Event-ful Quinte West
Each year, the City of Quinte West delivers a number of free community activities and initiatives that tell the story of our growing community.
Click the accordions below for more information about upcoming community events and celebrations.
In celebration of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 100th anniversary on April 1, 2024, 48 commemorative banners have been hung on street poles throughout Quinte West as part of the 413 (Air Force City) Wing Air Force Association of Canada’s 100 Banners for 100 Years project.
For more information about RCAF 100th anniversary events and initiatives in Quinte West, please visit quintewest.ca/RCAF100.
Quinte West Council has approved that the honour of the ‘Freedom of the City’ be bestowed on the members and personnel of RCAF Trenton and their veterans, to mark the 100th anniversary. This honour will be presented as part of the RCAF Celebration, Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony, a community event, to be held in Trenton on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
For more information about RCAF 100th anniversary events and initiatives in Quinte West, please visit quintewest.ca/RCAF100.
The City of Quinte West has partnered with the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) to exhibit “Your Air Force at Trenton”, an outdoor public art display marking the celebration of 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the history of 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton.
“Your Air Force at Trenton” celebrates the history of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, formerly known as the RCAF Station Trenton and engages visitors in a journey through the Base’s development with photos and stories. The exhibit displays 16 photos of historical images, artifacts and perspectives offering insight into the Base’s influence and impact on the community over the years.
The “Your Air Force at Trenton” exhibit is the next installation in the City’s ‘Art on the Trent’ outdoor public art program, with art on display in RiverFront Square, Centennial Park and Frankford Tourist Park.
For more information about RCAF 100th anniversary events and initiatives in Quinte West, please visit quintewest.ca/RCAF100.
Bring your own lawn chair and join us at locations throughout Quinte West this summer for free movies and themed activities.
Date | Movie | Theme | Location |
May 18 | Migration (PG) | Migration and the changing of the seasons | Frankford Tourist Park |
June 15 | Playing with Fire (PG) | Fire prevention | Batawa Community Centre |
July 13 | The Polar Express (G) | Christmas in July | Centennial Park |
Aug. 17 | The Lego Batman Movie (PG) | Lego and community corn roast | Wooler Park |
All movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
See you under the stars!
Movies are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
Join the City of Quinte West and its Community Safety and Well-being partners in May each year for a series of educational events aimed at increasing and supporting community safety and wellness.
Find out more here.
Join the City of Quinte West on Victoria Day weekend at the Frankford Tourist Park for live music, fireworks, and an outdoor movie on Saturday, May 18, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Here are the details!
There are 100 rubber duckies hidden in the park. Find a ducky to exchange for great prizes at the City tent!
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – DJ Leo and a ‘Ducky Hunt.’
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – The River Valley Riders will perform
9 p.m. – Fireworks followed by the movie Migration
Join us a for a FREE movie and themed activities at the Batawa Community Centre at 81 Plant St.
Featured movie: “Playing with Fire” (PG)
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy themed activities starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Learn about the Quinte West OPP, Fire and Emergency Services vehicles, and staff
- Get your face painted
- Enjoy crafts with Art Explorers Academy
- Play oversized outdoor games
Movie begins at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
Movies are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more.
Market hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/FarmersMarket.
The Pop-ups are a staple in the Quinte West community, enjoyed by both residents and visitors. Located in Centennial Park, enjoy the waterfront trails while supporting local vendors and food trucks.
The Pop-ups are open from May 31 – Sept. 2. For hours of operation and a list of vendors, visit quintewest.ca/popups.
The summer concert series features outdoor concerts with talented entertainers on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings from July until September in Fraser Park (Fridays and Sundays) and Frankford Tourist Park (Wednesdays).
Find the 2024 summer concert series schedule at quintewest.ca/concerts.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please note concerts are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
2024 Is the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). To celebrate 100 years the RCAF, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton will host the Quinte International Air Show on June 29 and 30, 2024. For more information, click quinteairshow.ca.
Celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1 with fun, free activities for the whole family at Centennial Park. Find out more at quintewest.ca/CanadaDay.
Join us a for a FREE movie and themed activities at Centennial Park in Trenton.
Featured movie: “The Polar Express” (G)
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy themed activities starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Christmas in July theme
- Ornament making
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their holiday attire
- Carollers
- More to come!
Movie begins at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
Movies are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
Come meet the fleet beside Quinte West City Hall and the Quinte West Public Library (Trenton branch) on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet fire trucks, police cars, zambonis, dump trucks and more at this fun, free event for all ages.
Learn more and stay up to date at qwpl.ca.
Join the City of Quinte West for the first event in a new Quinte West Presents series: The Great Summer Carnival! On Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre will transform into a carnival experience you don’t want to miss.
From 3 – 8 p.m., enjoy carnival games, DJ Leo, win prizes, and get your face painted, all while enjoying the comedic stylings of Dr. Von Houligan’s Traveling Variety Show.
The Aug. 17 event that was cancelled due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31!
Join us for FREE outdoor activities and a corn roast at the Wooler Athletic Field in Murray Ward.
Enjoy themed activities starting at 5 p.m.
- Corn roast
- Lego party
The City of Quinte West’s Hops on the Water Craft Beer Festival has been named one of the Top 100 festivals in Ontario by the Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) association for the second year in a row.
Learn more and buy tickets now at quintewest.ca/hops.
The City of Quinte West is proud to host the 2024 Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup, part of the largest amateur team sport competition in Canada.
The Toyota National Championships in Quinte West will welcome national under-15 youth male and female teams from each of Canada’s provincial and territorial soccer associations including 24 teams, 480 athletes, 72 coaches, 20 officials, many athlete families, friends, local residents and visitors.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/2024soccer.
The Quinte West Discovery Guide catalogues visitor amenities, services, attractions and events in Quinte West. Visit quintewest.ca/discover to learn more!
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 [email protected].
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.