Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s going on in Brighton and the surrounding areas over the next 48 hours.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5:
PARENT AND TOT SKATE: Hosted at King Edward from 10 to 11 a.m.
PAST AND PRESENT 35TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Hosted at Gallery 121 in Belleville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s also free to attend.
ADULT SKATE: Enjoy some you time on the ice at King Edward from 11 a.m. to noon.
BRIGHTON CARPET BOWLERS: The team is in action at the King Edward Park Community Centre from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
MAKERSPACE STUDIO: Hosted at the Trenton library branch from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in to turn your creative ideas into reality using high-tech tools and hands-on equipment like a Glowforge laser cutter, 3D printer, sewing machines, and more.
QUINTE WEST CAREER FAIR: If you’re hunting for a new gig, you can join Career Edge at the Ducan McDonald Arena from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a chance to network with local employers and industry professionals.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6:
2026 INSPIHER LOCAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Hosted at Venture13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Cobourg for International Women’s Day.
DROP IN AND CHEER: Catch up on the Paralympics on the big screen in the Brighton Public Library’s program room. Runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PAST AND PRESENT 35TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Continues at Gallery 121 in Belleville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TODDLER DANCE PARTY: Hosted at the Trenton library for newborns to age 4. Fun runs 10 to 11 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.
ADULT SHINNY HOCKEY: Hosted at Brighton’s King Edward from noon to 1:30 p.m.
BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER: Hosted at Trent River Public School. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the games start at 6 p.m. All funds raised are going towards building a new Kindergarten playground at the school.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Celebrating Women: The Heart of the Community celebration, hosted at Occasions by the Bay at 980 Old Hwy. 2, Trenton.
PUBLIC SKATING: Swing by King Edward from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL DANCE: Hosted by the Brighton Legion from 7 to 11 p.m. with DJ Greg spinning the tunes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support our teams!
THURSDAY, MARCH 5:
The Picton Pirates are on the road for Game 7 in round one of the PJHL playoffs against the Amherstview Jets. Game time is 7:25 p.m.
BDMHA has the ice at King Edward from 5 to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6:
The Trenton Golden Hawks first OJHL playoff game is against the Lindsay Muskies on home ice at 7:30 p.m.
Skate Canada has the ice at King Edward from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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