The Kawarthas Tourism

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | New Life Church, 4014 Wallace Point Road, Peterborough, K9J 0E4
Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt! Friday April 19 1-3pm.
Egg hunt starting at 1pm. Bring your own basket.
Cotton candy 🍭
Egg hunt 🐣 Bouncy castle 🏰
Kids crafts 🎨
Face painting 🖌️
FREE EVENT

National Canadian Film Day at the NKCC
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Once again, we will be participating in this year’s National Canadian Film Day on Wednesday, April 16th at 4:00PM. Join us at the North Kawartha Community Centre for this FREE, one-day, coast-to-coast, celebration of Canadian cinema! All are welcome. This year’s feature film is Singing Back the Buffalo. To watch the trailer of the film visit: https://buffalosong.com/video

Casual Dinner & Music Night at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
🎵🍽️ Join us for a well-deserved evening of relaxation, community, music, and food! ❤️🍷
🎶 Enjoy the bluesy and bouncy music of Al Lerman on Guitar & Harmonica! He is a renowned musician and the founder of the beloved band FATHEAD, which he led from 1992 to 2016, earning TWO JUNO AWARDS. With a career that began in the early seventies and included bands like Backtrack and Ginhouse, Lerman has received twenty-six nominations for Maple Blues Awards. His latest release, “Country-Fried Blues,” has garnered rave reviews and worldwide radio play since its April 2024 launch.
EVENT ITINERARY:
• 6:00-8:00PM: Music – Listen to the upbeat music of Al Lerman and enjoy a welcome glass of our Buckhorn Cider.
• 6:30-7:30PM: Dinner – Enjoy a locally catered dinner, complemented by your choice of a glass of wine or cider!
DINNER MENU:
This relaxed dining experience will be a family-style dinner, where each table of six will be set with a delectable assortment of menu options. Each table will feature the following selections, specially curated by Unique Catering in Lindsay:
Crackers accompanied by Two Delicious Dips: Tzatziki and Everything Bagel
An Assortment of Charcuterie Snacks
Mini Beef Taco Cups
Mini Meatballs stuffed with Mozzarella on a small bed of Spaghetti
Mini Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizzas
Greek Feta Pasta Salad
🪑 Seating will be arranged at tables of six. You can purchase individual tickets or reserve an entire table with friends and family.
☕️ The bar will also offer wine, cider, coolers, non-alcoholic sparkling cider, pop, and coffee for purchase.
❤️ Sponsored by local realtor ® Jo Pillon.

Alpaca Ontario Spring Show
2025-04-11 10:00 - 2025-04-12 16:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Alpaca Ontario is holding its Spring Alpaca Show at Kawartha Downs. We will be hosting over 100 Alpaca Exhibitors who will be competing against the “Best of the Best” in breed excellence. The competition is open to the public and we welcome visitors to come out and ask the attending farms questions about these beautiful animals. The Main Building will have Vendors, information tables and the crowd pleaser; an Alpaca Photo Booth! Join us in celebrating all things Alpaca!

Public Energy presents Murmuration by Le Patin Libre
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Public Energy Performing Arts is pleased to announce that it is bringing the internationally-renowned contemporary dance company Le Patin Libre to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 8, 2025 at 7:30pm with their hit performance Murmuration. Peterborough will be the last stop on a tour that takes the company across the United States and Canada.
Visit the Murmuration by Le Patin Libre event page for more information and to buy tickets
A note from Public Energy: Sliding scale pricing is offered to make tickets accessible and affordable for everyone. All ticketscan access the same assigned seating areas. Suggested price is $30.00 + fees.

Apsley Seedy Sunday - Seed Share & Swap
2025-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 | North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch, 175 Burleigh Street, Apsley, K0L1A0
Last year was a huge success so join us for Apsley’s Third Annual Seedy Sunday!
– Door prizes
– Bring your seeds to share/swap
– Several seed vendors
– Multiple presentations of interest to gardeners throughout the day
– Master Gardeners on hand to answer your questions
Coffee and treats available for a nominal fee
Relax with a book or seed catalog by the fireplace
All welcome, hope to see you there!

North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Annual Show
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Each year on the last Saturday in March, the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club presents its annual Skating Show.
The show is a chance for the skaters to showcase the new skills they have learned, and practiced all season. The show is always highly entertaining, with a choreographed musical theme, charming costumes, wonderful back-drops and the infectious enthusiasm of the participants.
For more information and ticket pricing, please visit the organizer’s website.

Easter Felting Workshop at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
🐥🌸 Join us for an Easter-themed workshop where you’ll hand-felt your very own spring chicken from wool! Choose your favourite colours to personalize your chicken and make it truly one-of-a-kind. An experienced instructor will guide you through the entire process. Plus, enjoy delicious beverages and charcuterie snacks while you craft! Don’t miss this fun and creative way to celebrate the season. 🐰🌼
Includes:
🧶 All Materials
👩‍🏫 Step-by-step Instructions
🍷 A glass of wine, cider, or non-alcoholic sparkling cider
🧀 A charcuterie snack table
👤 Open to participants ages 16+. Those under 19 will be served non-alcoholic sparkling cider as their beverage.

The Beach Boys, Endless Summer Gold
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
The Beach Boys, Endless Summer Gold tour is coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 4th, 2024.
The Beach Boys today announced they will bring their “Endless Summer Gold” tour to Canada in 2025.
Kicking off March 22 in Victoria, BC, the 11-date run will include stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and more, before wrapping in Peterborough, ON, on April 4.
Show Starts at 7:30PM.Tickets go on Sale Friday November 29th at 10AM here is the link: https://tickets.memorialcentre.ca/Online/article/2025BeachBoys

CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show
2025-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Get ready for the ultimate fishing event of the year! The biggest party in fishing is coming to Peterborough at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and Morrow Building on March 30th, 2025, and YOU’RE invited!
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting started, CANCAST is a fishing paradise you won’t want to miss. Explore the latest gear from top brands, take part in the famous tackle swap, and dive into a world of fishing inspiration and excitement!
From the hottest products to expert seminars and meet-and-greets with celebrity anglers, this event has everything you need to elevate your fishing game—no matter what species you’re after.
Give the gift of fishing to every angler in your family!
We can’t wait to see you there— Canada’s biggest “Party” in fishing!

Spring Sunrise - Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
A spring concert like no other. Beethoven’s great “Pastorale” Symphony is the main work. It is a journey in music, starting with a walk in the country, some time spent by the brook, a village dance, a huge storm, and then general rejoicing with the return of the sun. Paired with this is Prokofiev’s beautiful and soaring First Violin Concerto, featuring Erika Raum in her second appearance with the PSO.
“Chase the Sun”, by Métis composer T. Patrick Carrabré, is an exciting concert opener describing a frenetic car ride towards the west.

Renew & Restore - Spring Retreat at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-03-22 10:30 - 16:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
🌸 Renew & Restore: A First Day of Spring Retreat 🌼
🌻 Embrace the Shift: A Day to Renew, Reflect, and Bloom into the New Season! 💫
Step into the new season with intention. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and welcome renewal – within yourself and in connection with others. Through gentle movement, quiet reflection, and meaningful conversation, you’ll create space to let go of what feels heavy and embrace what’s ready to bloom. In a warm and supportive setting, we’ll honour the shift in seasons – both around us and within us – trusting in the natural rhythms of life and the presence of something greater guiding us forward. You’ll leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and deeply connected. 💛
PRICING:
The fee for attending Reset and Connect is $200 +HST. Here’s everything that’s included:
✅ lunch
✅ yoga
✅ mindfulness
✅ mindful movement
✅ connection workshop
✅ guided reflection
🌟 FEBRUARY SPECIAL 🌟
Book by Sunday, February 28th to receive $21 OFF at $179 +HST

Summer Job Fair - Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-03-08 09:00 - 19:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Be a part of the Kawartha’s first grape-to-glass vineyard experience! We are looking for team members who are passionate about customer service, and wine! Available positions include Senior Kitchen Staff, Bartenders, Servers, and Hosts/Hostesses. All positions are seasonal and part-time with the potential for full-time during peak season.

New Works: Heryka Miranda and Norma Araiza
2025-03-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Nozhem Theatre, Enwayaang Building, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, K9L0G2
Presenting new contemporary dance work by Norma Araiza (Yoeme Nation & Mexican Basque) and Heryka Miranda (Guatemalan American).
“Norma Araiza and Heryka Miranda are old friends of Nozhem: strong female Indigenous performing artists who bring deep practices of connection to cultural roots, earth, and land. They both dance with fluidity between beings. We look forward to seeing these new works!”
-Jenn Cole, Artistic Director, Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space

Paint & Sip at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-03-01 12:00 - 14:30 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
🌷✨ Get ready to welcome spring with a splash of colour! Join us on March 1st for a spring inspired paint class where we’ll be creating a beautiful painting of tulips in a vase. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, our talented instructor will guide you through each step of the process. 🎨🖌️
🍷 🖼️ What’s included? All materials are provided (16”x20” canvas and all supplies), plus you’ll get to enjoy a glass of wine, cider, or non-alcoholic sparkling cider as you unleash your creativity!
👩‍🎨🥂 Let’s get into the spring spirit! Gather your friends, unwind, and let the colours of tulips brighten your March.
Ages 16+. Anyone under the age of 19 will be served non-alcoholic sparkling cider.
➡️ Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the event will be ineligible for reimbursement.

Kawartha and Haliburton Trappers Carnival
2025-03-01 09:00 - 16:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Each year, on the first Saturday in March, the Trappers Carnival takes place at the NKCC. First held in 1976, the Carnival is a fun and interactive way to promote education, and increase awareness about fur harvesting and trapping.
The Carnival features all-day fur handling demonstrations, door prizes, games, and numerous skills competitions including trap-setting, pelt preparation, nail-driving, and more. In addition, guests can access services such as on-site knife sharpening, fur remodeling and repair, new and custom fur creations, trapper information, and numerous vendors offering a variety of trapping and hunting-related equipment and supplies.
The Trappers Carnival is open from 9 am to 4 pm, and is held in conjunction with the AMHA’s Minor Hockey Tournament. A fun and educational day for all!

Kawartha Land Trust's Passport to Nature: How to Be a Winter Wildlife Detective
2025-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, 2505 Pioneer Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Unravel the mysteries of the winter forest with Kawartha Land Trust! On Sunday, February 16th, as part of KLT’s Passport to Nature program, join Jamie Williams to learn what’s happening in the woods when you’re not around. ⁠
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During this family-friendly event, you’ll examine signs of local wildlife and learn about their relationships to the land and each other through games and storytelling. ⁠

Blizzardfest
2025-02-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Bring the family to the Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, February 15 to celebrate BlizzardFest!
There are activities for everyone, including outdoor games, a horse-drawn wagon rides from 11:30 to 3:00; (weather permitting), kids crafts, live music and the Chili Cookoff. The event takes place from 10am to 3pm and admission is by cash donation.
Visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for more information.

First Friday Art Crawl
2025-02-07 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-01-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Peterborough, 500 George Street N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H1, Canada
The best way to experience Art Crawl is to set out on foot and explore. Each month is different – you never know what you will stumble across. Check out the map and monthly listings for participating locations HERE!
First Friday Peterborough is a downtown monthly art crawl that allows you to experience the city’s art, music, and food scene, while supporting local artists, people watching, and taking in some city sights all at once. FFPTBO is dedicated to showcasing the immense artistic and musical talent in the Peterborough community. The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month, between the hours of 6pm-11pm*
The First Friday Art crawl provides a welcoming energy and encourages everyone to come and enjoy the multifaceted creative culture of downtown. Each of the gallery, studio, and shop owners go out of their way to ensure the vibe is light, friendly, and completely unpretentious.
The event is family friendly + inclusive.
*Note: some venues may have varied hours. Please check monthly listing.

First Friday is proudly organized by a group of local artists, stakeholders in the arts community, and local arts-based business owners.

Frankly FUN Entertainment Paint Night
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Come join us in a fun evening. We love to paint and quite frankly just have fun.
This paint & sip evening will be held at Kawartha Downs. There will be food and beverage for purchase.
Looking to eat prior to the event? Come early to eat with your crew and then pop over into the event. Free parking is available onsite.
For more information, please contact us at franklyfunentertainment@gmail.com
We look forward to painting with you!

The Harlem Globetrotters
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Dear Harlem Globetrotters fans, we’re heading back on the road! Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the Peterborough Memorial Centre! This is your chance to witness the World Record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their renowned rivals, the Washington Generals, on Wednesday February 5, 2025.

Attempt at the Worlds Longest Conga Line on Skates
2025-02-02 10:00 | Peterborough Lift Lock, 353 Hunter Street E, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Skaters are needed to create the worlds longest Congo line along the historic Peterborough Lift Lock canal in February. Organized by Runner’s Life, the event is planned for Sunday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. The event is open to skaters of all abilities.
“The current record is 595 and I think we can easily surpass that with so much enthusiasm for skating in our community,” says Dave Dame, owner of Runner’s Life and event organizer.
For every participating skater, Runner’s Life Ltd will donate $1 to the ComPassion Project (https://compassionptbo.ca) up to $1,000.
Music and hot chocolate will be provided and those looking to rent skates for the event can contact Runner’s Life at 705-876-8960. Free! Just show up, bring a friend and be part of history!

Indiana Jones Meets the Godfather - Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
We heard you, Peterborough! Following enormous popular demand after our “Popcorn, Please” program last season, we are presenting a sequel! Come and be thrilled by Rota’s unforgettable score to “The Godfather”, as well as John Williams’ signature bravura music to the “Indiana Jones” films, and many more. Truly a show for film music lovers of all ages!

PolarFest 2025
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | 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!
PolarFest has scheduled events across Selwyn Township! To view our map of events and see more details, please visit our website.

Apsley Winter Carnival
2025-01-25 10:00 - 15:00 | North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, K0L 1A0
Each year, on the fourth Saturday in January, the Apsley & District Lions Club hosts the Apsley Winter Carnival at the NKCC. There is plenty to see and do throughout the day. Beginning at 10AM, events include: Face Painting, Candy Floss, Zoo to You, Cookie Decorating and more!

For more information, please visit the organizer’s website.

Collage Creations: Crafting Stories Through Layers
2025-01-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Bagnani Hall, Traill College, 315 Dublin Street, Peterborough, MT, K9H 0C3
Welcome to Collage Creations! I believe in creating art that respects our planet and through this workshop, I will share tips on how we can find and use sustainable materials so that we are able to create beautiful art pieces while being mindful of our environmental footprint.
I like to give the class specific themes or prompts to help guide the collage process, as it can be difficult to find a starting point, but once you have it, it is all about letting the creativity flow! We can explore themes of identity, dreams, environment, emotions, the abstract, and others. Through this strategy, it is beautiful to see how the same prompt can lead to vastly different artistic outcomes. As participants work, I will circulate around the room to offer guidance, answer any questions, and provide encouragement. I can share examples of collages that I have made and discuss techniques and styles participants might want to incorporate in their own work. I will help guide participants to articulate their stories and think about composition and layering. Once we have reached the final week, I would love to encourage group discussion where participants will be invited to share their collages with the group and explain their creativity process, as well as the story being the art piece.
I strongly believe collaging to be a beautiful form of visual storytelling which encourages participants to convey their narratives and emotions through images, texts, and many different materials. The overall purpose of this workshop is to encourages self-expression through the creative medium of collaging. To teach individuals the concepts of sustainable art and allow adults to explore their creative spirit and incorporate more creativity in their daily lives.
Note: This workshop will be held over 2 days. I will provide the majority of materials needed for this workshop, but feel free to bring anything you wish to include in your collage.

For the Benefit of Market Hall New Years Eve Concert and Dance Dec 31 9pm Peterborough Market Hall
2024-12-31 21:00 - 23:30 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
For the Benefit of Market Hall on New Year’s Eve with 2 Concerts & Dance – Another Buble New Year’s Eve
OutShout Entertainment is proud to present
The Greatest of Hits – two great shows in one night.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – 9:00 pm EST @ The Historic Market Hall Peterborough.
Dance the year away on Peterborough’s “Biggest Dancefloor” and help Market Hall all at the same time! Be serenaded to the world’s most romantic songs; The songs of Michael Buble & Adele and then dance in the New Year to your favorite songs courtesy of DJ CP! Together for one-night, New Year’s Eve 2024. Live music performed by “MB: Michael Buble’s Greatest Hits” featuring award winning vocalist Michael Bell, and the star of The Bowie Lives. From Sway to Feeling Good, you’ll hear all the hits. Plus special guest “Hello: The Songs of Adele” featuring singing sensation Lizeh Basciano. Enjoy the songs that made Adele a worldwide sensation.
Silent auction, photos, party favors and more.
Limited tickets with proceeds to Market Hall.
Hurry don’t delay, grab your limited tickets today!
tickets.markethall.org/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=1329
If you require accessible seating, please contact the box office at
705-775-1503 or via email boxoffice@markethall.org
