Community Events

Celebration: Kawartha Conservation presents Christmas at Ken Reid from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ken Reid Conservation Area (277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, K9V 4R2).

Education: Ampere Association presents STEAM Discovery Day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Makerspace (12 Peel St., Lindsay, K9V 3L8).

Fundraiser: Rowan Tree Children’s School presents Winter Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Village on Argyle (780 Argyle Street, Peterborough, K9H 5T2).

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).

Fundraiser: RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty, Brokerage and Lakefield Animal Welfare Society present RE/MAX Santa Day for Pets from Noon - 3 p.m. in Lakefield.

Celebration: Omemee & District Lions Club presents Omemee Santa Claus Parade beginning at 1 p.m. in Omemee.

Workshop: Hutchison House Museum presents Christmas Workshop: Teacup Vignettes from 2 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Celebration: Bancroft Lions Club presents Bancroft Santa Claus Parade beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Bancroft.

Celebration: Kinsmen Club of Peterborough presents 50th Annual Peterborough Santa Claus Parade beginning at 5:15 p.m. in Peterborough.

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).

Celebration: Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce presents Coboconk Santa Claus Parade beginning at 1 p.m. in Coboconk.

Celebration: Mark Street United Church presents Gigantic Games and Tree Lighting from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Mark Street United Church (90 Hunter St. East, Peterborough, K9H 1G5).

Celebration: Pontypool Community Centre presents Pontypool Santa Claus Parade beginning at 6 p.m. in Pontypool.

Workshop: Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region presents Women Build Workshops - "Full Build Project" from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Former Lakefield ReStore (3001 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield, K9J 6X5).

Workshop: Council for Persons with Disabilities presents Clay Ornaments & Card Making Workshops from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Art Gallery of Peterborough (250 Crescent St., Peterborough, K9J 2G1).

Family: Kawartha Conservation presents Illuminated Forest from 4:30 - 9 p.m. at Ken Reid Conservation Area (277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, K9V 4R2).

Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Make a Beaded Lapel Pin" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).

Education: Ampere Association presents STEAM Discovery Day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Makerspace (12 Peel St., Lindsay, K9V 3L8).

Celebration: Lions Club of Keene presents Keene Santa Claus Parade beginning at 10 a.m. in Keene.

Celebration: Township of Cavan Monaghan presents Millbrook Santa Claus Parade beginning at 1 p.m. in Millbrook.

Celebration: Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon presents Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade beginning at 5 p.m. in Bobcaygeon.

Heritage: Hutchison House Museum presents Dickens and Dessert from 2 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Celebration: City of Kawartha Lakes presents Millennium Time Capsule Opening beginning at 10 a.m. at Lindsay Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).

Ceremony: Hospice Peterborough presents Stars for a Dark Night Memorial Ceremony from 4 - 5 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).

Food: Cephas Christian Reformed Church presents Soup Supper from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Cephas Christian Reformed Church (220 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, K9J 5X3).

Workshop: Art Gallery of Peterborough presents Adult Art Camp: Holiday Printmaking from 6 - 8 p.m. at Art Gallery of Peterborough (250 Crescent St., Peterborough, K9J 2G1).

Celebration: Aron Indigenous Circle presents The Art of Solstice: A Winter Evening of Indigenous Dance, Craft & Poetry beginning at 7 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).

Nature: Sorcha Circle presents Winter Solstice Circle from 7 - 9 p.m. at Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth, K0L 1H0).

Education: Ampere Association presents STEAM Discovery Day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Makerspace (12 Peel St., Lindsay, K9V 3L8).

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).

Celebration: Woodville and District Lions Club presents Woodville Santa Claus Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Woodville.

Celebration: Dunsford & District Lions Club presents Dunsford Santa Claus Parade beginning at 12:45 p.m. in Dunsford.

Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Winter Solstice Night Hike from 4 - 6 p.m. at Gamiing Nature Centre (1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).

Awareness: Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) presents 5th Annual Darkness To Light beginning at 7:45 p.m. at Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G3).

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

Celebration: Hutchison House Museum presents Hogmanay from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Celebration: Green Wood Coalition and Northumberland Women present 5th Annual Chili for the Community from 1 - 4 p.m. at Green Wood Coalition - Cobourg (20 King St. E., Cobourg, K9A 1K7).

Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Robbie Burns Take Home Meal Order Deadline at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Webinar: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Meet the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly from 6 - 7 p.m.

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).

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).

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).

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).

Winter Festival: Township of Selwyn presents Polarfest in Selwyn Township.

Film Festival: ReFrame Film Festival presents 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

Environment: Turtle Guardians presents Christmas Open House Week from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Turtle Guardians (235 Highland St., Haliburton, K0M 1J1).

Festival: Buckhorn Community Centre presents Festival of Trees & Decor at Buckhorn Community Centre (1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0).

Fundraiser: Peterborough Lions Club presents Annual Christmas Cake, Pudding, Truffle Charity Fundraiser from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Peterborough Square (360 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).

Celebration: Municipality of Port Hope presents Port Hope Candlelight Festival in Port Hope.

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).