Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
Jazz and Java
Saturday, August 23 10:30am to 11:30am
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Join speaker Dave Young as he walks us through his life in music – this will include his years working with Oscar Peterson, in honour of the tribute to “Oscar at 100” celebrations.
This event is free but you must pre-register through Eventbrite. Please visit porthopejazz.com for the link to access tickets
Today:
2025 Port Hope Jazz Festival
Port Hope various locations
Fri Aug 22, 2025 6:00 PM – Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:00 PM (EDT)
The 2025 Lineup:
Saturday, August 23
Dave Young in Conversation
Nancy Walker Quartet with Tara Davidson, Lauren Falls and Ethan Ardelli
André Valerio
Jenie Thai
Dizzy and Fay
Oakland Stroke
After Hours Jam with Michael Shand,
Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring
Today:
Goatchella
Haute Goat, 5th line, Newtonville, ON, Canada
Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Goatchella is BACK and bigger than ever — and this is your chance to be part of the magic!
Goat + pig races
Live music all day
40+ incredible artisanal vendors
Mouthwatering food + drinks
Hay rides
Chicken bingo (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like!)
Today:
World Flag Scavenger Hunt – All Library Locations
August 18th to August 23rd – During Branch Hours
Embark to explore the world, one flag at a time, in this thrilling scavenger hunt.
Find all of the hidden flags and win a prize.
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
Today:
Get Your Game On – Bewdley Branch
Saturday Afternoons – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in for some Nintendo Switch gaming fun at the Bewdley Branch.
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Tomorrow:
2025 Port Hope Jazz Festival
Port Hope various locations
Fri Aug 22, 2025 6:00 PM – Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:00 PM (EDT)
The 2025 Lineup:
Sunday August 24
Ale Nuñez Trio
Alison Young Quintet with Alexander Brown, Reg Schwager, Jeff McLeod, Chris Banks and Al Webster
Jazz Vespers with Tryptique
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Northumberland Baseball Association
http://northumberlandbaseball.ca/
Northumberland Nemisis Lacrosse
https://www.northumberlandlacrosse.com/
Have an event coming up you think we should know about?
Let us know! Submit your event for our Community Calendar here: Submit An Event.
