Event-ful Quinte West
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the amalgamation of the City of Quinte West. To celebrate this year, the City is delivering a number of free community activities and initiatives that tell the story of our growing community.
Opening on World Art Day, Saturday, April 15, the “25 Years of Community” exhibit will display 16 oversize outdoor photos that mark some of the people, places, events, milestones and transformations that have shaped Quinte West over the years. Submitted by community members, the photos will be on display in the art frame locations until the end of August.
The Front Street Farmers’ Market operates from May to October yearly. Beginning May 6, the Farmers’ Market will be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Following the Victoria Day weekend, the Farmers’ Market will be open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday evenings between May 20 and August 26 to watch a popular family-friendly movie on the jumbo inflatable screen. Movies start at dusk. Takeout from your favourite local restaurant or bring snacks from home to enjoy.
Schedule
| Date | Movie | Address |
| Saturday, May 20 | Lightyear (PG) | Frankford Tourist Park (as part of Quinte West Fest at Riverfest) 2839 Frankford Rd., Frankford |
| Saturday, June 3 | Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) | Batawa Community Centre 81 Plant St., Batawa |
| Saturday, June 17 | Minions: Rise of Gru (PG) | Wooler Park 375 County Rd. 5, Wooler |
| Saturday, July 1 | Turning Red (PG) | Centennial Park (as part of Canada Day activities and events) 12 Couch Cres., Trenton |
| Saturday, July 15 | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (G) | Frankford Tourist Park 2839 Frankford Rd., Frankford |
| Saturday, July 29 | Strange World (PG) | Batawa Community Centre 81 Plant St., Batawa |
| Saturday, Aug. 12 | Shazam: Fury of the Gods (PG13) | Fraser Park (Superhero Day) |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | The Super Mario Bros (PG) | Wooler Park 375 County Rd. 5, Wooler |
Chairs will be installed across all four wards of Quinte West. Visit your favourite Quinte West public spaces after June 1 and ‘pull up a chair’ to enjoy time outside in Quinte West.
The Quinte West Pop-ups are in their third consecutive year. Beginning May 31, the Pop-ups will be open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
For more information about weekly enhancements and which vendors are participating in 2023, visit quintewest.ca/popups.
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Find out more about the Pride activities and celebrations happening in Quinte West at quintewest.ca/pride.
Canada Day celebrations will take place in Centennial Park on July 1. For a listing of all the exciting events and activities that day, visit quintewest.ca/CanadaDay
Welcome warmer weather, with these great options in Quinte West!
We’ve compiled a list of fun things to do this summer. This list is not all-inclusive. If there is something you think we should add, email us at tourism@quintewest.ca.
We’ll work to keep this information up-to-date, but things change quickly, so call before you go.
Crazy Creek Fishing Preserve
Although the preserve is closed to fishing, you can still meet Crazy Larry and feed the fish. With 17 ponds set amidst a cedar forest, Crazy Creek is home to a plentiful number of speckled and rainbow trout. Instead of fishing, residents are invited to go for a tour in the woods to feed the fish. By appointment only.
Fina Vista Farms
Try Horseback Riding at Fina Vista Farms.
Motorized trails
The Hastings Heritage Trail is a four-season, multi-use recreational trail that follows an old railway line running through Hastings County. The trail is open year-round and boasts a number of parking lots and access points along the route. The southern end of the trail is located in Glen Ross. A trail pass is required.