The Kawarthas Tourism

Make it Handmade Peterborough Christmas Market
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Holiday Shopping at The Canadian Canoe Museum
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-08 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.

Festival of the Trees
2023-12-02 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

Christmas Painting Class & Lunch
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Paint a Christmas gnome and have a delicious catered lunch and some wine !
Catered Lunch: Enjoy a personalized lunch made the day of with fresh ingredients. Select from a variety of sandwiches/wraps and salads. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options!

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.

Christmas by Candlelight
2023-12-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene, K0L1C0
Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas and learn about the origins or Christmas traditions we celebrate today. Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season with us!

Horse & wagon rides
Visit with Father and Mother Christmas
Hand-bell ringers the Note-a-Bells performing Christmas songs
Hymns and caroling in the Glen Alda Church
Ham and savoury on a bun served in PCAHB ($)
Listen to the story of the Flying Canoe, traditional shanties and Christmas songs performed by Glen Cardus and Fiddling Jay
Christmas Raffle ($)
Learn the story of the mammoth cheese ball in the Cheese Factory
Learn about traditional Christmas treats in the Milburn House and try some Turkish delight
Winter sleigh photobooth
Carving demonstrations by master carver Murray Lincoln
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Learn about the history of the nutcracker and why it has its iconic shape
Find out how the Michi Saagiig survived and thrived over the winter in the Aabnaabin Gallery
Participate in a traditional toast at the Fitzpatrick house
Try your hand at some reindeer games including wooden tandem skis, snowshoes and sled races
Learn the history of the toy maker in the Carpenter Shop
Listen to the traditional Christmas story T’was the Night Before Christmas
Enjoy freshly popped kettle corn by Ben’s Kettle Corn ($)

Admission: Adults- $15, Students & Seniors (60+) – $10, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $7, Children Under 5 Years of Age – Free, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $40

Peterborough's 48th Annual Santa Claus Parade
2023-12-02 16:30 | Downtown Peterborough, 500 George Street N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H1, Canada
Join the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough for the 48th Annual Santa Claus Parade in downtown Peterborough!
The theme this year will be “A Story Book Christmas”.

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.

Breakfast With Santa!
2023-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Personal Touch Banquet Hall, 1135 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough
Come and join us for a delicious breakfast buffet with a variety of different options starting at 9am!
Followed by breakfast at 10am; Santa with a very special guest – Mrs. Claus will come and have story time and photos!
Date: Sunday December 3rd, 2023
Time: 9am – 11am
Tickets: General Admission (12y +) $25.00
Child Admission (3y-12y) $10.00
2 & Younger – Free

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

Brunch With Santa
2023-12-03 09:30 - 13:00 | Farmhill Weddings, 2709 Dillon Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X8
Ho ho ho! Get ready to have a jolly good time at Brunch with Santa! Join us at Farmhill Weddings on Dillon Road in Peterborough, ON for an incredible brunch by Kitchen Farmacy and a magical Santa experience and photo opt + Christmas on the farm!
This in-person event is perfect for families and friends who want to enjoy a delicious brunch while spending quality time with the big man himself, Santa Claus!
MENU:
Every table will receive all 5 items, family style – a brunch fit for santa’s family of helpers!

homemade maple glazed cinnamon buns with walnut praline
chocolate chip pancake stack served with fresh berries, whipped cream and zesty maple syrup
crispy local bacon, farm fresh scrambled eggs
kawartha potato rosti with chive & roast garlic sour cream
COFFEE AND JUICE INCLUDED – alcohol additional

Welcome Winter Concert
2023-12-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2S7
Do you love Christmas music sung by an awesome choir? Bells played by great people? Wonderful piano playing? In a beautiful church? THEN do we have the concert for you!
Bonachord /Jubilaire annual Christmas Choir Concert

Peterborough Pop Ensemble Presents "Christmas Is"
2023-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace United Church, 581 Howden Street, Peterborough, K9J 4B4
The Pop Ensemble is ramping up for the holiday season with a fundraising concert for Grace United Church on Sunday, December 3 at 7 pm. The show includes some of the Ensemble’s favourite Christmas music and sing-along Christmas standards that are sure to get you energized. Donations are accepted at the door. We hope to see you there to share the joy and blessings of the season!

Festival of the Trees & Tea
2023-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-06 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.

Story-time with Santa
2023-12-06 11:00 | 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.

Wednesday Delight: Free Kid's Meal at The Dirty Burger
2023-12-06 11:30 - 20:30 | Dirty Burger, 211 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2L1
Join us at The Dirty Burger Company on Hunter Street West in Peterborough, ON, Canada for a delightful Wednesday event! Bring your little ones along because we are offering Our mouthwatering burgers are made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection. With a variety of options to choose from, your kids will be spoiled for choice. From classic cheeseburgers to juicy chicken burgers, we have something for every little burger lover.
🔔 Special Note: The free Kids Meal offer is valid with the purchase of at least one adult or parent meal. This ensures a delightful dining experience for the whole family!
While your kids enjoy their delicious meal, you can indulge in our signature Dirty Burger, loaded with all your favorite toppings. Our welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff will ensure that you have a memorable dining experience.
Come with your family and head over to The Dirty Burger Company this Wednesday for a delightful treat. We can’t wait to see you there!

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!

Drafts and Crafts - Holiday Ornament Workshop
2023-12-07 16:00 - 17:30 | 100 Acre Brewing Co., 390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9J 6X7, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season with our festive Holiday Ornament Workshop. Fun for the entire family! Join us for a delightful crafting experience, complete with a beer tasting and a complimentary 16oz beer of your choice included with your ticket.
During this workshop, you’ll channel your creativity to craft natural ornaments using wood cookies and an array of other natural materials, including acorns, evergreen tips, and more. These ornaments will not only adorn your holiday tree but also bring a touch of the outdoors inside your home.
Don’t miss this opportunity to infuse your holidays with a touch of handmade charm. Join us for the Holiday Ornament Workshop and make cherished ornaments while enjoying the flavors of the season with our beer tasting. Reserve your ticket now for this festive and creative celebration!

Millbrook Christmas In The Village
2023-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Millbrook, King St, Millbrook, Ontario, L0A 1G0, Canada
Fun-filled event for the whole family that includes wagon rides, gingerbread house contest, caroling, pictures with Santa and much more!

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.

Artisans Centre Peterborough: Holiday Pop-Up Shops
2023-12-09 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!

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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