Culture Days

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.

The next national Culture Days celebration will take place September 18th through October 4th, 2026, for two weeks of colour, creativity, and community.  

Events in Minto

Events are all free to attend or by donation. We ask that those who are able to please bring a donation to Minto's Food Pantries. 

Some events require registration. Please visit CultureDays.ca to learn more.

Events include:

• September 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Tai Chi Class for Seniors
• September 19, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Apple Pie Baking Workshop *registration required
• September 24, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Harriston Rising Alleyway Decoration Paint Night
• September 25, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Ghana Culture Day – Celebrating Ghanaian Culture & Heritage
• September 26, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Create your own Flower Bouquet *registration required
• September 26, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Fall Fun Day at the Minto Farmers' Market
• September 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: A Cricut Creation:  Tote Bag for Adults and Teens *registration required
• Sept 26 & Oct 3, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Movement Workshops with the Minto Dance Academy *registration required
• September 29, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Exploring Pointillism Painting technique at Palmerston EarlyON *Ages 0-6
• September 29, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM: Heads & Tales: Storytelling with Jay Wilson *registration recommended
• September 30, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Truth & Reconciliation Event
• October 1st, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Theatre Improv & Game Night
• October 2nd, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Learn to Dance with IMDA *registration required
• October 2nd, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Apples & Astronomy
• October 3rd, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Craft and Create:  Fall Painting for Adults *registration required
• October 3rd, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Line Dancing with the Yeehaw Guide
• October 4th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Tri-County Ag Machines & Memories Tour
• All Culture Days Long: Nostalgia Exhibit at the Harriston Historical Society *gallery hours
• All Culture Days Long: All Things Bright & Beautiful Exhibit at the Minto Arts Gallery *gallery hours
• All Culture Days Long: Historical Walking Tours (self-guided) on Driftscape
   

Hosting a Culture Days Event

Hosting an event during Culture Days? Send us the details to be featured in our promotions!

Culture Days Event Requirements

• Events must be held between September 18th to October 4, 2026
• Events are required to be free or by donation only.
• Events must have a clear connection to arts, culture, and/or heritage
• Events must have a participatory or interactive element, or provide a unique experience to the public

Learn more about event eligibility in the official Culture Days Event Organizer Guide.

Event hosts must provide the following information to the Town of Minto

• Event Name
• Description of Event
• Language your event will be offered in
• Photos to be used for promotions
• Date, Time, and Location of event
• Is the event indoor, outdoor, or virtual?
• Any special directions to the event location.
• Event capacity
• Is the event drop-in or by registration? If registration, how do they do so?
• Is the event free or pay what you can?
• Accessibility information (ex. is the event wheelchair accessible, are there gender neutral washrooms, will there be a sign language interpreter or closed captioning/subtitles, audio description, relaxed performance, etc.)
• The target audience
• Organizer Name, Description/Bio
• Social Media Profiles or website if applicable.

The Town of Minto will provide the following: 

• Promotions: Culture Days events will be featured on the Town of Minto website calendar, community calendar (shared on socials and community bulletin boards), Culture Days poster, Town of Minto and relevant downtown social media accounts, press releases, and other advertising when applicable.
• Event Space: The Town of Minto may be able to provide assistance finding a location to host the event.

Apply for the Culture Days Microgrant

The Cultural Roundtable is offering up to $200.00 grants for any community organizations, artists, or businesses to participate by running and organizing their own event during Culture Days 2026. To receive funding, events must follow the guidelines listed above.

Apply for funding with the form below.

•  Microgrant funding submissions must be received no later than August 21st, 2026.
• Grant applications will be reviewed and approved by the Culture Days sub-committee. There is a limited amount of funding available, so not all applications may be approved. You will be contacted after the deadline with more information should your application be accepted.