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Day Trips and Staycations - This Holiday Weekend In Muskoka

Holiday Weekend In Muskoka

Looking for something to do this long holiday weekend

After the Highland Games here in Uxbridge Last weekend and with a long weekend up next I thought I would check out some of the happenings that could make for an enjoyable day trip for you this weekend. From festivals and beach parties to road trips in hotrods and classic cars, Pirates to Antiques, music and art there is something for everyone and everyone's pocket book

They Range in price from Free to $80 so you might want to check out the links for costs and availability of tickets.

Daytripping or StayCation

On The Road Or On The Water

Have A Very Safe Weekend


 By no means a complete list it is a good starting point if you are looking for something a little different to do this weekend.

July 29th NQ Arbuckle Dance presented by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts at the Legion In Huntsville 8:00pm
July 29th
BIA Midnight Madness Downtown Bracebridge  6pm - Midnight Don't miss this one night full of excitement and bargains galore!  With family fun, live entertainment and great shopping everywhere, Manitoba Street is the place to be
July 29th The Royal Canadian Legion - Bracebridge is hosting Christmas in July - T.G.I.F.  Open to the public - Tickets $12.50 – Full Turkey Dinner at 6:00 p.m. - One big sitting for everybody.  Location: 168 Muskoka Rd. S., Bracebridge.
July 29th, 30th Muskoka Warf Pirate Fest Gravenhurst - Saturday 30th 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 31st 10:00am - 6:00pm Piratefest a full two days of pirate frenzy.
July 29th, 30th Toronto All Star Big Band - an ensemble of young, very skilled jazz musicians. armed with brilliant programming, slick choreography and witty cultural nostalgia, the band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930‟s and 40‟s - that golden age of the big bands.
Algonquin Theatre  Huntsville July 29th 8:00pm or the Port Carling Community Centre July 30th 7:00pm
July 29th - 31st
4th Annual Big Weekend Festival MacTier  a weekend of family fun. Fishing derby, children’s entertainment, etc.
July 29th - 31st Muskoka Antique Show. Friday, 7pm-9pm / Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Location: Port Carling. Experts in the antiques and collectibles industry have identified over 1200 separate collecting categories. Several hundred of these categories will be found at the Muskoka Antique Show in Port Carling. 
Jul 29-31, Aug 1 Canadian Hot Rod's Big Nickel Tour is headed your way this weekend in conjunction with A&W's Cruisin' The Dub - check out the tour maps and the local A&W locations where they will likely be stopping for refreshments along the way  - Whitby to Sudbury

 

July 30th

 

 

 

Civic Holiday Fireworks, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst

July 30th Nimmons 'N' Braid - Expect an evening of classic and improvisational jazz that is sure to challenge and entertain. 8:00 PM Algonquin Theatre Huntsville
July 30th, 31st  Art In The Heart outdoor art market in public spaces and alleyways of historic Downtown Bracebridge.  Experience downtown and choose your favourite paintings, pottery, carvings, jewellery, baskets and more - you will be amazed and inspired.  Saturdays 9 - 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 - 3 p.m.
July 30th, 31st 7th Annual Huge Yard Bake and Craft Sale. Location: The Royal Canadian Legion, 168 Muskoka Road, Bracebridge
July 31st Guitarist Aaron Moreland and harpist/vocalist Dustin Arbuckle have forged a relentless and haunting sound that merges Delta blues, folk, rock, traditional country, soul and numerous other musical narrative that spans more than a century. Gravenhurst
July 31st

29th Annual Kahshe Country Craft Show & Sale at Rockhaven Inn, North Kahshe Lake Rd., Kahshe Lake.  More than 40 of the area's finest craftspeople will be selling their wares, along with craft and cooking demonstrations, miniature ponies for the kids, bake sale, book sales, food booth. Plus lots more.  All the money we raise goes to the local charities and non-profit organizations

 


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Comments

Hi Kathy - Nice recap of all the activities available locally. Something for everyone!

Posted by Judy Klem, Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties (Transition Stage LLC) 10 months ago

Kathy, you have many fun activities in your area for the family, good localism post.

Posted by Kwee Huset® Venice Florida Homes For Sale (Kwee Huset Realty) 10 months ago

Kathy,

Great list of activities. This is the last long weekend of the summer. I really don't think you can count labour day.

Brian

Posted by Brian Madigan LL.B. (RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto)) 10 months ago
Looks like a lot of fun going on in that area. I always like to see what goes on elsewhere.
Posted by Michael Kitsch (Coldwell Banker) 10 months ago

Hi Kathy - Well I guess no one should have an excuse for being bored in Muskoka!  There is plenty of fun stuff to do.

Posted by Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker, CA DRE#686562 (Century 21 Noel David Realty) 10 months ago

Hi Kathy - Have a fantastic and safe Civic Holiday weekend.

Posted by Marc Swartz, CA, CPA Toronto, Durham & York Regions, Ontario 10 months ago

What a great blog for activities in the area, AMAZING how many people NEVER look in their own community for things to do... sounds fun... on my way ;p

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Posted by Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team (Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com ) 10 months ago

Thanks all

Daytripping or StayCation

On The Road Or On The Water

Have A Super Safe Holiday Weekend

Remember

ARRIVE ALIVE DRIVE SOBER

or as our favourite Muskoka Radio Station 105.5 fm puts it

WATER ON THE WATER BEER ON THE PEER

Posted by Kathy Clulow ASP® SRES® Uxbridge Ontario Real Estate (RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc. Brokerage) 10 months ago

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