Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
Prairie Day on Alderville First Nation
8467 County Road 18, Roseneath
Fri Oct 3, 2025 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)
https://www.aldervillesavanna.ca/
25 Years of Prairie Restoration on Alderville First Nation
Events:
Guided Site Tour
Turtle & Wild Rice demos
Mitigomin Native Plant Nursery Open House
Evening Bird walk
Local Craft Vendors
Food & Live Entertainment
*parking is at AFN Baseball Diamond with shuttles running to the Black Oak Savanna
Today:
Boomers – Cobourg Library
Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – Rotary Room
Are you 55+ and interested in meeting new friends, having interesting conversations and learning something new each week – all for free?! We host a weekly program that offers just that. Light refreshments provided.
Oct 3rd – Cobourg Fire Department: Join us in learning more about fire prevention. They will be teaching us about fire safety, sharing key information, the history of fire prevention, and showcasing a fire truck.
Today:
Bewdley Family Storytime – Bewdley Branch
Fridays – 10:00 a.m.
Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley branch this fall.
Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
For ages 0-6 years with parent or caregiver. Drop-in Program.
Today:
The Great Canadian LLLatch-On
Friday, October 3 10:30am to 12:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Join the La Leche League at the Port Hope Library and be a part of the Great Canadian LLLatch-On! Celebrate the power of breastfeeding in community. Connect with other parents, caregivers and supporters. There will be prizes and giveaways too!
Today:
The Roseneath Fair
Roseneath Fair (Roseneath Agricultural Society), Northumberland 45, Roseneath, ON, Canada
Fri Oct 3, 2025 5:00 PM – Sun Oct 5, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT)
https://www.roseneathfair.com/
Daily Gate Admission
$15.00/person – Friday night
Weekend Pass $35.00 available until October 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Children 12 and under are FREE
NO PETS ALLOWED with the exception of service animals
Parking FREE
Tomorrow:
Apple Day – Support your local Scouts
Port Hope and Northumberland County
Sat Oct 4, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
The 1st Port Hope Scouts and troops across the County will be out and about handing out apples and collecting donations to support our programs.
In Port Hope, we’ll be out from 9 am to 12 and 1 pm to 4 pm – Come and say hello, enjoy a free apple and help suport local Scouting!
Tomorrow:
Coats for Kids Campaign Kickoff
Baker Cleaners, Elgin Street East, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Sat Oct 4, 2025 9:00 AM – Sun Oct 5, 2025 1:00 PM (EDT)
Coats for Kids Campaign Kickoff
Saturday Oct 4 & Sunday Oct 5 from 9AM to 1PM @ Baker Cleaners in Cobourg
People are asked to donate gently used coats, footwear, mitts and hats for children, and teens. We will accept adult coats and footwear as well. As the cooler weather begins to set in so people can contact their local Salvation Army both in Cobourg and Port Hope.
Coats for Kids will run throughout the month of October
Tomorrow:
Cornerstone’s 18th annual Walk A Mile
Cobourg Police Service, King Street West, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Sat Oct 4, 2025 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
https://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca/walkamile/?bbeml=tp-dBfofFVHAUOYlKYXLKX24A.j7IDNjpwb90KmmQsFNVHrlw.r3lbiWUWkqUSEeMBLscf4fw.lL5qD5OZzDE6hLIIiaAdI-Q
We’re thrilled to be marking the 18th year of this beloved community fundraiser! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, October 4th at the Downtown Cobourg Harvest Festival.
The walk will be held in downtown Cobourg, with registration and breakfast starting at 9:30AM outside the Cobourg Police Station.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by the Lions Club of Cobourg before we start our walk at11:00AM through the lively Harvest Festival.
A minimum participation fee of $20 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and under applies.
Tomorrow:
The Roseneath Fair
Roseneath Fair (Roseneath Agricultural Society), Northumberland 45, Roseneath, ON, Canada
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 5:00 PM – Sun Oct 5, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT)
https://www.roseneathfair.com/
Daily Gate Admission
$15.00/person – Friday night
Weekend Pass $35.00 available until October 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Children 12 and under are FREE
NO PETS ALLOWED with the exception of service animals
Parking FREE
Tomorrow:
Halloween Costume Sale
62 McCaul St Port Hope
Sat Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Don’t miss our Costume Sale — everything $10 or less! Find the perfect look and support a great cause! All proceeds will go directly to children and youth programming and any leftover costumes will be used for day camp and programs.
Tomorrow:
Breakfast and Books – Harwood Hall
Saturday, October 4th – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Visit us at the Harwood Hall’s monthly pancake breakfast!
Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0
We’ll have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out.
Tomorrow:
Tell Your Story Writing Workshop with Ed Greenwood
Saturday, October 4 11:00am to 3:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Are you currently writing or want to begin writing your story? Accomplished author Ed Greenwood will guide you through the writing process in this workshop.
There is limited space so please pre-register by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
OJHL Regular Season Hockey
Friday Oct. 3 – Cobourg Cougars @ Markham Royals – 7:30 pm – Markham Centennial Community Centre
Saturday Oct. 4 – Cobourg Cougars @ Aurora Tigers – 7:00 pm – Aurora Community Centre
PJHL Regular Season Hockey
Saturday Oct. 4 – Trent Hills Thunder @ Port Hope Panthers – 7:30 pm – Jack Burger Sports Complex
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.
