Free Events this Weekend: Local History and Art

Grey County
Owen Sound Art Banner Launch Festival (June 7, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Celebrate 20 years of public art at the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre [Marine & Rail Museum] (1155 1st Ave W). Features Plein Air artists, a youth banner station, and a banner walk with prizes.
Open Doors: A Blue Mountains Heritage Tour (June 7, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM): Take a free community heritage tour discovering local history across six heritage locations in The Blue Mountains, including the Ravenna Hall.
June Exhibit: Nature in Motion, The Gallery at L.E. Shore173 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, Ontario. Launching in June 2026, Diana Bick (Thornbury) and Kim Etherington-Reid (Meaford) unveil a new exhibition at The Gallery at L.E. Shore! The show runs June 6-June 30, 2026.
Bruce County
Woodland People Exhibit Opening (June 6, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Head to the [Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre] (Saugeen Shores) to explore the history and culture of Woodland peoples through the art of Saugeen First Nation artist Taylor Cameron. Admission to the opening is free and includes light refreshments.
Bluewater Lavender Farm Opening Weekend (June 6 & 7, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Enjoy the sights and smells of the early season at Bluewater Lavender Farm in the Grey Bruce area.
