Events

Due to the pandemic, many events are now only taking place online. While there are still some in-person events, most of these either take place outdoors or indoors with limited capacity. Large performance venues remain closed.

What's On Now

Virtual events

Virtual events

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.
Art, Performance & Culture

Art, Performance & Culture

Gallery openings, exhibitions, theatre, performance art, dance and more! Celebrate local talent and the venues that attract great talent.
Concerts & Live Music

Concerts & Live Music

Concerts: indoor, outdoor, series, folk, blues, jazz, classical and rock kawarthaNOW.com has them all listed! Promote your concert event here for free!
nightlifeNOW - Pubs & Clubs

nightlifeNOW - Pubs & Clubs

One of our most popular columns! Find out who's playing where this weekend, from Bobcaygeon to Burleigh to Peterborough.
Business Events

Business Events

From networking meetings to conferences to Chambers of Commerce, we are the only online source for business events anywhere in the Kawarthas.
Community Events

Community Events

kawarthaNOW.com covers regional ongoing events! Is your event listed? Post it for free!
Movie Listings - Cinemas & Drive-Ins

Movie Listings - Cinemas & Drive-Ins

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.
Films & Repertory Cinemas

Films & Repertory Cinemas

Film festivals, theatres, and organizations screening classic, independent, and foreign language films (and some first-run movies too).
Outdoor Events

Outdoor Events

The Kawarthas are a year round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Our outdoors column is your first stop for weekend and outdoor planning.
Sports & Recreation

Sports & Recreation

Individual and team sports competitions, games, and fitness and recreational activities throughout the Kawarthas.
Fundraising Events

Fundraising Events

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.
Children's Events

Children's Events

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.
Youth Events

Youth 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.
Seniors' Events

Seniors' Events

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!
Venues listing

Venues

We have 2,300 venues, businesses and organizations listed on our website. Each listing includes an address, contact information, and map.

Featured Events

Local Holiday Shopping

Local Holiday Shopping

Choose local and Keep It In the Kawarthas® this holiday season with our list of local holiday shopping events.
Showplace Performance Centre

Showplace Performance Centre

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.
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

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

Santa's Parade Schedule

Santa's Parade Schedule

Santa's fully vaccinated and he's coming to a town near you! Check out our listing of Santa Claus parades in the Kawarthas.
Christmas Special Events

Christmas Special Events

It's time to prepare for the holiday season, with COVID-safe fundraisers, sales, festive-themed events, and more happening this year.
Environment, Ecology & Gardening

Environment, Ecology & Gardening

Events related to the environment and ecology, as well as workshops of interest to gardeners.
Regional Farmers' Markets

Regional Farmers' Markets

From spring to mid fall, the greater Kawarthas region has many outdoor farmers' markets featuring local produce and more, with some markets moving indoors for the winter.