25 Things to Do in South Frontenac

September 5, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road, featuring garlic vendors from across Southern Ontario and local artisans. Admission by donation.

September 11 - September 13 

Come explore the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region during Trails Fest! Join the Frontenac Arch Biosphere for planned hikes. Six different hike locations are part of the weekend series. Pre-registration is recommended as spaces are limited! 

September 13, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Host: Compton Family at 1422 Rutledge Rd., Perth Rd. Enjoy a day filled with country life experiences, including live music, tractor wagon tours of the plowing site, an open air local vendor market PLUS food trucks offering delicious eats.

September 16, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bedford / Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd., Godfrey, ON. Learn about the benefits of naturalized shorelines for water quality and wildlife. Develop a personalized shoreline planting plan using The Natural Edge Native Plant Database. Have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session with Watersheds Canada staff. Take home 50 free native plants to help restore their shoreline.

September 15/October 20/November 17, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The 3rd Tuesday of every month. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library provides books from a list of current titles for the group to read and discuss. No registration or fee required, all welcome!

September 20, 9:00 am – 10:00 am 

Wednesday mornings. Battersea United Church, 2217 Wellington St., Battersea. Email Natalee Shannon, natalee.shannon@sfcsc.ca.

September 19, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road. See classic cars, enjoy live music, a beer tent, kids zone and canteen. Admission by donation.

September 19, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Battersea United Church (2219 Wellington St). Be part of a community-made-art-piece to be shown at the Wild Art Walk in October. Led by Joanne Garvais. All materials provided. Must register in advance. 

September 20, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wintergreen Studios (90 Wintergreen Lane). The autumn equinox signifies balance – the moment when day and night are nearly equal. It signals the transition into a season of reflection and gratitude, honouring the harvest, community, and abundance.

September 30

Dedicated to honouring the Survivors of residential schools and their families, and acknowledging the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities across Canada.

September 25 (Friday's), 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Ages 3 and under. Sing, bounce, and play through songs and rhymes! Build early language skills, share joyful moments, & spark growing minds in a fun, welcoming space. Drop in—no registration required.

September 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road). A variety of activities and interesting workshops from natural health practitioners that live and work in Frontenac County and the surrounding rural area. Come and learn about natural and alternative therapies that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being such as Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, Sound Therapy, Spiritual Growth and Healing, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Hypnosis, Ayurvedic medicine, Pilates, Massage, Homeopathy, Energy and Frequency Medicine, Movement, Acupuncture and much more from the experts in your local community.

September 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ken Garrett Memorial Park (4010 Perth Rd.). Crafts, home, garden, artists, authors, music, draw prizes and more at this popular fall market.

October 3, 10 am - 4 pm

5167 Battersea Rd. Enjoy kids games, a corn maze, fresh food, a train ride, a parade and live music at this favourite fall festival.

South Frontenac is spectacular in the fall. Take one of our five fall colours driving tours & explore our backroads & hamlets.

October 3 & 4, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

6037 Verona St. Annual holiday artisan show in a historic sawmill. From original art, handmade jewelry, home décor, and even fresh coffee and snacks. Come out and help support the community of local artists and artisans! Contact: aliandspice@gmail.com

October 16, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Frontenac Farmers Market (4500 Centennial Park Rd, Harrowsmith). Why travel to Germany when you can head to Centennial Park? Beer, food, music and games.

October 25, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Point, in Sydenham. Trick-or-treating, face painting, games and lots of candy!

October 24, 9:00 am

The Sydenham Fall Trail Run is flat and fabulously pretty 8K run along the shore of Sydenham Lake on the Cataraqui Trail. 2km run for kids up to 12. 

October 26, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For ages 5 and up. Build and explore with Air Toobz, marble runs, straws, and connectors! Hands-on fun that sparks creativity and curiosity about motion and design. Drop-in.

October 30, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Frontenac Farmers Market - 4500 Centennial Park Rd, Harrowsmith.
Vendors & visitors dress up in costumes! Live music, food, beer
garden & CANDY.

November 8, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

November 11, 10:45 am

Sand Hill Cemetery: Remembrance Day Service starting at 10:45 am, followed by a reception at Storrington Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Cash bar. On-site parking.

Sydenham Cenotaph: Branch 496 Royal Canadian Legion service starting at 10:45 am. Refreshments following at the Legion at 4361 Amelia Street.

Verona Cenotaph: Ceremony starting at 10:45 am. A light lunch will be served afterwards at the Verona Free Methodist Church.

Harrowsmith Parkette: Remembrance Day Service to be hosted by the metal poppies within the park. Please arrive for 10:45 am, service to start at 11:00 am.

November 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please contact Marie at mac.wilkins@outlook.com or call/text 613-449-4744 to register a table. 

December 5, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Experience forest school after dark as we watch the sun set and then light up the woods with our lanterns on a short guided hike! Bring the whole family to enjoy a campfire, lantern decorating, and a short guided hike through the woods at Kingston Forest & Nature School.