COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see a public event on our website for March that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled. This does not apply to "virtual events".
What's On Now
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local events are going online because of public health directives for social (physical) distancing. We are collecting these webinars, workshops, concerts, and more in this new column.
Gallery openings, exhibitions, theatre, performance art, dance and more! Celebrate local talent and the venues that attract great talent.
Concerts: indoor, outdoor, series, folk, blues, jazz, classical and rock kawarthaNOW.com has them all listed! Promote your concert event here for free!
One of our most popular columns! Find out who's playing where this weekend, from Bobcaygeon to Burleigh to Peterborough.
From networking meetings to conferences to Chambers of Commerce, we are the only online source for business events anywhere in the Kawarthas.
kawarthaNOW.com covers regional ongoing events! Is your event listed? Post it for free!
Movie listings from cinemas and drive-ins across the Kawarthas. We're the only local site to compile this information in one place for your convenience.
Film festivals, theatres, and organizations screening classic, independent, and foreign language films (and some first-run movies too).
The Kawarthas are a year round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Our outdoors column is your first stop for weekend and outdoor planning.
Individual and team sports competitions, games, and fitness and recreational activities throughout the Kawarthas.
From men wearing red shoes to pink paddles, we promote worthy fundraising events in the Kawarthas. Help the community and join in! Post your event for free.
Events designed just for Kawartha kids. Great things to do indoors and out! Be sure to watch this column during school holidays for special events.
These events are designed for the tweens and teenagers - kids or "youth" that are about age 12 and up! Events listed are throughout The Kawarthas.
Rewire your thinking about aging with our events for seniors. Many events are happening throughout the entire area - check out our column for all of them!
We have 2,261 venues, businesses and organizations listed on our website. Each listing includes an address, contact information, and map.
Featured Events
A performance space and music hall at 12 First Street in Keene featuring a concession, lighting and sound booth, bar, dressing room, and private green room. Available for rental.
Concerts, plays, performances, and community events coming to the main stage and to The Nexicom Lounge at Peterborough's downtown centre for the performing arts.
The Market Hall is an iconic cultural hub located in a historically designated building in downtown Peterborough. The non-profit space offers a wide variety of music, dance, and theatre performance.
Seasonal Events
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades, "wearing of the green," and Irish food, drink, and music. On St. Paddy's Day, we're all Irish for a day! This year, events take place before, on, and after March 17th.
Lace 'em up! Public skating schedules for indoor and outdoor rinks across the Kawarthas.
Beginning in early spring, the days get warmer but the nights remain cold. Those are two of the key ingredients for maple syrup season!
Events related to the environment and ecology, as well as workshops of interest to gardeners.
From Spring to mid Fall the Kawarthas are rich with bounty and outdoor markets. Check out our guide and send us your favourites.
The Zoo is always a popular spot! Check out our summary of their current events.
