Photo above: Artist Lynden Cowan in her studio at the Alton Mill Arts Centre
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Annually, in late September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in Canadian communities.
Today, September 18, Culture Days officially kicks off in Caledon, running until October 4, bringing 16 days of free arts, culture and heritage activities to communities across the Town. The celebration will give residents and visitors a chance to discover the heritage, local artists, creators, and performers through a range of events and hands-on activities.
The Town of Caledon lists the following Festival highlights:
Caledon Creative Arts Weekend
(funding provided by the Government of Ontario)
Caledon Under the Stars
- Friday, September 25 – Caledon East Community Complex
- 6 – 10 p.m.
- Featuring live music, local theatre, food and drinks under the open sky!
Caledon Creative Arts Festival
- Saturday, September 26 – Caledon East Community Complex
- 1 – 6 p.m.
- Explore local artists and makers, enjoy live performances and take part in free hands-on workshops.
Caledon CultureFEST
- Saturday, October 3 – Humber River Centre
- 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- A celebration of Caledon’s diverse cultures through music, dance, food and crafts.
Caledon Studio Tour
- Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4 – Studios all over Caledon
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both days
- A self-guided tour through local artists’ studios, giving a peek into their creative process.
The full Culture Days schedule, including event details and registration information, is available at caledon.ca/culturedays.
