The Kawarthas Tourism

The Game of Life Figure Skating Show
2024-03-30 18:00 (America/Toronto) | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Get ready to be dazzled by the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club’s annual show: “The Game of Life”! Join them at 6:00 pm on March 30, 2024, at the North Kawartha Community Centre for a spectacular community event where our talented skaters will showcase the incredible skills they’ve honed all season long.
Prepare to be swept off your feet by captivating choreography, enchanting musical themes, delightful costumes, and mesmerizing backdrops. The infectious enthusiasm of our participants will leave you smiling from ear to ear! Don’t forget to visit the NKCC concession stand, which will be open throughout the show.
Admission is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per senior/student, with children 5 and under free.

Derek Seguin: Nap. Laugh. Repeat.
2024-03-30 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Comedy super star Derek Seguin is touring Canada with his hysterical new show to celebrate his 20th year as a professional joke teller. Derek’s Juno nominated stand-up is always a pure reflection of his dysfunctional life, but naturally seen through his “slightly” twisted looking glass. This show will feature more of his hilarious stories on the challenges of relationships with his girlfriend, his three nearly grown-up children and every-day life in a mixed-up world that he finds peculiar at best. With barely a moment to catch your breath between laughs there is never a dull moment in Derek’s shows and for 20 years audiences have loved him for it, but he loves you more!
One of CBC’s The Debaters’ fan-favorites; people are often surprised at the raw nature of Derek’s stand-up… and how short he is. If you haven’t seen him live before; come out and discover the many hilarious surprises that his in-person shows are renowned for. No subject is off limits and no rabbit hole too deep.

Toddler Tuesdays at Peterborough Museum and Archives
2024-04-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5, Canada
Bring your little ones into the Museum on Tuesdays from 9:30-12:00 pm for self guided fun in the galleries, themed crafts in our programming space, and all kinds of new and old friends to play with!

Maker Space Open Studio
2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join us on Thursday evenings at Artspace for our weekly Open Studio program! Participate in a weekly activity or bring your own project, and come make some art in a calm, creative, community space!

What is Open Studio?
Open Studio is a FREE weekly art program, where community members of all ages and skill levels can come out and make art together! Registration is required to participate.
What can I make?
Each week, we have a set artmaking activity, facilitated by a volunteer instructor. Community members can also bring their own project, OR utilize Maker Space materials such as collaging, zine making, mending, embroidery, colouring, knitting, or crochet.
February Activity Schedule:
Thursday, April 4th 2024: Monoprinting
Thursday, April 11th 2024: Painting with Acrylics
Thursday, April 18th 2024: Painting with Acrylics
Thursday, April 25th 2024: Bring Your Own Craft

Nomada
2024-04-05 19:30 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Nomada brings together contemporary indigenous dance, aerial dance and installation art. It is a journey inspired by personal stories of displacement, rituals of water, cycles of sustainability and the connections of our bodies to land. Nomada is supported by the CanDance Network commissioning program, with five presenters across Canada taking part.

The Peterborough Home, Garden & Cottage Show
2024-04-06 09:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | The Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K5, Canada
The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show is the PREMIER Marketing Showplace. The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show has been in existence for 42 years, and was originally known as the Kawartha Home & Sportsman Show. It started at the Kinsman Centre and the show moved to the The Healthy Planet Arena after it was built, and has consistently attracted thousands of visitors each year.
Peterborough’s original – and STILL the largest – true Home Show is located east of Toronto and west of Ottawa, featuring over 160+ Home Show Exhibitors!
Saturday, April 6, 2024: 9am-8pm
Sunday, April 7, 2024: 9am-4pm

2024 CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show
2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
It is with great excitement that we announce that on April 7th the floodgates will open and once again the CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show presented by Bubba will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and Morrow Building with thousands of Anglers in attendance! This year the CANCAST Fishing & Tackle show will feature over 170 Vendors on top of another 60 personal tables in the tackle swap and Boats on display from top local dealers. No matter what products you are looking for as an angler this show has it all from all the top brands in fishing to the custom bait makers from all over Canada. To top it off admission gives you access to both buildings and our outside vendors as well as free entry into four amazing seminars from top industry pros and professionals! From the biggest celebrities in fishing to Canada’s top pro anglers CANCAST has it all!As always we are a family friendly event and kids under 12 are free.
Purchase tickets here!

Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Get creative with the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Family Sunday runs on the first Sunday of each month and offers fun, free, and seasonally themed art making activities, suitable for all ages. Explore the gallery’s current exhibitions and then drop in to the studio for a seasonally themed art activity.
Drop in from 1 pm to 4 pm.
No fee or registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Trans-Canada Highwaymen
2024-04-11 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
19+ Event
The Trans-Canada Highwaymen (TCH) is a super group (your words – not mine) consisting of Moe Berg (TPOH), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds) and Steven Page (Ex-BNL). Four guys who have known each other for (ahem) decades now all of whom have written songs that have contributed to Canadian culture.
The TCH live show will include songs from Explosive Hits Vol. 1 but the emphasis of the TCH live show will still be the songs these guys have written.
Don’t worry, you’ll still hear Moe sing “I’m An Adult Now”, “Hard to Laugh” and “She’s So Young”. You’ll still hear Chris sing “Underwhelmed”, “The Other Man” and “The Rest of My Life”. You’ll still hear Craig sing “It Falls Apart”, “Someone Who’s Cool” and “Make You Mad”. You’ll still hear Steven sing “The Old Apartment”, “Brian Wilson” and “Jane”.
And you know what Vol. 1 means …

67th Annual Kawartha Stamp Show
2024-04-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, K9K 2J1

Fibre Arts Festival & Sale
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K0B8, Canada
Door prizes, live demos, craft supplies, quality handmade items, spin-in area, bake sale table. Register for courses.

I Heart Beer & Taco Festival
2024-04-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Join the 2nd annual I ❤︎ BEER & Taco Festival presented by Cowbell Brewing Co. and in collaboration with Fury Hot Sauce on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Join a fun filled day or night of beer, cider and spirits sampling, games, dancing and tacos!
19+ Event (Toddlers are permitted – No kids & No Animals)
Cash Only at the Event (3 ATM’s onsite)
This is a one day event with 2 sessions
If you don’t like beer, there are plenty of non beer options like cider and spirits.
Buy Tickets HERE

This is Italy!
2024-04-13 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Programmed primarily with Italian composers or those inspired by the colours and atmosphere of Italy, our April 2024 concert features the vibraphone! Commissioned by the CBC for Dame Evelyn Glennie, Greek-Canadian composer, Christos Hatzis’ Mirage?, a concerto for solo percussion and strings, will be played by his wife, Beverley Johnston, a Canadian Music Centre Ambassador.

Texty Tuesdays at Artspace
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Texty Tuesdays are here! Join Artspace in this exciting five-part series where we learn about all things text.
Get ready to dive into the world of text through creativity and expression. Each Texty Tuesday session includes interactive writing exercises, group discussions, drawing, and other forms of artistic expression. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow wordsmiths, share ideas, and feel inspired.
Don’t worry if you’re new to writing or if you’re a seasoned pro – everyone is welcome! We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and this event is all about celebrating the power of words.
Session Calendar:

April 16th: National Poetry Month (NaPoMo)
NaPoMo 2024 has the theme of “weather”. Join this national movement, and come make your own poetry ‘zine or chapbook on the theme. We will read poems about weather, we will write poems about the weather, and produce, on-the-spot, illustrated ‘zines and chapbooks.
June 18th: Pride in Poetry, with special guests!
July 16th: TBD

Kawartha Potters Guild Spring Sale
2024-04-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Kawartha Potters Guild, 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, MT, K9J 7R8
This sale features unique hand made ceramics that are perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, teacher gifts, or something special for yourself. ⁣

Quilt-In and Show
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Great Hall, Champlain College, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, K9L 0G2, Canada
After record-breaking attendance in 2023, the Trent Evening Quilters invite community members with a love of art and quilting back to join them for a sewing bee and quilt show on April 20-21. The quilt-in is an annual show that arises from Curve Lake artist Alice Williams’ residency at Champlain College 25 years ago.
This quilt group began in 1999, so working women could participate, learn and grow their art of quilting. Previously, all quilt guilds in the region met during the day. In 2001, the Quilters started hosting a quilt-in at Champlain College’s Great Hall where visitors can see them working on current projects and ask questions about quilt arts. The event has become a popular attraction for other quilters, aspiring quilters and people interested in how quilts are made.
“This event reflects our long-standing relationship with Trent University,” says Barb Dummitt, one of the founding members. “We welcome students and adults with an interest in reusing materials to create new pieces of art. Ultimately, we invite people to come see how we create our artwork so they can make their own.”
The celebration runs on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 11 from 10 am to 3 pm on both days. Admission is free and birthday cake is served on the Saturday. The Quilters’ Bolt will have a booth at the event to sell colourful supplies. Everyone is welcome to drop in to visit over the two days.

Stan Olthuis | Interconnected
2024-04-20 11:00 - 2024-06-16 17:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Interconnected is a solo exhibition of work by Stan Olthuis. Grounding the entire project is Mira la Vida, a large-scale kinetic sculpture comprised of two eight-foot intersecting discs representing the elements of our world: water, earth, fire, and air.
Stan Olthuis is a Canadian multi-disciplinary visual artist currently based in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough. His work is driven by an ongoing curiosity of our relationship to the world around us. Often reinterpreting persistent symbolisms such as sacred geometry, Olthuis explores spatial tension and interaction through abstract shapes and audience provocations powered by a colourful palette.

Opening Reception & Performance: Stan Olthuis
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Join the Art Gallery of Peterborough to celebrate the opening of Stan Olthuis’ solo exhibition, “Interconnected.”
Stan Olthuis is a Canadian multi-disciplinary visual artist currently based in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough. His work is driven by an ongoing curiosity of our relationship to the world around us.
Grounding the exhibition is, “Mira la Vida,” a large-scale kinetic sculpture comprised of two eight-foot intersecting discs representing the elements of our world: water, earth, fire, and air.
“Danza de la Vida,” is a commissioned responsive dance performance animating the “Mira la Vida.” The performance explores life in all its complexity in various states and emotions, moving with the underlying mathematic rhythm of sacred geometry as the bodies find balance in relation to each other and their world.
The performance begins at 2:30 pm.
This event is open to the public and free to attend. All are welcome.
Performance Credits:
Choreographed by Kate Alton
Performed by Kate Alton, Ryan Kerr, and Kate Story
Costumes by Martha Cockshutt
Sound by Karol Orzechowski
Lighting by Ryan Kerr
Videography by Michael Morritt
Concept and Creative Direction by Stan Olthius

Peterborough Spring Holistic Healing Fair
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Personal Touch Banquet Hall, 1135 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough
The annual event to nourish your body, mind and soul
Discover alternative therapies, wellness practices, and mindful living. This free entry, vendor style event is a warm and nurturing space for self-discovery and growth. Illuminate your path to a conscious and self-nurturing life.
As always, the first 50 attendees get Wellness Swag Bags filled with oh so many goodies!
Come spend the day with us sharing helpful ideas, try something different and learn about the local amazing businesses right in your backyard!

Peterborough Cycling Summit: Safe Streets for Everyone
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Join us for a two-day summit to share knowledge, tools and tactics that can lead towards a future where the safety of ALL road users is paramount. Through powerful keynotes, interactive design workshops, informative tours, and knowledge-sharing; our goal is to inspire actionable change in Peterborough and beyond.
As advocates for cycling, we recognize that safe streets encompass more than just bike lanes. This summit presents a unique opportunity to broaden the discourse on safe multimodal transportation.
Brief Summit Overview:
Wednesday, April 24, 7 – 9:30 pm | Showplace Performance Centre
Join us for an evening kick-off event, featuring Ian Lockwood who will share impressive stories of cities transformed through complete streets initiatives. In his presentation, Ian will talk about lessons learned and how people-centred street design has led to renewed prosperity in the cities he has worked. Grazing table, cash bar, door prize draw & networking to follow.
Thursday, April 25, 9am – 5pm | McDonnel Activity Centre
Hear from speakers who will share proven approaches to transportation safety, including tools, tactics and lessons learned from around the world, participate in a walking or biking tour, and re-imagine roads and intersections in collaborative design workshops. Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
Bike Rentals & Billeting
Coming from out of town and need a place to stay? Want to participate in a bike tour but don’t have a bike? We have you covered! Bike rentals and billeting will be available.
Bike & Walking Tours
More Details about tours to come. Stay tuned!
Cost
The cost for both days of the summit is $15 or by donation.
Speakers
We have an incredible lineup of speakers who approach safe streets from the perspectives of public health, city planning, accessibility, engineering (and more!), who will help broaden the conversation around road safety and building a transportation network that can benefit everyone.

ARTISANity Show and Sale
2024-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7E8, Canada
The Artisans Centre Peterborough will be holding their Spring ARTISANity Show and Sale, Friday April 26 from noon to 6 pm and Saturday April 27 from 9 am to 3 pm in the atrium of Peterborough Square. It will feature the exquisite work of our local artisans who put perfection, artistry and love of their craft into each item they make. If you are looking for gifts for: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a special Graduation, a Wedding or just a treat for yourself, this Show and Sale is the place to be. Come see what local fibre artists, potters, jewelers, gourd artists and woodworkers are creating.
