As the summer season comes to a close, celebrate the end of summer in Southern Georgian Bay! These last few weeks in the area is a perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy the great outdoors, and connect with the community before the cooler months set in. Check back for more events to be added!
Collingwood
Collingwood Farmers’ Market – Local produce, baked goods, and crafts on the Saturday's until October.
Learn more: collingwood.ca/events
Waterfront & Live Music Series – Regular summer concerts along the waterfront and at the Arboretum through late August/early September.
Learn more: collingwood.ca/events
Collingwood Art Crawl - The Collingwood Art Crawl is an annual, free, self‑guided art and music tour through downtown galleries, studios, and storefronts, featuring dozens of visual artists plus live performers.
- Date: Saturday September 19
- Where: Downtown Collingwood BIA (Hurontario St. and surrounding blocks)
Learn more: collingwoodartcrawl.com
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Rock Fest
A two‑day rock celebration in Blue Mountain Village with tribute acts and Canadian rock artists, including The Burnouts (Green Day tribute), The Carpet Frogs, Peasant Kings, and Twisted Fate.
Dates: Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30
Where: Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains
Learn more: bluemt.com/events
Movies Under the Stars – Blue Mountain Village - Blue Mountain Village hosts free, family‑friendly outdoor movie nights on the lawn! Bring a blanket, grab patio dinner beforehand, and enjoy a film under the stars.
- When: August 25 & September 1
- Where: Blue Mountain Village lawn/event space, The Blue Mountains
- Admission: Free; seating is first‑come, first‑served
Learn more: bluemountain.ca/things-to-do/events
Wasaga Beach
Movies Under the Stars
Free outdoor movie nights behind the RecPlex—perfect for a low‑key evening after a beach day.
When: Every Wednesday in August at dusk
Where: Behind Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St.
Admission: Free
Learn more: explorewasagabeach.com/events
Stonebridge Breakers Summer Concert Series
A sober‑friendly, family‑friendly live music series at Beach 1 with local and regional artists.
When: Sunday 3–7 p.m. & Wednesday 5–9 p.m. through summer
Where: Beach 1, 90 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
Admission: Free
Learn more: explorewasagabeach.com/events
Memories of Summer – Labour Day Weekend
One of Wasaga’s biggest end‑of‑summer festivals: three nights of live music spanning multiple decades, plus a fireworks finale.
Dates: Thursday, Sept 3 – Saturday, Sept 5
Where: Wasaga Beach waterfront
Admission: Free general admission
Learn more: wasagabeach.com/festivals-eventswasagabeach
Activity Guides
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