The Kawarthas Tourism

CIBC Run for the Cure
2023-10-01 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Del Crary Park, 2 George Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H1, Canada
The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause. An estimated 28,600 Canadian women and 270 Canadian men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. But with your support, we can continue to make important progress.
This year, we’re excited to offer two options to kick off your fundraising! Commit to fundraise the minimum amount: $150 for Adult or $60 for Youth. Or, choose to make a minimum donation of $40 instead.
When you join or support the CIBC Run for the Cure, you help provide hope to all Canadians impacted by breast cancer. Your support:

Helping thousands of people get to their breast cancer treatments
Providing community and support through our peer support programs
Providing more than 3,100 wigs, headwear, and breast prostheses
Funding Canada’s best breast cancer research

Applefest
2023-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene, K0L1C0
Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!

Horse and wagon rides
Chair caning demonstrations
Sheep shearing demonstrations
Threshing demonstrations
Harvest Dance performances by the Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers

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

Bill Welychka Book Signing
2023-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Chapters, 873 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, ON, K9J 1Z5
Bill Welychka is doing a book signing at Chapters in Peterborough for his first memoir ‘Bill Welychka: A Happy Has-Been’!
Since first stepping in front of MuchMusic’s national cameras in 1992, Bill Welychka has become one of Canada’s most recognizable television personalities as MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic’s longest-running VJ. 2023 marks the 35th year of his dedication and insight to both sides of the camera.
Bill Welychka has been hearing for decades “You should write a book!” Well, that book is here! It is finally published and features the foreword written by The Tragically Hip’s Paul Langlois and partial proceeds from the book are being donated to The White Ribbon Campaign and various women’s shelters across Canada.
Bill’s debut memoir, ‘Bill Welychka: A Happy Has-Been: Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists’ is available at Indigo, Friesen Press as 1 of their Bestsellers, is available at most online retailers, is a Top 10 Bestseller, and is #1 at KOBO.
Now available! – Video Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Oe9A-mzTQ

Game Day at Haven Brewing
2023-10-01 13:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Haven Brewing Company, 687 Rye St, Unit 6, Peterborough, K9J6X1, Canada
Bring in your favourite board, card or video game and get to know some like minded people over a pint. It’s game day at Haven Brewing Company!

Jethro's Blues Jam
2023-10-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Jethro’s Bar and Stage, 137 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2K7
Jethro’s Bar and Stage presents a family friendly Blues Jam! Bring your own instrument and join the jam or just enjoy some music.

Chaos Carnival: The Dark Circus
2023-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 | 1734 5th Line, 1734 Fifth Line, Peterborough, K9J 6X5, Canada
Chaos Carnival is an immersive Halloween experience.
Prepare to step into the heart of darkness as Chaos Carnival beckons you into an immersive haunted walk through the eerie woods of Selwyn, Ontario. Join us as sinister world awaits, blending the thrill of a haunted house with the spine-chilling allure of a horror circus. for two weekends only, come see what awaits you at The Dark Circus.
Take a walk through the forest and experience the thrills, chills and ominous atmosphere as we tell a story you get to be a part of!
2023 THEME: Dark Circus
The circus may be closed, but the terror never ends….. Chaos Carnival in production with USB Escape presents our flagship event “Chaos Carnival: Dark Circus”. The legend of Chaos Carnival’s Dark Circus is a warning to all who dare to enter, for our presence strikes terror into the bravest of souls. Our sinister funhouse in the woods promises to take visitors on a journey that will test their courage, their will, and even their sanity. If you dare to enter the twisted world of the Dark Circus, be prepared, our clowns are waiting to greet you in our terror filled forest.

2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
2023-10-02 16:00, 2023-10-02 19:00 | Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough, 320 Water St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3L5, Canada
This weeks TIFF film being shown is What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Synopsis: In London, an award-winning film-maker documents her best friend’s journey into an assisted marriage in line with his family’s Pakistani heritage. In the process, she challenges her own attitudes towards relationships.
Comedy, Romance • Lily James, Mim Shaikh & man Boujelouah • 100 minutes
Presented by the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group, bringing Canadian & International film to Peterborough since 1998.
Fall 2023 Series Pass – $115.50
Access to each film in this series (6 total)
Available for purchase exclusively through the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office here.
Rush tickets
$20 – Credit Card Only
Rush tickets can be purchased prior to each film in the lobby (behind the concession stand).
Doors open 30 minutes prior to each screening.

Jethro's Karaoke
2023-10-02 21:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-09 21:00 - 23:30 | Jethro’s Bar and Stage, 137 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2K7
Jethro’s Bar and Stage presents Karaoke hosted by Anne Shebib!

Jethro's Stand Up Comedy Open Stage
2023-10-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Jethro’s Bar and Stage, 137 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2K7
Jethro’s Bar and Stage presents Stand Up Comedy Open Stage hosted by comedian Shawn J Thompson!

Harvest Season Pop-Up Shop
2023-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St, Peterborough, K9H 3R9
As the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, you know it’s time to celebrate the autumn harvest season!
We’re excited to announce that the Peterborough Museum & Archives will be hosting a pop-up gift shop at City Hall on Wednesday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Embrace the fall season with us and check out our curated collection of autumn-inspired treasures. We promise it will be equal parts a-maize-ing and unbe-leaf-able!
Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us to celebrate all things autumn. 🍂

Trivia at Haven Brewing
2023-10-04 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Haven Brewing Company, 687 Rye St, Unit 6, Peterborough, K9J6X1, Canada
Test your trivia knowledge for a chance to win! Every Wednesday here at Haven. Bring a few friends and enjoy the entertainment with a brew.
Topics posted weekly on social media

Patio Pints - JJ & Guest
2023-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Farmhill Weddings, 2709 Dillon Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X8
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 and a lingering goodbye 😉 )
First come first serve, pub style. Reservations are only accepted for groups over 8.
Charcuterie is available ($16 pp) and the café has fries, poutine, and ice cream

Darts at Haven Brewing
2023-10-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Haven Brewing Company, 687 Rye St, Unit 6, Peterborough, K9J6X1, Canada
Come join us for a mini dart tournament! Bring your own food if you like and enjoy a beer or two while we play! Every week here at Haven.

Cowboy Junkies
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Sometimes revolutions begin quietly… Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band.
In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise…and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.
Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michaels lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 26 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete, says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.”
Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael.
Cowboy Junkies recently released Such Ferocious Beauty via Cooking Vinyl. This is the band’s first release of new material in five years. Such Ferocious Beauty is vintage Cowboy Junkies and another dimension from the lo-fi Canadian band.

Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market
2023-10-06 13:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market, South Side of Highway 7, Havelock, Ontario
The Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market was launched in 2018 and we are looking forward to yet another exciting season. The market is run by a volunteer steering committee made up of vendors and interested community members.
The market runs on Fridays May 19th, 2023 until October 13, 2023

May 19 to June 9 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
June 16 to September 15 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
September 22 to October 13 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

​Free entrance and free parking.
Located on the south side of Highway 7 in Havelock

Nelly with Sean Kingston and Special Guest Peter Jackson
2023-10-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
The Peterborough Memorial Centre is excited to welcome 3-time Grammy award wining rapper & singer Nelly on Friday, October 6. He will be joined by chart-topping singer and rapper Sean Kingston and Canadian Hip Hop star Peter Jackson!

With an impressive career in the music industry featuring 12 Grammy Award nominations and 30 other awards won, Nelly brings talent beyond measure with hits such as “Hot in Herre”, “Ride wit Me”, “Country Grammar”, “Just a Dream” and many many more.

Sean Kingston is also no stranger to the top of the charts featuring songs like “Fire Burning,” “Beautiful Girls,” and “Take you There.”

Prices range from $74.40 – $119.50

Peterborough Farmers' Market
2023-10-07 07:00 - 13:00 | Morrow Park, 151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

Thanksgiving Dinner + Farm Experience
2023-10-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Farmhill Weddings, 2709 Dillon Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X8
JOIN US TO ENJOY A HARVEST FEAST FROM CHEMONG LODGE AT FARMHILL WEDDINGS
Live music will be serenading us through the most decadent Thanksgiving dinner in truly the MOST picturesque location. The rolling hills guys – they’re dreamy.
The harvest buffet will feature Thanksgiving favourites including;
The Lodge’s famous brisket and maple bourbon ham carving stations, fresh turkey, apple sage stuffing, scalloped potatoes, harvest succotash, house baked dinner rolls, grazing station featuring cured meats, fruits and local cheeses. Incredible soups and salads, an assortment of house baked pastries and desserts, and so much more!
The bar will be open for a full selection of beer, wines and beautifully crafted seasonal cocktails.
Before and after dinner please feel free to stroll the farm with your family, and embark on the cutest animal experience featuring Farmhill’s alpacas, sheep, emu’s and piggies 🙂 Selfies are encouraged.
We know its not easy getting the fam all together so we’ve also partnered with an amazing local photographer to provide an outdoor fall family photo to each family!
(hello holiday card checked off the to do list!)
Its going to be such a beautiful time to make some memories and enjoy an incredible harvest feast with your nearest and dearest.

*KIDS 12 and under are a reduced rate. UNDER 3 are FREE

The Price is Right Live!
2023-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase.
If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!
Prices range from $47.50 – $57.50

Kim Mitchell
2023-10-12 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell is coming to Showplace in Peterborough on October 12th, 2023, don’t miss it!
Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon who has sold more than 1.5 million records in Canada, earned 17 Juno Awards nominations, and, in 2021, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Mitchell is one of the most well-known and peer-respected Canadian guitar players and an acclaimed singer-songwriter who has written many classic rock anthems including Go For Soda, Rock N Roll Duty, Patio Lanterns, I am a Wild Party, Easy To Tame and All We Are. These hits have become part of the Canadian musical landscape and earned Mitchell three Juno Award wins for “Male Vocalist of the year”, “Album of the year”, and “Most promising Male Vocalist.”
On top of maintaining a busy nationwide touring schedule, Kim also hosted the fan favourite radio show, named The Kim Mitchell Show on Toronto’s popular Q107. Kim’s show ran for 11+ years and became one of the most popular, listened to and highest-rated radio shows for any afternoon drive DJ in Canada. Kim and his band of accomplished musicians can’t wait to get back to live music and look forward to bringing some much needed cheer to cities and festivals across Canada this summer.

Kate Suhr: Backstage Diary
2023-10-12 19:30 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Kate Suhr returns to Market Hall Performance Centre on October 12th to share her Backstage Diary. In true Cabaret form, Kate will share a delicious mix of folk, pop and show tunes from her favourite composers. Join Suhr and a few of her very special guests for an evening of wry, joyful and heartfelt music.

The Abrams at Norwood Old Town Hall
2023-10-13 19:00 | Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Road 45, Norwood, ON, K0L 2V0
Composed of brothers – James and John – The Abrams are known for their explosive live show and impeccable musicianship, honed over two decades of playing to audiences around the world. Performing together since John was 11 and James was 9, The Abrams were the youngest Canadian duo to play The Grand Ole Opry (when they were 12 and 15) and in the years since, they have performed for enthralled audiences on four continents, both as headliners and opening shows for artists including John Hammond, Feist, Dean Brody, The Dixie Chicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Luke Combs. Winners of the 2022 Award for Duo/Group of the Year at the CMAOntario Awards, The Abrams will release new music this summer and are adding more touring in 2023!
Schedule of Events
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
Show: 7:30 p.m.
