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Things to do this Labour Day Long Weekend in Guelph
Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more. Few weekday and online events are also listed.
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Things to Do this Labour Day Weekend in Kitchener – Waterloo Region
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
GDLC Labour Day Picnic
Join J4W Guelph at the Guelph & District Labour Council Labour Day picnic. There will be live music, food for purchase, and children’s activities. Come meet community activists and local union representatives. Details
Monday, September 01, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Riverside Park – Large Red Pavilion, 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph
Free
Have fun at Emerald Lake Water Park
Experience a day of water fun at the five-acre pollution-free, spring-fed quarry lake. The water slide, all playgrounds, splash pad, kiddies pool, and sprinkler mushroom, 5-acre spring-fed quarry with hi and low diving boards (from cliff area) are open. Details
Daily, until Sunday, August 31 | 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM (last admission at 6:30 pm)
Emerald Lake Water Park, 7248 Gore Rd. Puslinch
Weekdays: $25 + tax; Weekends $30+ tax, Seniors $15; Ages 3 & under are free
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South Simcoe Railway Scenic Excursions
Take in a scenic journey through the Beeton Creek Valley, in classic 1920s passenger coaches pulled by one of our historic locomotives. Details
August 31 – September 1, 2025 | 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
South Simcoe Railway, Mill Street West, Tottenham
$10 to $18
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
For more options, see Places to Go For Apple Picking in Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
Fun Summer in Guelph
There are plenty of activities within Wellington County. Check out some of the activities and have a fabulous time before school reopens.
50 Things to Do in Guelph – Wellington This Summer
Lazy River Floating or Tubing
There are various options in and around Guelph-Wellington for scenic lazy river-tubing. Experience one of them as you explore low-flowing rivers that are safe and surrounded by some of the province’s best examples of nature this labour day weekend.
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
II. Live Music/Theatre/Performing Arts
The British Legends Tribute
The British Legends is comprised of four outstanding tribute artists performing the hit songs of Freddie Mercury, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. You will hear every song done note for note, chord for chord, exactly like the original recordings! These very talented Canadian singers possess amazing vocals with the look and sound that will leave you mesmerized! Details
August 29 – 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
Chudleigh’s, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
$24
Duran Duran – Blue Silver
Relive the magic of the ’80s with Blue Silver, the premier Duran Duran tribute band. Delivering spot-on vocals, high-energy performances, and all the iconic hits, Blue Silver captures the essence of one of the most influential bands of the era. Get ready to dance and sing along to favourites like “The Reflex,” “Girls on Film,” and more!! Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Chudleigh’s, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
$23
The Shawn Connerys Duo
The Shawn Connerys Duo is playing at the Offside Sports Bar & Grill. Details
Saturday, August 29, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Offside Sports Bar & Grill, 120 St Andrew St W, Fergus
Drive-in Movies
Spend an enjoyable time with family watching a movie under the stars.
For more ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2025
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Guelph Lake 2 Triathlon
Cap off the season on the Labour Day long weekend! The sprint distance features a 750m Swim, 30km Bike, and a 7km Run that never leaves the park! The Try-A-Tri features a 375m Swim, 10km Bike, 2.5km Run and is one of the most popular of its kind. Duathlon, Relay and Swim/Bike options are available as well!! Details
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Rd, Guelph
Varies $74 – $180
Handmade Outdoor Summer Series!
Visit us for our SUMMER SERIES – every Saturday in August & September from 10 am – 4 pm!! Details
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Royal City Park, 139 Gordon Street, Guelph
Free
Aberfoyle Antique Market
The Aberfoyle Antique Market is a treasure trove for enthusiasts and collectors alike, housing over 75 permanent vendors and welcoming between 15 to 30 visiting dealers. Details
Sunday| 8 am to 4 pm
57 Brock Road South, Puslinch
$5 per adult
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are great places to enjoy some time with nature.
To enjoy panoramic views of Guelph and surrounding areas, hike the trails at Starkey Hill.
Gorgeous views of the Grand River can be enjoyed from the Templin Gardens.
Trek the trails at the Rockwood Conservation Area to enjoy its natural wonders.
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Guelph Farmers Market
One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year-round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community-building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Details
Saturdays, year-round | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursdays, spring to fall | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
2 Gordon Street, Guelph
Free
Portraits – Stories of Black Canadian Military Service
From pre-Confederation conflicts through to the war in Afghanistan, Black Canadians have a proud tradition of military service. They have fought and died for freedom abroad, even as they have struggled against discrimination at home. Details
August 23, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
$6.25 Adult, Senior (65+), Student (15 years old to College/University), Child (4 to 14 years old); $18.00 Family — 2 adults & 4 children maximum; Children under 4 are free
Where The Rivers Meet
Where The Rivers Meet is a display within the City Gallery that centers the Original Peoples who have been on this land since time immemorial. It includes information about migration, land relationship, treaties, impacts of colonization, and past and present-day perspectives. The display also considers the founding story of Guelph within the context of a longer history lens. Details
on until December 31, 2025
Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
$6.25 Adult, Senior (65+), Student (15 years old to College/University), Child (4 to 14 years old); $18.00 Family — 2 adults & 4 children maximum; Children under 4 are free
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks. However, please obey any fishing location restrictions in the park.
Lake Belwood Conservation Area is an excellent choice for any looking to enjoy swimming, boating, or fishing.
Goods Exchange Weekend – Labour Day weekend
Goods Exchange Weekends are a City-wide coordinated effort to keep usable goods out of the landfill by finding them new homes. By turning the curbside into a free marketplace, residents can put out reusable and gently used items that can be re-homed by neighbours. Details
August 29 to September 1, 2025
Guelph
Free
Market Square Lighting – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Market Square will be lit up on the evening of September 1 for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Details
Monday, September 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Market Square, 1 Carden Street, Guelph
Free
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
