Offering free, engaging celebrations and events for the community to enjoy. The City offers a variety of programming to cultivate civic pride and celebrate our city and its people.
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Culture Days
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts and culture featuring free events throughout Guelph—and across the country. The celebration happens annually in the fall.
Doors Open Guelph
Step through the doors to some of our most architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites for free guided tours and interactive experiences. For more information contact, [email protected].
Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting in Market Square! Join the Mayor and members of Council for live music and a countdown to illumination!
National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
Every June, coinciding with the summer solstice, all are welcome to celebrate the rich culture, unique heritage and notable achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
Guelph 200
The year 2027 marks Guelph’s bicentennial – 200 years since the establishment of the town of Guelph by John Galt and the Canada Company on land acquired from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation through the Between the Lakes Treaty No. 3 (1792).