This Weekend in Cobourg: Aug. 7-9
This weekend, all roads lead to Cobourg's award-winning Sandcastle Festival! Join us on Saturday, August 8, for one of Ontario's favourite summer festivals, featuring incredible sand sculptures, family activities, live entertainment, and a full day of fun on Cobourg's beautiful beach. While you're here, make the most of your visit with free tours, the Farmers' Market, live music, Movies Under the Stars featuring Lilo & Stitch, and so much more. Here's what's happening this weekend in and around Cobourg!
📅 Friday, August 7
10:00 a.m. – Victoria Hall FREE Tour (Victoria Hall)
12:00 p.m. – Community BBQ (Hope and Light Urban Outreach)
12:15 p.m. – Youth Shinny Ages 12–17 (Cobourg Community Centre)
6:00 p.m. – Axe Throwing Date Night Special (Warriors Axe Throwing)
6:00 p.m. – Friday Night Cruise-In (727 William St., beside Big Boy Burgers)
7:30 p.m. – Karaoke Night (Kellys Homelike Inn)
📅 Saturday, August 8
8:00 a.m. – Cobourg Farmers' Market (Rotary Harbourfront West Parking Lot)
8:00 a.m. – Victoria Park Beach parkrun (Victoria Park Beach)
9:00 a.m. – Cobourg Sandcastle Festival (Victoria Park Beach)
11:00 a.m. – SONG's NextGen SoundStage (Memorial Bandshell, Port Hope)
1:00 p.m. – Nail Trim (Justin's Pet Store)
1:30 p.m. – Flower Show & Tea (Cobourg Public Library)
4:00 p.m. – Live Music: Sweetbackpapa (Kelly's Homelike Inn)
5:00 p.m. – Live Music Saturday Nights
7:00 p.m. – Karaoke Saturdays
Dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) – Movies Under the Stars: Lilo & Stitch (Victoria Park)
📅 Sunday, August 9
1:00 PM – Soul Soup Sunday Day Retreat (An intimate day retreat in the forested hills of Baltimore Ontario)
