Events

Finally... there’s a roller rink!!! Families can now enjoy the new Roller Skating revolution here in Napanee. Head to the old arena every Friday & Saturday Disco Ball hosts Roller Skating fun for the entire family. Roller Skates rentals are available and various skate types & sizes will be available for sale.

The 5th annual Napanee Heritage 5K Race and Kids 1-Miler is on Saturday, June 13th. Starting at the L&A County Museum & Archives, this fast and accurate course takes you past many great historic sites in Napanee. For more information visit www.napaneeheritagerace.com.

The Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area presents "Astrophotographers Assemble". It's an informal evening where night sky photographers - from novice to expert and everyone in between - are encouraged to come out and photograph the stars overhead. 

Prime stargazing season arrives this weekend at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area! Don't miss the "Summer's Here" Laser-Guided Stargazing Tour - happening on June 19th & 20th (weather permitting). 

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on July 2nd at 7:15 pm when pianist Sheng Cai takes to the stage. 

A prize winner in many international competitions (Bosendorfer, Toronto and Montreal Symphony competitions) Sheng Cai performs a spectacular piano recital to open Waterside 2020 with a demanding program including Chopin, Grieg and, of course, Beethoven.

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on July 11th at 4:15 pm when Leslie Fagan, soprano; James Campbell, clarinet; and Leopoldo Erice, piano take to the stage. 

Atars of the Festival of the Sound, Parry Sound that is, visit Waterside Summer Series with a delightful program of German Romantics and operatic fireworks!

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on July 11th at 4:15 pm when Leslie Fagan, soprano; James Campbell, clarinet; and Leopoldo Erice, piano take to the stage. 

Atars of the Festival of the Sound, Parry Sound that is, visit Waterside Summer Series with a delightful program of German Romantics and operatic fireworks!

Prime stargazing season continues at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area! Don't miss the "The Milky Way" Laser-Guided Stargazing Tour: Episode I - happening on July 17th & 18th (weather permitting).

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on July 18th at 4:15 pm when the Phaeton Piano Trio takes to the stage. 

You can see the moon from everywhere, but have you ever looked at it up close? New for 2020, Tim Trentatue be at the Dark Sky Viewing Area to teach visitors bit about the moon, and you can take a up close look at the surface of the moon through his high-powered telescope. 

The Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area presents "Astrophotographers Assemble". It's an informal evening where night sky photographers - from novice to expert and everyone in between - are encouraged to come out and photograph the stars overhead. 

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on August 4th at 7:15 pm when the Four Seasons Harp Quartet takes to the stage. 

The 10th Annual Emerald Music Festival on Amherst Island on August 7, 8, 9 2020. It will be a great show would lots of famous local performers such as James Ryce and Top Shelf, Hickory Switch, Chelsea Road, Shadows and Porch Pilots to mention a few. Back by popular demand is the Beartracks.

Voodoo Rockfest is “THE FESTIVAL” devoted to showcasing amazing Indie Rock bands on the verge of breaking. This family friendly event is set once again at the beautiful Napanee Fairgrounds and has camping, food trucks and some great craft beers.

The Perseid Meteor Shower, the northern hemisphere's finest annual display of 'shooting stars', peaks during the overnight hours of August 11th & 12th. One of the best places to see the meteors in North America is at the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area!

Prime stargazing season continues at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area! Don't miss the "The Milky Way" Laser-Guided Stargazing Tour: Episode II - happening on August 14th & 15th (weather permitting).

Geocachers, don’t miss the 2020 Discover L&A County Geocaching Event happening on August 15th in Napanee!  This year marks our 10th anniversary (and our 8th consecutive MEGA!). We've once again partnered with Lennox & Addington County and have many great activities geocachers will love!

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island on August 15th at 3:15 pm when the Cheng2 Duo takes to the stage. 

The 7th Annual Napanee Jamboree is from August 20 - 23, 2020. The Jamboree will feature talent from local favorites to the very best in Canadian country music. The Jamboree has 4 days of jam-packed fun and includes open mic & open stage, a full jamboree lineup, a gospel show and much, much more!

The Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area presents "Astrophotographers Assemble". It's an informal evening where night sky photographers - from novice to expert and everyone in between - are encouraged to come out and photograph the stars overhead. 

You can see the moon from everywhere, but have you ever looked at it up close? New for 2020, Tim Trentatue be at the Dark Sky Viewing Area to teach visitors bit about the moon, and you can take a up close look at the surface of the moon through his high-powered telescope. 

The Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area presents "Astrophotographers Assemble". It's an informal evening where night sky photographers - from novice to expert and everyone in between - are encouraged to come out and photograph the stars overhead. 

The 2020 stargazing event season wraps up at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area with the "Goodbye Summer" Laser-Guided Stargazing Tour on September 18th & 19th (weather permitting).

Hop on your bike and enjoy the 2019 Discover L&A Ride! This 58-kilometre journey takes you along paved roads that overlook the water's edge and authentic rural Eastern Ontario landscapes.