Student Maker Market

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Student Success Centre
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you a student creator? Join the Student Maker Market as a vendor and showcase your unique handmade goods! Not selling? Come support your fellow students, discover one-of-a-kind items, and connect with the creative community on campus.

Please complete the event registration for in order to submit a request to be a student vendor! 

 

Winter Chill Out

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 10:30am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Student Success Centre
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for our Winter Chill Out student appreciation event! 

Activities happening on campus: 

  • Prizes 

  • Quiz Challenge Plinko

  • Hot Chocolate

  • Winter Chill Out Soup Station

And more!!

Placement Send Off & Winter Chill Out Student Appreciation Day!

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Student Success Centre
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for our HP Placement Send Off & Winter Chill Out student appreciation event! 

Activities happening at HP include: 

  • Placement Prep

  • Holiday gift bags

  • Coffee

  • Crafts Table

AND MORE!!

Halloween Student Appreciation

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 10:30am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for our Halloween Student Appreciation Event!

Be sure to wear your best costume and participate in a series of engaging and fun activities with lots of candy and prizes to be won!

Activities happening on campus: 

Simcoe Hall

  • Halloween crafts 
  • Awesome Halloween themed prizes
  • Treats and snacks 
  • DIY Trick or Treat candy bags 

And more!!

Halloween Student Appreciation (HP)

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10:30am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for our Halloween Student Appreciation Event!

Be sure to wear your best costume and participate in a series of engaging and fun activities with lots of candy and prizes to be won!

Activities happening on campus: 

Heritage Place

  • Halloween crafts 
  • Awesome Halloween themed prizes
  • Treats and snacks 
  • DIY Trick or Treat candy bags 

And more!!

(OR) Downtown Adventure

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Meet Outside of Simcoe Hall, Orillia Campus
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to join us for our Downtown Adventure in beautiful downtown Orillia. We’ll head downtown together from campus and show you just how easy it is to get there using your Lakehead Bus Pass—or bring some change if you don’t have one yet! Once downtown, you’ll be free to explore with friends or alongside our Orientation Leaders.

You’ll get a map of the downtown core, plus a curated list of special stops—businesses that are excited to welcome you with possible discounts, samples, or freebies! We’ll also give you $10 in Downtown Dollars to spend at any participating business for the first 75 registered students—whether it’s for a small treat or to put toward a larger purchase.

There’s also a lively farmers’ market happening that Saturday (as there is every Saturday—but this one will be especially fun!). The city has lots planned downtown that day, making it the perfect time to explore, grab some deals, and see just how awesome downtown Orillia is. 

Note: This event will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!

This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!

Barrie Downtown Adventure

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Meet Outside of 24 Maple, Barrie STEM Hub
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to participate in Downtown Adventure! This will give you the opportunity to discover downtown Barrie and all the amazing businesses and services it has to offer! Lakehead has partnered with some amazing businesses that have some pretty cool offers that are only available to students that attend this event! We will all walk to the downtown core together and then you are free to explore on your own, or with a group. 

Welcome Brunch

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 9:00am to 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
5 Ross street
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact E-mail: 

To kick off the first day of classes, we're serving up a FREE brunch for all new and returning students, staff, and faculty! Bring your appetite and let us officially welcome you to Lakehead University's Barrie STEM HUB

No registration required - just show up! 

(ORILLIA) Wolfie's Warmup

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 10:15am to 12:45pm EDT
Event Location: 
Outside of Residence
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to our First ever Wolfie's Warmup. This will be a fun-filled event where you can show your Thunderwolf spirit, get to know other new students, play some interactive games, enjoy some snacks, and make signs before heading over to the soccer fields to support our athletes at our second annual home opener! This is a day you are not going to want to miss! 

 
Schedule of the Day
  • 10:15 AM - 12:45PM  Wolfie's Warmup
  • 1PM - Women's Varsity Soccer game 
  • 3:15 - Men's Varsity Soccer Game
Note: registering does not commit you to the full day. Student can come and go based on their availability.

(ORILLIA) Student Services BBQ & Mini Putt

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 11:00am to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Outside in front of Dining Hall, Orillia Campus
Event Contact Name: 
Emily Stewart
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL students to a FREE BBQ and a round of mini putt — play solo or with friends! Each hole on the course is themed around a different student service, so as you putt your way through, you’ll discover all the amazing supports available to help you succeed at Lakehead.

This outdoor event is weather-dependent — in case of rain, we’ll reschedule for our rain date

Bonus: Don’t miss the WellU Wednesday: Block Party, hosted by Student Health and Wellness, happening right alongside the action!

No registration required - just show up! 

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