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All Things Bright and Beautiful

Sep 3-30, 2026 Harriston

Ongoing

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a multi-medium art exhibition at the Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston, showcasing works by members of the Saugeen Artists Guild. The event highlights local creativity through...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +5

Station House Gallery’s September exhibition

Sep 4-26, 2026 Williams Lake

Ongoing

The Station House Gallery in Williams Lake is hosting its September exhibition, featuring a dual showcase titled "Spirit of Things and Wander Through the Wilderness." This art exhibition, running from September 4...

Art Exhibition +6

Belleville Theatre Guild 75th Anniversary Celebration

Sep 5-26, 2026 Belleville

Ongoing

The Belleville Theatre Guild celebrates 75 years of local performance with a multi-week exhibition and a special historical event at the Parrott Gallery. The celebration honors the guild's 1951 founding through a...

Heritage Theatre +5

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events

Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2026 Chilliwack

Ongoing

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events is an agri-tourism festival in Chilliwack, Canada, offering a range of fall-themed activities from September 8 to October 31. Highlights include a corn maze, character days, cultural...

Fall Festival Corn Maze +6

The Western Fair

Sep 11-20, 2026 London

Ongoing

The Western Fair is a historic annual community festival in London, Ontario, celebrating its 149th edition from September 11 to 20, 2026. This 10-day event features a extensive music lineup at the...

Agricultural Fair Music festival +6

East Coaster Studios 2026/2027 Concert Series

Sep 11, 2026 - May 22, 2027 North Bay

Ongoing

The East Coaster Studios 2026/2027 Concert Series is a recurring charitable musical program in North Bay, Ontario. Running from September 2026 through May 2027, the series features East Coast and Canadian musicians...

Music festival Charity +5

Nanaimo Jazz Festival

Sep 12-27, 2026 Nanaimo

Ongoing

The Nanaimo Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, featuring 17 distinct performances scheduled across three weekends. The event highlights Nanaimo's deep jazz heritage through a mix of free outdoor concerts...

Music festival Jazz +4

Central Music Festival Society Concert Series

Sep 12 - Oct 17, 2026 Red Deer

Ongoing

The Central Music Festival Society Concert Series presents a selection of live music performances in Red Deer, Alberta. Featuring genres such as blues, folk, country, and global roots, the series includes artists...

Music Concerts +5

Parrott Gallery Fall Exhibitions

Sep 12 - Oct 14, 2026 Belleville

Ongoing

The Parrott Gallery at the Belleville Public Library presents its fall season featuring three major solo exhibitions by artists Terri Horricks, Michael Amar, and Frances Key. Opening September 12, the showcase includes...

Art exhibition Mixed Media +5

Week of Welcome

Sep 15-16, 2026 Simcoe County, Ontario

Ongoing

Week of Welcome is a regional celebration in Simcoe County, Ontario, that recognizes the diverse cultures and contributions of newcomers. The initiative aims to foster inclusive communities through a series of public...

Cultural events Community +7

#SOSTeenShop

Sep 16, 2026 Parksville

Upcoming

The #SOSTeenShop is an evening event for local youth aged 12-19, featuring shopping deals, entertainment, food, prizes, selfie stations, and music by DJ Connor. It is held at the SOS Thrift Shop...

Youth Shopping +6

‘Road to CCMAs’ event

Sep 16, 2026 Prince Albert

Starts today

OddballProductions presents the ‘Road to CCMAs’ showcase at the Rock Trout Cafe in Prince Albert on September 16, 2026. The event features rising country music artists Jeremy Grey, Justin Sutton, and local...

Country Music Live Performance +4

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