Events

A FARINI AFTERNOON

Author Shane Peacock and musician Ian Bell wil lead us in a celebration of the greatest Canadian funambulist, William Hunt, AKA The Great Farini.  Known chiefly for his tight rope […]

Opening Day 2022

AUTHOR TALKS – An Indigenous Perspective

JESSICA OUTRAM is Cobourg’s Poet Laureate.  She is a Métis writer and educator with roots in the Georgian Bay Métis Community from the Verified Métis family lines of Solomon and […]

SIFTON-COOK HERITAGE CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

On June 9, 2012, the gates of the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre were first opened to the public.  Since then we have been open every summer to welcome guests from far […]

THE COCKBURN SOCIETY PRESENTS…

The first Monday of August is designated as Cockburn Day in Cobourg, in honour of James Cockburn, our Father of Confederation. For the occasion, we are very pleased to welcome […]

GEORGE PARKER’S RAILWAY TALK

As acknowledged expert on all things having to do with Cobourg’s historic railways, GEORGE PARKER will be sharing some of his vast knowledge.  Much of it has been gained as […]

Bake Sale

Don’t miss our Annual Bake Sale featuring home baked goodies – pies, cakes, cookies, etc., etc. Come early for the best selection!

DINNER THEATRE – “DINING WITH THE DEAD”

Bringing back to life characters from Cobourg’s past, this original play is being combined with a delicious dinner served in the brand new Legion Hall dining room next door. Half […]

CIRCUS DAY

In honour of circus impresario, Port Hope’s The Great Farini, the Circus is coming to town!   Don’t expect lions and tigers, or even a BIG TOP, but do expect fun. […]

A MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

Tea (hot or cold) and goodies, with appropriate entertainment, will be the feature of the afternoon with the theme of Alice’s Wonderland.   The tea is inspired by characters from Northumberland’s […]