Holiday Shopping at The Canadian Canoe Museum
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | The Canadian Canoe Museum – Monaghan, 910 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON, K9J 5K4, Canada
The Canadian Canoe Museum store is the perfect place to shop for your home, cottage, or next adventure! We carry a range of clothing, books and unique creations by Canadian artists.
By shopping with us, you are supporting the care of our world-class collection and the work of the museum. Thank you!
In-store shopping will be available for 8 sessions in November and December at the current museum location (910 Monaghan Road):
November 24 and 25
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16
from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Festival of the Trees
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Bring the family and experience the beautiful decor at the Festival of Trees!
Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

Holiday Market and Fundraiser
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join Artspace for their Second Annual Holiday Market and Fundraiser!!
We are so excited to bring together artists, art-enthusiasts, and community members to celebrate local arts and welcome in the holiday season!
This event will take place over TWO days:
On Friday December 1st from 6PM-10PM, Artspace will transform into a welcoming and cozy night market, offering a warm place to stop, shop, and enjoy a hot apple cider for First Friday Art Crawl.
On Saturday December 2nd, the market will continue from 12PM – 4PM! On this day, we will ALSO have a free art-making drop in from 12-4 in our new Maker Space. Stop by and make a print with one of our new mini etching presses!
Vendors:
We have an incredibly talented and unique group of vendors lined up for this event! From fine art, to pottery, to zines, and more, there is something for everyone! Keep an eye on this event page to see vendors as they are announced.
The Fundraiser:
Entry is by donation ($3 recommended) and we will be selling tickets for our Raffle Basket, which is full to the brim with local art and handcrafted goodies. Even better, all items in our Raffle Basket were donated by our talented vendors! It’s a beautiful and one of a kind prize, you won’t want to miss the chance to win!
All funds will go directly towards supporting low-barrier arts programming in our Maker Space.

Believe
2023-12-02 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Arias & Holiday Favourites
Do you believe?…in Santa?…in the magic of Christmas? First prize winner at the 2022 Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio Competition, Soprano Karoline Podolak joins the PSO to celebrate the holiday season.

Julian Taylor Presented by Market Hall PAC
2023-12-02 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
With a soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Julian Taylor is a rising star in the Canadian folk scene. His unique blend of blues, roots, and folk music has earned him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim.
Julian is a Toronto-based, award-winning singer-songwriter, radio host, and label owner. Over the course of his esteemed career, which spans 20-plus years as the leader of Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band, and his solo work, Julian has established himself as one of Canada’s greatest troubadours.
He’s earned three Juno Award nominations, along with a pair of Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for Canada’s most prestigious music accolade, the Polaris Music Prize.

Havelock Christmas Crawl
2023-12-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Multiple Venues, Canada
Make a list and check it twice,
Take the time this year and get your loved ones something nice….
Our local area stores and services would like you think about hometown support before Amazon or Big Box stores this year for Christmas! These establishments are joining together to raise money for The Havelock Centre and create a great weekend to showcase what Havelock has to offer! Also the Lion’s Hall and Cordova Hall will be full of local artisans, displaying their unique crafts and services.

The retail stores will each have a raffle item unique to their store – drop in and purchase a raffle ticket. ($5) All proceeds will go to The Havelock Centre and their toy drive!
To finish out the weekend – SANTA IS COMING!!!
The Cottage is sponsoring Santa Photos again this year! It was so popular last year, this year we are moving it to the Lion’s Hall on Sunday 11am-2pm! Bring your little ones to visit Santa! All that is required for a photo is a donation of a non-perishable food item for The Havelock Food Bank or an unwrapped toy for The Havelock Centre!
See you soon! For more information visit the Facebook Page

Make it Handmade Peterborough Christmas Market
2023-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Legion, 1550 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, K9J 2A2
Showcasing different vendors for each show! Mark your calendars for December 2 and December 3rd at the Peterborough Legion 10am – 3pm!
Although admission is always free, customers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation for Kawartha Food Share to help those in need this holiday season.

MonkeyJunk - Juno Award Winners
2023-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Since 2008, the name MonkeyJunk has been synonymous with the emergence of a new kind of blues on the Canadian and international scenes. Continually pushing boundaries and blurring genre lines, the Ottawa-based trio has added an edge to their music by incorporating swampy blues & rock with thoughtful and intelligent lyrics. MonkeyJunk is Tony D on lead guitar, Steve Marriner on lead vocals/baritone guitar/harmonica and Matt Sobb on drums. The band has released 5 full-length albums and are poised to release new music in 2023 – just in time to celebrate 15 years as a band! As one of the hardest working bands on the scene today, these Canadian ambassadors of blues/rock are constantly working to up their game in terms of songwriting and musicianship, on record and especially live! 23 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Indy Awards, 1 USA Blues Music Award, 2 JUNO AWARDS!

Festival of the Trees & Tea
2023-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Enjoy the Festival of Trees experience and for $10, you can also enjoy a hot beverage with a savoury treat plate. Reservations for tea appreciated but not necessary.
Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

A Lunch at Allen's Christmas
2023-12-04 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
A Lunch At Allen’s Christmas is an enchanting seasonal journey filled with stories, humour and a vast array of superbly-crafted songs – some traditional I’ll Be Home for Christmas, others thought-provoking, Marc’s Sober Up For Christmas, many familiar, like Murray’s Old Tin Star and Ian’s Zuzu’s Petals – creating a bluesy, jazz, pop synergy that warms the heart and soothes the soul. The true essence of Christmas!
Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four internationally renowned Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. While songs like Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies form our collective life soundtrack, as individuals, these artists have also penned hits for Bon Jovi, Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher, Diana Ross and Rod Stewart. The icing on the Lunch At Allen’s cake, however, is the expressive, poetic voice of Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) … together their familiarity and camaraderie, their exquisite harmonies and sheer volume of combined musical talent adds up to a delectable evening’s entertainment.

The Spoon's Holiday Market
2023-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Seasoned Spoon Cafe, 1600 West Bank Drive Champlain College, Peterborough, K9L 1Z7
Beautiful, unique items will be available, such as hand carved spoons, jewellery, stickers, crocheted figures and clothing, local honey, candles, and more!
This event is cash only!
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information

Christmas Songs and Carols of the Season
2023-12-05 14:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
An afternoon or evening with Bob Trennum and Friends: Tom Bell, Blair MacKenzie, Kylie Martin and Carling Stephen. Classic carols and songs like: “It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, “Ave Maria”, “Ding, Dong, Merrily On High”, “When A Child Is Born”, “O Holy Night”, “Greensleeves”,”White Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “In The Bleak Mid-Winer”, and more.

Choir!Choir!Choir!: Un-Silent Night
2023-12-06 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Peterborough!
HO! HO! HO!
We are finally coming back Dec 6th
for a very special holiday event!
Choir! Choir! Choir! presents..
“Un-Silent Night”
An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along!
That’s right!
Our EPIC Holiday Sing-Along is coming
Dec 6 to Peterborough + WE CAN’T WAIT!
What could be better + more fitting than two
nice jewish boys leading you all through some of
the greatest songs of all time to ring in the holidays?
NOTHING, that’s what!
It’s gonna be so, so fun,
So get your tix NOW!
It’s all going down at Market Hall,
so you know it’s gonna be a beauty!
C! you all on Dec 6th in your ugliest holiday sweaters
for the ultimate Holiday Sing-Along throw down!

A Stars On Ice Holiday
2023-12-08 19:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko is hosting a holiday celebration that promises to be the premier party of the season. His guest list includes among the best and most popular figure skaters in the world, and thanks to the 2023 Stars on Ice “Holiday” tour, everyone is invited! North America’s preeminent figure skating show will visit Peterborough on Friday, December 8 for a 7:00 PM performance at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

In From The Cold 2023
2023-12-08 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
24th Annual In From the Cold, a seasonal concert for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families. In From the Cold presents an enchanting mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas and winter songs performed by acoustic string and vocal band Carried Away, the Convivio Chorus and Curtis Driedger + friends.

Christmas Pancake Breakfast & Craft Sale
2023-12-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Welcome back to Kawartha Downs’ Annual Christmas Pancake Breakfast and Craft Sale!
Entry is only $2 or non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy
Support 30+ vendors
Raffle prize table
Free pictures with Santa
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WREATH DECORATING
Sign up here!
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Focus Fair Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | The Theatre on King, 171 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2R8
A curated selection of gift ideas, handmade by our wonderful Focus Fair family of vendors presented at The Theatre On King.
Just in time for seasonal giving!

A Rolling Grape Christmas
2023-12-09 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
An Experience Based Vendor Market & Workshops

Join us on December 9th from 12:00 – 6:00 pm and December 10th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm for a unique experience-based vendor market, including interactive Christmas workshops!
Visit our market bar for a glass of mulled wine or warm up with a coffee or decadent hot chocolate, complete with specialty toppings.
Our vendor table will be stocked with wine, gift certificates and some of your favourite things from the Rolling Grape kitchen. The perfect place to grab a gift for anyone on your list!
Our market kitchen will feature a limited Christmas menu, or join us, first come, first served in the winery for woodfire pizza & wine. Amber Jo Bowman will be back performing live from 3:00-6:00pm on Saturday December 9th.

EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS
Cheese & Wine Pairing Experience

An immersive wine and cheese pairing experience led by our new head chef, Kevin Olinger. Guests will enjoy 5 Rolling Grape Vineyard wines paired with 5 newly featured, locally sourced, fine cheeses. This is a one hour workshop.
December 9th at 11am, 1pm & 3pm
$55

Brunch & Sleigh Making Workshop
Enjoy brunch and a mimosa while the wonderfully creative Jenn, from Sable & Sage Co, leads a fun and interactive workshop where you will create a custom winter-themed sleigh. All materials will be provided, including wood, flourish and bows, and there will be a variety of stains and paints available to choose from. This is a 3 hour workshop.
December 10th at 10am
$100
Charcuterie & Cookie Decorating Class
A workshop led by one of our favourites, Emily Mae Cookies. You will get 5 cookies to decorate in a winter theme, four sugar cookies and one gingerbread cookie. While you create, enjoy a glass of our Marquette mulled wine and our decedent baked brie with Baco Noir cranberry sauce and charcuterie. This is a 1.5 – 2 hour workshop.
December 10th at 2:00pm
$90

SOLITARY MAN - The Neil Diamond Experience
2023-12-09 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
The Ultimate Tribute to Neil Diamond Show.
Will Chalmers has been performing his tribute to Neil Diamond for the past thirteen years. His show appeals to all ages and he loves to get the audience involved by encouraging them to clap and sing along. Will’s natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his flawless replication of Neil’s singing voice, combined with this outstanding stage presence has been captivating audiences wherever he goes. The response from Neil fans has been an unbelievable experience. Will is both friendly and personable and people approach him with ease, he is always available to speak to people after the performance and welcomes their comments.
Will has traveled extensively with his band from the East Coast to Western Canada with stops to the United States, The Caribbean as well as many venues in Ontario performing in Theatre, Casinos, Convention Centre’s, Arena’s, Corporate Events and Resorts including many outdoor Festivals. Neil Diamond is a Living Legend and it is with much respect and admiration for the singer songwriter that Will Chalmers tribute is performed. People leave the show with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts.

Boney M feat. Liz Mitchell - The Original Lead Singer
2023-12-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
MRG Live is bringing Euro-Disco group BONEY M featuring original lead singer LIZ MITCHELL back to Canada to celebrate 45 years since their debut record, Nightflight, was released. The tour will stop in multiple cities in British Columbia, and Ontario, including a stop at the Peterborough Memorial Centre!

Wonderful World of Christmas
2023-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, this Yuletide spectacular is hosted by none other than the man himself. Steve Michaels sings the Christmas classics as well as serenading you with the King’s own holiday season favourites. The Wonderful World of Christmas is a Graceland of wonderment, celebrating the most glorious time of the year.

BCC Holiday Open House
2023-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Drop in at the Buckhorn Community Centre between 10am and 1pm for refreshments, sweets and holiday cheer. This is your last opportunity to view the Festival of Trees & Decor and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a decorated tree or home decor item. The draw takes place at 1pm.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2023-12-13 19:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
New Stages Theatre presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. From the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling. A holiday production of the beloved classic film, as George Bailey looks back over his life and ultimately remembers what a precious gift it is. Our production at Market Hall is set in a 1940s radio studio, with five actors playing all the roles and creating all the sound effects in front of you, the live studio audience. It’s going to be a wonderful night at the theatre!
