This event is Able Theatre’s take on Thanksgiving and on gratitude. The troupe welcomes the whole Orillia Community to celebrate what makes the holiday special; family, food, harvest time, autumn weather. It’s a fun, thoughtful mix-up of improvised scenes, songs, dances and monologues created and performed by the cast of exceptional players.
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Strings for Students
Raising money to be able to donate 15 Fender CD-60 Acoustic Guitars with case to Patrick Fogarty Secondary School.
The hope is to donate to every high school in Orillia over the next couple years. And if it goes well, move onto donating to other schools in the Muskoka and Simcoe areas.
With the help of local business owner Jeff Gilbert of Gilbert Guitars, we will be able to donate these 15 guitars if we reach our goal of $4,000 before the end of August.
These guitars will be donated to the school before the start of the new school year in September and will then be the property of Patrick Fogarty. The students will use these guitars for the duration of the class right up until their exam and then pass it onto another student during the next semester that the program is offered.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2342515466019844/
Snowbird Lifestyle Presentation
A Concert and Information session for retirees and pre-retirees who spend their winters in warmer climates
Free event, but it is reserved seating so tickets must be arranged in advance.
Downtown Orillia Night Market
Downtown Orillia’s Night Market
Come join us at this fun Night Market in Downtown Orillia! The Night Market is a great way to kick off the Downtown Summer Block Party beginning the next day on Saturday, July 27!
Enjoy the ambiance, watch the sunset and listen to the sound of great music on the street. Grab a treat from your favourite vendor or artisan, get your produce for the weekend, meet up with friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Meet us on the street in the Orillia Library and Opera House block between West and Andrew Street from 6 pm – 9 pm on Friday, July 26!
If you are an artist, artisan, antique collector, farmer or food vendor, we would love to have you at our Night Market. Complete and return the Night Market Vendor Form 2019 along with the $35 fee and we will reserve your spot on the street.
For more information please contact the office at info@downtownorillia.ca or by phone at 705-325-3261.
Horse & Wagon Rides
Hop aboard a free horse drawn wagon rides at the Pizza Pizza intersection between 1- 3 pm. Explore the Downtown and take a trip back in time as you get into the Christmas spirit!
Rides occur on December 7, 14 & 21 @ 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Orillia Jazz Festival
Now in its 28th year, the Orillia Jazz Festival occurs in various host locations in the downtown and all over Orillia! Come discover a new-found love or reignite a passion for all things jazz!
Mariposa Folk Festival Downtown Stage
Orillia’s largest festival is once again featuring Mariposa Folk Festival’s Showcase Winners on the FREE Downtown Stage!
Come check out Showcase winning acts, bring the kids and enjoy Mariposa inspired crafts and activities and get into the Mariposa Folk spirit in Downtown Orillia!
Streets Alive! Pedal Powered
Orillia’s very own living art program, Streets Alive!, kicks off for another great season of dazzling art pieces. This year’s theme is pedal power, featuring decorated bikes of all kind.
Roots North Music Festival
Wizard of Oz – Panto in Ruby Red Slippers
A new magical pantomime from the producers who brought you Cinderella the Panto in 2018.
A brand new spin on the timeless tale of a young girl who finds herself transported to a strange new world full of magic, side-splitting jokes, music that everyone knows and a spectacle of a musical adventure. Remember to Boo and Cheer!