The Kawarthas Tourism

Cottage Country Christmas Craft Show
2023-11-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A4
Cottage Country Craft Show is a 115+ vendor craft show with amazing vendors that will be there to help you with your Christmas shopping!

Home for the Holidays Gift and Vendor Market
2023-11-12 11:00 - 15:00 | StoneHouse Hall, 1295 Lansdowne Ssteet W, Peterborough, K9J 0G5
A one day event for people to shop our local artisans.

Drafts and Crafts - Winter Wreath Workshop
2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | 100 Acre Brewing Co., 390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9J 6X7, Canada
Did the first snowfall get you excited for the holiday season? Ready to breakout the holiday decor?!
Join us for a delightful winter experience as part of our Drafts and Crafts series, proudly presented by Bee Wild Sustainable Services in partnership with 100 Acre Brewing Co.
At the Winter Wreath Making Workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to gather natural materials from the property, allowing you to create your own unique and captivating wreath. Under the guidance of our instructor, you’ll learn how to embellish your creation with winter-inspired greenery, giving it that extra touch of seasonal charm.
As an added bonus, indulge in a delightful beer tasting session, followed by the choice of a 16oz beer from 100 Acre Brewing Co’s selection. Please note that this event is exclusively for guests aged 19 and above.
Don’t miss this chance to embrace the beauty of winter, explore your creative side, and savor the flavors of 100 Acre Brewing Co. Secure your ticket now for the Winter Wreath Making Workshop and let the magic of the season inspire you!

BIPOC Bounce Back Diwali Delights: A Festival of Lights and Henna
2023-11-16 16:30 - 20:30 | Curry Village, 306 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Join us as we immerse ourselves in the spirit of Diwali. Attendees will get a chance to learn about the art of henna, as well as enjoy local Indian cuisine provided by Curry Village.
Renowned henna artist Kinjal will be guiding you through the intricate art of henna design. With her expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to create and wear stunning henna designs, a timeless tradition that adds a touch of beauty and elegance to your Diwali celebrations. Participants will learn about the history of henna, medicinal benefits of henna, henna hygiene, and after care. Henna cones will be provided.

Holiday Sip & Shop Market
2023-11-17 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-18 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Join Rolling Grape on November 19th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm for their Holiday Sip & Shop Market. This market will be hosted inside their new marquee tent. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a glass of wine while you browse! There are over 25 specially curated artisan vendors attending.
We will offer a specialty holiday menu, including back by popular demand, Marquette mulled wine!
We’re thrilled to have the amazingly talented Emily Clair, back at the winery performing some original music as well as some Christmas classics, live from 1-4 pm.

A Very Merry Little Christmas Market
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Burleigh Falls Inn, 4791 Hwy 28, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0
Special Friday Night
Cocktails & Creation Event
Friday November 17th 7:00pm -9:00pm
A Special Meet the Makers and fundraising event.
Your ticket includes:
Exclusive opening night access to all the vendors
Welcome Gift on arrival
Silent Auction Table
Door Prizes
Live Music with Local Artist Mike Graham
Complimentary Cocktail
Select Butler served Appetizers by our special guests
a Visit by a very special guest…
Tickets $35.00 per person plus taxes
note: Age of Majority event
Christmas Market & Tea Room
Saturday & Sunday
11am – 5pm
The Christmas Tea
It’s not just a show it’s a destination.

Join us Saturday & Sunday 11am -5pm in our Christmas Tea Room.
Traditional Tea, Specialty Holiday Teas, Hot Chocolate, Fresh Local brewed Coffee, or our Apple Cider
Along with a personal “Tea” Treat plate including finger sandwiches, pastry and Christmas sweets.
Your ticket includes Show Entry and Tea
Tickets for Tea Room & Show – $30.00/ Adult
Children 4 – 16 $10.00
The Christmas Market
Our Makers are busy getting their wares ready for you. Come out and start or finish your Holiday shopping – from Textiles, Stain Glass, Jewelry, Custom Wood Creations, Sustainable Vendors, Handbags, Apparel, Home Décor and more…
And our Outdoor Vendors with their unique creations including wreaths, Urns, Christmas Boughs and more
Our Indoor & Outdoor Space will be perfect to casually enjoy safely.

Show Tickets Only $5.00 per person.
*no charge 10 and under
* all entry fee donated to the North Kawartha Food Hamper

Breakfast with Santa
2023-11-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Lansdowne Place, 645 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough, K9J 7Y5, Canada
Breakfast with Santa is back!
Don’t miss out on this festive tradition. Tickets available for purchase at Guest Services. $10 PER PERSON, CASH ONLY. While quantities last.
Ticket holders will enjoy:

McDonalds pancake & juice breakfast to fuel your holiday spirit.
Exciting kid themed activities and crafts. Plus Santa’s arrival!
Voucher (1 per family) for a FREE photo package (valued at $39.99).
Breakfast with Santa will be held on November 18 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am in the food court. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas Bazaar
2023-11-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene, K0L1C0
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 am – noon
Raffle featuring two fully decorated trees and over $1000 worth of prizes ($)
Hot dogs, pop, coffee and sweet treats are available from the kitchen ($)
More than 20 vendors selling a variety of goods

This event takes place at the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village Museum (146 Lang Road).

St. Paul's Church Christmas Makers Market
2023-11-18 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul the Apostle Church, 4 Reid St, Lakefield
Join us for the second annual Christmas Makers Market in the hall at St. Paul’s Church in Lakefield. This event features only local vendors selling beautifully handmade items. Once again we’ll showcase a section of young makers. These are children from our community who craft incredible products.
What to expect:
Our market is FREE! There is no entrance fee.
Come check out over 30 vendors. selling everything from woodworking creations to baking, needlework to origami.
There will be refreshments for sale, a craft station for kids and mini scavenger hunt.
As well, there will be a charity basket raffle, featuring a selection of vendor products + much more.
Start your Christmas shopping early!

Old Fashioned Christmas Event
2023-11-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Asphodel Norwood Heritage Centre, 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line, Hastings, ON, K0L 1Y0
Join the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Historical Committee for an Old Fashioned Christmas Event.

Vintage and Victorian Inspired
Holiday Decorations and Displays
Christmas Cheer & Treats
Crafts for Children and Adults

The Apsley Holiday Extravaganza
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
The Apsley Holiday Extravaganza is held on the third Saturday in November (18/23) and is an explosion of sophisticated, locally created items. It is a juried event, bringing the best and most unique creations to the public just in time for the holidays. A wide array of items, all handmade by local artisans and makers is available and may include: pottery, jewellery, glass work, local farm produce, wreaths, fabric art, soaps – bath – body care, metal work, wood work, handmade chocolates, clothing, paintings, Native American art, food goods and more. These items are a perfect way to start your Holiday shopping (and maybe a little something for yourself). There is also a special Christmas Café to enjoy while you browse or even take dinner home. Admission is $2, or a non-perishable food item for the North Kawartha Food Bank. The event is one day only and runs from 10 am to 4 pm, so be sure not to miss out! And follow the Apsley Holiday Extravaganza on Facebook.

Christmas at the Marshland Centre
2023-11-18 10:00 - 2023-11-19 16:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Marshland Centre, 64 Hague Blvd, Lakefield, K0L2L0
The Marshland Centre will be decked out for Lakefield’s 17th Annual Christmas Show and Sale. A village tradition, boutique style show features the work of local artisans. Nestled among the trees on beautiful Hague Point the Marshland Centre will be brimming with original handcrafted items including pottery, gourd art, jewelry, textiles, paper art, fused glass, wood turning, and many other unique works of art.

Living Local's Festive First Look
2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Living Local Marketplace, 1179 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X2
Join us for Living Local Marketplace’s Festive First Look at Chemong + Milroy on Saturday, November 18 from 11 am until 5 pm.
Here’s what we have planned for you:

Shop fresh greenery with @theflorestptbo! Ang will be on-site with an array of offerings including planters, winter wreaths and arrangements.
Be the first to experience three exclusive holiday offerings, as we launch our candle collab with Lindsey from @old_jar_candle_co, Stoney Lake.
Sample sweet treats from our house-made holiday charcuterie.
Sip on holiday tea brewed by @covetcoffeeandtea, Peterborough.
Browse The Christmas Collection and build beautiful gifts. Our holiday gift tags and ribbon are at-the-ready, as are complimentary gift boxes in five sizes.
$2 from the purchase of every gift box or offering from The Florest will be donated to the @khchildrensfoundation Santa’s Sleigh program to help make Christmas brighter for local children who are involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.

Buckhorn's 3rd Annual Santa Clause Parade
2023-11-18 14:00 | Buckhorn, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Join the Buckhorn District Lions Club for the 3rd Annual Santa Claus Parade in Buckhorn!
Parade Route: Buckhorn Foodland to Buckhorn Community Centre

Havelock's Santa Claus Parade
2023-11-18 19:00
Join the Havelock Lions Club for the annual Santa Claus Parade in Havelock!
PARADE ROUTE
• Parade departs HBM Community Centre (39 George St E, Havelock) proceeding through the eastside gate onto Mathison St
• East on Mathison St E turning south onto Park St to George St (County Rd 48)
• West on George St to Quebec St and South on Quebec St to Ontario St
• West on Ontario St to Union St and North on Union St to King St
• East on King Street through the westside gate onto HBM Community Centre grounds turning onto the roadway north of the arena and around to the east side of the community centre.
Visit with Santa immediately following the parade at the Havelock Center (30 George St. E)

Curve Lake Christmas Craft Show
2023-11-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Curve Lake Community Centre, 20 Whetung St E, Curve Lake, ON, K0L 1R0
Curve Lake First Nation will be hosting a Christmas Craft Show on Sunday, November 19th, 11 AM to 5 PM at the Curve Lake Community Centre.
Shop local this holiday season, handmade crafts, baked goods, and more!
Admission: $3 and a donation item for CLFN Food Bank
Questions? Contact Christine setcoordinator@curvelake.ca

Lakefield's Santa Claus Parade
2023-11-19 13:00 | Lakefield Legion, 10 Nicholls St, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0
Join the Lakefield & District Lions Club for the Santa Claus Parade in Lakefield!
Parade Route: Begins at the Lakefield Legion up Nicholls Street to Concession Street to Queen Street and back to the Legion
After the parade bring the kids to join Santa at the Lakefield Legion for a visit and treats.

Festival of the Trees & Wine
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
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 reserve.
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

Story-time with Santa
2023-11-22 15:00 | Lansdowne Place, 645 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough, K9J 7Y5, Canada
Join us each Wednesday for Story-time with Santa. This magical event is free and open for kids of all ages.

Holiday Shopping at The Canadian Canoe Museum
2023-11-24 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Kawartha Potters Guild Holiday Show Show & Sale
2023-11-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Kawartha Potters Guild, 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, MT, K9J 7R8
Kawartha Potters Guild (KPG) is proud to announce we will be hosting a Holiday Sale from November 24- 26. This is the perfect time to get a locally crafted mug as gift to someone special (yourself included!). KPG members already know the joy and want to share the experience of drinking your morning cup of joe or cozying up with a hot chocolate in a handmade mug While you’re at guild, don’t just limit yourself to mug as there will also be ornaments, bowls, plates and a variety of creative pieces.
There is lots of FREE parking so make sure to tell your friends to come on down. The admission to this event is an optional donation of a new pair of socks which will be given to Socks Peterborough or a non perishable items that will be given to Peterborough food share.

Apsley Holiday Hop
2023-11-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Apsley, Burleigh Street, Apsley, Ontario, K0L 1A0
Holiday Hop is a tour of small businesses located throughout Apsley designed to provide a unique shopping experience while supporting local businesses and finding the perfect holiday gifts. Don’t miss out on special offers!
Shop at Our Favourite Stores:
Shoreline Furniture: 9988 ON-28
Hermanas Boutique: 10020 ON-28 Unit 1
Four Seasons on Wellington: 137 Wellington St (County Rd. 504)
Calm N Ground: 127 Burleigh St
Dan Joyce Clothing: Burleigh St
Grape & Wedge: 168 Burleigh St
Guardian Drugs: 168 Burleigh St
Britt Olauson: 296 Burleigh St
Woody’s: 328 Burleigh St

Festival of the Trees & Holiday Market
2023-11-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
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 and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

Artisans Centre Peterborough: Holiday Pop-Up Shops
2023-11-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7E8, Canada
On Saturdays come down to visit the Artisans Centre in the atrium of Peterborough Square and shop a delightful selection of handcrafted items by our studio members. Find the perfect gifts this holiday season or treat yourself!
