January 2026
Wednesday, January 21
Nature: Kawartha Conservation presents Forest Therapy in Support of Mental Health from 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. at Ken Reid Conservation Area (277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, K9V 4R2).
Wednesday, January 21
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Ubuntu Leadership and Western Leadership from Noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21
Nature: Kawartha Conservation presents Forest Therapy in Support of Mental Health from Noon - 1:30 p.m. at Ken Reid Conservation Area (277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, K9V 4R2).
Wednesday, January 21
Webinar: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Meet the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly from 6 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21New this week
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Jackson Park Management Plan - Community Design Charrette from 6 - 8 p.m. at McDonnel Street Community Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough, K9H 2Y1).
Wednesday, January 21
Discussion: Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee presents "Port Hope's Electricity Future: Wind & Solar or The World's Largest Nuclear Station?" from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre (62 McCaul St., Port Hope, L1A 1L1).
Wednesday, January 21
Discussion: Lakefield Literary Festival presents "Inspiring Hope: Book Launch and Bell Let's Talk Day Event" beginning at 7 p.m. at Cogeco Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2).
Thursday, January 22New this week
Employment: City of Peterborough presents Municipal Job Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).
Thursday, January 22New this week
Social: CFUW Peterborough presents Games Day from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Road, Peterborough, K9H 7H4).
Friday, January 23
Fundraiser: Epic Bingo presents Epic Bingo for 1st Port Hope Scouts from 7 - 9 p.m. at Port Hope Masonic Lodge (54 Toronto Rd., Port Hope, L1A 3R9).
Saturday, January 24New this week
Public Consultation: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission present Open House - New Nuclear at Wesleyville Project from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Carpenters Union Hall - Local 397 (459 Croft St., Port Hope, L1A 3V9).
Saturday, January 24
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Make a Stained Glass Canoe" from Noon - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, January 24
Fundraiser: Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) presents 34th Annual Polar Plunge beginning at Noon at Campbellford Lions Park (County Road 50, Campbellford).
Saturday, January 24New this week
Celebration: Peterborough Humane Society presents 85th Anniversary Open House from Noon - 2 p.m. at Peterborough Animal Care Centre (1999 Technology Dr,, Peterborough, K9J 6X7).
Saturday, January 24New this week
Fundraiser: Peterborough Children's Chorus presents Euchre for Youth from 1 - 4:30 p.m. at All Saints' Anglican Church (235 Rubidge St., Peterborough, K9J 3N9).
Sunday, January 25
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Big Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Wednesday, January 28
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: From Economistic to Humanistic Leadership from Noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28New this week
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 6 - 9 p.m. at Westdale United Church (1509 Sherbrooke St. W., Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Thursday, January 29New this week
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 3 - 6 p.m. at Queen Alexandra Community Centre (180 Barnardo Ave., Peterborough, K9H 5V3).
Thursday, January 29
Lecture: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Speaker Series: Bob Henderson beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Thursday, January 29 - Thursday, February 12
Discussion: Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough presents "Parents and Caregivers as Spiritual Guides" from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue & Community Centre (775 Weller St., Peterborough, K9J 4X4).
Friday, January 30
Day Camp: Venture13 presents PA Day STEM Camp from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (739 D'Arcy St., Cobourg, K9A 0H6).
Friday, January 30
Hockey: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Youth Shinny from 9 a.m. - Noon at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Friday, January 30
Day Camp: Hutchison House Museum presents PA Day Camp: Make Your Own Journal from 9:30 a.m. - Noon at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Friday, January 30
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents PA Day Activities including a screening of "Iron Will" (1994) from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Friday, January 30
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Free Public Skating in Ennismore from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Friday, January 30
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest Free Public Skating in Lakefield from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Lakefield-Smith Community Centre and Arena (20 Concession St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Friday, January 30
Celebration: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Opening Ceremony and Fireworks beginning at 6:20 p.m. at Chemong Lodge (764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).
Friday, January 30
Nature: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Lakefield Trail Night Hike beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Lakefield Marshland Centre (65 Hague Bl, Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Friday, January 30
Hockey: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1
Winter Festival: Township of Selwyn presents Polarfest in Selwyn Township.
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1
Festival: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest in Selwyn Township.
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 8
Film Festival: ReFrame Film Festival presents 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough.
Friday, January 30 & Tuesday, February 17
Fundraiser: Lakefield Village Lions Club presents 6th Annual Chocolate Creations Festival in Lakefield.
Saturday, January 31
Food: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast from 9 - 11 a.m. at Causeway Christian Assembly (1307 Yankee Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Saturday, January 31
Family: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Penguin Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bridgenorth Public Library (836 Charles St., Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).
Saturday, January 31
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Mini Bucks Bid Euchre from 11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Saturday, January 31
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest Free Public Skating in Lakefield from Noon - 1 p.m. at Lakefield-Smith Community Centre and Arena (20 Concession St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31
Snowshoeing: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Nordic Snowshoe Day from Noon - 3 p.m. at Ontario Speed Skating Oval (2 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31
Environment: Repair Cafe Peterborough presents Repair Cafe Peterborough from 1 - 4 p.m. at Dreams of Beans (141 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9J 2T6).
Saturday, January 31
Family: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides from 1 - 4 p.m. at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Saturday, January 31
Social: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Winter Olympic Party beginning at 1 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 - Lakefield (10 Nicholls St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31
Competition: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Polar Paddle beginning at 1 p.m. in Lakefield.
Saturday, January 31
Social: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - 80s Retro Apres Ski Party from 1 - 9 p.m. at Chemong Lodge (764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).
Saturday, January 31New this week
Theatre: 4th Line Theatre presents 19th Annual Breaking Ground - Public Reading of "The Legend of Pearl Hart" beginning at 2 p.m. at Catharine Parr Traill College (315 Dublin St,, Peterborough, K9H 2Z4).
Saturday, January 31
Food: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Bridgenorth United Church (832 Charles St., Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).
Saturday, January 31
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Candlelight Skate from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Ontario Speed Skating Oval (2 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Candlelight Skate from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Ontario Speed Skating Oval (2 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31
Food: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Beavertails in Ennismore from 10 - 4 p.m. at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1
Family: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Ice Sculptures in Bridgenorth from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Heritage Park Bridgenorth (804 Ward Street, Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).
Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1
Family: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Ice Garden in Lakefield from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cenotaph Park - Lakefield (2 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Free Skating at the Oval beginning at Noon at Ontario Speed Skating Oval (2 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
February 2026
Sunday, February 1
Fundraising Run: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Frosty 5K Run beginning at 9 a.m. in Lakefield.
Sunday, February 1
Family: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Show from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at B.E.L. Rotary Park (1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Sunday, February 1New this week
Family: David Robinson / Snowshoe Canada presents Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa (26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
Sunday, February 1
Food: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - The Great Cheese Melt from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Cheesy Fromage General Store (14 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Sunday, February 1
Workshop: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Paper Snowflake Workshop from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Divine Craft (15 Burnham St,, Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Sunday, February 1
Skating: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - Free Public Skating in Ennismore from 1 - 2 p.m. at Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road E., Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Sunday, February 1
Fundraiser: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest - BEL Rotary Polar Plunge beginning at 2 p.m. at B.E.L. Rotary Park (1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0).
Tuesday, February 3
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Leading Change from Noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4New this week
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 3 - 6 p.m. at McDonnel Street Community Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough, K9H 2Y1).
Thursday, February 5New this week
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 6 - 9 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).
Saturday, February 7
Celebration: Lindsay District Fur Harvesters presents Annual Carnival from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cambray Community Centre (2255 Elm Tree Rd., Elm Tree Road, Cambray, K0M 1E0).
Saturday, February 7
Education: Kawartha Montessori School presents Open House from 10 a.m. - Noon at Kawartha Montessori School (2247 Burnham Line, Douro, K0L 1S0).
Saturday, February 7
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Wooden Spoon" from Noon - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, February 7
Social: Dance Happens Here Haliburton (DH3), Hike Haliburton Winter Edition, and February Folk Festival present Old Time Winter Square Dance beginning at 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 - Haliburton (719 Mountain St., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).
Sunday, February 8
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Wooden Spoon" from Noon - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Friday, February 13New this week
Social: Jeffrey Macklin presents Frottage beginning at 9 p.m. at The Theatre On King (171 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Saturday, February 14
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents Lunar New Year Crafts from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Saturday, February 14
Family: Buckhorn Community Centre presents BlizzardFest from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Buckhorn Community Centre (1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0).
Saturday, February 14
Social: Peterborough Hop 'n' Stomp presents All Ages Community Dance from 2 - 5 p.m. at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough, K9J 6Y1).
Monday, February 16
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation presents Family Day Open House from Noon - 2 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Thursday, February 19
Lecture: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Speaker Series: David Pelly and Dan Wong beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Friday, February 20
Education: Farms at Work presents Farmland Ownership: Opportunities, Connections and Answers from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Cavan Monaghan Community Centre (986 County Road 10, Millbrook, L0A 1G0).
Friday, February 27New this week
Fundraiser: Rotary Club of Peterborough presents 40th Annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim beginning at 7 a.m. at YMCA of Central East Ontario - Balsillie Family Branch - Peterborough (123 Aylmer St., Peterborough, K9J 3H8).
Friday, February 27
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents PA Day Activities from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Saturday, February 28
Fundraiser: Green Wood Coalition presents Coldest Night of the Year beginning at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Port Hope (131 Walton Street, Port Hope, L1A 1N4).
March 2026
Saturday, March 7
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Wooden Canoe Cup" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Thursday, March 12
Lecture: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Speaker Series: D'Arcy Jenish beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Canoe Paddle" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
April 2026
Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
Social: Heritage Christian School presents High Tea at Heritage from 2 - 4 p.m. at Heritage Christian School (159 Colborne St. W., Lindsay, K9V 5Z8).
Saturday, April 18
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Weave a Black Ash Basket" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Friday, April 24
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Build a Wanigan and Sew a Tumpline" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
May 2026
Saturday, May 23
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Weave a Willow Berry Basket" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
June 2026
Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Greenland-Style Kayak Paddle" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
July 2026
Saturday, July 4
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Weave a Willow Foraging Basket" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, July 18
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Porcupine Quills on Birch Bark" from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
August 2026
Saturday, August 8
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Caribou Hair Tufting" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
September 2026
Thursday, September 17 & Friday, September 18
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Canoe Paddle" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
November 2026
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Wood-and-Canvas Canoe Restoration Clinic from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, November 14
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Make a Leather-Bound Journal" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
December 2026
Thursday, December 10 & Friday, December 11
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Canoe Paddle" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Ongoing Events
Ongoing
Berries: Zehr Farm presents Fresh-picked berries at Zehr Farm Fresh Produce and Bakery (1690 Glenarm Rd., Woodville, K0M 2T0).
Mondays
Social: Cephas Christian Reformed Church presents The Rock Cafe from 9 - 11 a.m. at Cephas Christian Reformed Church (220 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, K9J 5X3).
Wednesdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Wednesday Farmers' Market from 1 - 5 p.m. in Port Hope.
Thursdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Lindsay Farmers' Market from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Lindsay.
Saturdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Saturday Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. - Noon in Port Hope.
Saturdays
Food: The Cobourg Farmers' Market Association presents the Cobourg Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Rotary Habourfront Park (Albert St., Cobourg).
Saturdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Lindsay Farmers' Market from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Lindsay.
Saturdays
Farmers' Market: Peterborough Farmers' Market presents the Peterborough Farmers' Market from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Morrow Park (171 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4).
Saturdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Campbellford Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Campbellford.
Sundays
Flea Market: Derek Lee presents the Lakefield Flea Market from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lakefield Fairgrounds (25 William St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Until Tuesday, February 10
Education: Canadian Hearing Services presents "Sound Advice for Hearing Help" from 10 a.m. - Noon at Lindsay Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).
Thursdays until February 26
Food: Council for Persons with Disabilities presents Kitchen Confidence Workshop Series from 1 - 3 p.m. at Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough (270 Braidwood Ave., Peterborough, K9J 1V3).
Until Sunday, March 22
Exhibit: Peterborough Museum and Archives presents "Carnivorous Dinosaurs" at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Wednesdays until June 24
Volunteer: Volunteer Peterborough presents Volunteer Match-Making Drop-in from 1 - 3 p.m. at Venture North (270 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H1).























