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Events - 19 Dec 25

Upcoming Events

March 2026

Chutes Coulonge March Break Waterfall Camp 
March 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bryson Lions Community Dance
March 21, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay
March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

May 2026

Luskville Farm Hop
May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
04 Oct
October 4, 2024    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024 - Oktoberfest at Brauwerk Hoffman, Campbell’s Bay. Live music with Danny Sylvester and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30. Tickets $28. Call 613-732-0388 for reservations
06 Oct
October 6, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The "Irishness" of our Ottawa Valley English "Twang," On Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m., the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome journalist, podcaster and raconteur Barry Conway. His topic will be "How the feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English". One of Renfrew County’s native sons, he will share his first-hand command of the [...]
Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains
October 16, 2024 - October 21, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
More than a dozen award-winning anglophone and francophone authors, musicians and artists will take the stage at the 10th annual Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains from October 16 to 20. For more information on lineup, program, author bios and tickets please go to www.writersfete.com.
Parenting Workshop #1 - Emotional Regulation
October 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the first in our series of parenting workshops! This workshop on Emotional Regulation is designed to empower and resource parents so that they have the tools to support emotional regulation strategies at home. Parents will be invited to share their concerns so that strategies can be tailored to their family's needs. We [...]
Radon Awareness Public Forum
November 2, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MRC-CISSSO-CoP are collaborating to provide important information about Radon: what it is; how to test for it; how to manage it and, grants available to help homeowners pay for mitigation work. Admission is Free. There will be Door Prizes.
Pontiac Sr Comets vs. Glengary Pipers
November 2, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Events on October 4, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
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Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights

Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights

December 5, 2025 - December 28, 2025
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 décembre | 16 h à 21 h | 4-9 pm

The magic returns! Join us for the Festival of Lights at Parc des Chutes Coulonge!

La magie est de retour! Joignez-vous à nous pour le Festival des lumières au Parc des Chutes Coulonge!
What’s new this year:

• A festive Christmas Market organized by Nia & Angela Lachapelle – December 19 & 20
• A visit from the Grincheux – December 20, 4–9 p.m.
• Our beloved Santa Normand & Mrs. Claus – December 13 & 20, 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Enjoy a beautiful illuminated walk, a heartwarming Christmas story, and delicious hot apple cider!
Come make magical memories with us under the lights!
Chutes Coulonge Christmas Market

Chutes Coulonge Christmas Market

December 19, 2025 - December 20, 2025
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where:  Parc des Chutes Coulonge

When: Dec 19-20, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Experience the magic of the season at Parc des Chutes Coulonge with their brand-new Christmas Market, organized by Lachapelle’s Designs happening on December 19th and 20th. 

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Gail Gavan LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery - Dec 19

Gail Gavan LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery - Dec 19

December 19, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where:  Little Red Wagon Winery

When: 7:30 p.m.

Join local legend Gail Gavan and her band for an evening of Christmas singalongs, comedy, and community spirit! While the dinner portion of the event is sold out, tickets for the show are still available for purchase.

https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/gail-gavan-friday-december-19th-730pm 

Pontiacs vs. North Dundas Rockets - December 19 (SANTA VISIT)

Pontiacs vs. North Dundas Rockets - December 19 (SANTA VISIT)

December 19, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #7 – Pontiacs vs. North Dundas Rockets – SANTA VISIT. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.

Ticket Link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1564

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
04 Oct
October 4, 2024    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024 - Oktoberfest at Brauwerk Hoffman, Campbell’s Bay. Live music with Danny Sylvester and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30. Tickets $28. Call 613-732-0388 for reservations
06 Oct
October 6, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The "Irishness" of our Ottawa Valley English "Twang," On Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m., the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome journalist, podcaster and raconteur Barry Conway. His topic will be "How the feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English". One of Renfrew County’s native sons, he will share his first-hand command of the [...]
Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains
October 16, 2024 - October 21, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
More than a dozen award-winning anglophone and francophone authors, musicians and artists will take the stage at the 10th annual Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains from October 16 to 20. For more information on lineup, program, author bios and tickets please go to www.writersfete.com.
Parenting Workshop #1 - Emotional Regulation
October 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the first in our series of parenting workshops! This workshop on Emotional Regulation is designed to empower and resource parents so that they have the tools to support emotional regulation strategies at home. Parents will be invited to share their concerns so that strategies can be tailored to their family's needs. We [...]
Radon Awareness Public Forum
November 2, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MRC-CISSSO-CoP are collaborating to provide important information about Radon: what it is; how to test for it; how to manage it and, grants available to help homeowners pay for mitigation work. Admission is Free. There will be Door Prizes.
Pontiac Sr Comets vs. Glengary Pipers
November 2, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Events on October 4, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
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