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Upcoming Events

April 2026

Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349
April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 2026

Little Red Wagon Season Opening Weekend
May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day
Giant Tiger Charity BBQ - Shawville
May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day
Bryson "Clean Up" Day
May 2, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Luskville Spring Farm Hop / Foire de printemps
May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Events Calendar

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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
Events on October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 6, 2024
Events on October 16, 2024
Events on October 17, 2024
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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!
Pontiac Pride’s Solstice Social Gathering

Pontiac Pride’s Solstice Social Gathering

December 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where:  St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit at our Cozy & Crafty Solstice Gathering! Make festive crafts for all ages, decorate cookies, play board games, enjoy snacks and hot cocoa and don’t miss a special visit from Santa! Free event for everyone.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523932115510889/

Gail Gavan Christmas Special LIVE at Gavan’s Hotel

Gail Gavan Christmas Special LIVE at Gavan’s Hotel

December 21, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Where:  Gavan’s Hotel
When: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Harmonious blends of vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano, bass, accordion, clarinet and bagpipes resulting in Country, Celtic, Gospel, Jazz and Rock tunes! Christmas Classics and Pontiac favourites! A perfect way to enjoy some Christmas fun! Bring family and friends to enjoy live music, delicious food and lots of Christmas cheer! Singalong or tap along! Let’s share some positive vibes as we celebrate Christmas 2025 together! 

https://gavan-and-gang-events.tickit.ca/events/31954?goto=t-708cc542a

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Events Calendar

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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
Events on October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 6, 2024
Events on October 16, 2024
Events on October 17, 2024
Events on October 18, 2024
Events on October 19, 2024
Events on October 20, 2024
Events on October 21, 2024
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Events on November 2, 2024

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