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Northern Screams presents The Infirmary
Weekends Oct. 10 to Oct. 31
Sudbury Northern Screams presents The Infirmary, set to plunge visitors into a new level of fear this fall. This indoor haunted attraction promises an immersive fear experience that will terrify you, and warns it’s not for the faint of heart and children under 13 must be with an adult. Running weekends from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31 and hosted at the Sudbury Events Centre (formerly the Mine Mill Hall, 19 Regent Street) the thrills start at 7 p.m. and run through 10 p.m., including both “Devil’s Night” and Halloween, Oct. 30 and 31.
Fall Harvest Auction (Gore Bay)
Oct. 11
The Rotary Club of Gore Bay (Manitoulin Island) holds its Fall Harvest Auction at the Gore Bay Community Hall Oct. 11. Doors open at 9 a.m., with bidding from 10 a.m. to noon.
Fall Colours Walk
Oct. 13
The public is invited to the annual Oak Forest Thanksgiving Day "fall colours walk" in the forested area located on the north shore of Minnow Lake (the entrance is behind Minnow Lake Place on Bancroft Drive). The walk on Monday, Oct. 13, will be guided by Peter Beckett, a Laurentian University professor and a pioneer in land reclamation efforts in Sudbury and a certified Rainbow Routes hike leader. The hike will begin at 2 p.m., weather permitting. Running or rubber-soled shoes are recommended. Dogs (on leashes) and kids are welcome. Remember to bring a camera and/or binoculars. The hike takes approximately an hour and a half. The event is organized by the Minnow Lake Restoration Group in Conjunction with Rainbow Routes Association. For further information go to Hike Club — Rainbow Routes Association.
La Slague’s Au bistro des découvertes #2 (Matt Foy)
Oct. 14
Au bistro des découvertes, as the name implies, is a place for discoveries in music, but also just a nice place to spend an evening. The formula is as follows: a well-known figure in Francophone musical circles invites us to meet a lesser-known, yet highly talented musical acquaintance. A high-school friend. A rising star. A talented back-up band member. A dream-come-true stage partner. One thing is sure: it will be a memorable encounter. On Oct. 14, Sudbury musician Matt Foy presents Drones over Dufferin. Purchase tickets online here.
La Slague presents Caroline Savoie and Étienne Fletcher
Oct. 17
Caroline Savoie’s story started with The Voice in France and hundreds of shows across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. That led to a need to reclaim herself and her Acadian roots. There’s melancholy when she sings and humorous energy when she speaks. She shines in singing love and truth. Her nuanced voice resonates long after the show is over. Étienne Fletcher’s voice and the lyrics bear tender wounds. His compelling musical textures give wide dimensions and soaring uplift to stories of life and death and all that breathes in between. His intimate performances are infused with pride for his Prairie French heritage. The double-bill show runs Oct. 17 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Lively Heritage Arts Guild craft sale
Oct. 18
The Lively Heritage Arts Guild is holding its Annual Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The 36th Annual Craft Sale features quilts, knitted and crocheted items, sewing, stitchery and handmade crafts. Local artisans have been working hard to offer a wide assortment of treasures ideal for gifting or for enjoying. The sale takes place at the Kinsmen Hall and Library Complex, 15 Kin Drive in Lively. Admission is free. Cash, credit cards and debit cards are accepted.
Fall Bazaar at Finlandia Village
Oct. 18
The Ladies Auxiliary at Finlandia Village holds their Fall Bazaar Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase pulla, handwoven mats and handcrafted items, and enter the raffle. Cash only. The event takes place in Finlandiakoti – Block A.
Junction Creek Tree Planting
Oct. 18
The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee would like to invite you to a community tree planting event on Saturday October 18. By planting trees, you’ll be restoring shoreline habitat, creating healthier waters, supporting local wildlife, mitigating climate change, building a more resilient community, and making our trails more vibrant for everyone. The event runs Oct. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Garson trails along Junction Creek by the Public Library (214 Orell St.). Register online here.
Walden Art Club show
Oct. 18-19
Walden Art Club holds its Artists in Action 2025 show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at the T.M. Davies Arena and Community Centre in Walden, in the Michael Vagnini Community Hall. Admission is free, although donations are welcome.
Fall Open House Lampinen Fine Art
Oct. 18-19
Sudbury Artist Sue Lampinen holds her Fall Open House Oct. 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out new paintings and prints, door prizes and refreshments. Donations to the Sudbury Food Bank with emphasis on pet food enters you into a draw. Studio is located at 1350 Regent St.
YES Theatre presents Casey and Diana
Until Oct. 19
Toronto - 1991 - At the height of the global AIDS pandemic, Diana Princess of Wales makes a visit to the Casey House, Canada's first free standing AIDS Hospice. The historic visit sparked a mammoth change in the AIDS Advocacy movement; shepherding a new perspective, smashing stigmas and shifting the hearts and minds of people across the globe. Nick Green's new play has been lauded as one of the greatest new Canadian plays of the decade after debuting with a sold out run at the Stratford Festival followed by acclaimed runs across the country. Casey and Diana was originally commissioned by the Stratford Festival, Ontario, Canada. The show runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 19 at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Purchase tickets online here.
SPG presents Dinner Theatre: The Savannah Sipping Society
Oct. 23-25
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women—each looking to escape the sameness of their daily routines—are drawn together by Fate (and an impromptu happy hour). What begins as a chance meeting soon turns into a pact to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost along the way. The show runs Oct. 23-25 at the Ernie Checkeris Theatre (Thorneloe University). Purchase tickets online here.
TNO presents Nzinga
Oct. 24-25
As part of the Centre franco-ontarien de folklore’s Festival les vieux m’ont conté, the TNO welcomes Nzinga, a co-production of Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui and Montreal’s La Sentinelle. Congolese-born Tatiana Zinga Botao grew up in Brussels, then moved to Quebec to study acting. As an adult, she discovered a thread cut through her family history: the name Zinga comes from her ancestor, a queen who reigned in the 17th century over a territory much larger than present-day Angola, where she is celebrated as a national founder. This captivating historiographical tale reconstructs the ancestral thread that links Tatiana to her ancestor, while following the Congo-Belgium-Canada triangle that she herself traveled. The show runs Oct. 24-25 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Nickel City Wind Ensemble presents Toons and Tales
Oct. 26
The show runs Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Tickets cost $10 for seniors and students, $20 for adults, and children under 12 get in for free. Instrument demonstrations prior to the concert in the front lobby.
City of Lakes Musical Society presents ‘Strings Tropicana’
Oct. 25
The City of Lakes Music Society presents their first ‘Keys to the Library’ concert of the 2025-2026 season at noon at the Mackenzie Street Library, featuring violinist Milas Hewson, double-bassist Arianna Verbree, and pianist Dr. Charlene Biggs in performances of mesmerizing music by Albeniz, Piazzola and Mannino. Admission is by donation. Great family entertainment.
Laurentian University Fall Open House
Oct. 25
Laurentian University’s Fall Open House takes place Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. welcoming high school students, parents, and community members to explore the vibrant campus and academic offerings. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot.
SSO presents Vivaldi’s RIng of Mystery (children’s performances)
Oct. 26
Join the SSO for a special live performance of the classic story by Classical Kids. The 2 p.m. concert is presented in English, and the 4 p.m. in French. Vivaldi, Venice and Violins. All three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling mystery story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. A central clue to the mystery is a missing Stradivarius violin that the Duke of Cremona has brought to Vivaldi’s school of the Pieta in the hopes of finding his long lost grandchild. You’ll have to watch the story unfold to learn its conclusion! Audiences will enjoy more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi’s most popular and important works, including the Four Seasons, the Violin Concerto in A minor, and the Guitar Concerto. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors solve a mystery built around the historic context of the composer’s real life. Purchase tickets online here.
SWC BOObie Bra Drive
Oct. 31
SWC (Sudbury Women’s Centre) is once again championing the needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals here in Greater Sudbury through their annual BOObie Bra Drive. The Centre is aiming to stock its shelves ahead of the winter months, through the collection of new/unopened bras, underwear, socks and hygiene products. A number of collection sites have been set up in Greater Sudbury. The drive runs until Oct. 31. Learn more at sudburywc.ca.
Grace United Church Fall Fling
Nov. 1
Grace United Church holds its annual Fall Fling fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1. The event includes lunch (soup, sandwiches, dessert, beverages), a quilt raffle, penny table, white elephant table, bake table and more. Tickets $20 adults, $10 kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. All draws take place at 3 p.m. The church is located at 1520 Bancroft Dr.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury is currently in installation for its next exhibition at its 174 Elgin St. location. The gallery also currently has two-off site exhibitions: Alexandre Fishbein-Ouimette until Nov. 17 and Raven Debassige at the Laughing Buddha until Jan. 12. Learn more on the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.