($45 ticket) includes access to balcony seating, access to floor and a signed poster.

Note: All ticket sales are final. The Midland Cultural Centre has a no refund policy.

Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Markets every Sunday May 18-October 12. 9am-1pm,

Local farmers with flowers, meat, produce, honey and maple syrup, and wine

Locally prepared smoked meat, ethnic food, home baking.

Area artisans with soap, jewellry, yard decor, candles, etc.

As pretty as some exotic plants look, they can have devastating impacts on our local environment!

Help restore wildlife habitat at Wye Marsh.

Learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the area. Join us for just two hours on any of the days listed below - and you will make a difference!

Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome. 
Please call Miriam 705-526-7809 ext. 205, or email mrobitaille@wyemarsh.com.

If possible, please bring your gardening gloves, drinking water and bug spray.

Garlic Mustard, Dames Rocket, Spotted Knapweed and Phragmites

Dates: Sundays from 9 - 11 am

June 1
June 8
June 15
June 22
June 29
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24

Join us for Music in the Park this summer on Sundays from July 6 to August 24 beginning at 6:00pm for live music at the brand new stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Attendees can settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating or bring their own lawn chair. This event is free to attend and includes wheelchair accessible areas.

Whether you're a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

A huge thanks to the talented musicians who perform, bringing the community together each Sunday.

Check out our website for the musician lineup: https://www.midland.ca/en/community-tourism-culture/music-in-the-park.aspx

Join us at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives for a one-hour interactive presentation lead by museum’s curator discussing general store artifacts from the late 1800s. Starts at 2:00 PM in the Great Hall. Admission is free. 

Travel back in time with us! Running every other Wednesday in the summer, join us to make and take a fun historical item and learn about the lives of the past! Each week will be a different theme). For ages 5-12 years old. $10.00 per child, registration required. See www.pencenmuseum.com for more information.  

Themes and Dates are as follows:

July 8th - Soap Making

July 23rd - Butter Making

August 6th - Toy Making

August 20th - Candle Making 

Midland Summer Movies

Thursdays at Dusk

MPL is joining up with the Town of Midland to show some great movies this summer! Join us in Little Lake Park at Rotary Stage with your snacks! When it starts to get dark, the movie will start! (Weather permitting; movies subject to change).

• Thursday, June 26, 6pm, movie at 9pm – Summer Reading Launch – Up - Sponsored by Bryson Bumstead, Realtor
• Thursday, July 10, 9pm start – Moana 2 - Sponsored by Morden Construction
• Thursday, July 17, 9pm start – Road to El Dorado - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Thursday, July 24, 9pm start – Paddington in Peru - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Thursday, July 31, 9pm start – Mulan - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Friday, Sept 5, 6pm, movie at 8:30pm – Summer Reading Party – Ratatouille

Thanks to our sponsors!

Join us for a peaceful and immersive evening on the water as we paddle through the tranquil marsh at dusk. 

This unique program blends gentle physical activity, mindfulness, and nature appreciation, all set against the calming backdrop of a setting sun. Perfect for individuals, couples, or groups, this experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect with nature, and embrace the quiet adventure on the water.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: 7:30-9:30pm Running every Friday starting June 6th till August 29th.
How Much: Members $45 | Non Member $75. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
Who: Ages 18+

Dress for the weather - this program will run rain or shine!

Pre-registration is required.

Please register using the link below which will take you to Eventbrite to complete your purchase. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

​Please ensure you are selecting the correct date you wish to attend, based on availability, we may not be able to switch dates after purchase for you. 

About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you!

Please note:
We will depart at sharply at 7:30 pm!  Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check-in & to have a look around (our Visitor Centre interpretive Display Hall). We recommend arriving between 20-15 minutes prior to departure time.
All paddling equipment is provided.

COPA Fly-In - Georgian Bay Aviators

at Huronia Airport, 20 Ed Connelly Dr, Tiny, ON L0L 2J0

July 12 2025 -- 10am to 2pm

Planes - Model Trains - Automobiles

All are welcome - Attendance is Free

Georgian Bay Aviators will be at the grill:  Peameal on a bun, Burgers, Hotdogs at reasonable cost.

Discovery Harbour is introducing Supernatural Saturdays this 2025 season. We’ve combined three eerie elements into one awesome ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ evening: Ghost Tours, Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room, and Secrets of Séance. Book one or all three of these unique experiences available Saturday nights from June 28 to August 30.

Ghost Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit guided ghost tour revealing the supernatural side of Discovery Harbour! Missing artifacts that mysteriously reappear, chess pieces that move, and the image of a small child in a window… These are just some of the unusual happenings that occur at our historic site. 

Times: 8 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:15 p.m. (French)

Tickets: $20 per person (tax included)

Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room

Experience our epic Escape Room! You and your guests have run afoul of perhaps the toughest Bo’sun in His Majesty’s Royal Navy, Bo’sun Starkweather!  Oh, he is a “Jack Nasty Face”, no doubt about it, and has a sense of humour as dark as the night sky.  Which is why he has concocted a series of puzzles and challenges designed to frustrate, confuse and mislead you.  Beat him at his game and you gain your freedom!  Fail, and the black-souled Bo’sun may leave you in this dank, dark place for good.

Times: 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9 p.m.

Tickets: $24 per person (tax included)

*Please note that Escape Room bookings require 3-6 people per time slot

Secrets of Séance

Step into the mysterious world of Victorian Spiritualism with Secrets of Séance, an immersive new experience at Discovery Harbour. In the 1800s, séances weren’t just quiet gatherings—they were dramatic events where religion, science, and showmanship collided in a public struggle to explain the unexplainable. Guests will explore how séances captured the imagination of the Victorian era. Expect to encounter ghostly sights, eerie sounds, strange scents, and mysterious objects said to appear from beyond. Then, discover the truth behind the illusion, as we reveal the clever techniques and hidden tools used to create these supernatural effects.

Times: 3:30 p.m. (French), 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Tickets: $24 per person (tax included)

Please note that these experiences are not recommended for kids under the age of 12.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance, as all three eerie adventures have limited availability.

As pretty as some exotic plants look, they can have devastating impacts on our local environment!

Help restore wildlife habitat at Wye Marsh.

Learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the area. Join us for just two hours on any of the days listed below - and you will make a difference!

Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome. 
Please call Miriam 705-526-7809 ext. 205, or email mrobitaille@wyemarsh.com.

If possible, please bring your gardening gloves, drinking water and bug spray.

Garlic Mustard, Dames Rocket, Spotted Knapweed and Phragmites

Dates: Sundays from 9 - 11 am

June 1
June 8
June 15
June 22
June 29
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24

Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Markets every Sunday May 18-October 12. 9am-1pm,

Local farmers with flowers, meat, produce, honey and maple syrup, and wine

Locally prepared smoked meat, ethnic food, home baking.

Area artisans with soap, jewellry, yard decor, candles, etc.

How can you tell a Painted Turtle from a Map Turtle? What's the average lifespan of a Blandings? Do turtles actually "freeze"?

Learn about turtle identification, fun facts, habitat and ongoing conservation efforts in Ontario. During this dynamic two-hour workshop you will:

Hike through the forest and across the berm
Kayak through the marsh
Take a “Turtle Tally” and
Put your new skills to the test.
 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday, July 13 from 10am-12pm
Members: $17 per person + HST
Non-Members: $27 per person + HST
Who: Ages 10 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult

What to bring: Sturdy footwear and/ or water shoes, layered clothing, camera, binoculars & field guides can be helpful. This experience will be entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather! 

Please note: All kayaking equipment will be provided.

Pre-registration is required.

About the Instructor:
Alison is a Trent University student, entering her fourth year in Biology and Environmental Science. As a returning Outdoor Educator to the Wye Marsh, Alison has gained a vast amount of knowledge regarding turtles, and is ready to share this information with you! 

About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you!

Join us for Music in the Park this summer on Sundays from July 6 to August 24 beginning at 6:00pm for live music at the brand new stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Attendees can settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating or bring their own lawn chair. This event is free to attend and includes wheelchair accessible areas.

Whether you're a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

A huge thanks to the talented musicians who perform, bringing the community together each Sunday.

Check out our website for the musician lineup: https://www.midland.ca/en/community-tourism-culture/music-in-the-park.aspx

Midland Summer Movies

Thursdays at Dusk

MPL is joining up with the Town of Midland to show some great movies this summer! Join us in Little Lake Park at Rotary Stage with your snacks! When it starts to get dark, the movie will start! (Weather permitting; movies subject to change).

• Thursday, June 26, 6pm, movie at 9pm – Summer Reading Launch – Up - Sponsored by Bryson Bumstead, Realtor
• Thursday, July 10, 9pm start – Moana 2 - Sponsored by Morden Construction
• Thursday, July 17, 9pm start – Road to El Dorado - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Thursday, July 24, 9pm start – Paddington in Peru - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Thursday, July 31, 9pm start – Mulan - Sponsored by Bourgeois Motor Group
• Friday, Sept 5, 6pm, movie at 8:30pm – Summer Reading Party – Ratatouille

Thanks to our sponsors!

Join us for a peaceful and immersive evening on the water as we paddle through the tranquil marsh at dusk. 

This unique program blends gentle physical activity, mindfulness, and nature appreciation, all set against the calming backdrop of a setting sun. Perfect for individuals, couples, or groups, this experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect with nature, and embrace the quiet adventure on the water.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: 7:30-9:30pm Running every Friday starting June 6th till August 29th.
How Much: Members $45 | Non Member $75. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
Who: Ages 18+

Dress for the weather - this program will run rain or shine!

Pre-registration is required.

Please register using the link below which will take you to Eventbrite to complete your purchase. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

​Please ensure you are selecting the correct date you wish to attend, based on availability, we may not be able to switch dates after purchase for you. 

About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you!

Please note:
We will depart at sharply at 7:30 pm!  Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check-in & to have a look around (our Visitor Centre interpretive Display Hall). We recommend arriving between 20-15 minutes prior to departure time.
All paddling equipment is provided.