2025 Frewfest Family Day Winter Carnival brought to you by Gourleys Outdoors

Sunday, February 16 & Monday, February 17, 2025
myFM Centre & Ma-te-Way Park, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr. Renfrew

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!

Gourleys Outdoors, Renfrew Wolves JR A Hockey Team, Dentistry at Renfrew, Milliken Garden Centre, RPM Academy - Academic and Admission Support, Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County, Ontario Power Generation, ontrac Employment Resource Services, Renfrew Muay Thai, Heaslip Events.

Join us for an exciting weekend full of free family-friendly activities, delicious food, and winter fun!

Sunday, February 16 Highlights:
Kicksleds with Mad River Paddle Co. (9:30-11:30 AM)
Sliding & Scavenger Hunt with EarlyOn Renfrew Child and Family Centre (9:30 AM-4:00 PM)
Free Hot Dog Lunch (11:30 AM-1:00 PM)
Snowman Building Competition with Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew (12:00-4:00 PM)
Family BINGO (1:00-2:00 PM)
Balloon Twisting with Unicorn Kitty Balloons (12:00-2:00 PM)
Public Skate sponsored by Ontario Power Generation (2:30-3:30 PM)
Brainfreeze Trivia Night with Renfrew Public Library (6:00-9:00 PM)
Renfrew Jr. B Timberwolves Game (7:00-9:00 PM)

Monday, February 17 Highlights:
Pancake Breakfast & Crafts with Renfrew South District Women’s Institutes (9:00-10:30 AM)
Sledge Hockey with Community Living Renfrew County South (9:30-11:30 AM)
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Inflatables (10:00 AM-2:00 PM)
Meet the Keepers (10:30-11:30 AM)
Public Skate sponsored by Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Learn How to Play Broomball (12:00-1:30 PM)

Nha/nhl birthplace museum OPEN (12:00-3:00 PM)

Guided Snowshoe with (OVCATA) (1:00-2:00 PM)

Renfrew Wolves JR A Game (2:00-4:15 PM)

Meet the Jr. A Players Skate (4:30-5:30 PM)

Canteen at myFM Centre will be OPEN Sunday, February 16 from 9 am-9 pm and Monday, February 17 from 9 am-6 pm. Serving hot dogs. pizza, popcorn, sandwiches, coffee, hot chocolate, slushies and more! *Fees apply

Don’t miss this incredible weekend of winter fun! Tag your friends and family and get ready to make amazing memories!

Questions? Contact our Program Team:

programs@renfrew.ca

613-432-3131

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Hosted by the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation (BAFN) in partnership with the Town of Renfrew at Ma-te-Way Park, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr. Renfrew.

Join us as we gather in celebration and honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Everyone is welcome to this two-day community event featuring drumming, dancing, crafts, and food — a celebration of Indigenous culture, strength, and tradition.

Friday, June 20

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sonny Robbins and the Wisakedjak Drummers

Indigenous Dancers

Saturday, June 21

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kitchi Sibi Women Drummers

Indigenous Crafts

BBQ at Noon

Come share in the culture, stories, and spirit of the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

Miigwetch / Thank you

Celebrate our nation's birthday with a burst of patriotism! Renfrew pulls out all the stops for Canada Day, offering a spectacular display of fireworks, live music, and family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the red and white festivities as we honor our great nation with a sense of community pride.

10 am-Dusk (Fireworks)

• 10 am-2 pm Car show – Valley Cruisers and Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support 
• 11 am-2 pm Music - Heritage Country 
• 11 am-4 pm Food - Big Red BBQ 
• 2 pm Opening Ceremony
• 2:30 pm-3 pm Volunteer Awards
• 2 pm-9:30 pm Inflatables, Live Music, T-shirt making, Key Hunt, Outdoor Games, Park & Play Trailer, Food Trucks, Free BBQ and Cupcakes
• Dusk (approximately 9:45-10 pm) Fireworks 

Ma-te-Way Park and myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. Renfrew

This event is FREE.

Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada.

Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

On September 30th, we honor National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a time to reflect on the history and legacy of residential schools, recognize the strength of Indigenous survivors, and commit to building a future based on understanding, respect, and healing.

Please join us from 10:30 am-12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30th at Ma-te-Way Park for Indigenous teachings, drumming and singing with Bonnechere Inodewiziwin Abinodjinish Kikinamagan (BIAK).

Let’s walk together on this journey of reconciliation by learning, listening, and supporting Indigenous voices. Every step forward matters. 

Renfrew Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location: Low Square in front of Town Hall, 127 Raglan St. S. Renfrew.
Time: 12 pm - 8 pm

Embrace the cozy vibes of sweater weather at the Renfrew Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival! Join us for a day of live acoustic music, where local talent will serenade you against the backdrop of autumn’s finest colors. Savor a wide selection of craft beers from local vendors, perfectly paired with delicious eats from a variety of food trucks.

Simultaneously, the Renfrew Business Improvement Area will be hosting their downtown shopping event, “Sip Shop Savour,” with fun for the whole family!

Admission to the fenced-in alcohol area of Low Square is $2.00. Admission is free for individuals aged 18 and under. Entry to Railway Avenue, where the food vendors will be set up, is free. Alcohol and food vendors will have products available for purchase on-site.

Alcohol tickets will be sold for $2.00 each and can be redeemed to purchase beer and spirits from the alcohol vendors. Each vendor will determine the number of tickets required per beverage and the ounce size of each pour.

This is an ALL AGES event. However, anyone wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must provide proof of age (19 years or older).

Interested in participating as a craft brewer or food truck vendor?
Email us at programs@renfrew.ca or call 613-432-4848 ext. 118.

The Renfrew Santa Claus Parade will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

This will be an evening parade starting at 5:30 pm. There is no theme for the parade. Participants are encouraged to decorate their float in “holiday style” using lights.

One float per organization/business.

Route to be determined.

For more information contact our Programs Team. programs@renfrew.ca 613-432-4848 x 118

A family-friendly event held the morning of New Year's Eve. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 8:30 am-12 pm (ring in the NOON-year!). At myFM Centre (1 Ma-te-Way Dr.)

• Breakfast, public skating, entertainment, pizza at 11:30 am and a Noon Year’s Eve countdown!

This event is FREE.