Ontario Culture Days in Haliburton County
Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture, inviting the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. This year, the celebrations run from September 18 until October 4.
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The Arts Council Haliburton Highlands is proud to have Haliburton County designated as an official Ontario Culture Days Provincial Hub. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase the amazing arts and cultural programs in Haliburton! We invite our creative community to join us as we shine a spotlight on Haliburton County’s creativity this fall.
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Culture Days invites everyone to participate in and show appreciation for arts and culture in their own communities and nationwide. The Festival is a unique opportunity to celebrate how special Haliburton County is and invites residents and visitors to discover our vibrant arts community. Public showcases will offer everyone the chance to explore creativity, be inspired by artistic expression, and join in imaginative, hands-on activities throughout this 3-week festival.
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Get involved in Haliburton County Culture Days 2026
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Between September 18 and October 4, local artists, creators, community groups, and arts and cultural organizations are invited to take part. As a Culture Days Provincial Hub, we encourage everyone to join in the celebration and list free activities, events, and programs that celebrate arts, culture, and creativity on the Culture Days website (culturedays.ca).
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All it takes is the offer of one free or pay-what-you-may activity, plus a dash of audience participation and you can include your event or program in this nation-wide festival. You can add a free creative twist by adding a free component to your ticketed programs too!
Event registration will open in mid-May at culturedays.ca
Participants are encouraged to register events by June 1 to benefit the most from provincial media and publicity.
Host an activity in your own space
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Culture Days events aren’t limited to Arts Council-run events or venues. Anyone in Haliburton County can host an activity in their own location—whether it’s a studio, shop, community space, or outdoor area. If you have a creative idea to share, your space can become part of the celebration.
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How to participate
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Hosting is free. Simply plan your activity and register it on the National Culture Days website when registration opens in mid-May.
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Host an activity as part of a larger program
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Interested in offering a free performance or interactive activity as part of one of our larger Culture Days Festival events? We are seeking contributors interested in offering free, community‑focused performances, pop-ups, programs and activities that celebrate creativity and cultural expression.
Send your idea, offer or request to participate by completing this form by May 2.
Requests will be reviewed and selected based on the submission, feasibility and connection to the Culture Days mandate. Requests received after the deadline will be supported first-come, first-served as space allows. Priority will be given to Haliburton-based artists and community groups.
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Join the celebration and help showcase Haliburton County’s vibrant cultural community.