Municipal Events

Canada Day Celebration Details

Activities will be happening throughout the day at the Best & Bash Arena (16 McPherson Dr) from 7:00 am until 9:50 pm!

• 7:00am - 10:00am - Firefighters pancake breakfast ($)
• 9:00am - 3:00pm - Napanee Valley Cruisers Show N' Shine Car Show
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Pony rides by The Party Ponies ($)
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Face painting by First Impressions By Danielle
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Balloon art by Just Jess
• 5:00pm - 9:00pm - Family yard games
• 7:00pm - Judging of Kids Decorating Competition (see more below)
• 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Music by Diamond Productions
• 8:00pm - Free popcorn, cotton candy, and cookies until the fireworks begin or while supplies last
• 9:50 pm - Fireworks

Big D's Canteen will be open in the afternoon and evening. Items with a dollar sign will require a fee to participate.

This event is funded (in part) by the Government of Canada.

Kids Decorating Competition for Canada Day 

Where: Best & Bash Arena - 16 McPherson Drive

New to this year’s Canada Day Celebration is a Kids Decorating Competition!

Kids of all ages are invited to decorate their wagons, tricycles, bicycles, and scooters with a Canadian theme.

Prizes will be awarded for the following age groups: 1–3 years, 4–7 years, 8–12 years, and 13+ years.

Get creative and show off your Canadian spirit!

Judging will begin at 7:00 pm.

Please arrive by 6:30 pm to ensure your mode of transportation is ready to be showcased by 7:00 pm.

The competition will take place in the narrow parking lot south of the arena.

When: Weekend of April 25, 2026

Where: Greater Napanee

How to Particiapte: Residents are encouraged to take part in a community clean up in honour of Earth Day! Bags for the clean up will be available during business hours at the Best & Bash Arena (while supplies last).

Participants are required to complete a registration form to indicate the location where the collected bags of waste will be left.

Materials collected must be placed in the bags provided by the Town or in clear garbage bags and left at the location specified in the registration form by 7:00 am on April 27. Staff may not reach all areas on that day; however, bags will be collected throughout the week.

Register Here to Participate: Earth Day Clean Up Registration Form 

When: November 28th from 5:00 pm - 7: 00 pm

Where: Conservation Park (10 Pearl Street)

Come join us as we light up the park! This event will feature fireworks, a fire show from NorthFire Circus, light wands for attendees, and cookies!

When: November 29, 2025, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Where: Banquet Hall at the Best & Bash Arena - 16 McPherson Drive

Admission: Free!

Questions? Contact Bethany Chadwick at bchadwick@greaternapanee.com or by calling 613-776-1127.

Vendors attending:

• HoneyBell Jewlry and Crafts 
• Creative Cousins from Napanee
• Pane in the Glass
• JVC Honey
• On the Hook by Autumn
• Vic's Acrylics
• Amanda's Creations
• Linda's Hobbies
• Karen Matthews
• Essential Designs 
• Creations by Stone
• Kiko Krafts
• Heather's Nook n Hook
• Sherry-ing with you
• From the Oven
• Brian Hughes Designs
• Betty Kaddie
• Something Creative by Sophi
• Lid Poppin' Preserves & Hangin' By A Thread
• Unique Gourds & More
• The Crochet Corner
• Art by Joanne
• C&C Crafts and Banana Bread
• YKKrafts
• Sunshine Gypsy
• Samm's Jamms
• Everlasting Refined
• Rusty Goat
• Sable+Sage Co.
• The Knotty Crafter
• Wanda Amey
• Calvary Church

Our Movie in the Park Series is back for another year! The Town will be providing popcorn for each movie. Chocolate milk will also be available at each movie thanks to the L&A Dairy Producers. 

Movie Dates:

• Friday, June 19, 2026 - Sponsored by Boralex
  • Movie is Brother Bear 
• Friday, July 17, 2026 - Sponsored by Kinsmen Club of Napanee
  • Movie to be determined
• Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Movie to be derermined 

Location:

All movies will be taking place at Conservation Park (10 Pearl Street) behind the picnic shelter.

Time:

Movies begin at dusk.

Are you a musician who loves to perform? Apply with us to become a performer at this season's Music by the River series!

Dates: June 14 (youth spotlight for musicians age 21 and under), July 12, and August 9

Location: Conservation Park (10 Pearl Street, Napanee)

Time: Between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Complete a Music by the River Performer Application Form

Questions? Email Bethany Chadwick at bchadwick@greaternapanee.com.  

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 

Time: Beginning at 5:30 pm 

Where: The parade will leave from the Napanee Fairgrounds at 170 York Street

Registration Fee: Donation of non-perishable food items in support of the Napanee Salvation Army

Registration for the Parade of Lights is now full. To join a waitlist, please email Bethany Chadwick at bchadwick@greaternapanee.com. 

Don't miss our annual Seedling Giveaway!

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Where: Best & Bash Arena (16 McPherson Dr.)

Time: Event begins at 9:00 am, while supplies last.

Cost: This event is free. All you need to do is bring a pail to collect your seedlings. 

How to store seedlings:

• Keep the roots cool, dark, and moist
• Plant the seedlings as soon as possible

Species available:

• American Mountain Ash
• Bur Oak
• Eastern White Pine
• Paper Birch
• Pin Oak
• Red Maple
• Sugar Maple
• Tamarack
• Tulip Tree
• Eastern White Cedar
• Balsam Poplar
• Winterberry

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 

Where: Banquet Hall at the Best & Bash Arena (16 McPherson Drive)

Registration for the Spring Market is now full. To join a waitlist, please contact Bethany Chadwick at bchadwick@greaternapanee.com or call 613-776-1127.

The following vendors will be attending the Spring Market:

Thank you to everyone that participated in our 2025 Trunk or Treating event!