Fall Festivals & the Arts
Looking for open spaces and relaxed venues? Here are some wonderful Fall art and entertainment ideas.
Digital Concerts at the Barn
6698 County Rd. 30 N., Campbellford
(877) 883-5777
Experience a dozen of Westben's exceptional musical performances through its digital concert venue here. Play these concerts on your own device and be transported to the natural beauty of the Westben property. From the Good Lovelies to the New Orford String Quartet, discover noted artists and the backdrop of the welcoming timber frame barn.
A True Classic
Sept. 24-26, Port Hope
Are Calamity Jane, A Hard Day’s Night or Lawrence of Arabia on your must-watch list? The Vintage Film Festival is back this year, returning this wonderful tradition to the County and all who love to come and see classic movies aired at the historic Capitol Theatre. Organized by The Marie Dressler Foundation (proceeds go to the Marie Dressler Museum), the weekend features a pass for all 12 classic films ($75) or the option to add movies for ($10) each. Buy tickets online here or contact the Capitol Theatre Box office (800) 434-5092.
An Atmospheric Experience
20 Queen St., Port Hope
(800) 434-5092
This historic theatre is noted to be Ontario's only "atmospheric theatre". That means you can sit back and take in the magical setting of the starry canopy that surrounds you as you take in events. Take in a fun, live performance of The Importance of Being Earnest until Oct. 17th."
Carloads of Fun
2141 Theatre Rd. S., Hamilton Township
(904)-434-8233 (Show Times Only)
Halfway between Cobourg and Port Hope you’ll notice this place because of the giant white theatre screen. Built in 1947, this venue is Canada's oldest operating drive-in theatre. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, but you can check here for movie times. Movies are shown 7 days a week when there is demand.
Drawn to the Horizon
55 King St. W., 3rd Floor
(905) 372-0333
Co-curated by Ruth Jones and Sam Mogelonsky, this exhibition features 79 artworks from 39 Canadian artists, as a gift to the AGN and to the public. As a collector and supporter of the arts from an early age, Ronnie Kaplansky provides us with a glimpse into the collector’s process with his discerning eye and enthusiastic spirit coming together in a collection displaying the wonder of a life spent fixed on art’s endless horizon. Available to view until October 30th, 2021.
Heritage Walks or Drives
Self-Guided Tours
To be enjoyed at your own pace: many of our town and villages have developed self-guided heritage walks. These share the history and the architecture of each community. The links below will download a map or further details for you.
Other Heritage experiences in Northumberland:
Seymour, A Driving Tour (The spotlight is on stone houses in the former Township of Seymour.)
Castleton Heritage Walking Tour (Landmarks of a rural community.)
Champlain Road Rally (A road trip to highlight some of the territory travelled by Samuel de Champlain.)
Art Gallery Co-operative
The Colborne Art Gallery, Colborne
51 King St E.
(905) 355-1798
Visit this community gallery on the main street to discover a co-operative of photographers, painters, sculptors, printmakers, fibre and mixed media artists and others. The gallery is typically open Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 4 pm, but check for hours.
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