Festivals

Come for lunch, stay for dinner!! It's almost that time of year again and on Saturday September 16th, Dr J's, Y Drive & The PMBA are proud to present the…

Peterborough VegFest is an opportunity for people in our region and beyond to access and enjoy delicious plant-based food from a variety of farmers and businesses, and to learn about…

Patio Pints is a free concert series offered every Wednesday from June - October 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (we are OPEN from 5:30-10:30 pm - we love an early…

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (in collaboration with Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, and YWCA Peterborough-Haliburton) is hosting their 45th annual Take Back the Night rally and…

Bobcaygeon Brewing Presents: Bobtoberfest, an Oktoberfest celebration to welcome in the fall! Grab your pals and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest right here in Peterborough! From September 22nd to 24th,…

Millbrook Fall Festival is Saturday September 23, 2023 from 11am-5pm. Lots of family fun activities planned including: pumpkin pie eating contest, Chili cook off, Karaoke/Open Mic, Family Fun Zone with…

Bobcaygeon Brewing Presents: Bobtoberfest, an Oktoberfest celebration to welcome in the fall! Grab your pals and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest right here in Peterborough! From September 22nd to 24th,…

Bobcaygeon Brewing Presents: Bobtoberfest, an Oktoberfest celebration to welcome in the fall! Grab your pals and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest right here in Peterborough! From September 22nd to 24th,…

Patio Pints is a free concert series offered every Wednesday from June - October 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (we are OPEN from 5:30-10:30 pm - we love an early…

Patio Pints is a free concert series offered every Wednesday from June - October 6:30 - 9:30 pm (we are OPEN from 5:30-10:30 pm - we love an early hello…

The Monarch Ultra is planning Peterborough's first Monarch Butterfly Festival and 10km Race this fall at Millennium Park. The 10km race will start at Millennium Park and will wind along…

Outshout Entertainment presents BowieFest Canada 2023 on October 20/21, 2023 in Peterborough Ontario. The event pays homage to the sights and sounds of David Bowie and features a number of…

Outshout Entertainment presents BowieFest Canada 2023 on October 20/21, 2023 in Peterborough Ontario. The event pays homage to the sights and sounds of David Bowie and features a number of…

An indoor/outdoor Christmas market offering a fine selection of local and handmade gifts and festive decorations to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs. Free photos with Father Christmas from 10…

Sip on a glass of wine and enjoy cheese, crackers & dell meat, while browsing the Festival of Trees. By Reservation only. This is an age-of-majority event. Call 705-657-8833 to…

Visit with local artisans and pick up some holiday gifts in the festival atmosphere of the Festival of Trees & Decor! Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

The ReFrame Film Festival is a community celebration of documentary film and media art, with a lens on social and environmental justice. They are committed to supporting and showcasing the…

The ReFrame Film Festival is a community celebration of documentary film and media art, with a lens on social and environmental justice. They are committed to supporting and showcasing the…

The ReFrame Film Festival is a community celebration of documentary film and media art, with a lens on social and environmental justice. They are committed to supporting and showcasing the…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone to enjoy! A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition and the enjoyment of winter. Choose from activities for the young and…

Join us for a night of frosty fun at the ICE BALL! Get ready to dance the night away at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 in Lakefield, ON, Canada with…

Fun day to Show Snowmobiles and watch the Polar Plunge or ride around the lake if you wish.

Join the Fire & Ice Festival Committee for the annual FUN, family-friendly event that celebrates the wonders of Fire & Ice and the great Canadian winter outdoors. The fourth annual…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

The Peterborough Museum & Archives are excited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group and Galaxy…

Celebrate Family & Heritage at the Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, February 17 from 10am to 3pm. There will be music, food, vendors, outdoor activities, crafts for the kids, carnival…

Join us as we paint the town green with vibrant floats, lively music, and a sea of shamrocks. Bring your friends and family for a festive experience filled with Irish…

Join Bobcaygeon Brewing Saturday, April 20th for a daylong celebration packed with music, fun and of course... beer! Hosted at their taproom (649 The Parkway, Peterborough), they will be opening…

"Guess who is back Peterborough! We are bringing Food, Fun and looking for local talents to share this year! You are one of our original 9 Cities and always a…

"Guess who is back Peterborough! We are bringing Food, Fun and looking for local talents to share this year! You are one of our original 9 Cities and always a…

"Guess who is back Peterborough! We are bringing Food, Fun and looking for local talents to share this year! You are one of our original 9 Cities and always a…

"Guess who is back Peterborough! We are bringing Food, Fun and looking for local talents to share this year! You are one of our original 9 Cities and always a…

The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, presented by Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, is pleased to announce the 7th anniversary of the Festival, taking place on May 31 and June 1, 2024. We're…

The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, presented by Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, is pleased to announce the 7th anniversary of the Festival, taking place on May 31 and June 1, 2024. We're…

This year’s event will take place on Saturday June 8th, 2024 at Del Crary Park and will once again feature Dragon Boat Races, Artisan and Food Vendors, Family Fun Zone,…

VENDORS : A variety of vendors will be selling comic books, new & vintage toys, jewelry, DVD's, anime, prints, and a variety of other awesome geek stuff . There will…

3 days of original contemporary Indigenous performance with shows for all ages. Theatre, Music, Film and More! The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is the world's first and only Indigenous…

Join the New Canadians Centre (NCC) in celebrating 45 years of community and welcome with neighbors! Attendees are invited to the NCC for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors, featuring a talent…

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere! Kicking off the first of our Summer Festivals, Margaritaville will transport you to the tropics in true Jimmy Buffett style. You'll be serenaded with 3 Live…

The 2024 Canada Day Parade will start at noon on July 1 in front of City Hall at 500 George St. N. and travel south down George Street to Del…

The BCC in partnership with Buckhorn District Tourist Association. This FREE event runs 10am - 4pm. Activities for the whole family. Vendors, music, entertainment, petting zoo, Birds of Prey display…

On July 1st each year, the Apsley Lions Club hosts the Canada Day Parade and Celebrations. The Parade starts at 4:00 pm at the Apsley Public School, continues along Burleigh Street to Wellington,…

Enjoy the best barbecue in Peterborough at the 18th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest. Come on down and treat yourself to some yummy BBQ in Peterborough at the 18th annual Kawartha…

The Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River, to enjoy a wide…

Enjoy the best barbecue in Peterborough at the 18th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest. Come on down and treat yourself to some yummy BBQ in Peterborough at the 18th annual Kawartha…

Enjoy the best barbecue in Peterborough at the 18th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest. Come on down and treat yourself to some yummy BBQ in Peterborough at the 18th annual Kawartha…

The Lakefield Literary Festival is a cherished annual event that honours the magic of literature in Canada. For almost 30 years, it has provided a platform for Canadian writers and…

The Ennismore Curling Club hosts its annual garage and bake sale during the Ennismore Shamrock Festival, Friday July 19th 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and Saturday July 20, 2024 9:00…

The Lakefield Literary Festival is a cherished annual event that honours the magic of literature in Canada. For almost 30 years, it has provided a platform for Canadian writers and…

The Ennismore Curling Club hosts its annual garage and bake sale during the Ennismore Shamrock Festival, Friday July 19th 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and Saturday July 20, 2024 9:00…

The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. FREE Family Fun Day from 10:00AM-2:00PM at…

The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. Truck & Tractor Pull beginning at 12…

Nicholls Oval Park will feature four stages of live music - Main Stage, Cameron’s Pavilion Stage, Generation Solar Stage and Children’s Stage - as well as our family-friendly Children's Village,…

The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts brings professional, world-renowned artists from across Canada to the park-like setting of the Buckhorn Community Centre. This event originated as the first fundraising event…

The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts brings professional, world-renowned artists from across Canada to the park-like setting of the Buckhorn Community Centre. This event originated as the first fundraising event…

A fun-filled day of zucchini related activities, including, but not limited to: zucchini boat races in the creek, zucchini sculpting, zucchini baking contest, zucchini poetry contest, Zucchini Parade to the…

Come celebrate Pride with us next Sunday, September 22 at Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield. A free, family-friendly event! This year will be bigger than ever, with food, vendors, community…

Oktoberfest at Haven Brewing Co. | September 27th-29th Join us at Haven Brewing Co. for three days of Oktoberfest fun! Whether you're a beer lover, a fan of live music,…

Oktoberfest at Haven Brewing Co. | September 27th-29th Join us at Haven Brewing Co. for three days of Oktoberfest fun! Whether you're a beer lover, a fan of live music,…

The 2024 Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride "Pride in the Park" event takes place Saturday September 28th at Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough (east end of King Street) following Pride Parade (roughly 2:30…

Oktoberfest at Haven Brewing Co. | September 27th-29th Join us at Haven Brewing Co. for three days of Oktoberfest fun! Whether you're a beer lover, a fan of live music,…

Come and pick a FREE pumpkin 🎃 (1 per family while supplies last) Bouncy castle 🏰 Cotton candy 🍬 Face painting 🎨