Events and Festivals

Join us for this year's 2024 Trunk or Treating Event taking place on October 27, 2024 at the Best & Bash Arena located at 16 McPherson Drive! Vehicles will be lined up in the south parking lot, with the event running from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

This event is free, all you need to do is come with a decorated trunk ready to hand out candy!

Please note trunk decorating must be complete by 1:00 p.m. for the start of Trunk or Treating. Prizes will be handed out for best decorated trunk and best costume.

Join us for this year's Holiday Market taking place in the banquet hall at the Best & Bash Arena (16 McPherson Drive) on November 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

$15.00 a table for interested vendors.

All vendors selling handmade and/or home grown items are welcome!

For more information, contact Bethany Chadwick

Holiday Market Registration Form

Join us at this year's Culture Days event taking place on September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Events will take place throughout downtown, with focused activities happening in Market Square and Town Hall. 

All Day Events:

• Historical pictorial display in Town Hall
• Napanee's 1941 Antique Fire Truck
• Caitie's Critter's Petting Zoo
• Children's Chalk Art Competition
• Artist Market
• Angela Smith Pollard - Painting
• Youth Art Gallery
• Face Painting at Convenient Candy Shop
• Bill Vanwart painting at Coffee Cravings
• Emma's Coffee & Baked Goods in Market Square

Scheduled Events:

• 10am - Opening Ceremonies
• 10am-12pm - Angela Smith Pollard- Painting Demo
• 10am-12pm - The HumStrummers at Ellena's Cafe
• 10:30am-11:30am - Interactive Drumming Circle
• 11:30am-11:45am - Grace Vanderzande Reading
• 11:45am-12pm - Rick Revelle Reading
• 12pm-12:30pm - Napanee & District Pipe Band
• 1pm-1:15pm - Town Crier
• 1:15pm-4pm - Heritage Committee Guided Walking Tour
• 1:30pm-2:30pm - Steve Tanner
• 2:30pm-3:35pm - Willow Foley
• 3:35pm-4pm - Ryland Murray

Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for this year's Parade of Lights, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

As we welcome the holiday season, we invite the community to come out and enjoy a night of festive floats and holiday cheer at our annual Parade of Lights! 

Stay tuned for an updated parade route!

We kindly ask the public to refrain from parking vehicles along the parade route. 

Don't forget to bring your non-perishable food donations to be collected along the way, as well as your letter to Santa!

Join us on November 29, 2024 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm for this year's Light Up the Park Event! 

Stay tuned for more information

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our 2024 Indoor Spring Market!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Earth Day Clean Up! 

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Seedling Giveaway! 

Join us for a fun-filled day at our annual Canada Day Celebration! 

Location: Strathcona Paper Centre (16 McPherson Drive)

• 7:00 am - 10:00 am - Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Napanee Valley Cruisers Show N' Shine Car Show 
• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Limestone Road Riders Motorcycle Group (education table and motorcycles for viewing) 
• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Pony rides by The Party Ponies 
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Music by DJ Digital Mike  
• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Bounce House provided by the Greater Napanee Fire Department
• 6:00 pm - Drake Pest Management will have free cotton candy available 
• 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - NorthFIRE Circus performance and LED animation
• 8:00 pm - Free popcorn until the fireworks begin or while supplies last
• 10:00 pm - Fireworks
• Big D's Canteen will be open in the afternoon and evening.

This event is free to attend. Food and drinks can be purchased at Big D's Canteen.

Please bring cash if you plan to attend the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. There is an ATM on-site. 

Lawn chairs are recommended for the evening portion of the event. 

The Town of Greater Napanee is excited to present another year of Music by the River! Our Music by the River concert series brings community members young and old together for a wonderful afternoon of enjoying our community's local talent in Conservation Park.

• Dates: July 7th, July 21st, August 11th, and August 25th (Sundays - Rain or Shine)
• Time: Running from approximately 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
• Location: Conservation Park (10 Pearl Street)
• Opening acts will perform for 30-45 minutes, headlining acts will perform for 1 hour to 1.5 hours

July 7th:

Opening Act - Gerald McGrath

Headlining Act - Thomas Mastin

July 21st:

Opening Act - Rappin Rob

Headlining Act - Chris Gostling 

August 11th:

Opening Act - Steve Tanner 

Headlining Act - The Chachkies

August 25th:

Opening Act - Ethan Stein 

Headlining Act - Trilogy

Friday, August 23, 2024

Time: Movie begins at dusk (an approximate time will be announced closer to August 23rd)

Movie: Wonka  

Location: South Lawn at the Strathcona Paper Centre (16 McPherson Dr)

Watch the trailer for Wonka 

Residents of Greater Napanee are encouraged to take part in the Giveaway Day on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. Items are to be placed at the curbside at 7:00 am. Unclaimed items must be removed by 7:00 pm on the same day and remain the residents responsibility.

Giveaway Day is a great opportunity to de-clutter and find a new home for any unwanted items while also picking up something you may want or need for free! Keep gently used items out of the landfills by allowing others to re-use or up-cycle them.

Here's what you need to know to participate in this year's Giveaway Day: 

• Residents are required to register by completing the form below to have their location added to the event listing on the website. 
• Items are to be placed curbside by 7:00am.
• Unclaimed items must be removed by 7:00pm on the same day and remain the residents responsibility. 
• Clearly label your items as free. Ensure any items that you do not want taken are kept away from the curb.
• Greater Napanee will NOT be collecting unclaimed items.
• Respect other people's property - do not walk on people's lawns or gardens.
• Take only items that are marked "FREE" and placed at the curb.
• Do not leave previously picked-up items on the curb at other people's property.

Appropriate Items: Books, CDs, DVDs, furniture and small appliances, electronics, construction materials (including drywall, lumber, hardware), kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans and, yes, unwanted gifts.

Items that should not be given away or picked up: Baby walkers, cribs, car seats, strollers, playpens, bath seats, mattresses, blinds and toys. 

Registration for Giveaway Day closes on September 6th, 2024, at 1:00 pm.

Giveaway Day Locations:

• 231 Queen Street - Miscellaneous items 
• 291 Simcoe Street - Lamp, pinwheels, flower pots
• 210 First Avenue - Small kitchen items, coffee maker, silverware, exercise bike, keirsted picture, and other household items
• 51 Smith Road - Furniture, decor items, art, toys (boys and girls), storage containers 
• 18 Matthew Street - Kids and household items 
• 2024 County Road 5 - Kids toys, furniture, bikes/scooters 
• 5067 County Road 9 - Miscellaneous items 
• 166 Dundas Street West -  Furniture and miscellaneous  items
• 170 Water Street West - Household items
• Corner of 123 Mill Street and Richard Street - A wooden corner cabinet, two glass doors on top, a shelf, and 2 doors at the bottom
• 21 Moore Avenue - Tables, appliances, exterior light fixtures, and home goods