February 2026
Wednesday, February 4New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, February 4
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 3 - 6 p.m. at McDonnel Street Community Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough, K9H 2Y1).
Wednesday, February 4
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Virtual Public Information Centre - Stormwater Funding Review from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
Lecture: Trent University presents "A New Era for Interprovincial Trade: Strengthening Canada's Fragmented Market" with Dr. Trevor Tombe from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Trent University (1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).
Thursday, February 5
Public Consultation: City of Peterborough presents Open House - Draft Community Planning Permit By-law from 6 - 9 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).
Saturday, February 7
Celebration: Lindsay District Fur Harvesters presents Annual Carnival from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cambray Community Centre (2255 Elm Tree Rd., Elm Tree Road, Cambray, K0M 1E0).
Saturday, February 7
Education: Kawartha Montessori School presents Open House from 10 a.m. - Noon at Kawartha Montessori School (2247 Burnham Line, Douro, K0L 1S0).
Saturday, February 7
Environment: Mark Street United Church presents Clothing Swap from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mark Street United Church (90 Hunter St. East, Peterborough, K9H 1G5).
Saturday, February 7
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 7
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 7
Social: Dance Happens Here Haliburton (DH3), Hike Haliburton Winter Edition, and February Folk Festival present Old Time Winter Square Dance beginning at 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 - Haliburton (719 Mountain St., Haliburton, K0M 1S0).
Sunday, February 8
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).
Friday, February 13
Social: Jeffrey Macklin presents Frottage beginning at 9 p.m. at The Theatre On King (171 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Saturday, February 14
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents Lunar New Year Crafts from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Saturday, February 14
Family: Buckhorn Community Centre presents BlizzardFest from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Buckhorn Community Centre (1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0).
Saturday, February 14
Social: Peterborough Hop 'n' Stomp presents All Ages Community Dance from 2 - 5 p.m. at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough, K9J 6Y1).
Monday, February 16New this week
Family: Tiny Greens Plant Shop presents Enchanting Fairy Garden and Planting Family Fun Event from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tiny Greens Plant Shop and Planting Studio (431 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3R4).
Monday, February 16
Family: Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation presents Family Day Open House from Noon - 2 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Tuesday, February 17
Lecture: Learning in Leisure Spring 2026 Speaker Series presents George Gillespie and Laurie Howlett from 9 a.m. - Noon at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (1140 St. Paul's St., Peterborough, K9H 7C3).
Tuesday, February 17
Food: Mark Street United Church presents Pancake Supper from 5 - 7 p.m. at Mark Street United Church (90 Hunter St. East, Peterborough, K9H 1G5).
Tuesday, February 17New this week
Lecture: Peterborough Historical Society presents PHS Speaker Series: "38 Hours to Montreal - William Weller and the Governor General's Race of 1840" with Dan Buchanan from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St., Peterborough, K9J 1T5).
Thursday, February 19
Lecture: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Speaker Series: David Pelly and Dan Wong beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Canadian Canoe Museum (2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
Friday, February 20
Education: Farms at Work presents Farmland Ownership: Opportunities, Connections and Answers from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Cavan Monaghan Community Centre (986 County Road 10, Millbrook, L0A 1G0).
Friday, February 20
Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "De-Escalation Techniques in Practice" from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).
Saturday, February 21
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).
Saturday, February 21
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).
Sunday, February 22
Social: Mapleridge Recreation Centre presents Huge Bingo from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mapleridge Recreation Centre (1085 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, K9J 6X4).
Monday, February 23
Workshop: One City Peterborough presents "Bedbug Prevention and Mitigation" from 1 - 3 p.m. at Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 7G6).
Tuesday, February 24
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).
Wednesday, February 25
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: An Equity Guide for Change, Connecting Theory with Praxis in Child Welfare from Noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25New this week
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).
Friday, February 27
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).
Friday, February 27
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).
Friday, February 27New this week
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).
Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1
Trade Show: Kawartha Rock and Fossil Club presents Peterborough Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6).
Saturday, February 28
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).
March 2026
Tuesday, March 3
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).
Wednesday, March 4New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Thursday, March 5
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Making the Moment Matter from Noon - 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
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).
Sunday, March 8
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).
Tuesday, March 10
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).
Wednesday, March 11New this week
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).
Thursday, March 12New this week
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).
Thursday, March 12
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).
Monday, March 16 & Tuesday, March 17
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).
Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
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).
Tuesday, March 17
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).
Wednesday, March 18
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Beyond the Confidence Gap from Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20
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).
Tuesday, March 24
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).
Tuesday, March 24
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Reimagining Healthcare Leadership, Ubuntu Principles for Healing the Healers from Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 26
Webinar: Trent University presents Leadership Matters: Science of Motion, Art of Leadership from Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
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 31
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).
April 2026
Wednesday, April 1New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Tuesday, April 7
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).
Wednesday, April 8New this week
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).
Tuesday, April 14
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).
Tuesday, April 14
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).
Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
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).
Saturday, April 18
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 18New this week
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).
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19New this week
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).
Tuesday, April 21
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).
Thursday, April 23 & Wednesday, May 6
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).
Friday, April 24
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).
Saturday, April 25New this week
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).
May 2026
Wednesday, May 6New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Sunday, May 10New this week
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).
Wednesday, May 13New this week
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).
Monday, May 18
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).
Saturday, May 23
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).
June 2026
Wednesday, June 3New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Wednesday, June 10New this week
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).
Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12
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).
July 2026
Saturday, July 4
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).
Saturday, July 18
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).
August 2026
Saturday, August 8
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).
September 2026
Thursday, September 17 & Friday, September 18
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).
October 2026
Wednesday, October 7New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
November 2026
Wednesday, November 4New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6
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 14
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 2026
Wednesday, December 2New this week
Food: Hutchison House Museum presents Heritage Luncheon from Noon - 3 p.m. at Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9).
Thursday, December 10 & Friday, December 11
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 Vendors' Association presents the Port Hope Saturday Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. - Noon in Port Hope.
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 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.
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 Sunday, February 8
Film Festival: ReFrame Film Festival presents 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough.
Until Tuesday, February 10
Education: Canadian Hearing Services presents "Sound Advice for Hearing Help" from 10 a.m. - Noon at Lindsay Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).
CANCELLED
Until Thursday, February 12
Until Thursday, February 12New this week
CANCELLED - Discussion: Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough presents "Parents and Caregivers as Spiritual Guides" from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue & Community Centre (775 Weller St., Peterborough, K9J 4X4).
Until Tuesday, February 17
Fundraiser: Lakefield Village Lions Club presents 6th Annual Chocolate Creations Festival in Lakefield.
Thursdays until February 26
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).
Until Sunday, March 22
Exhibit: Peterborough Museum and Archives presents "Carnivorous Dinosaurs" at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Wednesdays until June 24
Volunteer: Volunteer Peterborough presents Volunteer Match-Making Drop-in from 1 - 3 p.m. at Venture North (270 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H1).























