Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd Days is a volunteer-run festival organization in Sarnia-Lambton that produces an annual summer weekend of tournaments, live entertainment, a parade, vendor markets, and family activities. A year-round committee coordinates student and community volunteers, local sponsors, and youth programming to run events, pop-ups, and wellness-focused gatherings. Funds and proceeds raised through festival activities are distributed to local nonprofits and community programs, and volunteers help operate tournaments, kid zones, and community outreach.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Sponsor welcome announcement
Captain Kidd Days announced that ANJ has returned as an entertainment sponsor, with a public thank you for investing in the community. The June 25 announcement invites followers to watch for more partner updates and to track news under #CKD2026.
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Partnership announcement thanking sponsor for outdoor movie nights
Captain Kidd Days announced a partnership with Mainstreet Credit Union Canada to support Corunna’s outdoor movie nights, and shared excitement for the screening on July 30, 2026. The post thanks the sponsor for helping bring Corunna’s only outdoor movie night experience to life and uses #CKD2026 for updates.
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Captain Kidd Days youth event thank-you announcement
Captain Kidd Days published a thank-you note on 2026-06-21 praising volunteers and local businesses after a youth oriented event, quoting an attendee who asked for the event to return next year. The post names Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna, Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar Inc., Autumn Murphy, Antonio's Pizza, and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and uses hashtag #CKD2026 for follow up.
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Grade 9-12 open doors event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting an open doors evening for Grade 9 to 12 in Corunna on 2026-06-21, with free pool, darts, pizza, henna, and golf simulators until 10:00 PM. The event is teen focused, casual, and tied to local Captain Kidd Days activities under hashtags #CKD2026 and #YWHO.
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Youth wellness event
Captain Kidd Days and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario hosted a youth wellness meetup at Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna on 2026-06-20, with Grades 6 to 8 attending until 6:00 PM and Grades 9 to 12 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Antonio's Pizza provided food for the event, which reported an excellent turnout and community support.
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Captain Kidd Days community event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a community event in Corunna on 2026-06-20 with family friendly activities and an emphasis on mental health. Expect free games, simulators, henna, food, swag bags, and door prizes across sessions for children and older attendees.
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StandUp Ball Hockey Tournament
Captain Kidd Days is calling for teams and volunteers for the StandUp Ball Hockey Tournament, a community event that began nine years ago to support mental health. Sign up via the provided registration form to enter a team or offer help with registration and event logistics, and follow updates with #CKD2026.
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Support for Corunna Volunteer FireFighters Association
Captain Kidd Days is urging the community to support the Corunna Volunteer FireFighters Association on June 13, with activities where all proceeds will benefit the local fire department. Expect festival style attractions and chances to contribute through participation and purchases during the event.
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Co Ed Soccer Tournament (ages 11-13)
Captain Kidd Days and Corunna Soccer are launching a new Co Ed soccer tournament for ages 11 to 13 in Corunna, aimed at bringing World Cup energy to local youth. The announcement emphasizes limited space and uses #CKD2026 for updates, so plan to check Captain Kidd Days channels for registration details.
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Captain Kidd Days youth community event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a free youth and teen community day in Corunna on Saturday, 2026-06-13, partnering with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna. Expect free henna, games, golf activities, and pizza from Antonio's Pizza, with organizers inviting questions via direct message.
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Captain Kidd Days community pop-up — Corunna
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a youth focused community pop up in Corunna on Saturday, 2026-06-13 with partners Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna. Expect free henna, games, golf activities, and pizza from Antonio's Pizza, and message the organizers for any questions or updates.
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Captain Kidd Days community youth event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a youth focused community day in Corunna on Saturday, 2026-06-13 with partners Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna. The free event includes henna, games, golf, and food, and organizers ask that attendees message them with any questions.
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Talent show sign-up
Captain Kidd Days is inviting performers ages 5 to 18 to sign up by email for a youth talent show during the event. Acts can range from singing and dancing to novelty skills like spoon playing or balloon animals, and performers are encouraged to register early under the hashtag #CKD2026.
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Earl Doan Two Pitch Tourney
Captain Kidd Days is calling for five teams to join the Earl Doan Two Pitch Tourney in Corunna, organizers ask teams to email Roachekass@gmail.com to register. This local, community oriented tournament is promoted with the hashtag #CKD2026 and is presented as a Captain Kidd Days staple.
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Captain Kidd Days 2026
Captain Kidd Days celebrates its 41st year with an entertainment lineup that mixes returning favorites and new acts, and the organizers point to Corunna as the place to be this August. Follow #CKD2026 for lineup updates and more festival details as they are released.
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Kid Zone partner thank-you and announcement teaser
Captain Kidd Days thanks Corunna Esso for presenting the Kid Zone and shares a friendly visit note about Oscar, who is camera shy. The organization teases upcoming announcements and invites the community to follow #CKD2026 for updates.
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CKD2026 volunteer appreciation
Captain Kidd Days posted a warm thank you to the weekend volunteers who handle beverage runs, parking barricades, garbage pickup, parade route support, and many other tasks that keep CKD2026 running. The short appreciation message highlights recurring weekend volunteer efforts and the community spirit behind the festival.
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Kids Help Phone
Captain Kidd Days shares immediate mental health contacts after a local tragedy, including the Lambton Mental Health Response Team at 1-800-307-4319, the crisis line 9-8-8, and Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. The notice lists local agencies offering walk in counselling, crisis guidance, victim support, and child and youth services, and urges anyone in need to reach out.
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St Clair Child And Youth
Captain Kidd Days shared a consolidated list of local crisis supports after a recent tragedy, including the Lambton Mental Health Response Team at 1-800-307-4319 and the crisis line 9-8-8. The post also points to walk in counselling and family services from Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, Lambton Public Health, Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton, St Clair Child And Youth, and Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
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Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton
After a sudden local tragedy the community post lists immediate supports including the Lambton Mental Health Response Team at 1-800-307-4319 and the crisis line 9-8-8. Named resources include Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton for emotional support and trauma assistance, Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent for walk in counselling, and Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for youth support.
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Lambton Public Health / Bluewater Health
After a recent community tragedy, local agencies are urging anyone who needs support to call the Lambton Mental Health Response Team at 1-800-307-4319 or the crisis line at 9-8-8. The notice lists Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, Lambton Public Health / Bluewater Health, Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton, St Clair Child And Youth, and Kids Help Phone as immediate resources for counselling, trauma assistance, and child and family support.
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Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent
A community notice posted on 2026-04-11 lists immediate mental health supports after a local tragedy, naming Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent for walk in counselling and the Lambton Mental Health Response Team at 1-800-307-4319. Crisis help is available via 9-8-8 and Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, with additional supports from Lambton Public Health, Bluewater Health, Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton, and St Clair Child And Youth.
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Lambton Mental Health Response Team
Following a recent community tragedy the Lambton Mental Health Response Team and local partners are offering immediate support, with a dedicated line at 1-800-307-4319 and crisis access via 9-8-8. The post lists walk in counselling, trauma assistance, child and youth supports, and Kids Help Phone contacts for anyone who needs help right now.
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Service dog spotlight: Leslie
Captain Kidd Days spotlights Leslie, a service dog in training with K9 Working Service K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs, who are trained to support veterans and people with emotional needs. The post links Leslie to the Royal Canadian Legion, Leslie Sutherland Branch 447 in Corunna Ontario and shares warm community enthusiasm for the pup.
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Kid Zone Presenting Partner Announcement
Captain Kidd Days named Oscar at Esso as the Kid Zone Presenting Partner on 2026-03-10, thanking him for choosing to invest in community programming. The announcement encourages people to thank Oscar in person and directs partnership inquiries to captainkiddcorunna@gmail.com.
