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Upcoming Events

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A popular event that's been on hiatus since 2020 - but it's back!! We're providing the pancake breakfast which includes sausages and a beverage. There will be 'a la carte' options as well if you don't want a full breakfast (or want to add extras to yours!) ​
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 Be a part of this popular annual kids' art show! Three age categories with great  - and BIGGER - cash prizes! Plus, NO entry fee this year!
​REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL APRIL 25     Click on the image below for more information.
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Please note that submissions to our Free to Create Adults show have closed.
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​Year round - Nevada Lottery pull tickets at MacPherson's Restaurant
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Meat Raffles are back at Grog's!!
Grogs Restaurant   from 2 pm to 3:30 pm

​A strip of tickets for 24 draws is $10.00. Prizes include meat, eggs, lottery tickets and various gift prizes. We also hold a 50/50 draw at a cost of 3 tickets for $5.00. Come out and support the club or send your money and someone will be nice enough to watch your tickets and give you a shout if you are a winner. 


Meat Raffle Dates for the 2025-26 Optimist Year 


September 20, 2025
October 18, 2025
November 15, 2025
December 20, 2025
January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026


We run many events throughout the year. Some are old standards that have become family traditions over generations - such as our Easter Egg Hunt and Fishing Derby - others are relatively new annual events - such as our Canada Day celebrations - and others are unique and new opportunities! Please visit our Past Events page to see what we do in our community!

Looking ahead to 2026:

February 16th – Family Day Activities and Hot Dogs at the Optimist Hall in Port Franks – 11:00 to 1:00 and then Free Skate at the Legacy Centre in Thedford with free facepainting, popcorn and hot chocolate – 1:00– 3:00 pm     
 
April 4th – Easter Egg Hunt – Community Centre – Doors open at 10:00
 
May 2nd and 3rd  – Free to Create Kids – Ontario Youth Art Show and Sale 
Free to Create Adults - gallery of local artists

                               Community Centre – 10:00-4:00
 
July 1st – Canada Day festivities at the Pavilion and Community Centre – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
July 4th – Kids Fishing Derby – Meet at Community Centre at 9:00 am
 
August 23rd – Corn Fest – Outdoors at the Port Franks Pavilion – 4:00-7:00 pm
 
October 18th – Shades of Autumn Vendor Sales and Tea Room – 10:00-3:00
 
October 24th – Pumpkins After Dark–Community Centre outdoors – 5:00–7:30 pm.
 
November 28th – Cookie Walk – Community Centre – 10:00 am – sold out
 
December 13th – Breakfast with Santa – 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 sittings by reservation
 
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Upcoming Events
    • FREE TO CREATE KIDS
    • Free to Create Adults show
  • Past Events
  • Community Projects
    • Mural Project
  • Online Resources for Families
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • 40th Anniversary
  • Photo archives