Enjoy the self-guided tour beginning Oct. 18 – 31.
From Oct. 18 -31, drive through the most spook-tacularly decorated
homes in Quinte West! Bring your friends and family for a selfguided tour of eerie yards, haunted houses, and magical displays.
Don’t forget to VOTE for your favourite Halloween home decor.
For more details visit here.
Join the City of Quinte West in remembering and honouring our veterans and active military personnel by wearing a poppy, and attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
For more information on Remembrance Day ceremonies and to sign Quinte West’s virtual Book of Remembrance, visit quintewest.ca/remember
Please note that road closures will be in effect to facilitate Remembrance Day ceremonies.
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the Trenton Santa Claus Parade for our community on Nov. 24, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
To learn more, visit the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce.
May your nights be bright! Don’t forget to check out the two lighting displays in
TRENTON DOUG WHITNEY FANTASY OF LIGHTS:
When: Nov. 24 – Jan. 1
Where: Fraser ParkQuinte West this holiday season.
FRANKFORD CHRISTMAS FANTASY:
When: Nov. 24 – Jan. 1
Where: Frankford Tourist Park
More information coming soon!
May your nights be bright! Don’t forget to check out the two lighting displays in
TRENTON DOUG WHITNEY FANTASY OF LIGHTS:
When: Nov. 24 – Jan. 1
Where: Fraser ParkQuinte West this holiday season.
FRANKFORD CHRISTMAS FANTASY:
When: Nov. 30 – Jan. 1
Where: Frankford Tourist Park
Stop into the Holiday Market on the Quinte West Holly Trolley! The Quinte West Holly Trolley will stop at the Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stops this year include:
- Fraser Park – Enjoy some holiday music and alpacas!
- Duncan McDonald Arena – Warm up at this stop and enjoy some complimentary hot chocolate.
- Quinte West Pop-ups Holiday Market – Festive fun throughout the whole weekend including a stop on the Holly Trolley!
- Frankford Tourist Park – Reindeer, beautiful lights and more!
This winter, the Quinte West Pop-ups will be transformed into a holiday winter wonderland showcasing festive decorations, delicious food, winter-themed activities, entertainment and unique vendors.
For two days only, visit Centennial Park and experience the Quinte West Holiday Market.
Holiday Market hours:
- Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Learn more here.
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
Quinte West FamilyFest
Are you looking for a fun-filled way to start March Break? Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment and activities at Quinte West FamilyFest.
When: Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Batawa Community Centre, 81 Plant St., Batawa
Schedule of events
| Activity | Time |
| Trenton Kinsmen pancake breakfast | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Music by Andy Forgie | 9 – 11 a.m. |
| Meet a Quinte West snowplow and fire truck | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| DJ Leo | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Crafts with Art Explorers Academy | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Balloon twisting | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Archery with the Quinte West Youth Centre | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Face painting | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Hands On Exotics animal show and tell | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Meet and take photos with Bluey, Mario, Luigi and a Disney princess | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by participating in the City’s FREE St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt.
Find a sign, snap a photo and upload your picture. Each entry gives you a chance to win one of three great prizes!
The signs can be searched for in the following locations:
- Batawa Lion’s Natural Playground
- Bleasdell Boulder
- Centennial Park
- Frankford Tourist Park
- Hanna Park
- Wooler Park (Norm Mallory)
The contest is open from March 8 – 18, 2024.
Indoor fun
- National Air Force Museum of Canada
- Hourglass Mysteries Escape Room
- Bowling at Club Medd
- Centre Theatre
- Quinte Museum of Natural History
- Indoor public skating in Trenton and Frankford