6th Annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest

Jul 24, 2026

kids show off their face painting at the Macaulay Village Fun Fair

Kids, parents and volunteers packed Macaulay Village Park for the 6th annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest on Thursday, July 23. This family-focused event has become a cherished Heights community tradition!

3 kids enjoy the water curtain

Highlights in 2026:

  • book giveaways and a story walk by County Kids Read
  • a free barbecue, prepared by the Cherry Valley Park Association
  • lawn games with the Macaulay Village Neighbourhood Group
  • kids’ activities and crafts with the Department of Illumination, Baxter Arts Centre, Greater Than County Youth Collective, and Reaching for Rainbows
  • fun giveaways from the ROC, PELC and Giant Tiger
  • a water curtain, courtesy of Prince Edward County Fire Rescue
  • face painting with Paint Me Up

The first Reading Round-Up in 2021 was hosted by Prince Edward Learning Centre, County Kids Read and the Prince Edward County Public Library. The popular family literacy event has grown every year, connecting families with community resources in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

It’s wonderful to see how community use of the park has flourished with so many people pitching in to rejuvenate the space over the last few years, including new play equipment, a shade structure, community garden beds, a little free library (topped up at the end of the day), a Miawaki forest and lots and lots of trees! Below right, Anthony proudly poses with one of the trees he planted during a tree planting party organized by PELC in 2024.

This year, lead sponsor Giant Tiger of Picton kicked off the event with a donation of $1,000 in gift cards to support PELC learners and clients. The donation is part of the store’s “birthday bash” celebrating 65 years Canada-wide.

PELC executive director Kathleen Kennedy, GT manager Jennifer Thompson, PELC instructors Lori Farrington and Jenn Hunter, GT cashier Keri Baverstock, and PELC Board chair Cameron Bedford

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a special community event! We had a blast!

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