Makerspace Grand Opening!
The Orillia Public Library invites you to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Makerspace on Saturday, February 25th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.! Ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m., followed by cake and light refreshments. Learn what the Makerspace has to offer, including a 3D printing station, sewing machine, vinyl cutter, laser cutter, VHS conversion station, and so much more! Also enjoy free giveaways and try out some of our equipment. Plus, the first 15 people to arrive will receive a free tote bag full of Library swag! Hope to see you there!
Join Arts Orillia for the second edition of Theatre & Cross Creativity – a theatre project for intergenerational community sharing.
We are seeking 20 players – 10 members from the Senior community (over 65) – and 10 members from the Youth community (under 25), to engage in a creative theatre and storytelling process leading to a community performance at the Orillia Opera House Studio Theatre. This is an accessible space. You will collaborate with Iain Moggach, Artistic Director from Theatre by the Bay and Clara McBride, Faculty at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Acting program and the Theatre Arts Coordinator of Act II Studio for Programs 50+ at the Chang School of Continuing Education.
To view the whole Flyer, click HERE.
The Downtown Orillia Management Board in collaboration with December Sun, The Orillia Public Library, Manticore Books and Creative Nomad Studios are thrilled to host a Free Christmas Photos with Santa event.
This is a Free event, but we do ask that you bring a canned food donation for our local food bank.
Our event will held on November 26th from 10am -2pm , on the second floor of Creative Nomad Studios during the Orillia Christmas Market. This event will allow you to pre-register from 10-11:30am, or drop in from 11:30am-2:00pm. If you would like to pre-register/book your timeslot please click here.
During the photos the Orillia Public Library will be hosting a free Holiday Craft activity for your children to participate in!
We will have beverages, crafts, a small gift and good ol’ Saint Nick! We cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces on November 26th.
Creative Nomad Studios and the Downtown Management Board invite you to rediscover a traditional Christmas in an nontraditional way!
Stay tuned here as we announce all the exciting Vendors, Events and Partner Events that you can experience for 2022!
Come and visit the Christmas Market and then our vibrant downtown stores, restaurants and galleries, and admire the window displays and Christmas specials.
Enjoy finding just the right gifts for your loved ones, visit Santa and more!
…and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas…
Once again, the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce will be running the Santa Claus Parade! This is the largest Christmas parade North of Toronto! Featuring over 100 floats, bands, and Santa himself, this is a great way to ring in the holiday season!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here.
Interested in registering a float? Click here.
For more details, visit the Orillia Chamber of Commerce’s website.
Mortgage Man Presents Cinema in the Courtyard!
Come enjoy the movie “Night at the Museum” under the stars in Downtown Orillia!
Where: Orillia Public Library Courtyard
When: August 23rd, 2022
Time: Kids craft starts at 7pm, Movie starts at 9pm
Featuring: Night at the Museum
- Confection and Food options from local downtown merchants.
- Family Craft with the Orillia Public Library
- FREE Popcorn!
*Please Note: This is a ticketed event. In order to attend, you must fill out the form linked below, and present your registration information to the entrance booth.*
*THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE WAITLIST, CLICK THE LINK BELOW*
Sign up for the movie night HERE!
Thanks to our generous sponsor:
A three day celebration of Scottish culture. Friday evening Ceilidh at the Legion. Saturday parade from Peter Street to Couchiching Beach park for Scottish entertainment, vendors, beer tent, pipe bands and children’s village. Sunday afternoon Ceilidh at the Legion. Please support the festival and purchase a $2.00 button!
Click HERE for more details.
Downtown Orillia Summer Block Party
A downtown summer street festival like no other! Showcasing a fusion of art, fun interactive activities, live music, delicious food, kid zones, and sizzling sidewalk sales!!!
Stay tuned for the features and entertainment to be announced in the coming months.
If you are a downtown merchant and would like us to advertise your participation in this event and your festival deals, please complete and return the Merchant Participation Form.
Call For Vendors!!
Downtown Orillia is looking for vendors for our upcoming Downtown Summer Block Party on July 23rd! If you an artisan, artist, community group, food or concession vendor and would you like an opportunity to sell your products at the this event, get in touch!
If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of give us a call at 705-325-3261, email us at office@downtownorillia.ca or simply download and complete the appropriate vendor forms and drop it off at our office or send it in via email or mail. Don’t delay, spaces are filling up fast!
Click the link below to fill out the vendor application form:
Vendor Application Form
It’s that time of year again! The kid’s Halloween Costume Contest will run online again this year. Kids can get all dressed up in their awesome costumes and submit a picture to our office any time this month before midnight on Halloween night. We will be voting on our top five favourite costumes and winners will receive tasty treats and some Downtown Dollars as prizes. The winners photos will be posted on our social media accounts, and contacted to come pick up their prizes on November 1st, 2021.
Submissions can be sent to office@downtownorillia.ca with the kids name and phone number.
Good luck to everyone entering, and we can’t wait to see your amazing costumes!
