Quinte West Pop-Ups
2025-08-03 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | 12 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, ON, K8V 1G8, 12 Couch Crescent, Quinte West, K8V 1G8
Visit the Quinte West Pop-ups at Centennial Park in Trenton, open Thursdays to Sundays from July 3 to August 31, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Enjoy delicious meals from six seasonal food vendors: Barbacoa Boyz, Momo-Mentum, Banana Splitz, The Forge Woodfired Pizza, K-Food Express, and Street Thai Food. Browse a rotating selection of locally made products from our rotating retail vendors.
Live music will be featured on Saturdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Plus, enjoy a variety of fun activities including garden games all summer long!
For a full schedule, visit quintewest.ca/popups or follow us on social media @qwpopups.

Sunday Blues Jam
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Sunday Blues Jam at UpFront Cafe features Backtracks with Terry Rose, Steve Fralick and friends.
The Jam is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1 – 4 pm. All welcome!
Doors open: noon
Music: 1 – 4 pm
No cover
BYOG (guitar)
Licensed venue
Snacks and pastries

Belleville Concerts on the Bay
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | West Zwicks Park, 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, K8P 3P6
Join us this summer for great live music and entertainment on the waterfront at the Lion’s Pavilion in West Zwick’s Park on Wednesday and Sunday evenings – starting at 6:30pm in June and July, and 6:00pm in August.
For more than 30 years, The Belleville Lions Club has hosted this annual concert series as one of its community service projects. And year after year, the Lions have been rewarded with the public’s overwhelming support at the concerts.
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! The admission is free! And if you enjoy the program, we invite you to support the Belleville Lions Club with your donations which will support other services to our local community.
Here is this year’s schedule of dates and performers:
Sunday, June 22 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Heartland
Wednesday, June 25 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Dave Bush & River Valley Ridge
Sunday, June 29 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Deja Vu

Wednesday, July 2 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – The Shadowz
Sunday, July 6 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Texas Tuxedo
Wednesday, July 16 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Big Black Smoke
Sunday, July 20 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Ambush
Wednesday, July 23 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Whiskey Mojo
Sunday, July 27 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – The White Brothers
Wednesday, July 30 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Vinyl Groovz

Sunday, August 3 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Land O’ Lakes Cruisers
Wednesday, August 6 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – The Change
Sunday, August 10 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Flashback
Wednesday, August 13 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – The Fiddleheads
Sunday, August 17 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Ed’s Garage
Wednesday, August 20 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – The Andy Forgie Trio
Sunday, August 24 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – The Shadowz
Wednesday, August 27 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – The Reasons

Quinte West Summer Concert Series
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre, 12 Couch Crescent, Trenton, K8V 1G8
The summer concert series features outdoor concerts with talented entertainers on Sunday evenings at the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre in Centennial Park and Wednesday evenings in Frankford Tourist Park.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please note concerts are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

Industry Meet Up Mondays
2025-08-04 12:00 - 20:00 | Meyers Creek Brewing, 60 Dundas St E, Belleville, K8N 1B8
Industry Meet Up Monday’s at Meyers Creek Brewing!
Work in the food and beverage industry, and your day off is always on a Monday?
We got you! Because after a week of work, it’s time to kick back, relax, and have some fun.
Chill, No Stress: Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere where you can finally have a drink (you didn’t have to make or serve) chat with friends and make new ones.
Delicious Snacks & Drinks: Grab a bite, sip on our industry cocktail of the month.
Perfect Day-Off Vibes: Whether you’re a bartender, server, tour guide, hotel manager or event venue staff – everyone’s invited to unwind and relax.
Entertainment : Ever wonder what band practice sounds like when it’s actually maybe kind of good? Our friends from the band Cat Named Earl are setting up on the patio every other Monday to rehearse, jam, and drink a couple beers — and you’re invited to eavesdrop.

Little Artists: Print Making
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:30 | John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Hey, little artists! Every Tuesday morning in the summer we’ll be exploring a different style or medium of art! This week: try printmaking! Get creative and have fun making Aussie themed prints.
All ages. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

Early Summer Show at Gallery 121
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | 48 Bridge Street East, 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario, K8N1L6
EARLY SUMMER SHOW – GALLERY 121 – JUNE 3RD TILL JULY 12TH, 2025
Please join the members at Gallery 121 as they present their delightful Early Summer Show. Our Guest Artists are Liz Schell and Carolyn Huff-Winters. Both are award winners in their chosen mediums. Liz’s handmade decorative dolls and tables will brighten the gallery with a colourful pop and sense of nostalgia while Corolyn’s charcoal and mixed media art will intrigue and charm you. The Featured Member Artist, Maureen Swann, will capture your imagination with her found objects sculptures and paintings.
Please join these artists and member artists at our reception being held Saturday June 7th between 2 and 4 p.m. for refreshments.

Scavenger Hunt: Australia
2025-08-05 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 20:00 | John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Each week we’ll have a new scavenger hunt in the Children’s Area. Visit the Readers’ Advisory desk to begin your adventure!
August 5 to August 9: Adventure to the land down under with our Australia wild life scavenger hunt!
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

The Social Spot
2025-08-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre: Belleville, 161 Bridge St. West, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 1K2
The Social Spot is a welcoming and inclusive, weekly drop-in group designed for individuals to gather, socialize, and engage in a variety of recreational activities. Starting May 6th!
Bring your knitting, crafts, colouring pages or any activities you might enjoy while chatting with the group!
Various activities and light refreshments will be provided by facilitators each week.
Tuesdays, Every week – 1:30-3:30pm
161 Bridge St. W – Unit One
Belleville, ON

Crochet Tuesdays
2025-08-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, K8N 2Z5, Canada
Join the Bridging Communities project!
Bridging Communities – Crochet Circle with artist/educator Emebet Belete
Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation where community members will create crochet, and cover the downtown Front Street Bridge in stripes, blocks and patterns! Over the past year, she has taught and involved students in six area schools in the art of crochet.
Open for youth and adults, experienced and beginners, individuals, families and friends!
How You Can Get Involved:
Crochet a piece (or more!) for the bridge.
Join the organizing committee to help steer the project.
Teach others to crochet and share your skills.
Help distribute crocheting materials to participants.
Collaborate with your group or organization to crochet pieces.
Form a crochet group with friends or partners.
Sponsor a pillar to support the project financially.
Donate yarn to ensure we have enough materials.
Contribute to the GoFundMe to help cover project costs.
Supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Belleville, Quinte Arts Council

Pop-Ups on the Bay
2025-08-06 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-08 11:00 - 19:00 | West Zwick’s Park, 10 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, ON, Ontario, K8P 3P6, Canada
WHERE COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND THE WATERFRONT COLLIDE!
Pop-Ups on the Bay was created to reimagine what a market could be—not just a place to shop, but a seasonal celebration of Belleville’s creative spirit. What began as a city-backed initiative to activate the shoreline has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated summer attractions.
We’re proud to host a dynamic rotation of vendors, food trucks, entertainers, and community collaborators—all set against the iconic backdrop of the Bay of Quinte. Whether you’re a weekend wanderer or a first-time tourist, you’re invited to connect, explore, and discover something new by the water.
Pop-Ups on the Bay runs from May 29 – September 1
Every Wednesday – Sunday, plus holiday Mondays
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
West Zwick’s Park / 10 Bay Bridge Rd
Learn more at: https://popupsonthebay.ca/

Paddling Puppeteers
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Join us for an entertaining musical puppet show with Paddling Puppeteers and learn about connecting with nature and restoring the land and water.
All ages. Third Floor Gallery 1. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

Vinyl Listening Party
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Meyers Creek Brewing, 60 Dundas St E, Belleville, K8N 1B8
Come hang out and listen to vinyl records with us!
BRING YOUR VINYL: We’ll play a song or side
MAKE A REQUEST: Choose something from our collection to make a request
WIN VINYL: Enter the draw for a chance to win a mystery, previously loved, vinyl record
FREE POPCORN!

Quinte West Summer Concert Series
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Frankford Tourist Park, Tourist Park Road, Frankford, Ontario, K0K 2C0, Canada
The summer concert series features outdoor concerts with talented entertainers on Wednesday evenings in Frankford Tourist Park and Sunday evenings at the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre in Centennial Park.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please note concerts are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

Quinte Museum of Natural History Summer Drop-Ins
2025-08-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 17:00 | 99 Dufferin Ave, Trenton, On
Our Summer Drop-Ins are perfect for visitors of all ages and skill levels, you’ll get a chance to make a craft to take home on Thursdays, and on Fridays we’ll have a science discovery station set up to explore!
All programs are FREE with regular museum admission and will be offered all day (while supplies last for craft activities). Come on by and learn something new, in our air-conditioned space.

Community Friends: Just Bee Cuz Honey Farm
2025-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Get the buzz on all things bees, bee hives and honey from Belleville beekeeper Frances of Just Bee Cuz Honey Farm.
All ages. Third Floor Meeting Room. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

Thursdays with Cousin Gibbard Suede
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe – first Thursdays each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available
313 Front St Belleville at UpFront Café

Live Music: Cousin Gibbard Suede
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe on the first Thursday of each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available

Flight Deck Fridays
2025-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | National Air Force Museum of Canada, 220 RCAF Road, Trenton, K0K 3W0
This summer, get up close and step inside some of Canada’s most iconic military aircraft during Flight Deck Fridays at the National Air Force Museum of Canada!
Every Friday from July 4 through August, we’re unlocking the cockpits and opening the doors to a rotating lineup of iconic Canadian military aircraft in the RCAF Memorial Airpark. Step aboard historic planes, explore their interiors, and imagine what it was like to fly Canada’s finest machines through the skies.
Each week offers a new aircraft to discover— how many will you explore?!
Know before you go:
• Tours run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Closed-toe footwear is recommended
• Bring water and wear sun protection – you’ll be outside in the Airpark
• Regular Museum admission rates apply
Visit our website (www.airforcemuseum.ca) or follow us on Facebook / Instagram (@nafmcanada) to stay up to date on Flight Deck Fridays and other events happening this summer!
