This Weekend in Cobourg: Oct. 9-12

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend in Cobourg with a mix of fall fun, spooky experiences, community events and plenty of ways to get outside. From Ghost Walks and paranormal investigations on Friday to the Farmers’ Market, Fire Prevention Week and live music on Saturday, there’s lots to enjoy before Thanksgiving Monday’s Turkey Trot.

📅 Friday, Oct. 9

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

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

6:30 PM & 8:00 PM – Ghost Walks (Henley Arcade, 48A King St. W.)
Take a spine-tingling walking tour through historic downtown Cobourg.

7:00 PM – Cobourg Fire Department at the Cobourg Cougars Game (Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St.)
Meet the firefighters and watch Sparky drop the puck as part of Fire Prevention Week.

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

8:00 PM – Art Gallery of Northumberland Paranormal Event (Victoria Hall & Art Gallery of Northumberland)
Explore historic Victoria Hall and the Art Gallery after hours during a guided paranormal investigation.

8:00 PM – Live Music (Arthurs Pub)

 

📅 Saturday, Oct. 10

8:00 AM – Cobourg Farmers’ Market (Rotary Harbourfront Park)
Pick up local produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, cheese and more for your Thanksgiving weekend.

9:00 AM – Victoria Park Beach parkrun (Victoria Park)
A free, weekly 5K — walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Cobourg Fire Department at Home Depot (Home Depot, 1050 DePalma Dr.)
Meet local firefighters, check out the trucks and learn more about home fire safety and smoke alarms.

10:00 AM – Psychic Fair (The Whispering Oak, 89 King St. W.)
Explore psychic medium, tarot, oracle and intuitive readings.

7:00 PM – Karaoke Saturdays (County Heaven)

8:00 PM – Live Music (Arthur's Pub)

📅 Sunday, Oct. 11

11:00 AM – Fall Workshops (Rosie Young Design Studio, 79 B king st w)

3:00 PM – Psychic Medium Jody Reid Live (Cobourg)

📅 Monday, Oct. 12

8:30 AM – Turkey Trot (Cobourg YMCA, 339 Elgin St. W.)
Start your Thanksgiving with the community at this family-friendly event, featuring the Gobble Wobble, 1K Kids Fun Run, 2.5K Run/Walk and 5K. The event supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

7:00 PM – Cobourg Cougars Game (Cobourg Community Centre)
The CCC will be open for the Cougars game on Thanksgiving Monday.

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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