This Weekend in Cobourg: Oct. 16-18

Looking for something to do this weekend? Cobourg is full of ways to enjoy the season, from the 33rd Vintage Film Festival and a festive Oktoberfest at historic Victoria Hall to spooky Ghost Walks, creative workshops and live music. Saturday brings the Farmers’ Market, community fundraising events and a night of entertainment, while Sunday offers documentary film, country music and Canadian rock favourites. Make a weekend of it and discover what’s happening around town!

📅 Friday, Oct. 16

  • 3:00 PM – Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival (Marie Dressler House)

  • 5:00 PM – Youth Zone (Cobourg Community Centre)

  • 6:00 PM – Oktoberfest at Victoria Hall (Victoria Hall Concert Hall)

  • 6:00 PM – Collage & Cabernet: Creepy Edition (Art Gallery of Northumberland)

  • 6:00 PM – Axe Throwing Date Night Special (Warriors Axe Throwing)

  • 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM – Ghost Walks (Downtown Cobourg, starting at Henley Arcade)

  • 7:30 PM – Karaoke Night (Kelly's Homelike Inn)

  • 8:00 PM – Live Music (Arthurs Pub)

 

📅 Saturday, Oct. 17

  • 8:00 AM – Cobourg Farmers’ Market (Rotary Harbourfront Park)

  • 9:00 AM – Victoria Park Beach parkrun (Victoria Park)

  • 9:00 AM – Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival (Marie Dressler House)

  • 11:00 AM–5:00 PM – Fry It Forward! (Codeman’s Fries & Things & BBQ, Division Street)

  • 12:00 PM – Euchre Tournament (Masonic Lodge)

  • 1:00 PM – Live Music with Brian Ferris (Jack’s Barrel House)

  • 1:00 PM – Portrait Drawing (Art Gallery of Northumberland)

  • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM – Nail Trim (Justin’s Pet Store)

  • 6:00 PM – Rustic Roots Revival (Baltimore Community Centre)

  • 6:30 PM – Wine & Wisdom & Energy Painting (The Whispering Oak)

  • 7:00 PM – Karaoke Saturdays (County Heaven)

  • 7:30 PM – Solitary Man: Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond (Victoria Hall Concert Hall)

  • 8:00 PM – The Beatle Band: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles (Cobourg Lions Community Centre)

  • 8:00 PM – Live Music (Arthur's Pub)

📅 Sunday, Oct. 18

  • 9:00 AM – Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival (Marie Dressler House)

  • 1:00 PM – Four-Week Learn Astrology Classes (The Whispering Oak)

  • 1:00 PM – Soul Soup Sunday Day Retreat (Baltimore)

  • 2:30 PM – Northumberland Film Sundays - Fall Films: The Art of Adventure (Rainbow Cinemas, Northumberland Mall)

  • 7:30 PM – GODDO: Who Cares album in its entirety (Victoria Hall Concert Hall)

Whether you’re here for a spooky Ghost Walk, browsing the Farmers’ Market for Thanksgiving goodies, enjoying live music or starting Monday with the Turkey Trot, Cobourg is a great place to spend the long weekend.

Take a stroll along the waterfront, explore downtown shops and local restaurants, and enjoy the changing colours of fall while you’re here.

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