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Baking Contest 2026 – for “Bickies”

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake 1221 Old Mill Road, Algonquin Highlands

The 6th Annual Bakers’ Contest theme this year is “Cookies, aka Bickies”. This is a free, family-friendly event with a special category for juniors, (individuals 18 and under), (3) categories for adults, and an overall “bickie winner”. The adult categories are: -        Oatmeal raisin -        Chocolate chip -        Chocolate cookies with a twist (add special ingredients) Junior category… Read More »Baking Contest 2026 – for “Bickies”

Free

Summer “Green Up Day”

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake 1221 Old Mill Road, Algonquin Highlands

Now in our 8th year, our goal is to ‘green up and clean up’ the roads around the Halls & Hawk Lakes along various municipal roads. We’ll meet up at Elvin Johnson Park on Halls Lake at 10:30am, rain or shine.  Wear sunscreen & comfortable shoes, because you’ll be walking roadside along the shoulder, picking… Read More »Summer “Green Up Day”

Free

Float the River – in Style + bird house painting

Bridge over Kennisis River, near Braeloch Road

Back again, this fun competition is for kids under 18 years of age (but adults are needed too). Kids, decorate your tube/inflatable raft/floatie and/or dress yourselves up in a crazy costume! And come Float the River! Put in your float gear at the bridge on Little Hawk Lake Road near Braeloch Road between 1-1:30pm on… Read More »Float the River – in Style + bird house painting

Paint Along with Mary Intven-Wallace

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake 1221 Old Mill Road, Algonquin Highlands

NEW this year! Join Mary Intven-Wallace for the return of our popular “paint along” of a lakeside scene event OR bring your own old paddle ready to paint. Mary will provide "foolproof" templates of everything from geometric shapes to scenes to labels like "Life at the Cottage" for your paddle.  You must provide your own paddle that… Read More »Paint Along with Mary Intven-Wallace

$50 – $60

Parade of Lights – Halls Lake

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake 1221 Old Mill Road, Algonquin Highlands

Always a great time, our Parade of Lights is back on Halls Lake for 2026!  Join this fun procession of boats around dusk on Saturday evening, August 1st. Come decorated or not, there is not theme on Halls Lake, get creative, and meet up at 8:30pm off the shore from EJ Park, and take part… Read More »Parade of Lights – Halls Lake

Free

Kids and Parents Bondar Photo Challenge

Log Chute Park 1584 Big Hawk Lake Road

This the fifth annual “Kids and Parents Bondar Photo Challenge” is organized with the Roberta Bondar Foundation once again! Kids are invited to attend this weekday event with a parent, grandparent or other adult.  Point and Shoot cameras will be loaned for the day to child participants. Adults are invited to bring their own cameras and… Read More »Kids and Parents Bondar Photo Challenge

$10

Lakeside Markets

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake 1221 Old Mill Road, Algonquin Highlands

This year our popular Lakeside Markets event, featuring the works of local artists and artisans, will be consolidated in one location, Elvin Johnson Park (1221 Old Mill Road) on Halls Lake.  The event will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 10 am - 2 pm. Cash & cheque payment should be accepted, so plan accordingly. … Read More »Lakeside Markets

Free

Astronomy Night

1097 Lil's Lane, Big Hawk Lake

Come for fellowship and learn about the stars in the sky above our lakes at the 4th annual “Astronomy Night” happening on Wednesday, August 12th on Big Hawk Lake.  Presenter Julia Smith will share her love for and fascination with the summer stars and planets. This is a free, family friendly event perfect for anyone… Read More »Astronomy Night

Free