Poker Run Ski Event
2026-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Kawartha Nordic, 7107 Highway 28, North Kawartha, ON, K0L 1A0
Turn your ski day into a game with our Ski Poker Run! For a $10 entry fee, explore the trails, collect a full poker hand, and see if you have what it takes to win. It’s the perfect blend of skiing, strategy, and skiing fun. Stick around for prizes and a social at the end.

PolarFest - Selwyn Township
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Throughout Selwyn Township
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 the young at heart, including:
-Opening Ceremony with fireworks display
-Polar Paddle
-Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game
-Ice Carvings
-For the very brave – the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge!
and so much more!

Festival of Trees & Decor - Just Trees
2025-12-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 16:30 and 2 more dates | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
The Festival of Trees & Decor at the Buckhorn Community Centre runs from November 21 to December 10. From November 24 to December 8, we offer Just Tree Days on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm. Admission is free. Purchase tickets for the chance to win decorated trees and home decor items sponsored by local businesses. Check www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for all the details.

2025 Festival of Trees & Decor
2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
The Buckhorn Community Centre becomes a Winter Wonderland from November 21 to December 10 with the Festival of Trees & Decor. On Friday, November 21, it’s the Tress & Holiday Market from 4pm to 8pm. Shop the market of local artisans while you browse the Festival and purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home decor items sponsored by local businesses. Admission is free. Check www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for details.

The Keene Pumpkin Festival
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | 1137 Heritage Line in the Village of Keene, 1137 Heritage Line, Keene, K0L 2G0
The idyllic countryside hamlet of Keene Ontario, located just 15 minutes east of Peterborough has played host of The Keene Pumpkin Festival since 2007. A family event that is fun for people of all ages.
Experience country charm in the picturesque hills of Keene. Be amazed at the giant pumpkin weigh-off, with some gourds weighing over 1000 lbs. Delight at the decorated pumpkin pyramid, and entertain the kids at the fun Kid Zone with bouncy castles, face painting and other great activities throughout the day.
Climb through the mini bale maze or enjoy the petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, or watch the Hot Diggity Dog performances. Great vendors for shopping, and a variety of delicious local foods are available. Wet your whistle in the Lions Pub, and enjoy live music on stage. Quilt raffle draws, and an antique car and tractor show on site. Come and enjoy country hospitality at its finest. All are welcome.
Tickets are $5 for 13+, $2 for 12 and under upon arrival at the festival.

1.5 Acre Market Garden Tour at Cold Spring Organics
2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Cold Spring Organics, 8869 Spruce Grove Road, Cambellcroft, L0A1B0
Join Cold Spring Organics and Farms at Work for an evening exploring organic vegetable production, permaculture principles, regenerative agriculture, community collaborations and protecting threatened species. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, new to farming, or a food enthusiast, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local food production and gain practical insights for your journey in agriculture.

Fall Fest Sip & Shop Artisan Market
2025-09-28 12:00 - 2025-09-29 17:00, 2025-09-27 12:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Celebrate the arrival of Autumn at our Fall Fest Sip & Shop Artisan Market! With over 40 unique vendors to shop from, there will be something for everyone.
Stay tuned for the announcement of our live music feature, performing between 2 and 5PM.
All of our Sip & Shop Artisan Markets are family & dog friendly with no admission fees.
Our regular menu featuring our charcuterie, tacos, and wood-fired pizzas will be available for order, and table service will be on a first-come first-served basis. We will not be accepting reservations during market hours.
For those hoping for table service, we highly recommend that you see a hostess upon arrival! This way, you can sip, shop, and browse our vendors if there is a waitlist for table service.

Creekside Music Festival
2025-09-05 16:00 - 2025-09-07 22:00 | 10027 Hwy 28, Apsley, Ontario, 10027 Hwy 28, Apsley, Ontario, K0l 1a0, Canada
Creekside Music Festival began in 2018 in Apsley, being the idea of two neighbours who wanted to bring something “special” to our community. One of the neighbours had a stage in his yard and being music festival goers ourselves for over 30 years, we felt that a music festival on the shores of Eels Creek, right here in Apsley, would be a great idea. The festival could draw people from all over to come visit our wonderful town.
So in 2018, we hosted the first Creekside Music Festival – a one day event full of local talent in September (the Saturday after the long weekend). The feedback was very positive and in 2019 we decided to make it a weekend event and offer camping spots. Our tradition has carried on and this year will be the 6th Annual Creekside Music Festival, September 5-7th (always the weekend after the long weekend) . We are pleased to say that we have grown into an annual festival drawing in approximately 600 people!
Not only has the festival become an opportunity to bring people together for a fun time and to listen to amazing music, but it has been a chance for economic development within our community. Many local organizations and businesses benefit through sales, donations, draws and being vendors and we are proud to be able to host this event and help generate funds for them. In the past we have donated to the Apsley School music programme, the local Food Bank and Community Care, JumpStart, Apsley Minor Hockey and Roter’s Reach Mental Health Awareness.
We are super excited for this years’ lineup! So far we have booked Tommy Youngsteen, Mudmen, Epic Eagles, The Red Hill Valleys, Russell DeCarle, Montana Sky, Caitlin O’Connor and Melissa Payne among others. You will not want to miss Creekside Music Festival this year, September 5-7th, 2025. For more info and updates, please visit our website: www.creeksidemusicfestival.ca

Harmony in Havelock - Music by the Pond
2025-08-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Havelock Rotary Park, 25 Industrial Drive, Havelock, K0L 1Z0, Canada
🎶🌞 Harmony in Havelock — Music by the Pond 🌞🎶
Mark your calendars! Every Sunday in July & August from 3–6 PM, join us at the beautiful Rotary Park for Harmony in Havelock — a celebration of local talent and community spirit you won’t want to miss! 🎸❤️
Hosted by the Havelock Lions Club and proudly supported by the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, this FREE, family-friendly event features amazing live Music on the Pond — a picturesque setting!✨
🎤 Celebrate local musicians
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs
🚗 Overflow parking available at the soccer field parking lot
Let’s come together to support our artists, enjoy the summer sun, and make unforgettable Sunday memories 🌿🎶

Conman's 4th Annual Lobsterfest at Chemong Lodge
2025-08-24 12:00 - 21:00 | Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario, K0L1H0, Canada
Conman’s 4th Annual Lobsterfest returns to Chemong Lodge on Sunday, August 24th!
Get ready for a fun-filled day of epic live music across 2 stages with 4 Live Music Acts, A Pipe Band, Dr J’s BBQ Pop-up, No Refund Hot Sauce, Beer & Wine Tents, Kids’ activities & Bouncy Castle, Central Smith Ice Cream station, Silent Auction with 100% of proceeds to support Oceans Initiative, fresh Maritime Lobsters and the annual Lobsterfest Fireworks display!
Live Music Lineup:
ANDREA & VAL
JONNI X
HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD PIPE BAND
JUKEBOX JORDO
CARY SHIELDS
Ticketing
$20/ Ticket
*Includes Entry & Live Music Access
Free Entry/ Kids 12 & under
*Food & beverage tickets can be purchased on site.
*Purchase your tickets early- this event typically sells out
To learn more about Oceans Initiative and their positive impact on whale and dolphin habitats, please visit their website at www.oceansinitiative.org

Apsley Car Show for Apsley Minor Hockey
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Start your engines! The Burton Group is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show, a day packed with excitement for all ages! Join us as we showcase incredible cars and bikes, all while supporting Apsley Minor Hockey.
What to expect:
Spectacular car and bike displays
Live music to keep the energy high
Delicious food from local vendors
Fun for the kids: Giant inflatable slide & more!
Exciting raffles and 50/50 draws
Admission is FREE!
Location:
North Kawartha Community Centre
338 McFadden Road, Apsley

Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Bus Tour
2025-08-09 09:30 - 14:30
Known traditionally as Kinoomaage Waapkong, the Teaching Rocks is home to the largest concentration of pre-contact First Nations petroglyphs in Canada. Managed in partnership with Curve Lake First Nation and Ontario Parks, this significant site is recognized as a sacred and spiritual area for many First Nations. With over 1000 different carved images, ranging in age from 600 to 6000 years old, these petroglyphs speak to the rich cultural and spiritual life of the Anishinaabeg who carved them to provide teachings for our current and future generations. A guided tour of the Teaching Rocks will provide a glimpse into the spiritual lives of the Anishinaabeg through oral teachings surrounding traditional clan systems, responsibilities to one another and the land, the sacred connection between Anishinaabeg and the earth, and the spiritual and cultural history of Anishinaabeg of this area. Join us for an opportunity to experience this unique site and gain teachings that have been passed from one generation to the next for thousands of years.
This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include return transportation from Holiday Inn, guided tour and a box lunch from local provider Cheesy Fromage that can be enjoyed on site after the tour. There will be approximately 30 minutes of easy walking on accessible and level trails. You can visit Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park independently during your stay. Refer to the Multi-Day & All-Week Activities listed above on this page for more details.

Middle Path Trail Race
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10 | Kawartha Nordic, 7107 Highway 28, North Kawartha, ON, K0L 1A0
The Middle Path Ultra and Trail race is part of the Outrace Series and Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series. The goal of the Middle Path Organization committee is to provide a race that is accessible to all athletes. Working with Kawartha Nordic and all our sponsors we value the importance of maintaining the environment and becoming a responsible event organizer. We are a green organization that promotes green initiatives and being environmentally friendly.
Events offered include:
Saturday August 9th, 2025
2km Kids’ Race
5km Cross Country Race
Sunday August 10th, 2025
13km Team Event
26km Race
52km Race
For more details and to register, please visit the event website.
