Local Events
Explore the best events and experiences happening around Grafton Village Inn. From festivals and artisan markets to community gatherings and scenic outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during your stay. Check out what’s coming up and make the most of your visit!
- Tribute Concert Series at Victoria Concert Hall
Throughout March, 2026
March brings even more live music to Victoria Concert Hall with multiple tribute concerts throughout the month. Performances include Sound of Sting (Sting & The Police), Always ABBA, It’s Too Late to Stop Now (Van Morrison), Hells Bells (AC/DC), and Fresh Horses (Garth Brooks). A month-long celebration of legendary music.
- Magician Impossible: Featuring Michael Bourada
March 22nd, 2026
Experience an unforgettable night of magic at Victoria Concert Hall with Michael Bourada, Interactive Illusionist. This high-energy 80-minute show features mind-blowing illusions, audience participation, and plenty of laughs for all ages. Known for appearances on Netflix, CTV, YTV, The CW, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Bourada brings world-class magic to Cobourg.
- Cobourglicious
February 27th – March 13th, 2026
Celebrate local culinary delights with special menus, tastings and events across Cobourg.
- Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
March 14th & 15th, 2026
Enjoy sweet treats, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities celebrating local maple syrup.
- Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny
April 11th, 2026
Join the annual Ganaraska River race and community celebration with family-friendly entertainment, vendor food, and river-view fun.
- Herb Planter & Personal Oil Blend Workshop with Afternoon Tea at Ste. Anne's Spa
April 21st, 2026
Join the team Ste. Anne’s Spa for a seasonal afternoon featuring their signature afternoon tea and planting and blending experiences guided by our Apothecary team.
Begin with tea service and a selection of sweet and savoury bites. Then create a kitchen-ready herb planter featuring three 4.5” organic herbs in an upcycled container, choosing from basil, dill, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage or thyme. Guests will also craft three personalized essential oil rollers blended into nourishing sunflower oil to take home.
1PM – 4PM | $175 – per person + HST
- Red Carpet Gala - On the Rock
April 25th, 2026
Celebrate spring with a Newfoundland-style gala in honour of Come From Away, featuring live music, a cocktail reception, a live auction, and surprises for all attendees.
- Pottery & Alpacas: Create Your Own Charcuterie Board
April 28th, 2026
Join a relaxed and creative pottery workshop hosted by Monica Grace Ceramics. Guests will forage foliage from the farm and press natural leaves into clay to create a beautiful, nature-inspired plate using simple hand-building techniques.
During the break, enjoy a special visit with the farm’s friendly alpacas — and even feed them apples.
A lovely way to connect with nature, get creative, and spend time in a peaceful rural setting.
Details
All materials included. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Finished pieces will be ready for pickup in 4–6 weeks.
- Historic Walking Tours in Port Hope this Spring
Select Dates in May
Step back in time and discover the stories behind one of Ontario’s most charming heritage towns. Presented by the Architectural Conservancy Ontario – Port Hope Branch, these guided walking tours explore the rich history, architecture, and characters that shaped the community of Port Hope.
Each tour highlights a different theme and neighbourhood, offering a fascinating look at historic streets, landmark buildings, and the hidden back lanes that tell the town’s story.
- Pressed Flower & Salt Soak Workshop with Afternoon Tea at Ste. Anne's Spa
May 7th, 2026
This thoughtfully curated gathering at Ste. Anne’s Spa features their signature Afternoon Tea along with floral design and apothecary blending experiences.
During the workshop, guests will enjoy Ste. Anne’s signature Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of sweet and savoury bites, while also taking part in two creative experiences.
Create framed pressed-flower artwork using a curated collection of preserved blooms, and blend your own botanical salt soak, crafting three individual glass test tubes to take home.
Limited spots | Minimum age: 16 years of age | Call 1-888-346-6772 to book
- Pottery & Alpacas: Mother’s Day Workshop
May 10th, 2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative and memorable experience hosted by Monica Grace Ceramics. This relaxed, hands-on workshop invites guests to try their hand at pottery while enjoying a peaceful rural setting.
Participants will learn simple hand-building techniques to create their own unique pottery piece. During the break, guests will also have the chance to step outside and meet some friendly alpacas — and even feed them apples.
This special workshop is a wonderful way to connect with nature, get creative, and spend meaningful time together in a rustic countryside environment.
Details
Price: $70 per person
All materials included. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Finished pottery pieces will be glazed and fired, and ready for pickup in 4–6 weeks. - Mother’s Day Beeswax Candle Workshop
May 10th, 2026
Treat your mom to a fun and creative Mother’s Day experience at our Make & Take Candle Workshop! Spend time together crafting a variety of beeswax candles — including tea cup, jar, travel, and luminary candles — to take home. Enjoy special treats for mom and 10% off The Bee Works Gift Shop purchases on the day. Please pre-register to secure your spot, dress for a little mess, and tie back long hair. Bring your own containers if you like (extra charge may apply).
- Warblers & Whimbrels Weekend at Presqu'ile Provincial Park
May 16th & 17th, 2026
This weekend celebrates the spring migration of the songbirds and the shorebirds as they make their annual migration north. This weekend is aimed at those just starting out as birders or those who would like to learn more about the birds in the Park. Naturalist led bird walks take place at 6:30am, 10:00am and 2:00pm both days. Join the Friends of Presqu’ile Park for a BBQ lunch fundraiser at the Lighthouse Centre. A full schedule of events will be posted on our website and Facebook pages closer to the event.
All events are free with park admission.
- 2026 Northumberland Home, Garden & Leisure Show
May 20th & 31st, 2026
The 2026 Northumberland Home, Garden & Leisure Show returns to the Cobourg Community Centre May 30-31. This event is free and open to the public. Explore 70+ local businesses – experts in home, garden and leisure.
Please check the organizer’s website for updated information including show schedules.
- Warkworth Lilac Festival
May 30th & 31st, 2026
Warkworth, a unique rural and sophisticated town, is situated in the beautiful rolling hills of the Municipality of Trent Hills and is host to the Warkworth Lilac Festival. Warkworth is just 90 minutes east of Toronto, 40 minutes south-east of Peterborough and 80 minutes west of Kingston. The Warkworth Lilac Festival is an annual event that takes place on the Millennium Lilac Trail on the last weekend of May. The Lilac Festival attracts a multitude of visitors to the Millennium Lilac Trail and to Warkworth from all over the province. Many rare and beautiful lilacs of unique varieties have been planted strategically in beds along the trail, turning it into a showcase of lilacs for all to delight in. In 2022 the Lilac Festival introduced the ‘Avalanche’ double-white lilac, created in honour of the Queen’s 70th Platinum Jubilee. In 2017 the festival was honoured to receive a Canada 150 Garden Experience Award. Festivities on the Lilac Trail include activities for the entire family as well as the gardener and lilac enthusiast, including a variety of vendors, children’s activities, musicians and food service.
