Community Events

Local Holiday Shopping: Port Hope United Church presents 87th Annual Christmas Fayre from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Port Hope United Church (34 South St., Port Hope, L1A 1R8).

Trade Show: Peterborough Coin Club presents Fall Peterborough Coin Show from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Westdale United Church (1509 Sherbrooke St. W., Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

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: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in Peterborough.

Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents Christmas in the Village from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).

Celebration: Township of Minden Hills presents Minden Hills Santa Claus Parade beginning at 11 a.m. in Minden.

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).

Fundraiser: Right to Learn Afghanistan - Peterborough Chapter presents Seeking Justice for Afghan Women and Children from 2 - 4 p.m. at Emmanuel United Church (534 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 4E4).

Family: Buckhorn District Lions Club presents Buckhorn Santa Claus Parade beginning at 2 p.m. in Buckhorn.

Fundraiser: BGC Kawarthas Foundation presents 31st Annual Dream Ball beginning at 6 p.m. at Victoria Park Armoury (210 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 1A3).

Fundraiser: Keene United Church presents "The Accidental Canadian" with James Raffan from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Keene United Church (30 North St., Keene, K0L 2G0).

Celebration: Havelock Lions Club presents Havelock Santa Claus Parade beginning at 7 p.m. in Havelock.

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

Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Introduction to Sleep and Insomnia from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).

Lecture: Learning in Leisure presents Hayden Wilson of Kawartha Land Trust and Aisha Ehouman from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Health: Peterborough Family Health Team presents Heart Health from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Family Health Team (185 King Street, 5th Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2R8).

Charity: United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes presents Virtual Lunch & Learn from Noon - 1 p.m.

Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "Additional Rental Units: Small Scale Housing Development" from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

Lecture: Trent University's Community Speakers Series presents "Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Resources in the Arctic" by Dr. Andrew Medeiros beginning at 7 p.m. at Catharine Parr Traill College (315 Dublin St,, Peterborough, K9H 2Z4).

Discussion: Peterborough Historical Society and the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) present "Opposing War" from 7 - 9 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).

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

Literary: Trent Hills Public Library and Aron Theatre Co-op present Trent Hills Reads beginning at 7 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).

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

Discussion: Aron Indigenous Circle presents Treaty Month Gathering beginning at 7 p.m. at Aron Theatre (54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, K0L 1L0).

Social: Ladies Night Out Lakefield presents Ladies Night Out Lakefield from 6 - 9 p.m. in Lakefield.

Celebration: Municipality of Brighton presents Brighton Santa Claus Parade beginning at 7 p.m. in Brighton.

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

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).

Local Holiday Shopping: Hutchison House Museum presents Christmas Market from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Modern Line Dance Bootcamp from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

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

Education: Rowan Tree Children's School presents Open House from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Village on Argyle (780 Argyle Street, Peterborough, K9H 5T2).

Celebration: Campbellford Santa Claus Parade Committee presents Campbellford Santa Claus Parade beginning at 2 p.m. in Campbellford.

Celebration: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 187 Colborne presents Colborne/Cramahe Santa Claus Parade beginning at 7 p.m. in Colborne.

Art Show & Sale: Christmas at the Marshland Centre Committee presents 19th Annual Christmas at the Marshland Centre from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lakefield Marshland Centre (65 Hague Bl, Lakefield, K0L 2H0).

Local Shopping: Kawartha Lakes Art Council presents 4th Annual Winter Makers' Market from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kent Place (189 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 5G6).

Fundraiser: Community Care Foundation presents Merry Movie & Magical Moments featuring "Elf" beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Century Cinemas 3 (141 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y4).

Education: Art Gallery of Peterborough presents Portfolio Reviews with OCADU from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Art Gallery of Peterborough (250 Crescent St., Peterborough, K9J 2G1).

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

Social: Hutchison House Museum presents Snowflake Tea and Dessert from 1 - 4 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).

Workshop: Well Grounded presents Holiday Wreath Making Workshop from 1 - 3 p.m. at The Theatre On King (171 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).

Celebration: Bakertilly presents Lindsay Santa Claus Parade beginning at 2 p.m. in Lindsay.

Lecture: Learning in Leisure presents Dennis Carter-Edwards and Lee-Anne Quinn from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).

Charity: United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes, John Howard Society, and Canadian Mental Health Association present Winter Clothing Drive Collection Day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes (50 Mary St., Lindsay, K9V 2N6).

Social: Ampere Association presents Sewcial Fabric from 6 - 8 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Makerspace (12 Peel St., Lindsay, K9V 3L8).

Lecture: Peterborough Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society presents "Fishing Lake Baikal: Radiocarbon reservoir effect corrections for early Hunter-Gatherers" by Corrie Hyland beginning at 7 p.m.

Networking: Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce presents Breakfast with the Chief from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).

Fundraiser: The Theatre On King presents Clothing Swap from 6 - 10 p.m. at The Theatre On King (171 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).

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

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: Whimsy & Wonder and Emma Moore present Clay Trinket Tray Painting Craft Night from 6 - 8 p.m. at Whimsy & Wonder (444 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3R7).

Workshop: Electric City Culture Council (EC3), Public Energy Performing Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) present "Writing an OAC Grant" from 6 - 8 p.m. at Artspace (378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, K9J 7X6).

Lecture: Trent University presents "Challenges and Transformations of Democracy" by Dr. Nadia Urbinati from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Catharine Parr Traill College (315 Dublin St,, Peterborough, K9H 2Z4).

Social: Ladies Night Out Lakefield presents Ladies Night Out Lakefield from 6 - 9 p.m. in Lakefield.

Awareness: Andrea Sturgis presents "Nourish to Flourish - IMPACT Food Insecurity Project" from 6 - 9 p.m. at Catharine Parr Traill College (315 Dublin St,, Peterborough, K9H 2Z4).

Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Friday Night Line Dancing from 7 - 10 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).

Local Holiday Shopping: Peterborough Lions Club presents Creative Christmas Craft & Vendor Market from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).

Family: Fenelon Falls Seniors' Club presents Breakfast with Santa from 9 - 11 a.m. at Fenelon Falls Seniors' Club (58 Murray Street, Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).

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).

Environment: Peterborough County and Repair Cafe Peterborough present Repair Cafe & Clothing Swap from 1 - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).

Celebration: Municipality of Port Hope presents Port Hope Santa Claus Parade beginning at 1 p.m. in Port Hope.

Celebration: Apsley & District Lions Club presents Apsley Santa Claus Parade beginning at 2 p.m. in Apsley.

Celebration: Fenelon Falls Santa Day presents Fenelon Falls Santa Claus Parade beginning at 5 p.m. in Fenelon Falls.

Celebration: Township of Douro-Dummer presents Warsaw Santa Claus Parade beginning at 5 p.m. in Warsaw.

Celebration: Experience Cobourg presents Cobourg Santa Claus Parade beginning at 6 p.m. in Cobourg.

Celebration: Norwood Legion presents Norwood Santa Claus Parade beginning at 7 p.m. in Norwood.

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

Fundraiser: United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes presents Holiday Trivia Night from 6 - 8 p.m. at Solidarity Axe Club (68 McLaughlin Rd., Unit 7, Lindsay, K9V 6B5).

Education: One City Peterborough presents Banner-Making for Activists and Crafters from 5 - 8 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).

Celebration: Warkworth Santa Claus Parade Committee presents Warkworth Santa Claus Parade beginning at 7 p.m. in Warkworth.

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).

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: 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: 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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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).

Local Holiday Shopping: Kawartha Potters Guild presents Holiday Pottery Show & Sale at Kawartha Potters' Guild (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8).

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).

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).