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october, 2025
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07oct10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - HaliburtonShopping
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. back at Head Lake Park
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
back at Head Lake Park
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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Why do Community Newspapers Matter? A Gatekeeper’s Defense Who: Martha Perkins Tickets: $15/person In April 1999, former Echo editor Martha Perkins somewhat begrudgingly spent her Saturday morning covering the opening of the Kinmount
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Why do Community Newspapers Matter? A Gatekeeper’s Defense
Who: Martha Perkins
Tickets: $15/person
In April 1999, former Echo editor Martha Perkins somewhat begrudgingly spent her Saturday morning covering the opening of the Kinmount Medical Centre. A fellow attendee gleefully told her that he was looking forward to the day when “legacy” newspapers lost their control over what was deemed important for people to read about. Community residents, he said, would take over and liberate the news.
She’s been thinking of her response ever since.
Today we’re all too familiar with what happens when people choose their own source of “news”, often reinforcing their existing views and knowledge base. Martha will reflect on the importance of community newspapers and an exciting new internet portal that gives us access to decades of newspaper articles that helped provide Haliburton County with a sense of itself.
Martha Perkins began her prolific journalism career in downtown Haliburton in September 1985 as a cub reporter at the Haliburton County Echo. Her leadership, talents and curiosity soon lead to the position of Editor which she held until November 2009. During this time, she also became Editor of the Minden Times, Bancroft This Week and Barry’s Bay This Week.
Since 2009, Martha has lived in Vancouver and has worked as Editor-in-Chief of a number of local newspapers including the Vancouver Courier, one of Vancouver’s longest established weekly newspapers, the Bowen Island Undercurrent, the Burnaby NewsLeader, the New Westminster NewsLeader and the Westender.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Fish Hatchery
6712 Gelert Rd.
09oct4:15 amBlue Sky JoMovie this Week - Presented by Those Other Movies
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Tickets: $10 at the door Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a
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Tickets: $10 at the door
Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a heartfelt Canadian film you won’t easily find elsewhere, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you.
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(Thursday) 4:15 am
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
09oct4:15 pmBlue Sky JoMovie this Week - Presented by Those Other Movies
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Tickets: $10 at the door Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a
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Tickets: $10 at the door
Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a heartfelt Canadian film you won’t easily find elsewhere, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you.
Time
(Thursday) 4:15 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
09oct7:15 pmBlue Sky JoMovie this Week - Presented by Those Other Movies
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Tickets: $10 at the door Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a
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Tickets: $10 at the door
Set in 1980s Quebec, Blue Sky Jo follows ten-year-old Jo on a mission to help her unhappy father, until a new neighbour changes everything. It’s a heartfelt Canadian film you won’t easily find elsewhere, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you.
Time
(Thursday) 7:15 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
11oct10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Village
Bobcaygeon Road (Main Street)
11oct10:00 am2:00 pmArtisan MarketShopping - located in Minden
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Local handmade items : Textiles, Jewellery, Wood Products, Photography and MORE! For application forms and any other information regarding the Minden Hills Artisan Market, please contact Liz McGowan of the Minden
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Local handmade items : Textiles, Jewellery, Wood Products, Photography and MORE!
For application forms and any other information regarding the Minden Hills Artisan Market, please contact Liz McGowan of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation at bluearth1406@gmail.com or phone, or text her at (613) 762-3874.
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Village
Bobcaygeon Road (Main Street)
11oct10:00 am2:00 pmAutumn MarketShopping - Hosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe
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Find local artisans and their fantastic creations available from 10-2.
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Find local artisans and their fantastic creations available from 10-2.
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
11oct10:00 am3:00 pmDorset Arts & Crafts ShowShopping - Hosted at Dorset Recreation Centre
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main Street
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The first two weekends of October. Over 40 artists in 30 studios with a vast variety of original paintings, pottery, jewelry, textile art, sculpture, metal work, glass blowing, glass fusing,
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The first two weekends of October. Over 40 artists in 30 studios with a vast variety of original paintings, pottery, jewelry, textile art, sculpture, metal work, glass blowing, glass fusing, woodworking and more
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 12, 2025 10:00 am
11oct1:30 pm4:30 pmIntro to Wild Edible MushroomsExperience - Hosted by Yours Outdoors
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This immersive wilderness learning experience will bring you in to the forest with a single delicious goal in mind: how
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Time
(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 18, 2025 1:30 pmoctober 25, 2025 1:30 pm
11oct7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Stage - Tom OliverLive Entertainment - Hosted at Haliburton Legion
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Come play, come listen. Join us for a live music event featuring local and guest musicians. Free admission. Donations welcome. All ages welcome.
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
11oct8:00 pm10:00 pmAlbert SaxbyLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
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Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
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The first two weekends of October. Over 40 artists in 30 studios with a vast variety of original paintings, pottery, jewelry, textile art, sculpture, metal work, glass blowing, glass fusing,
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The first two weekends of October. Over 40 artists in 30 studios with a vast variety of original paintings, pottery, jewelry, textile art, sculpture, metal work, glass blowing, glass fusing, woodworking and more
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands
17oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHaunted Forest WalkHappening in the the Haunted forest in Minden
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Not recommended for children under 10 or those who are easily scared. Teenagers and Adults are welcome…IF THEY DARE!!!! $3.00 per person, proceeds going to local charities 1043 Turntable Drive, Minden For more information,
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Not recommended for children under 10 or those who are easily scared.
Teenagers and Adults are welcome…IF THEY DARE!!!!
$3.00 per person, proceeds going to local charities
1043 Turntable Drive, Minden
For more information, please message us or email at mindenhauntedforestwalk@hotmail.com
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
18oct1:30 pm4:30 pmIntro to Wild Edible MushroomsExperience - Hosted by Yours Outdoors
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This immersive wilderness learning experience will bring you in to the forest with a single delicious goal in mind: how
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(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 25, 2025 1:30 pm
18oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHaunted Forest WalkHappening in the the Haunted forest in Minden
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Not recommended for children under 10 or those who are easily scared. Teenagers and Adults are welcome…IF THEY DARE!!!! $3.00 per person, proceeds going to local charities 1043 Turntable Drive, Minden For more information,
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Not recommended for children under 10 or those who are easily scared.
Teenagers and Adults are welcome…IF THEY DARE!!!!
$3.00 per person, proceeds going to local charities
1043 Turntable Drive, Minden
For more information, please message us or email at mindenhauntedforestwalk@hotmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
18oct8:00 pm10:00 pmBill BlackLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
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Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
21oct5:30 pm7:00 pmLeveraging Local: The Business of SponsorshipSpeaker Series - hosted at the Link
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Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on how to leverage sponsorships to work for you and your business. Key Topics:
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-Navigating the stigma around sponsorship, and why businesses should proudly market their community engagement.
-Evaluating sponsorship opportunities. Does it align with your brand values, timelines, deliverables, and target demographic?
-How community involvement strengthens your brand perception.
-Understanding what a “return on investment” in sponsorship looks like.
Not-for-profit board & committee members
Nicole Baumgartner – Broker/Realtor, Baumgartner Realty
Nicole Marshall – Marketing Coordinator, ACM Designs
Nataly Mylan – Marketing Chair, Places for People
Dennis Penny – Minden Auto & Minden Rotary
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Link
5152 County Road 21
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Seeds of Song: A Songwriting Journey with Mimi O’Bonsawin Root your creativity in story, rhythm, and connection with Mimi O’Bonsawin, an acclaimed contemporary roots singer-songwriter of French-Canadian and Abenaki (W8banaki) heritage, rooted
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Seeds of Song: A Songwriting Journey with Mimi O’Bonsawin
Root your creativity in story, rhythm, and connection with Mimi O’Bonsawin, an acclaimed contemporary roots singer-songwriter of French-Canadian and Abenaki (W8banaki) heritage, rooted in Northeastern Ontario. Through this immersive 60-minute workshop, Mimi guides participants in planting the seeds of their own songs—transforming intention and emotion into music that grows like a garden. Drawing on her unique blend of story-driven songwriting, ethereal melodies, acoustic textures, and layered percussion, she invites you to feel your music, not just hear it
Required Materials:
Participants will require the use of Paper, pens – no instruments required.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Highland Hills United Church
21 Newcastle Street
24oct7:00 pm10:00 pmMelodiLive Music - Hosted at Hook, Line & Sinker
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Hook, Line & Sinker
126 Highland Street
25octAll DayMimi O'BonsawinLive Concert - Hosted at Highland Hills United Church, Minden
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Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is mixed French Canadian & Abénaki, a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s
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Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is mixed French Canadian & Abénaki, a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s music embraces the beauty of the Land. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments. The layers of percussion and surprising harmonies make you feel the music rather than just hear it…
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All Day (Saturday)
Location
Highland Hills United Church
21 Newcastle Street
25oct1:30 pm4:30 pmIntro to Wild Edible MushroomsExperience - Hosted by Yours Outdoors
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This immersive wilderness learning experience will bring you in to the forest with a single delicious goal in mind: how
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(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Join us for an intimate evening of live music with Albert Saxby and special guest James Gray at Rails End Gallery.
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About Albert Saxby
Haliburton’s own Albert Saxby brings decades of experience and a repertoire of over 100 original songs. A self-taught guitarist and drummer, his influences span Max Webster, The Beatles, and John Prine. With thousands of gigs under his belt, Saxby’s songs range from witty and humorous to gritty and thought-provoking, always engaging audiences with honesty and craft. Expect a mix of folk, roots, blues, country, and everything in between.
Touring folk singer-songwriter James Gray is a contemporary version of the old-school traveling troubadour. With his distinctive fingerstyle guitar, haunting vocals, and dry humour, Gray has toured across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His most recent albums include New Friends That Talk Like Old Friends (2023) and Daydreamer (2025), which he is currently touring. Gray has performed at major festivals including Mariposa Folk Festival and Northern Lights Festival Boréal, sharing the stage with Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn.
Tickets: $25 (includes HST). Reserved table seating available.
Tickets/Info: 705-457-2330 | info@railsendgallery.com
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Rails End Gallery
23 York Street
25oct8:00 pm10:00 pmJeff MoultonLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
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Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
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Join Silly Billy on his quest to find a magical unicorn. Performance features ballet, Indigenous hoop dancing and an endearing story.
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Join Silly Billy on his quest to find a magical unicorn. Performance features ballet, Indigenous hoop dancing and an endearing story.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
26oct3:00 pm6:00 pmFamily Monster Mash BashHalloween Party - Hosted at Pinestone Resort
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(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
4252 County Road #21
30oct10:00 am12:00 pmMindful MeditationWorkshop - Hosted at Abbey Gardens
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Join us for a beginner-friendly Meditation Basics workshop designed to help you settle into your breath, body, and presence. Explore simple practices like journaling, nature connection, and sensory awareness to
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Join us for a beginner-friendly Meditation Basics workshop designed to help you settle into your breath, body, and presence. Explore simple practices like journaling, nature connection, and sensory awareness to build your mindfulness toolkit and nurture your wellbeing.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
31oct9:00 pm11:59 pmDance with DJ Chris EvansHalloween Party - Hosted at Hook, Line & Sinker
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Join us this Halloween for a night of thrills, chills and unforgettable fun!
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Join us this Halloween for a night of thrills, chills and unforgettable fun!
Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Location
Hook, Line & Sinker
126 Highland Street
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Some Adventure Calendar
If you are looking for some Adventure Experiences check the Yours Outdoors and Deep Roots Adventure calendars below.
Deep Roots Adventure
Single and multi-day trips and experiences, wilderness school and more! Four seasons of fun!
Yours Outdoors
Adventures in art, nature, heritage and outdoor recreation. Looking for unique off the beaten track experiences? We can help.
Local Community Calendars
Are you looking for information about local recreational programing and important dates of municipal events? Check out their calendars.
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