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Make the most of the weekend with art, music and a few good laughs. Find more events happening around the region with the link below.

Scugog Arts 🐴 Head to Scugog Arts for the opening reception of Born in a Barn, a solo exhibition by Gail Collins celebrating the charm, character and heartfelt connections of farm life.

Cost: Free

Capitol Theatre Port Hope 🎻 Experience one of Canada’s most exciting young musical talents on the rise. of the MacMaster–Leahy family is establishing herself as one of the country’s most compelling young performers. All proceeds support SONG’s free music education for youth across Northumberland.

Cost: $50.00

Brighton Barn Theatre 🎭 This Saturday is your last chance to watch Till Beth Do Us Part. Whether you're married, single, rethinking your divorce or currently being controlled by someone up to no good, you're sure to enjoy this family-friendly, laugh-out-loud Jones Hope Wooten Comedy.

Cost: $20.00

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There’s no shortage of beautiful places to watch autumn unfold around here. 🍂

Swipe through to discover some of the local trails and nature reserves where you can take it all in.

Calling small businesses giving back this holiday season — we want to hear about it! 🎁❤️

If you’re running a special promotion or selling a product/service that supports a local charity, tell us about it! We’re putting together a story for our upcoming Winter issue and would love to hear what local businesses are doing. Let us know in the comments.

Road construction is nothing new.

In 1846, Cobourg’s entrepreneurs set out to build a modern transportation route to Rice Lake by using hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber to create the Plank Road. It promised to transform the movement of people and goods, but the road had a surprisingly short shelf life.

🪵 Read the full story from Tom Cruickshank here: https://watershedmagazine.com/departments/the-road-to-nowhere/

From abandoned trailer to travelling cocktail bar. 🍸🚐

Michelle Alphonso saw the potential in a quirky 1940s Peerless Glider and transformed it into C.H. Bespoked — a vintage bar on wheels bringing cocktails, charm and conversation to events around the County.

Read the full story from Lauren Richards at the link below.

Photography by Michelle Alphonso & Christine Reid Photography

https://watershedmagazine.com/departments/party-in-tow/

What does a Saturday look like for Canadian handywoman Tammy Watson? She and her wife, Mary, have eight stops on the agenda. 🚗✨

Follow along and discover their day out at the link below.

Illustration by Bekky O'Neil

https://watershedmagazine.com/departments/tammy-watsons-saturday/

Need some weekend inspiration? ✨ Find the full lineup of events and activities happening around the region at the link below.

Regent Theatre Picton 🧛 Tonight, head to Glenwood Cemetery Company to see the undead legend Dracula come to life again on the big screen. Bring your own chairs and warm clothing layers.

Cost: Free

Cobourg Lions Community Centre 🐈‍⬛ Head to the Psychic Fair (free admission), where you can browse unique vendors, meet gifted psychics and readers, discover handcrafted treasures and experience a day filled with mystical magic and positive energy. Donations to Ed’s House are appreciated. Enjoy the Witches Ball in the evening. Put on your best witchy attire and enjoy an unforgettable evening of fun, magic and community.

Cost: $0.00 - $40.00

Belleville Downtown District 🧀 Savour the Flavour is the perfect chance to take in the beautiful fall season while enjoying the ultimate comfort dish: mac and cheese. This tasting contest will see downtown restaurants compete for the People’s Choice Award voted by the public, and the Judges’ Choice Award, voted by our judges.

Capitol Theatre Port Hope 🐶 Dogs Do Magic starring one of Canada’s favorite magicians, Aaron Matthews, is an award-winning show that promises excitement for all ages.

Cost: $45.00 – $87.00

Marble Arts Centre 🎵 Join the John Prine Tribute Show, a heartfelt musical celebration honoring the legendary singer-songwriter. This special evening will feature unforgettable performances by the talented artist Kevin Hornsby, paying homage to the timeless music and legacy of John Prine. Experience a night of storytelling through song as his iconic tracks come to life on stage.

Cost: $30.00

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It’s pumpkin-spice-everything season, but don’t forget about apples. 🍎 Freshly picked Empires, Honeycrisps, Ambrosias, Ginger Golds and Cortlands are filling orchards across the region.

We’ve rounded up some of the area’s oldest pick-your-own destinations here: https://watershedmagazine.com/departments/must-must-must-fall-2026/

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re sharing a story about language, connection and the work of carrying both forward.

After 26 years in temporary locations, Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na has a permanent home in Shannonville: the new Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre, a space where Kanyen’kéha can be heard in classrooms and hallways, where students of all ages can learn together and where the land and traditions are woven into the building itself.

In our Fall issue, Shelby Lisk takes us inside this remarkable new space and the years of work that brought it to life.

Read Where Language Lives at the link below.

https://watershedmagazine.com/departments/where-language-lives/

What issues matter in your community? 🗳️ As municipal election season gets underway, we’re taking a closer look at five key topics likely to shape this upcoming election.

Read our guide at the link below, and take time to learn about the candidates and platforms in your municipality before you cast your ballot.

Illustration by Anthony Jenkins

https://watershedmagazine.com/features/beyond-the-campaign-signs/