Happenstance Books & Yarns

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

07/18/2026

The Lakefield Literary Festival gets underway Friday evening, 7:00 p.m. at Lakefield College School.

Founded in 1995, the festival was established to commemorate renowned Canadian novelist Margaret Laurence, who made the Village of Lakefield her home.

The program continues tomorrow (Saturday, July 18) with events taking place at LCS throughout the day.

The always popular Children's Tent takes place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Lakefield United Church, held in partnership with Selwyn Public Library.

07/17/2026

Location Change: Due to the weather and air quality forecast, we have decided to move our Saturday Children's Tent Event to Lakefield United Church, located at 47 Regent St. The space is air-conditioned and has comfortable seating for everyone. It will be a great event! 10am start. Arrive early to get your child's name in the book draw and get a seat.

07/17/2026

Important LLF update about venue change for the Children’s Author Event.

Location Change: Due to the weather and air quality forecast, we have decided to move our Saturday Children's Tent Event to Lakefield United Church, located at 47 Regent St. The space is air-conditioned and has comfortable seating for everyone. It will be a great event! 10am start. Arrive early to get your child's name in the book draw and get a seat.

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Stunning new pieces by Aitken and Hyde in stock.

07/03/2026

☀️ Books. Boats. Beautiful conversations.

There’s something special about spending a summer day in Lakefield.

Picture yourself strolling our charming downtown, browsing local shops, enjoying lunch by the water, and then settling in for inspiring conversations with some of Canada’s most celebrated authors.

Whether you’re escaping to the cottage for the weekend or planning a day trip, the Lakefield Literary Festival is the perfect addition to your summer plans.

📚 Award-winning Canadian authors
🌊 A beautiful waterfront community
☕ Great local cafés and shops
💬 Stories that stay with you long after the weekend ends

Join us July 17–18 and experience why readers return to Lakefield year after year.

Who would you bring for the perfect summer literary getaway?

05/29/2026

Lovely to have the Mrs Roper Scavenger Hunt ladies visit Happenstance yesterday.