Ontario Culture Days
Together We Create
About Ontario Culture Days
Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide celebration that invites residents and visitors to discover, experience, and participate in arts, culture, and heritage. Every September and October, communities across Ontario come together to showcase local talent through free and low-cost activities.
Centre Wellington proudly participates by offering engaging events that celebrate creativity, encourage community connection, and highlight the unique artists, organizations, and cultural spaces that make our community vibrant.
Why Participate?
✔ Discover local artists and performers
✔ Experience free and family-friendly events
✔ Celebrate Centre Wellington's arts, heritage, and culture
✔ Connect with your community through creativity
Get Involved in 2027
Ontario Culture Days will return in 2027! Are you an artist, cultural organization, community group, or creative individual interested in participating? Start planning an event that celebrates arts, culture, and creativity in Centre Wellington. Check back for updates and information about getting involved in next year's celebration.
Get Inspired
Think about an art, culture, or creative activity you'd like to share with the community.
Start Planning
Explore ideas for your event, workshop, performance, exhibition, or community activity.
Get Ready
Watch for 2027 registration details and resources from Ontario Culture Days.
Join the Celebration
Share your creativity, connect with others, and help make Culture Days 2027 memorable.
Registration details for 2027 will be shared when available. Check back here for updates.
Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide celebration of creativity, bringing together artists, organizations, and the community through free and accessible cultural experiences. Centre Wellington continues to be recognized nationally for its strong arts and culture sector.
The Township has been named a Top Participating Community by Culture Days for the past three consecutive years, ranking in the Top 10 across Canada—reflecting the strength of local artists, organizations, volunteers, and community partners.
Surrounded by inspiring landscapes and rich heritage, Centre Wellington offers space for creativity to flourish through visual art, music, dance, storytelling, culinary arts, and hands-on making. Creativity becomes a way to connect—with place, with each other, and with community.
At a Glance
Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide celebration of creativity, bringing together artists, organizations, and the community through free and accessible cultural experiences. Centre Wellington continues to be recognized nationally for its strong arts and culture sector.
Dates
September 18 – October 4, 2026
Experiences
Free and pay-what-you-may workshops, performances, exhibits, and activities.
Location
Events take place throughout Centre Wellington, including Elora and Fergus.
Get Involved
Artists, creators, community groups, and organizations are invited to participate.
Questions? Let's Connect
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