August 2025
Monday, August 4
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Peterborough's Pioneer Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. at Confederation Square (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H).
Monday, August 4New this week
Discussion: Nine Ships 1825 presents The Peter Robinson Emigration Experiment - Talk and Musical Presentation from 1 - 3 p.m. at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E8).
Monday, August 4
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Beyond the Ships' Lists: The Peter Robinson Settlers and Their Descendants beginning at 7 p.m. in Peterborough.
Tuesday, August 5 - Sunday, August 10
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Scottish Tea from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, August 6New this week
Celebration: City of Peterborough, New Canadians Centre, and Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre presents Opening of the Millennium Time Capsule beginning at 10 a.m. at Millennium Park Peterborough (130 King St., Peterborough, K9J 4P6).
Wednesday, August 6
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Introduction to Sleep and Insomnia from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Wednesday, August 6
Film: Kawartha Settlers' Village presents Movies in the Barn - "Wonder Park" (2019) beginning at 7 p.m. at Kawartha Settlers' Village (85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Thursday, August 7New this week
Awareness: Peterborough Quakers presents Hiroshima Lantern Ceremony beginning at 7:45 p.m. in Peterborough.
Friday, August 8
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Peter Robinson's Peterborough beginning at 10 a.m. at Confederation Square (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H).
Friday, August 8
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Games Night from 5 - 8 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Friday, August 8
Celebration: Peterborough Friends presents Starlit Garden Ball beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall (317 Hunter Street West , Peterborough, K9H 2M1).
Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10
Environment: City of Peterborough presents Reusable Exchange Weekend in Peterborough.
Saturday, August 9
Family: All Out Motorsports presents Monster Trucks All Out Tour from 9:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. at Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds (354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R2).
Saturday, August 9
Local Shopping: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) presents Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale from Noon - 7 p.m. in Peterborough.
Sunday, August 10
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents BBQ Sunday from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Sunday, August 10
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Beyond the Ships' Lists: The Peter Robinson Settlers and Their Descendants beginning at 1 p.m. in Peterborough.
Tuesday, August 12 - Sunday, August 17
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Scottish Tea from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, August 13
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Blood Sugar Basics from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Wednesday, August 13
Film: Kawartha Settlers' Village presents Movies in the Barn - "The Queen's Corgi" (2019) beginning at 7 p.m. at Kawartha Settlers' Village (85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Wednesday, August 13
Film: Municipality of Port Hope presents Movies in the Park - "Ratatouille" (2007) beginning at 8 p.m. at Port Hope Memorial Park (56 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y8).
Thursday, August 14
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Peach Tea from Noon - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17
Music Festival: Peterborough Folk Festival presents 36th Annual Peterborough Folk Festival at Nicholls Oval (725 Armour Rd., Peterborough, K9H 1Z8).
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17
Circus Arts: The Great Benjamins Circus presents The Great Benjamins Circus at Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds (354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R2).
Saturday, August 16
Fundraiser: St. Joseph's at Fleming Foundation presents "Bargains & BBQ" Yard Sale & Lunch from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's at Fleming (659 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K 2R8).
Saturday, August 16
Art Show & Sale: Pontypool Art In The Park presents the 5th Annual Pontypool Art In The Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Nimigon Memorial Park (6 Bradley St., Pontypool, L0A 1K0).
Saturday, August 16
Celebration: Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre presents 20th Anniversary Community Event from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre (1699 Chemong Rd., Peterborough, K9J 6X2).
Saturday, August 16
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, August 16New this week
Festival: ThatGood School of Music & Arts presents Irie Vibes 2025 from Noon - 9 p.m. at Port Hope Memorial Park (56 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y8).
Saturday, August 16
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: The Wonderful World of Wetlands and Turtles from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Kawartha Land Trust - Hammer Family Nature Preserve (Fire Route 73, Lakehurst).
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17
Festival: Buckhorn Community Centre presents Buckhorn Festival of the Arts beginning at 10 a.m. at Buckhorn Community Centre (1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0).
Sunday, August 17
Family: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Corn Roast from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).
Sunday, August 17
Social: Kiwanis Club of Scott's Plains presents Progressive Euchre from 1:30 - 3 p.m. in Peterborough.
Tuesday, August 19
Public Consultation: City of Kawartha Lakes presents Draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Open House from 6 - 8 p.m. at Lindsay Recreation Complex (133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4S3).
Tuesday, August 19 - Sunday, August 24
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Scottish Tea from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, August 20
Meeting: United Way Peterborough & District presents 83rd Annual General Meeting from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at McDonnel Street Community Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough, K9H 2Y1).
Wednesday, August 20
Film: Kawartha Settlers' Village presents Movies in the Barn - "DC League of Super Pets" (2022) beginning at 7 p.m. at Kawartha Settlers' Village (85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Thursday, August 21
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Heart Health from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Thursday, August 21New this week
Film: Aron Indigenous Circle presents "Endless Cookie" (2025) beginning at 7 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Friday, August 22
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Women's History Little Lake Cemetery Tour beginning at 7 p.m. at Little Lake Cemetery (915 Haggart St., Peterborough, K9J 2Y1).
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24New this week
Festival: Brand Connect presents Kawartha Ribfest from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G3).
Saturday, August 23
Fundraiser: Kiwanis Club of Scott's Plains presents Kiwanis Lemonade Stand Day in Peterborough.
Sunday, August 24
Family: Cephas CRChurch presents Free BBQ and Ice Cream from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Cephas Christian Reformed Church (220 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, K9J 5X3).
Sunday, August 24
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Big Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Sunday, August 24
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Movers and Shakers Little Lake Cemetery Tour beginning at 2 p.m. at Little Lake Cemetery (915 Haggart St., Peterborough, K9J 2Y1).
Tuesday, August 26 - Sunday, August 31
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Scottish Tea from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, August 27
Film: Kawartha Settlers' Village presents Movies in the Barn - "The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones" (1987) beginning at 7 p.m. at Kawartha Settlers' Village (85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Wednesday, August 27
Film: Municipality of Port Hope presents Movies in the Park - "A Minecraft Movie" (2025) beginning at 8 p.m. at Port Hope Memorial Park (56 Queen St., Port Hope, L1A 2Y8).
Saturday, August 30
Farmers' Market: Township of Asphodel-Norwood presents Norwood Market from 8 a.m. - Noon in Norwood.
Saturday, August 30
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, August 30
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Saturday Night Dance from 6:30 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
September 2025
Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6
Fundraiser: YMCA Northumberland presents "Encore at the Midway" beginning at 8 p.m. at Port Hope Drive-In Theatre (2141 Theatre Rd. S., Cobourg, K9A 4J7).
Monday, September 8New this week
Curling: Peterborough Curling Club presents Peterborough Curling Club Open House and Registration from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Peterborough Curling Club (2195 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Wednesday, September 10
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Anxiety Workshop from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Friday, September 12
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Explore, Identify, Record! Bioblitz at Fern Hill from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Bailieboro.
Friday, September 12
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Friday Night Dance featuring Four Lanes Wide from 7 - 11 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14
Environment: City of Peterborough presents Reusable Exchange Weekend in Peterborough.
Saturday, September 13
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Explore, Identify, Record! Bioblitz at Christie Bentham Wetland from 10 a.m. - Noon at Kawartha Land Trust - Christie Bentham Wetland in Burleigh Falls.
Saturday, September 13
Family: Canopy Support Services presents 3rd Annual Canopy Cares Inclusivity Carnival from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Canopy Support Services (150 O'Carroll Ave,, Peterborough, K9H 4V3).
Saturday, September 13
Local Shopping: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) presents Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale from Noon - 7 p.m. in Peterborough.
Saturday, September 13
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Explore, Identify, Record! Bioblitz at John Earle Chase Memorial Park from 1 - 3 p.m. at Kawartha Land Trust - John Earle Chase Memorial Park (Anchor Bay Rd., Ennismore).
Saturday, September 13New this week
Fundraiser: Peterborough Humane Society presents Howlin' 2025 from 4 - 8:30 p.m. at Peterborough Animal Care Centre (1999 Technology Dr,, Peterborough, K9J 6X7).
Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14New this week
Fundraiser: St. Luke's Anglican Church presents Welcome Back Weekend at St. Luke's Anglican Church (566 Armour Rd., Peterborough, K9H 1Z2).
Sunday, September 14
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: The Wood Wide Web - Exploring Fungal Networks from 10 a.m. - Noon at Kawartha Land Trust - John Earle Chase Memorial Park (Anchor Bay Rd., Ennismore).
Wednesday, September 17
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).
Wednesday, September 17New this week
Lecture: Aron Theatre Co-op presents Aron Talk: Trent River Virtual Dive from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Thursday, September 18
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Blood Sugar Basics from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
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).
Saturday, September 20
Festival: Monarch Ultra presents Monarch Butterfly Festival & Race from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Millennium Park Peterborough (130 King St., Peterborough, K9J 4P6).
October 2025
Saturday, October 4
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Forest Bathing at Tecasy Ranch from 1 - 3 p.m. at Tecasy Ranch (38 Bolton's Rd., Trent Lakes, K0M 1C0).
Saturday, October 4
Fundraiser: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Lakeside Gala: Celebrating Excellence in the Making from 6 - 10:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Sunday, October 5
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).
Wednesday, October 8New this week
Lecture: Aron Theatre Co-op presents Aron Talk: Weird and Wonderful Wild Mushrooms from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Thursday, October 16New this week
Film: Aron Indigenous Circle presents "#skoden" (2025) beginning at 7 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Saturday, October 18
Fundraiser: Rebound Child and Youth Services presents Kilometers for Kids from 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Victoria Hall (55 King St., Cobourg, K9A 1K9).
Saturday, October 18
Celebration: Burke’s Barnyard presents 5th Annual Trick Or Treat & Halloween Market from Noon - 6 p.m. at Burke's Barnyard (4169 Boulter Rd., Boulter, K0L 1G0).
Wednesday, October 22
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walk (East) beginning at 7 p.m. at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Friday, October 24
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walk (East) beginning at 7 p.m. at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Friday, October 24
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walk (West) beginning at 7 p.m. in Peterborough.
Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25
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).
Wednesday, October 29 & Thursday, October 30
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Downtown Ghost Walk beginning at 7 p.m. at Confederation Square (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H).
November 2025
Wednesday, November 5New this week
Lecture: Aron Theatre Co-op presents Aron Talk: The Big World of Tiny Fungi from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
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).
Sunday, November 9
Heritage: Trent Valley Archives presents Military History Little Lake Cemetery Tour beginning at 3 p.m. at Confederation Square (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H).
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).
Saturday, November 15
Nature: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Nature-inspired Ink and Art Making from 1 - 4 p.m. at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough, K9J 6Y1).
Saturday, November 22
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).
December 2025
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7
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).
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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).
Sunday, December 21
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).
January 2026
Wednesday, January 21
Webinar: Kawartha Land Trust presents Passport to Nature: Meet the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly from 6 - 7 p.m.
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, July 31
Employment: Ampere Association presents Opportunities Initiative Training from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Makerspace (12 Peel St., Lindsay, K9V 3L8).
Until Sunday, August 3
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Scottish Tea from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Until Tuesday, August 19
Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Being with Chronic Pain from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Until Tuesday, September 9
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 Saturday, October 25
Exhibit: Peterborough Museum and Archives presents "artiFACTS" from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Until Thursday, October 30
Farmers' Market: Lakefield Farmers' Market presents Lakefield Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Lakefield-Smith Community Centre and Arena (20 Concession St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).