January 2025
Saturday, January 25
Family: Family Literacy Day Peterborough presents Family Literacy Day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Peterborough Square (360 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).
Saturday, January 25
Social: Kirkfield and District Historical Society & Museum presents 2nd Annual Snowflake Tea from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kirkfield & District Historical Museum (992 Portage Rd., Kirkfield, K0M 2B0).
Saturday, January 25
Social: Woodville Legion and the Pipes and Drums of Lindsay presents Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance from 5:30 - 11 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 184 - Woodville (126 Queen St., Woodville, K0M 2T0).
Saturday, January 25
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Saturday Night Dance from 6:30 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Sunday, January 26
Trade Show: Hermione Rivison presents Wedding day Wishes Bridal Show from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The StoneHouse Hall (2195 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Sunday, January 26
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Big Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Tuesday, January 28
Fundraiser: Kaawaate East City Public School and Ashburnham Ale House present "Plates for Playground" from 4 - 11 p.m. at Ashburnham Ale House (128 Hunter St. E, Peterborough, K9H 1G6).
Wednesday, January 29
Seminar: Venture13 presents "Timing is everything: When should I maximize my RRSP contributions?" from 4 - 5 p.m. at Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (739 D'Arcy St., Cobourg, K9A 0H6).
Thursday, January 30 - Thursday, March 6
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindful Eating" from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2
Festival: Selwyn Township presents PolarFest in Selwyn Township.
Friday, January 31 - Tuesday, February 18New this week
Food: Lakefield Village Lions Club presents 5th Annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival in Lakefield.
February 2025
Saturday, February 1
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "How To Be a Happy (Winter!) Camper" with Kevin Callan from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, February 1
Education: Kawartha Montessori School presents Open House from 10 a.m. - Noon at Kawartha Montessori School (2247 Burnham Line, Douro, K0L 1S0).
Saturday, February 1
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, February 1
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) presents Passport to Nature: Black History Month Hike from 1 - 3 p.m. in Fenelon Falls.
Saturday, February 1 & Sunday, February 2
Nature: Haliburton County presents Hike Haliburton Festival - Winter Edition in Haliburton County.
Sunday, February 2
Lecture: Westben presents Chalk Talk: "The Living Land" with Rick Beaver beginning at 2 p.m. at The Schoolhouse at Westben (6788 County Road 30, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Tuesday, February 4 - Wednesday, February 26
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindfulness Tools for Daily Living" from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Thursday, February 6New this week
Lecture: Trent University presents "Tangential Polygons In Traditional Islamic Art: Intersecting Math and Aesthetics" by Gillian Turnham from 4 - 6 p.m. at Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space at Gzowski College (2510 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough, K9L 1Z8).
Thursday, February 6
Discussion: Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Councillor Todd Attridge present AI In Action - What is AI Anyway? from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Capitol Theatre Arts Centre (20 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y7).
Thursday, February 6New this week
Lecture: Trent University presents 2025 David Schindler Lecture in Aquatic Science from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).
Friday, February 7
Discussion: Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Councillor Todd Attridge present AI In Action - Preparing Municipalities For The Future from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Capitol Theatre Arts Centre (20 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y7).
Friday, February 7
Meeting: Trent Evening Quilters presents Trent Evening Quilters Monthly Meeting from 7 - 8:15 p.m. at Activity Haven Recreation Centre (180 Barnardo Ave., Peterborough, K9H 5V4).
Saturday, February 8
Fundraiser: Peterborough Lions Club presents Guiding Hearts Valentine's Day Fundraiser from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).
Saturday, February 8New this week
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 8
Workshop: Peterborough GreenUP presents "Starting Native Plants from Seed" from 1 - 4 p.m. at GreenUP Store & Resource Centre (378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3V8).
Sunday, February 9
Celebration: Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough (AANP) presents Black History Month Celebration from 1 - 3 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).
Tuesday, February 11
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Blood Sugar Basics" from 9 - 11 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Thursday, February 13
Film: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents Documentary Screening - "Mighty Jerome" (2010) from 1 - 3 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Friday, February 14
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Games Night from 5 - 8 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Saturday, February 15New this week
Competition: Peterborough Lions Club presents Effective/Public Speaking Local Contest from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).
Saturday, February 15
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).
Monday, February 17
Family: Peterborough Nordic Club presents Family Ski Day from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Liftlock Golf and Country Club (2320 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L).
Tuesday, February 18New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Dr. Deborah Berrill and Elaine Devlin from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Saturday, February 22
Family: Peterborough Public Library presents Afrocentric Story Time from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Saturday, February 22New this week
Social: Chris Cormier presents Board Games at the Bobcaygeon Library from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Bobcaygeon Public Library (123 East St. S., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Saturday, February 22
Fundraiser: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes presents Coldest Night of the Year from 4 - 7 p.m. at Fleming College, Frost Campus (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay, K9V 5E6).
Saturday, February 22
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Saturday Night Dance from 6:30 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Saturday, February 22
Film: Lakefield Literary Festival presents "Sweetland" (2023) beginning at 7 p.m. at Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3T2).
Sunday, February 23
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Big Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Monday, February 24
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Introduction to Sleep and Insomnia" from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Tuesday, February 25New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Heather Pollock and Five Counties Children's Centre from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Friday, February 28New this week
Lecture: The Canadian Canoe Museum and Trent University Archaeological Research Centre presents "The Archaeology of Dugout Canoes" by Dr. Sissel Schroeder from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2
Trade Show: Kawartha Rock & Fossil Club presents 30th Annual Peterborough Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).
March 2025
Saturday, March 1New this week
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Carve a Wooden Cup" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Saturday, March 1New this week
Gardening: Jenna Wheatley presents 2nd Annual Bobcaygeon Seed Sale from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 239 - Bobcaygeon (96 King St. E., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Saturday, March 1
Fundraiser: DarkHouse Events Co. presents "Secrets Under the Stars: A Prom Night Mystery" from 6 - 11:30 p.m. at Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites (4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls, K0L 2H0).
Tuesday, March 4New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Jamie Gillespie and Jessica Coulton from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Tuesday, March 4
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Anxiety Workshop" from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Tuesday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 25
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindfulness Tools for Daily Living" from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Thursday, March 6
Film: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents Documentary Screening - "Arab Women Say What?" (2023) from 1 - 3 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Thursday, March 6
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Blood Sugar Basics" from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9
Education: Fleming College Continuing Education presents "Wilderness & Remote First Aid" at Fleming College, Frost Campus (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay, K9V 5E6).
Sunday, March 9
Gardening: Jill Bishop presents Seedy Sunday Peterborough from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Peterborough Square (360 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).
Tuesday, March 11New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Lisa Browning and Debbie Maddison from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Saturday, March 15
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents St Patrick's Day Dance with Four Lanes Wide from 6:30 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Tuesday, March 18New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Lily Blin and Danny Bronson from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Thursday, March 20 & Friday, March 21
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).
Tuesday, March 25New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Brenda McCarrell and George & Lisa Whebell from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Sunday, March 30
Trade Show: Bubba presents CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4).
April 2025
Tuesday, April 1New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Mary Jane Smith and Jeff Dornan from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Tuesday, April 8New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Jane Culbert and Cathy Berges/Cindy Ott from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Saturday, April 12New this week
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).
Saturday, April 12New this week
Festival: Cowbell Brewing Co. presents 3rd Annual I Heart Beer & Taco Festival from Noon - 10 p.m. at Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4).
Tuesday, April 15New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring John Fox and Dave Ellis from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Tuesday, April 22New this week
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Peterborough presents Learning in Leisure featuring Burton Lee and Ted Morin from 9:15 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Friday, April 25
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).
Sunday, April 27New this week
Family: Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough presents "Families Connect" from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
May 2025
Thursday, May 8New this week
Celebration: Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Sullivan Law Ptbo, and kawarthaNOW present Luminary Awards for Women in Business from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Great Hall of Champlain College (1770 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).
Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11
Education: Fleming College Continuing Education presents Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course at Fleming College, Frost Campus (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay, K9V 5E6).
Saturday, May 10
Trade Show: Cheryl Edwards presents Made by Me Market from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).
June 2025
Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7New this week
Festival: Bobcaygeon Brewing Company presents Kawartha Craft Beer Festival at Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G3).
Saturday, June 7
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "How To Be a Happy Camper" with Kevin Callan from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
July 2025
Thursday, July 17
Workshop: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents "Cooking Over a Fire" with Chef Amanda Harrison from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
August 2025
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
Festival: Brand Connect presents Kawartha Ribfest from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G3).
September 2025
Thursday, September 18 & Friday, September 19
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 2025
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7
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 15
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 2025
SOLD OUT
Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12
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 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.
Saturdays
Food: The Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Saturday Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. - Noon in Port Hope.
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 Thursday, January 30
Exhibit: Trent University presents Famous 5 Maquette at Trent University (1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).
Until Sunday, February 2New this week
Festival: ReFrame Film Festival presents 21st Annual ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough.
Until Thursday, February 13
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindful Eating" from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Until Wednesday, March 12
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression" from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Until Wednesday, March 12
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents "Mindfulness for Stress" from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Mondays until June 9
Social: Cephas Christian Reformed Church presents The Neighbours' Cafe from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Cephas Christian Reformed Church (220 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, K9J 5X3).