Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
Fire Truck Storytime
Thursday, July 17 10:30am to 11:30am
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Join us on the Grass near the parking lot at MJB Branch for a Fire Truck Storytime! We will read a couple of books about firetrucks and then you will get a chance to ask questions and explore the truck!
Today:
Family Storytime at the Cobourg Ecology Garden
Cobourg Ecology Garden, 116 Hibernia Street, Cobourg
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (EDT)
Join Library Staff for a SPECIAL storytime at the Cobourg Ecology Garden.
Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes outside in this local treasure. Families welcome. Dropin.
Today:
Battle of the Chocolate bars
Thursday, July 17 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch
Last year we battled out the best Potato Chip flavour and this year it’s Chocolate bars. Help us narrow down the most liked chocolate bar!
Please pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Today:
Canuckstruments with Mystic Drumz – Cobourg Library
Thursday, July 17th – 2:30 p.m. – Rotary Room
This family friendly show features instruments made only in Canada and by Canadians.
It will take the audience into the workshops of Canada’s great artisans and bring Canadian instrument making and innovation to the stage.
We will dance our way from coast to coast and discover incredible Canadian made sounds.
Families welcome. Registration is required.
Tomorrow:
Teens: Could You Beat a World Record?
Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Do you ever wonder if you have a hidden talent or skill?
Join us in the Rotary Room for an hour of lighthearted fun and find out!
We’ll be exploring a variety of challenging and silly activities.
Teens welcome. 12-18.
Tomorrow:
Downtown Cobourg Busker Festival
Downtown Cobourg
Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:00 PM – Sat Jul 19, 2025 8:00 PM (EDT)
The Cobourg Busker Festival is the marquee event of the summer, with exceptional performers from all over the world gracing the streets to make you laugh, cheer, and stop in your tracks.
Tomorrow:
Steel Magnolias
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Queen Street, Port Hope, ON, Canada
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:30 PM – Sun Aug 3, 2025 2:00 PM (EDT)
Steel Magnolias A classic story of friendship, family–and hair.
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Northumberland Baseball Association
http://northumberlandbaseball.ca/
Northumberland Nemisis Lacrosse
https://www.northumberlandlacrosse.com/
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