Summer in our beautiful County is in full swing, and we are hoping for a second half filled with lazy days and splashing in the sun… but perhaps with a few more rainy days mixed in for the farmers and the health of our overall ecosystem! And if that wish comes true, don’t worry – the list has plenty of indoor activities too.

We hope you enjoy this guide to a fun, family-friendly August and September in PEC. As always, we’ll be adding new events as we go, so make sure to check back frequently. If you’re still looking for summertime childcare options over the next month, check out our Summer Day Camp Guide.

Image – Emerging on to the beach at Point Traverse.

Special events

AUGUST

Saturday August 2nd – From 10-2 at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village celebrate “Princess Amelia’s 241st Birthday” with the Ameliasburgh Heritage Hub! This is a community birthday honouring the namesake of Ameliasburgh with live music, bouncy castle, face painting, games, crafts, a “royal procession”, and of course – birthday treats. Check out their Facebook page for details.

August 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, and 17 – A unique adaptation of Snow White is being presented by County Stage Company at the Eddie Hotel’s outdoor pavilion. Shows are at 2:30 or 6:30 depending on the day – check County Stage’s website for details and to purchase tickets. Use discount code SNOW15 to get 15% off!

Friday August 8th-Sunday August 10th – Mini fans of “things that go” might enjoy a visit to the Prince Edward Auto Club’s annual Street Meet taking place from 9-3 each day at their Club House – 800 Whitney Road, Ameliasburgh. There will be a kids’ zone with goodie bags and more. Admission is $5/person. Facebook page here.

Saturday August 9th is Consecon Day & Soap Box Derby! Children’s activities and games from 10-4:30, live entertainment in the park from 1:30-4:30. Soapbox Derby registration is at 9:30 at the top of the hill, races start at 10. Soapbox cars provided – racers need a helmet, close-toed shoes, and long sleeved shirt. Check out the Ameliasburgh Rec Committee Facebook page for details.

Saturday August 9th and Sunday 10th – The Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow runs for two days, and includes 90+ Indigenous vendor booths and music and dancing. General admission is $12 per person, per day, seniors are $6 and children 5 and under get in free. First time or need a refresher? Here is a helpful Pow Wow Etiquette article.

Thursday August 14th – At Macaulay Church Museum, hosted by the County Museums, join Aweraná:wen as he shares Kanyenke’ha’ka (Mohawk) stories that inspired the artwork created by Kanyenke’ha’ka Artist and Kanienke’ha Language teacher, Tkarahkwénhas. Tkarahkwénhas’ beautiful artwork is being featured at A Path Forward throughout the month of August and this special one-day event will accompany her work! Two one-hour storytelling sessions run from 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. All ages are welcome, and this is a free event, with donations welcome to support Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na Language and Cultural Centre in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Info here.

Saturday August 16th is Hillier Park Day! Taking place from 11-3 at Jack Taylor Bicentennial Park (Station Road at Loyalist Parkway). Food, free books from County Kids Read, face painting, kite flying, kids’ games and prizes, and more! Details on the Hillier Recreation Committee’s website.

Saturday August 16th is Athol Day! The Athol Recreation Committee is hosting Athol Day from 11-3 at Cherryvale Farm (1927 County Rd 10). Games, food, music, free books from County Kids Read, and more! Watch for info on their Facebook page.

Saturday August 16th – The Sophiasburgh Rec Committee hosts their annual Summer Splash event! Water curtain, water activities, music, beer garden, food and more. Details on their FB page.

Saturday August 16th – Root Love PEC is hosting a Kids Art Experience workshop from 1-3. Tickets are $40+HST. Info here.

Saturday August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. – A community of 50+ artists and performers will tell the story of Delhi Park through a magical theatrical adventure featuring music, storytelling, dance, spectacle, procession, and of course – puppetry! Free to attend, donations welcome. Info here.

Sunday August 24th – The Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival is hosting a free outdoor concert featuring True North Brass at 2 p.m. in Macaulay Heritage Park – a unique opportunity to see and hear a top-notch brass ensemble in the County. Info here.

Sunday August 24th – From 2-4 p.m. Music Together PEC hosts a Summer Picnic & Singalong in Wellington Park! Your chance to meet the teachers and hear some of the songs. Info on their Instagram Page.

Friday August 29th – County Acrobatics & Pure Joy Dance is hosting a supervised End of Summer Dance & Play Night – kids will dance, play games, and more while parents enjoy some time off! 4:30-6:30 p.m. for kids aged 5-9, 7-9 p.m. for ages 10+. $10 per child (10% discount for families with 3 or more children).

Sunday August 31st – Secret Beach plays a free family-friendly concert at 6 pm at North Marysburgh Community Centre in Waupoos (2699 County Road 8). BYO lawn chair. Burgers, hotdogs and drinks of the non-alcoholic and alcoholic variety available for purchase.

SEPTEMBER aka…. Fair Month!

Friday September 5th-Sunday 7th – The Picton Fair takes place at the Picton Fairgrounds! Check out all the details on their website.

Saturday September 6th is the Feel Good event at Base 31 – free children’s book reading at 9:30 in the Sensory Garden, free yoga session for ages 6-12, free pickleball play all day, and more. Learn more here.

Saturday September 13th – The Milford Fall Fair takes over the Milford Fairgrounds! Info here.

Saturday September 13th – Halliday from Music Together PEC leads a free pop-up music class for kids 0-5 in the lead-up to their Fall session! Taking place at the Picton Library at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday September 13th – Taste! Community Grown is a free all ages event happening at Macaulay Heritage Park in Picton from 11-4. Farmers market, wine garden with live music, and the Zucchini 500 – a zucchini race hosted by The Department of Illumination – make your zucchini car and head over to the race track! And of course not to be missed – the A Path Forward Indigenous art & history exhibit at Macaulay Church.

Sunday September 14th – County Acrobatics & Pure Joy Dance is having an Open House from 10-4 at their brand new studio! Free classes and demos, bouncy castle, dancers vs. firefighters dance challenge (and BBQ cooked by the PEC firefighters!). Facebook event here.

Friday September 19th is the PEC Horse & Pony Club Youth Dance for grades 4-8! It takes place from 6-9 at the Picton Arena Rotary Hall. Tickets are $10, purchase by e-transfer to pehorseandponyclub@gmail.com. Info on the Club’s FB page.

Friday September 19th is the Athol Rec Committee’s Kid’s Dance! Taking place at the Athol Town Hall for kids from Grades 2-8. Free! RSVP here.

Friday September 19th is the Rose House Social from 1-4 p.m. – lawn games, book binding, apple cider! Facebook event here.

Friday September 19th-Sunday 21st – The Prince Edward County Studio Tour takes place all weekend from 10-5. Little ones will love getting a glimpse into artists’ studios across the County. Some artists (including a glass-blower) will be doing live demonstrations!

Saturday September 20th is the Ameliasburgh Fall Fair! Check out the details on their website. The Ameliasburgh Heritage Village will also be open with vendors and animators throughout the museum.

Saturday September 20th is Consecon Porchfest! From 12-5 bands are playing all over town. Check their FB page here.

Saturday September 27th is Early ON‘s Touch-A-Truck event at the Prince Edward Community Centre (enter after 8 MacSteven Drive) from 10-2! “All the vehicles”, bouncy castle, Heal with Horses, County Kids Read, Face painting, Food Truck, etc. Check their FB page (linked above) for details.

Saturday September 27th from 1-3 is The County Guys’ Fall Pumpkin Community Event at Creasy’s Apple Dabble Farm! Wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, apple cider. Bring a donation for the Food Bank and receive a free pumpkin!

Sunday September 28th from 2-4 is Baxter Arts Centre’s Free Birthday Event! Live music, treats, kids’ activities, all welcome. Details on their Facebook page.

Weekly Events

Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings – Delhi Park Project! From May 17 to August 9, 2025, you’ll find the Department of Illumination in Picton’s Delhi Park on Thursdays & Fridays 10-5 and Saturdays 11:30-6:30 (with BYO community picnics Saturdays from 4:30-6:30), offering free drop-in workshops centered on collaborative art-making and nature appreciation. More info here.

Monday evenings – The Art Kitchen, a free drop-in artmaking program hosted by The Department of Illumination, takes place from 4-6 every Monday from June 2nd-September 29th at Macaulay Village Park in the Picton Heights neighbourhood. Everyone is welcome, free, and free snacks and County Kids Read books available! Info here.

Tuesday evenings – From June 3rd to September 2nd, the Prince Edward County Lions Club’s Music in the Park summer concert series – live music and a hotdog BBQ – takes place on Tuesday evenings in Wellington Park. June-July shows start at 6:30, August-September at 6 p.m.

The Hub Child & Family Centre hosts playgroups across the County most days of the week – indoors and outdoors! Check the schedule here.

Summer Weekends at Mariners Park Museum – Set Sail for Summer Crafts! Every weekend from June 20 to August 24 is time for hands-on nautical fun at the museum. From paper plate sailboats to signal flags and knot-tying boards, kids will explore Lake Ontario through creative, water-themed activities. Suitable for ages 4–12, there is no registration needed and all supplies are provided. Museums website here.

On Sundays, the Wellington Heritage Museum is the place to be! Every Sunday from 10-4 the Wellington Heritage Museum will be offering family activities related to their newest exhibit “100 Years of Wellington”. Explore themes of community, industry, tourism and education through hands on crafts and activities. Suitable for all ages, there is no registration needed and all supplies are provided. Museums website here.

Public Swims! PEFAC is hosting fully lifeguarded Public Swims starting July 7th – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 2:30-4 and Thursdays from 6-8. Kids under 3 are free, ages 4-11 $5, 12-17 $8, adults $10. Family rate $20. Check the website or call for details!

Harvest

Pick-your-own (PYO) Produce

Campbell’s Orchards in Carrying Place will be offering apple picking – possibly by late August, definitely by September! Check their website for updates. Say hello to the resident animals, hit the playground, and reward yourselves with apple fritters and other treats.

The Blueberry Patch in Waupoos offers PYO blueberries and also has a farm stand with a variety of ready-picked fruit. Once open for picking, they are open 7 days a week from 9-5 until August 24th. Cash only!

Waupoos U-Pick Highbush Blueberries offers PYO blueberries.

Laura’s Blueberry Farm, located close to Sandbanks’ Dunes Beach area, offers free picking – they simply ask that you pick one container for them for every one you take home. Otherwise, 1 pint = $5. BYO containers, or purchase on site for 25 cents. Pesticide-free! Their season generally runs until mid-August – check their website and social media pages for updates.

Farm experiences

Noble Beast Farms is offering a few different alpaca experiences. Check out the options and prices here.

Struisvogel Ranch offers $5 self-guided Ostrich Walks from Thursday-Monday from 11-5.

LOHA farms also offers farm tours to meet their pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, and sheep; message them to book a time.

There are a few other farms where kids can interact (mostly from a distance) with farm animals:

• Hagerman Farms, just outside of Picton on the way to Bloomfield, is one of our favourite spots – enjoy a treat from Farmhouse Eats cafe, pick up gorgeous local produce, and say hello to the animals hanging out in the outdoor pens.
• You can say hello (from outside the gate) to some furry friends including goats across from Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant. It would be unwise to leave without sampling from the winery’s extensive array of chocolate, candy, and gelato treats across the street!
• Carson’s Garden & Market has a friendly goat herd on site!

The fields at Prince Edward County Lavender are in full bloom in July. You can take a wander through the fields for $8/person (kids 12 and under are free). The store carries a variety of lavender-flavoured treats, including gelato, shortbread, and chocolate bars.

NOT HAPPENING IN 2025 – Sunnydale Farms and Sunflower Fields Ice Cream Shoppe offer access to their sunflower fields for a small fee during their brief but beautiful mid-summer bloom period. The Cressy Shed did open up their fields briefly in August!

Farmers’ markets

Stroll the stalls and sample the treats at the Wellington Farmers’ Market (Saturdays 9-1:30), Wellington Community Market (Saturdays 9-1) and the Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market (Sundays 9-2). Bonus – the latter two are both playground adjacent – Wellington Park and Benson Park respectively; and the Eddie Hotel & Farm where the WFM is located offers lots of gorgeous nature to run around in.

Hit the Beach

Hit the beach, but if you’re heading to Sandbanks (Outlet, Dunes, or Lakeshore Beach) or North Beach Provincial Parks, be sure to make a day use reservation first! You can reserve 5 days in advance, and print out and place the confirmation on your dash to skip the check-in line.

Check out our handy lists of County beaches and other outdoor recreation spots and playgrounds for more outdoor fun ideas during the warmer months. The Hub’s Early ON program also hosts outdoor playgroups.

Everything Else!

Visit the Glenora Getaway‘s G Scale (outdoor) model train! The owner welcomes visitors during the summer months, but please message them first to confirm opening hours.

The County’s mini golf destination, Caddy Shack, costs $16/adult, $11/youth (7-15), $6/kids 6 and under (tax included). Hit the patio for wood-fired pizzas and sweet treats. Karaoke on Tuesday evenings, live music on Thursday evenings.

Enjoy art “en plein air” at the Oeno Gallery Sculpture Garden. A new exhibition is installed each May, and the garden is open every day from dawn ’til dusk. Free to enter, but donations welcome.

County Creative Studio is a pottery painting studio on Picton’s Main Street offering indoor creative fun for all ages. They also have special offerings like Painting Pottery with Baby Goats & Bunnies in partnership with Heal With Horses!

The PEC Public Library runs a wide variety of children’s programs all summer long, and the ROC Youth Services offers fun programming for Grades 7-12 too!

Escape Camp Picton offers several escape room adventures! Check out the “Age Restrictions” section in the FAQ for more info on playing with kids.

Explore Prince Edward County’s heritage at the County Museums! Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Macaulay Church Museum, and Wellington Heritage Museum are open Wed-Sun 10-4, and Rose House Museum and Mariners Park Museum are open Fri-Sun 10-4. Check their website for details.

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We haven’t had a chance to update it lately, but also check out this Indoor Activities In and Around Prince Edward County post!