Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s going on in Brighton and the surrounding areas over the next 48 hours.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5:
DROP-IN PICKLEBALL: Hosted at Duncan Memorial Arena in Trenton from 9 a.m. to noon.
QUINTE WEST POP-UPS: Pop-up season continues at Centennial Park in Trenton from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FILM SCREENING: WE THE CHILDREN: This special screening from the National Film Board, in honour of Indigenous History Month, is being hosted at the Brighton Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. No registration is required.
STOP MOTION ANIMATION: In this six-week series, kids dive into the world of stop motion animation and use everyday objects like clay, LEGO and mini figures. For ages eight-plus. At the end of the program, small groups present their films. Runs 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the makerspace at the Trenton library branch. Registration is required.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL DANCE: The Brighton Legion hosts its social dance from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring DJ Greg spinning the tunes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6:
BELLEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Hosted at 15 Market Square from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FRONT STREET FARMERS’ MARKET: Hosted downtown Trenton Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CAMPBELLFORD FARMERS’ MARKET: Runs Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of River and Front Street South in Campbellford.
TRENT VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD BEHIND THE SEAMS QUILT SHOW: The 2026 show returns Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 to light up the King Edward Park Community Centre in Brighton, running 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The show also features the tearoom, vendors, raffle baskets, an artisan’s market, comfort quilts and “Quilts of Valour.”
KIDS’ CRAFT KITS: Swing by the Brighton Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get your new craft kits at the main desk as supplies last.
QUINTE WEST POP-UPS: Pop-up season continues at Centennial Park in Trenton from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
INDIGENOUS ARTISAN FAIR: Celebrate National Indigenous History Month at the Quinte West Pop-ups running 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SPANISH CIRCLE: Hosted at the Brighton Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., you can join Sofia to practise your Spanish and make new friends. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
BAY OF QUINTE RELAF FOR LIFE: This fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society returns Saturday at Trenton High School from 2 to 10 p.m.
DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME: Hosted by the Brighton Public Library from 11 a.m. to noon.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Learn about the practical first steps to making your own movie in this one-hour presentation at the Brighton Public Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Organizers say this is a great starting point if you’re looking to submit a film to the “Small Town Shorts Film Festival.”
HOPE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE CLUB SUMMER OPEN HOUSE: This summer open house runs two days (June 6 and 7) at the Antique Machinery Centre in Canton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRIDE IN THE PARK: WARKWORTH MAGIC: Hosted at Mill Creek Park starting at 6 p.m.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support our teams!
The Brighton Bandits have no games lined up Friday, but one game set for Saturday for the 11 and under select team at King Edward Park diamond A.
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