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october, 2025
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24oct6:00 pm9:00 pmMixed BagLive Music - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel
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great mix of songs done in original ways...
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great mix of songs done in original ways…
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
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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
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Hook, Line & Sinker
126 Highland Street
24oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHaunted ForestHalloween Haunt - Hosted at Winterdance
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Event Details Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet. Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm Duration: 30 minutes Trail
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Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet.
Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Trail Length: 0.7 km
Price: $20 per person (early bird special)
Age: 12 +
Location: Winterdance Trails. 1888 Hodgson Road, Haliburton, Ontario
Tickets: Advance purchase highly recommended
For everyone’s safety (especially pets) no pets are allowed.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Winterdance
1888 Hodgson Road
24oct9:00 pm10:00 pmKaren Frybort with Heart & SoulLive Music - Hosted at Minden Curling Club
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Members are $IO/person, Non-members are $15/person Sign-up at the bar. Snacks and music follow the Friday Evening League curling Music is from 9:00 t o 10:00PM Please no outdoor shoes in the lounge,
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Members are $IO/person, Non-members are $15/person
Sign-up at the bar. Snacks and music follow the Friday Evening League curling
Music is from 9:00 t o 10:00PM
Please no outdoor shoes in the lounge, bring your dancing slippers!
Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Minden Curling Club
50 Prentice 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…
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Highland Hills United Church
21 Newcastle Street
25oct10:00 am4:00 pmPsychic & Mystic MarketHosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
25oct10:30 am3:00 pmHaunting in Minden HillsHalloween - hosted at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre
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The Cultural Centre’s third annual Halloween event returns with an enchanted twist! Families can enjoy a Witch Dance Workshop, face painting, colouring sheet contest, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving workshop, Halloween games,
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The Cultural Centre’s third annual Halloween event returns with an enchanted twist!
Families can enjoy a Witch Dance Workshop, face painting, colouring sheet contest, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving workshop, Halloween games, a costume parade, mini-broom and fairy tale crafts, plus hot chocolate and food sale. Costumes encouraged.
Admission by donation. Contest prizes sponsored by local businesses.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road
25oct1:00 pm5:00 pmWarped Woods Halloween ShowPresented by Walkabout Farm
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Walk the woods with ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other gastly beasts. This inclusive, family friendly and autism aware walk through the woods will entertain Halloween enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
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Walk the woods with ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other gastly beasts.
This inclusive, family friendly and autism aware walk through the woods will entertain Halloween enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Our costume clad volunteers will adjust the scare meter depending on the audience to insure everyone has a safe and comfortable “scare”.
Your minimum $10 donation (per person) will help care for our therapy horses over the winter months. Our trail is easily accessible but for those who require additional assistance, we’ll have an atv to provide you and one support person a ride through the trail.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association
1105 Spring Valley Road
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
25oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHaunted ForestHalloween Haunt - Hosted at Winterdance
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Event Details Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet. Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm Duration: 30 minutes Trail
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Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet.
Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Trail Length: 0.7 km
Price: $20 per person (early bird special)
Age: 12 +
Location: Winterdance Trails. 1888 Hodgson Road, Haliburton, Ontario
Tickets: Advance purchase highly recommended
For everyone’s safety (especially pets) no pets are allowed.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Winterdance
1888 Hodgson Road
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
Time
(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
31oct7:00 am10:00 pmHaunted ForestHalloween Haunt - Hosted at Winterdance
Event Details
Event Details Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet. Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm Duration: 30 minutes Trail
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Event Details
Step into a haunted forest where shadows whisper and mist swirls around your feet.
Date: Friday & Saturday nights, 7:30-9:30 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Trail Length: 0.7 km
Price: $20 per person (early bird special)
Age: 12 +
Location: Winterdance Trails. 1888 Hodgson Road, Haliburton, Ontario
Tickets: Advance purchase highly recommended
For everyone’s safety (especially pets) no pets are allowed.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Winterdance
1888 Hodgson Road
31oct8:00 pmParanormal InvestigationHalloween - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel
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Be part of a Paranormal Investigationof the historic and BOO-tiful Dominion Hotel with Ethan Towers. Tickets $15+tax and or avaailable online at https://dominionhotelpub.ca
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Be part of a Paranormal Investigationof the historic and BOO-tiful Dominion Hotel with Ethan Towers.
Tickets $15+tax and or avaailable online at https://dominionhotelpub.ca
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
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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Deep Roots Adventure
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Yours Outdoors
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