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Get spooked in Cobourg this October
Things will start getting creepy in Cobourg at nightfall next month.

Natalie Hamilton
Sep 8


Port Hope House Tour opens doors to past through viewing heritage properties
Residents and visitors can step back in time this fall to enjoy firsthand the charm, character and architecture of selected heritage homes and buildings in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Natalie Hamilton
Sep 4


Volunteers answer the call in Port Hope to transform Haute Goat Farm for Cultivate Festival
The Cultivate Festival is just around the corner in Port Hope and volunteers have been rallying to make sure the 10th anniversary edition won’t disappoint.

Sarah Hyatt
Sep 4


Ed’s House in Northumberland gears up for annual ‘Hike, Bike and Bark’ fundraiser
Residents can grab their walking shoes or tune up their bicycles later this month to help support hospice care in Northumberland.


1820s-inspired ‘Restoration Restaurant’ fundraiser in the works in Port Hope
Coming up in September, you can travel back in time in Port Hope and enjoy a harvest-style 1800s dinner while helping preserve a one-of-a-kind architectural gem, says St. Mark’s Heritage Foundation Chair Blake Holton.

Sarah Hyatt
Aug 21


Northumberland Film Sundays fall 2026 film series
This September, Northumberland Film Sundays will celebrate its 23rd year of bringing the best of contemporary cinema to Northumberland audiences.
Ken Forsyth
Aug 19


Cornerstone’s Walk a Mile returns for 19th year
A signature fundraiser is returning as Cornerstone continues its mission to help thousands of women, kids and youth impacted by gender-based violence (BGD) every year.

Sarah Hyatt
Aug 17


Northumberland RibFest ‘brings the community together’
A weekend to savour both sticky ribs off the barbecue and live music starts this Friday, Aug. 14 in Cobourg’s waterfront park.

Natalie Hamilton
Aug 14


Rising young star coming to Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre for SONG benefit concert
A rising young Canadian artist is coming to light up Port Hope’s historic Capitol Theatre to help local kids and youth, SONG has announced.

Sarah Hyatt
Aug 9


A fun-filled sand sculpting showdown’: Cobourg Sandcastle Festival set for Aug. 8
From towering sand structures crafted by master sculptors to more modest creations built by amateurs, the annual Cobourg Sandcastle Festival is slated to be “a celebration of creativity, community and summer fun” on the beach in Cobourg this August.

Natalie Hamilton
Aug 4


Town of Cobourg, Experience Cobourg rolling with ‘Movies Under the Stars’ 2026 edition
The Town of Cobourg and Experience Cobourg are inviting residents and visitors to set up a lawn chair or lay out a blanket and settle in for the annual “Movies Under the Stars” series this summer.

Natalie Hamilton
Jul 28


Downtown Port Hope to transform into vast outdoor arts gallery
Port Hope’s Art Festival is all set to make a splash downtown on Aug. 8 – but celebrations won’t be limited to just one day.

Sarah Hyatt
Jul 27


‘A feel-good community event’: 58th Cobourg Sidewalk Sale returns
A long-time tradition has returned to light up downtown Cobourg this weekend.

Sarah Hyatt
Jul 26


Cobourg Garden Club planting seeds for summer flower show, tea
Plans are blossoming for the Cobourg Garden Club in preparation for its popular summer event in Cobourg early next month.

Natalie Hamilton
Jul 25
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