- Many Holiday Events, so make sure you check the Holiday Events page for the complete list. You'll find festivals, plays, shopping events, markets, the Parade and more!
- Festival of Lights (The trees are lit for the season beginning November TBD, with an event on December 6, 2024)
- Santa Claus Parade (December 7, 2024)
- Citizen's Band Christmas Concert (December 15, 2024)
- Christmas at the Palace (December 14, 2024)
- Home for the Holidays at Perth Museum (November 22 - December 24, 2024)
- Polar Bear Plunge (January 1, 2025)
- Show Your Love for Perth BIA shopping event (To be announced)
- Frost & Fire Winter Festival (February 15, 2025)
Festivals and Events
From night markets to live music, and from seasonal festivals to art shows, Perth’s calendar is packed with a variety of festivals and events for everyone to enjoy! Whether you're looking to take part in annual traditions, cultural celebrations, or community gatherings, there’s always something happening to bring people together.
Explore each section below to discover some of the key events that take place throughout the year. Want more? Check out our events calendar and plan your next adventure in our vibrant community. Don’t miss out on exciting opportunities to connect, meet new people, and make lasting memories.
Winter Festival and Events: December, January, February
Spring Festivals and Events: March, April, and May
- Perth Easter Egg Hunt (March 30, 2024)
- Sunrise Easter Service in the Bandshell (March 31, 2024)
- Partial Solar Eclipse in Perth (April 8, 2024)
- Trashure Hunt (April 20, 2024)
- Indigenous Earth Day (April 20, 2024)
- Festival of the Maples (April 27, 2024)
- Perth Farmer's Market (Opens May 11, 2024 and continues every Saturday until Thanksgiving)
- The Tay Walk (May 25, 2024)
Summer Festivals and Events: June, July, and August
- Pride Parade and Pride Events (Events begin June 1, 2024)
- Culture Day - Lanark County Friends for Truth and Reconciliation (June 2, 2024)
- Perth Triathlon (June 2, 2024)
- Perth Citizen's Band Summer Pops Series (June 9, July 7, July 28, & Aug 18, 2024)
- Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (June 8-9, 2024)
- BIA Kick-off to Summer & Motown Dance (June 8, 2024)
- KidFish (June 15, 2024)
- Art Works! Perth (June 14-16, 2024)
- FaeryFest (June 22, 2024)
- Canada Day (July 1, 2024)
- Perth Antiques Show (July 6-7, 2024)
- Stewart Park Festival (July 19-21, 2024)
- Shakespeare in Stewart Park (July/August TBD)
- Lions Garlic Festival (August 10-11, 2024)
- Glen Tay Block Fest (August 29, 2024)
Fall Festivals and Events: September, October, and November
- Perth Fair (August 30 - September 2, 2024)
- Parkinson SuperWalk (September 7, 2024)
- Perth Night Market (September 14, 2024)
- Perth's Honor Our Veterans Banner Program Weekend (September 20, 2024)
- Perth Citizen's Band Summer Pop Series (September 22 & October 6, 2024)
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2024)
- Perth Autumn Studio Tour (October TBD)
- Final Day of Perth Farmers' Market (October 12, 2024)
- Several Halloween events, including Perth Ghost Walk and Perth Pumpkin Parade (November 1, 2024), so make sure you check out the Halloween page for the complete list!
- Remembrance Day Ceremonies (November 11, 2024)
- So many Holiday Events, so make sure you check the Holiday Events page for the complete list. You'll find festivals, plays, shopping events, markets, the Parade and more! (More events listed under Winter Festivals)
- Farmer's Christmas Market (November 16, 2024)
- Once Upon a Christmas (November 23, 2024)
- CPKC Holiday Train (November 28, 2024)
- Festival of Lights (The trees are lit for the season beginning November TBD, with an event on December 6, 2024)
- Home for the Holidays at Perth Museum (November 22 - December 24, 2024)
For more events in the area, check out the Lanark County Tourism Events page.
Contact Us
Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635