Benni’s Piano Bar
2025-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Cardinal, 56b Quinte Street, Trenton, K8V3P4
Make Wednesday nights unforgettable at Benni’s Piano Bar with the incredibly talented Benni Vandergaast, live at The Cardinal starting at 7PM!
With a mix of classic tunes, crowd-requested faves, and Benni’s one-of-a-kind style, it’s the perfect way to kick back, relax, and enjoy live music in Quinte West!

Front Street Farmers' Market
2025-05-31 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 14:00 | 67 Front Street, Trenton, 67 Front Street, Trenton, K8V 4N3
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent-Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more.
Market hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/FarmersMarket.

Learn to Collage on Wood Panel
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
HOMEWORK REQUIRED (PLEASE COME INTO GALLERY TO PICK UP YOUR HOMEWORK)
Workshop: Learn to Collage on Wood Panel (24×24″)
With Mixed Media Collage Artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann
All-Day Workshop | All Materials Included
Join us for a creative, hands-on day of collage with renowned mixed media artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the foundational techniques of collage using magazine imagery and ink on a 24×24” wood panel.
Throughout the day, Brandy will guide you through the process of building a vibrant, floral-themed collage—layer by layer—while sharing tips on composition, texture, and using ink to enhance your work. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What’s Included:
✔ All collage materials (including panel, magazines, and ink)
✔ Step-by-step instruction from a professional artist
✔ A nourishing lunch of homemade soup with marbled rye toast, plus cake for dessert
✔ Your own finished 24×24″ collage artwork to take home
This is a full-day immersive experience designed to both inspire and equip you with the skills you need to explore collage art confidently. Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Book via Eventbrite or call/text to avoid the Eventbrite fees 613-242-5165.

Bay of Quinte Arts Festival
2025-05-31 11:00 - 16:00 | 12 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, ON, K8V 1G8, 12 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, K8V 1G8
Following a vibrant and successful debut, the Bay of Quinte Arts Festival is returning for its second annual celebration of creativity and community on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This outdoor artist vendor festival will once again take place beside the Centennial Park Pop-Ups in Trenton, drawing energy from concurrent city events and a lively midway fair, ensuring a high-traffic, family-friendly atmosphere.

This festival will showcase the incredible artistic talent within the Bay of Quinte region and provide an opportunity to support and shop local. Enjoy food brought to you by the Pop-Ups, offering a huge assortment of delicious dishes from local food vendors, including ice cream, Jamaican fusion, Korean food, dumplings, Thai food, and wood-fired pizza. Also, enjoy an amazing lineup of live music throughout the festival, providing the perfect soundtrack to a day filled with art, food, and fun!

Priority Registration was given to internal artist members of Arts Quinte West. Space remains for interested artists to apply to showcase their work; applications are available to the public via the Arts Quinte West Facebook page.

Location: The Park at Centennial Park Pop-Ups, 12 Couch Cres, Trenton
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Mapleview Community Centre Dinner
2025-05-31 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for our monthly community dinner, a buffet with a variety of dishes such as Mac and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Cassoulet, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert, tea or coffee.
Advance ticket/Reservation on or before May 25: Adult: $15 and Child under 12: $8
Ticket at door: Adult:$20 and Child:$10
All welcome, take out available
Reserve your meal call Val: 613-919-2478
1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford

Wiggle Waggle Pet Festival and Walkathon
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park Trenton, 12 Couch Crescent, Trenton, K8V 1G8
Walk with your dogs and collect pledges
Free admission and Parking
Large Vendor Village
Pet-related Demonstrations
Absolute Agility Show 12 and 1:45
Food Trucks & Live Music & Kids Zone
fun for the whole family

Conservation Area Opening Day
2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:30 | Trenton Greenbelt Conservation Area, Meet at the Trenton Greenbelt Conservation Area boat launch parking lot south of 441 Front Street (south of the CN Rail bridge), Trenton
Come join us at the Trenton Green Belt Conservation area Opening Day to kick off our first day of the 2025 season!
Hourly rentals are first come – first serve.
$20/per hour (includes PFD and paddle)
**Paddlers under 18yrs old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian**

Bay of Quinte Pride Presents: Pink Cardinal Club
2025-06-05 20:00 - 23:30 | The Cardinal, 56b Quinte Street, Trenton, K8V3P4
Get ready to flock to fabulous!
Pink Cardinal Club is taking flight on June 5th, and you’re invited to a night bursting with bold LGBTQ2S+ talent with show-stopping drag performances, and cocktails as colourful as our community
With ticket proceeds supporting our very own Bay of Quinte Pride, you can party with a purpose!
Spread your wings, grab your tickets, and let’s celebrate Quinte regions incredible diversity!

Kids Inclusion Art Show Opening Night
2025-06-06 16:00 - 20:00 | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
Kids Inclusion Art Show 2025
Unity, Creativity, & Community
Opening Night
Friday, June 6 | 4:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Quinte West
NO TICKETS REQUIRED – FREE FAMILY EVENT
Join us for a magical evening celebrating the creativity and imagination of Quinte West’s young artists! The Kids Inclusion Art Show brings over 2,000 square-foot artworks to life throughout the downtown core, showcasing the talent of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
This vibrant, inclusive exhibition welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds to share their voices through art—free from judgment, pressure, or limitations. It’s a celebration of joy, self-expression, and community, designed to uplift and inspire.
What to Expect:
A self-guided tour through downtown featuring hundreds of student artworks
A fun, inclusive atmosphere for families and kids of all ages
A message of belonging, creativity, and acceptance
FREE admission—no tickets required!
Grab a tour map, take your time, and experience the world through the eyes of our youth. This is more than just an art show—it’s a celebration of heart, hope, and the power of creative expression.

Community Yard Sale and BBQ Fundraiser
2025-06-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Trenton Pet Hospital, 441 Front Street, Trenton, K8V 6C1
Join us again this year for our community yard sale and bbq fundraiser! A $25 donation gets you a space to sell your goods and make yourself some cash! Declutter, clean out and sell your stuff! We will be serving dogs and burgers, Dr. Jinni and team will be giving clinic tours, Fixed Fur Life will be on site and also accepting items on their “Top 10” most needed list.
Join us, make yourself some money and let’s raise funds for one of Quinte’s most vital pet charities! Event is rain or shine.
For space, email andrew@trentonpethospital.com

Beginner Barn Quilt Workshop
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
Our Beginner Barn Quilt Workshops Are Back! Book yourself and your friends for a fun filled day of creating your very own Barn Quilt 34×34″
Choose one of four Barn Quilt Designs, and you choose the colours to match your decor. Install it on your barn, shed, fence, above your garage or even inside your home. We are responsible for over 300 individualized barn quilts in the Quinte area and even as far as Ottawa and London with the workshops we host.
You will go home with a 34″ x 34″ Birch Panel Barn Quilt. All Materials and Instructions are included. Lunch and afternoon dessert is provided. Please call the gallery 2 days or more in advance with any special dietary needs. Wine and beer available for an additional cost.
All you have to do is wear your paint clothes. Bring a friend or meet one at the Workshop.
Call the Gallery at 613.392.9923 or Brandy at 613-242-5165 for more information

Kids Inclusion Art Show
2025-06-07 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-09 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-12 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-16 11:00 - 19:00 and 3 more dates | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
Kids Inclusion Art Show 2025
Unity, Creativity, & Community
Join us for a magical evening celebrating the creativity and imagination of Quinte West’s young artists! The Kids Inclusion Art Show brings over 2,000 square-foot artworks to life throughout the downtown core, showcasing the talent of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
This vibrant, inclusive exhibition welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds to share their voices through art—free from judgment, pressure, or limitations. It’s a celebration of joy, self-expression, and community, designed to uplift and inspire.
What to Expect:
A self-guided tour through downtown featuring hundreds of student artworks
A fun, inclusive atmosphere for families and kids of all ages
A message of belonging, creativity, and acceptance
FREE admission—no tickets required!
Grab a tour map, take your time, and experience the world through the eyes of our youth. This is more than just an art show—it’s a celebration of heart, hope, and the power of creative expression.

Stand Up Comedy Tour
2025-06-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The Cardinal, 56b Quinte Street, Trenton, K8V3P4
Comedian Sai Kit Lo has amassed over 20 million views and more than 700,000 likes for his stand-up comedy videos on Facebook and Instagram. He was also recent finalist on 2025’s Canada’s Got Talent!
From playfully dissecting the quirks of everyday life to sharing his experiences as an immigrant, Sai Kit delivers sharp, unexpected punchlines that keep audiences laughing. His knack for turning small moments into big laughs makes his comedy both insightful and hilarious, earning him a loyal following on stages nationwide.

Pride High Tea in the Gallery
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT OUR TEA EVENTS AND NOW THEY ARE BACK WITH A TWIST!
Pride High Tea: A Fabulous Kickoff to Pride Month!
Start Pride Month in the most elegantly extra way possible—with a Pride-Themed High Tea! Indulge in a delightful spread of fancy finger sandwiches, buttery scones, and a show-stopping rainbow cake that’s as sweet as love itself.
Pride attire is strongly encouraged—so break out your most dazzling, colourful, and fabulous looks. Whether you’re serving up classic chic or full-on glitter royalty, this is your time to shine.
Sip, snack, and celebrate love, diversity, and community—because nothing goes better with tea than a little bit of pride!
Allergies are accommodated but must be indicated at time of booking. If booking on Eventbrite please be sure to call the gallery at 613-242-5165 to indicate any menu modifications for allergies.
Be sure to reserve your seats today.
Menu
Curried Egg Salad Finger Sandwich
Cucumber and Cream Cheese with Chives Finger Sandwich
Red Pepper Hummus, Arugula and Bacon Marmalade on Croissant
Corned Beef, Gritty Mustard, and Gouda Cheese on Pumpernickel
Fritters, and Flavoured Scones with jams, jellies and whipped cream
Gourmet Cake for Dessert with Macaron

Rug Hooking Workshop
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | these 4 walls gallery, 22 Front St, Trenton, Ontario, K8V 6C5, Canada
You were mesmerized by Wanda Elliott’s Fibre Art Exhibit for the month of April and now you can take her Rug Hooking workshop. You will spend 2 hours with the talented Wanda Elliott learning how to rug hook a 6×6″ framed ‘Bee’ or ‘Lighthouse’ piece. You will get well on your way with the project, and take home the rest home to finish at your own leisure. This workshops is ideal for beginners and experienced ‘hookers’.
Choose the complete kit (Beginners) or materials without hook option (experienced hookers who have their own hook and primitive frame). Attendees should bring their own scissors.
Book via Eventbrite or call the gallery at 613-392-9923 or Brandy at 613-242-5165.

Let's Talk Local History!
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | 55 King St. Trenton ON
A monthly opportunity to talk local history, over coffee, with Members of the Trent Port Historical Society as well as the occasional guest speaker.
Come and share your stories of life in Trenton.

Free Film Screening
2025-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | 55 King St. Trenton ON
The 55 King St. Film Club presents a free film screening of An Appointment with Danger, a classic cinema noir thriller as well as another episode of The Phantom Empire.
