Community Events

Literary: Friends of the Douro Dummer Library presents Local Authors Talk with Jacob Rosenburg, Kathy Bell, and Daniel Plouffe from 10:30 a.m. - Noon at Douro-Dummer Public Library (435 Fourth Line, Douro, K0L 1S0).

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).

Family: Rowan Tree Children's School presents Family Square Dance from 2 - 4 p.m. at Village on Argyle (780 Argyle Street, Peterborough, K9H 5T2).

Concert: New Canadians Centre presents "From the Heart - An Afternoon with Friends at the New Canadians Centre" from 2 - 4 p.m. at New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine St., Peterborough, K9J 2C3).

Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Huge Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "Bedbug Prevention and Mitigation" from 1 - 3 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Mike Davies and Elwood Jones from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: An Equity Guide for Change, Connecting Theory with Praxis in Child Welfare from Noon - 1 p.m.

Lecture: Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Telling Our Speaker Series - "Boosting Citizen Power in the Haliburton Highlands" with Dave Meslin beginning at 7 p.m. at HHOA Fish Hatchery (6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).

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).

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).

Fundraiser: One City Peterborough and Kawartha Potters Guild present 22nd Annual Empty Bowls from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2).

Trade Show: Kawartha Rock and Fossil Club presents Peterborough Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).

Environment: Repair Cafe Peterborough presents Repair Cafe Peterborough from 1 - 4 p.m. at Dreams of Beans (141 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9J 2T6).

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).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Tyler Harris and Shirly Smith from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Making the Moment Matter from Noon - 1 p.m.

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).

Food: Elmhirst's Resort presents North Shore Wine Society "Cozy By The Fire" Dinner from 6 - 11 p.m. at Elmhirst's Resort (1045 Settlers Line, Keene, K0L 2G0).

Celebration: The Tiffany Show presents The Tiffany Show's 3rd Annual International Women's Day Party from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H3).

Lecture: Hutchison House Museum presents Celebrating International Women's Day with Artist Don Stuart from 1 - 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall (317 Hunter Street West , Peterborough, K9H 2M1).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Amanda Hewitt and J.B. Jaboor from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Volunteer: Northumberland Hills Hospital presents Virtual Board Volunteer Open House beginning at 7 p.m.

Lecture: Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Telling Our Speaker Series - "The Accidental Canadian" with James Raffan beginning at 7 p.m. at HHOA Fish Hatchery (6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Order Deadline for St. Patrick's Day Take Home Meal at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

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).

Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Saint Patrick's Day Dance from 7 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Day Camp: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents March Break Paddle Carving Day Camps (ages 13-16) from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).

Day Camp: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents March Break Day Camp (ages 8-12) from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Rudy Massimo and Lyne and David Holme from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Beyond the Confidence Gap from Noon - 1 p.m.

Day Camp: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents March Break Paddle Carving Day Camps (ages 13-16) from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).

Education: Trent University presents Spring Open House from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Trent University (1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).

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).

Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Huge Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Hannah Wood and Brenda Whitehead from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Reimagining Healthcare Leadership, Ubuntu Principles for Healing the Healers from Noon - 1 p.m.

Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Science of Motion, Art of Leadership from Noon - 1 p.m.

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Amy Terrill and Nancy Turner and Julie Grant from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Seminar: City of Peterborough and Peterborough County Townships present So, You Want to Run for Council - Candidate 101 Information Session beginning at 7 p.m. at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Jacob Rodenburg and Dave Ellis from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Lecture: Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Telling Our Speaker Series - "The Olympics and the Future of Sport in Canada" with Scott Russell beginning at 7 p.m. at HHOA Fish Hatchery (6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).

Symposium: Traversing and The Canadian Canoe Museum present Backcountry Canoe Symposium from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).

Fundraiser: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Fashion Fiesta from 1 - 3 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents Manal Agha and Brian Crowley from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Discussion: One City Peterborough presents "Encampment: Resistance, Grace and an Unhoused Community" with Maggie Helwig from 6 - 7 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

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).

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).

Trade Show: Kawartha Stamp Club presents KAPEX 2006 - 69th Annual Stamp Show & Sale from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Westdale United Church (1509 Sherbrooke St. W., Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Family: Canadian Cat Association presents Lindsay Cat Show 2026 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds (354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R2).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents John Boyko and Kevin Callan from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "Crossing Class Lines: Building Community in Divided Times" from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

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).

Celebration: Capitol Theatre presents Red Carpet Gala On the Rock beginning at 6 p.m. at Capitol Theatre Arts Centre (20 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y7).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Lecture: Victoria Hall Volunteers present "The End of Craving" by Mark Schatzker from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall (55 King St. W., Cobourg, K9A 2M2).

Trade Show: Peterborough Coin Club/Peterborough Numismatic Society presents Spring Peterborough Coin Show from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).

Lecture: Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Telling Our Speaker Series - "The Samurai in Our Closet" with Mandy Shintani and Susan Yatabe beginning at 7 p.m. at HHOA Fish Hatchery (6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).

Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "Self-Regulation in the Presence of Stress & Trauma" from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

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).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Lecture: Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Telling Our Speaker Series - "Life Inside a Cult of Obedience" with Sarah Patrick beginning at 7 p.m. at HHOA Fish Hatchery (6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).

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).

Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents 29th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

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).

Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents 29th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

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).

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).

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).

Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Applefest from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Spooky All Hallows’ Eve from 6 - 9 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

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).

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).

Local Holiday Shopping: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Christmas Bazaar & Raffle from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Christmas by Candlelight from 4 - 8 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

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).

Berries: Zehr Farm presents Fresh-picked berries at Zehr Farm Fresh Produce and Bakery (1690 Glenarm Rd., Woodville, K0M 2T0).

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).

Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Wednesday Farmers' Market from 1 - 5 p.m. in Port Hope.

Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Lindsay Farmers' Market from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Lindsay.

Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Saturday Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. - Noon in Port Hope.

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).

Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Lindsay Farmers' Market from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Lindsay.

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).

Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Campbellford Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Campbellford.

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).

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).

Exhibit: Peterborough Museum and Archives presents "Carnivorous Dinosaurs" at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).

Volunteer: Volunteer Peterborough presents Volunteer Match-Making Drop-in from 1 - 3 p.m. at Venture North (270 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H1).