Winter Festival on Amherst Island

Winter Festival on Amherst Island - Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 9AM-5PM

Event Schedule - Free surprise draws at most events!

9:00–10:30 AM — Pancake Breakfast ($ by donation) at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church By the A.I.W.I. and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Colourful Rainbow Connection for Families (FREE) At & By Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre. Make a rainbow, find a rainbow, and sing the rainbow song. There will be four stations: paint, sing, hear, and make a rainbow.

12:00–3:00 PM — Topsy Farms (FREE) 14775 Front Road - Interact with animals and walk nature trails. Join friends or enjoy solo forest bathing. Come and explore the beauty of Mother Nature in winter.

1:00–2:30 PM — "Everyone Has a Story" Fireside Chat (FREE) At & By Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre - Warren Kilpatrick will host an opportunity for Islanders to hear and share personal stories about life on the Island and being a member of our remarkable community. Special guest: Keith Miller.

3:00–5:00 PM — Family Fun Movie (FREE) at A.I.P.S. - By A.I. Rec Association - Bring the family and join us for movie time. Chairs will be provided, or bring a blanket and pillow. Cash-only concession stand (nut-free). Milk and chocolate milk will be provided by the Lennox & Addington Dairy Farmers.

Thank you to everyone supporting the third edition of the Amherst Island Winter Festival by organizing and hosting events, providing prizes, and supporting the initiative.

Community Supporters

• Amherst Island Women's Institute
• Amherst Island Recreation Association
• Lennox & Addington Dairy Farmers
• St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
• The Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre
• Topsy Farms

Questions or interested in hosting an event next year?

• Contact Paul Juniper
• Email: pjuniper@xplornet.ca