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The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. from December 12 to 28, 2025, with free public transit from Lindsay to Ken Reid and back available on December 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The Illuminated Forest returns for its fourth year at Ken Reid Conservation Area near...

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The holiday tradition is open nightly from December 12 to 28, with free public transit between Lindsay and Ken Reid available on selected dates.
Toronto's Labyrinth Ensemble with Ross Daly and Kelly Thomas performs the melodic modal traditions of Asia and the Mediterranean, using a wide range of instruments from santur to gayageum to lyra, at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Labyrinth Ensemble)

nightlifeNOW – November 13 to 19

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Holiday Shopping Passport is an annual customer incentive program that rewards people for supporting downtown Peterborough's independent businesses during the holiday season. For every $10 you spend at over 200 participating businesses, you earn a passport stamp. Each completed passport of 20 stamps will be entered into three early bird draws for a $500 Boro gift card during December and a grand prize draw for a $1,500 Boro gift card in January. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

This year’s Holiday Shopping Passport program includes East City as well as downtown Peterborough

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Also new this year are Double Stamp Fridays, with three early bird draws for $500 Boro gift card in December and a $1,500 grand prize draw in January.
Located at 12 Nicholls Street in Lakefield, the Lakefield Curling Club is a member-owned and managed club with a four-sheet curling facility that welcomes curlers from across the Kawarthas region. (Photo: Lakefield Curling Club / Facebook)

Lakefield Curling Club fundraiser brings in over $15,000 for people affected by Kawartha Home...

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November 1 bonspiel aimed to raise $5,000 through participation, player pledges, and a silent auction.
The main branch of the Peterborough Public Library is located at 345 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Public Library)

Melissa Redden appointed new CEO/director of Peterborough Public Library

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Currently public service manager with the Ajax Public Library, Redden will begin in her new role on November 24.
"The Little Balls Falls Christmas Fete (ality!)", Globus Theatre's festive murder mystery dinner theatre experience running for six performances from November 13 to 22, 2025 in Bobcaygeon, stars (left to right, top and bottom) Sandy Jobin Bevans, Kylee Evans, Chris Gibbs, Barb Scheffler, and Kerry Griffin. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Tickets selling fast for Globus Theatre’s festive murder mystery dinner experience

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Two shows already sold out for 'The Little Balls Falls Christmas Fete (ality!)' running from November 13 to 22 in Bobcaygeon.
For the fourth straight year, a public Remembrance Day sunrise service will take place at Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough. The service is open to anyone who would like to attend. (Photo courtesy of Opus Tribute Group)

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough

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Fourth annual service in cemetery's veterans section provides early-morning option for those unable to attend the 11 a.m. service at Confederation Square.
Light snow on the ground in late autumn. (Stock photo)

First significant snowfall of season in the Kawarthas expected for Sunday

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Environment Canada is forecasting 5-10 cm of snow in the region, although confidence remains low in strength and track of weather system.
Veteran blues guitarist and storyteller Doc MacLean, a longtime friend of and collaborator with Juno and Grammy award winner Colin Linden, performs at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Stefan Hurter)

nightlifeNOW – November 6 to 12

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Former MP, activist, musician, and author Charlie Angus at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on October 15, 2025, when he spoke to a sold-out crowd of 300 people about the growing threat of authoritarianism and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions. (Photo: Luke Best)

Sold-out Peterborough event with Charlie Angus raised $4,300 for YES Shelter for Youth and...

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Volunteer-organized October 15 event at The Venue focused on democracy, truth, and community action.
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