Kirkland Lake Homecoming Week
June 28-July 4, 2010

Terri Clark & Lou Gramm
Headline Homecoming Events

2010 Kirkland Lake Homecoming Events Schedule:

Homecoming Squash Tournament - Monday, June 28, 2010

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting a free squash tournament beginning at 6 pm on Monday, June 28 at the complex with cash prizes. For more information or to register, call the complex at 567-5215.

Kids Mania Show – Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting the Kids Mania show on Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30 at the Northern College Auditorium featuring the characters of Explorer Girl, Cuz Diego, Builder Boy and Spongee. Tickets are $10 each at reception at the complex or at the door. Tickets go on sale June 22.

Homecoming Drive In Movie – Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting a drive in movie featuring “How To Train Your Dragon” beginning at dusk on Wednesday, June 30 at St Jerome School Grounds. Admission is $20 per vehicle. Advance tickets are available at reception at the complex. Food vendors will be on site.

Homecoming Super Men’s Night – Wednesday, June 30, 2010:

The Kirkland Lake Golf Club will host a Homecoming Super Men's Night on Wednesday, June 30th. The format is an 18-hole 2-Man scramble with a shotgun start at 2 pm and dinner to follow. Contact the KLGC pro shop for more information at (705)642-3456.

Extendicare Family BBQ – Wednesday, June 30, 2010:

Extendicare in Kirkland Lake will host a Homecoming Family BBQ on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 starting at 5 pm. Entertainment by Don Lauzon & Neil MacDonald. All Extendicare families are welcome.

Museum Canada Day Celebrations - Thursday, July 1, 2010:

The Museum of Northern History will host Canada Day festivities on Thursday July 1st including a continental breakfast from 10-11 am followed by Canada Day cake and the induction of R.E. Ted Evans to the KL Hall of Fame. There will be face-painting from 10-2.

Free Canada Day Concert – Thursday, July 1, 2010:

The KL Festivals Committee will host the 8th annual free Canada Day Concert at Civic on Thursday, July 1 featuring live tributes to the Beach Boys, The Beach Bums at 2 pm, followed by Glory Days tribute to Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band at 4 pm and the AC\DC tribute Who Made Who at 6 pm. There will be free kids inflatables throughout the afternoon, concession stands and a beer gardens.

Free Outdoor Movie – Thursday, July 1, 2010:

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting a free outdoor movie on a gigantic inflatable screen at Civic on Canada Day. The movie “Aliens in the Attic” will begin at approximately 9:30 pm. There will be a break midway through the movie for fireworks. Food vendors will be open.

Canada Day Fireworks – Thursday, July 1, 2010:

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting Canada Day fireworks sponsored by Last Chance Liquidation Warehouse. The fireworks will begin shortly after dusk at the Civic Service Stadium. The free outdoor movie will be paused for the fireworks.

HHN Beach Party - Friday, July 2, 2010:

Hockey Heritage North will host a Beach Party from 11-3 on Friday, July 2nd featuring live music, a bbq, games, a giant kids inflatable slide and the opportunity to purchase the new HHN jersey.

Homecoming Pub with Lou Gramm – Friday, July 2, 2010:

The KL Festivals Committee presents Lou Gramm formerly of Foreigner, headlining the 2010 Kirkland Lake Homecoming Pub on Friday, July 2 at the complex. Special guest Andrew Cole & his band will open. Doors open at 8 pm. Age of majority is required. Lou Gramm Homecoming pub tickets are $40 at reception at the complex, Robertson’s in New Liskeard or online here:

Terri Clark & Jimmy Rankin – Saturday, July 3, 2010:

The Kirkland Lake Festivals Committee will present Country Star Terri Clark with special guest Jimmy Rankin on Saturday, July 3 at the complex. For the first time in 20 years, the glass in the arena will be taken out. The entire floor will be licensed, but the seating and standing areas will be open to all ages. Wrist bands will be given to concert goers 19 years and older to access the floor. Doors open at 8 pm. Terri Clark tickets are $60 at reception at the complex, Robertson’s in New Liskeard or online here:

Toburn Day in The Park - Saturday, July 3, 2010:

The Kirkland Lake Art Club will hold a Homecoming Art in the Park sale at the Toburn Mine site on Saturday, July 3, 2010 from 9am-4pm as part of Homecoming Week celebrations. In addition, there will also be gold panning, tours of Toburn, hot dogs and more.

Free Kids Matinees – Sat July 3 & Sun July 4, 2010:

The KL Festivals Committee is presenting free kids matinees featuring Disney’s Oceans at 2 pm on Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 at the Lasalle Theatre.

Kirkland Lake Doors Open - Saturday, July 3, 2010:

Hosted by the Museum of Northern History from 10-3 on Saturday, July 3rd, "Doors Open" is a unique opportunity to explore properties that are either not usually open to the public or charge an entrance fee. Pick up a program at the museum or call 568-8800 for more info.

Homecoming Brunch - Sunday, July 4, 2010

Branch 87 of the RC Legion will host a Homecoming Brunch from 10am-1pm on Sunday, July 4th at the Legion. Cost is just $7 per person.

Additional KL Homecoming Week Events:

Details on additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Facebook Event Listings:

For more details, visit the Kirkland Lake Festivals Committee’s event listings on facebook: