The Kawarthas Tourism

Hiawatha Christmas Craft Sale
2023-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | The Gathering Place, 431 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha, ON, K9J 0E3

Festival of the Trees
2023-11-26 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

Modern Makers Holiday Market
2023-11-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A4
Embrace the holiday spirit at our Holiday Market! Join us for a festive celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community as we showcase the talent and passion of local small businesses and makers. This is your opportunity to find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or yourself and dive into the magic of the season.
What to Expect:

Unique Gifts: Explore our amazing event full of treasures, from stunning jewelry and bespoke clothing to cozy home decor and the best treats. Find gifts that truly stand out and show your thoughtfulness.
Meet the Makers: Interact with the passionate businesses and creators behind the products. Learn about their craft, stories, and the inspiration behind their work. Each purchase directly supports a small business!
Festive Atmosphere: Michael Buble has officially come out of hibernation and we’ll have seasonal tunes, twinkling lights, and the best festive vibes. Bring your family and friends for a weekend filled with Holiday spirit
Food and Drinks: At our holiday event there are plenty of savoury and sweet options to keep you going for the whole day. Have a seat in the food area and rest in between all that shopping!
Activities: Many vendors have custom and one of a kind interactive experiences at our event. Our Sponsor Puffs Purposeful play will have a sensory filled activity area to engage your littles and keep them busy! The big guy himself, SANTA, will be joining us Saturday Evening and again Sunday afternoon for Selfies with the jolliest fella around.
Giveaways and Surprises: Saturday evening five raffles are up for grabs! Hidden in one of these raffles is a BIG SURPRISE! Sunday afternoon there are 3 raffles up for grabs and our incredibly fun 2pm Lucky dip! Buy a ticket at the door between 2p-3p and get a mystery bag/package in a lucky dip style. (While quantities last) There are some HUGE surprises in the Lucky Dip bags.

Support Local: By attending the Holiday Makers Market, you’re not only discovering unique gifts but also helping the local community thrive. Your support makes a meaningful difference to small businesses and independent makers.
Admission: $5 at the door. Cash only.
Don’t miss out on this festive celebration of creativity, community, and the holiday spirit. Whether you’re seeking the perfect gift or simply looking to soak in the seasonal magic, the Holiday Makers Market is the place to be. Join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year!

Live History: Behind Glass
2023-11-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5, Canada
The Peterborough Museum & Archives welcomes you to its exhibition galleries to participate in Live History: Behind Glass
Something isn’t right here. That book is out of place. There is a label in the display case, but no item behind it. There are antiques in the incorrect place; and artifacts that are standing the wrong side up. Clearly, the Peterborough Museum & Archives needs your help. As curators of other nearby museums, you are called to the venue after hours in order to help figure out what is causing these disturbances. Once inside, you are greeted by one of the exhibits who has come to life. They are happy to show you around and share tales about the other exhibits. As you hear stories from their lives, it becomes clear that one of them is the culprit behind these disturbances. The question is, which one? Succeed and you will find yourself promoted. Fail, and you may find yourself trapped behind glass forever.
Behind Glass has escape room, theatre, and murder mystery elements. Expect to work with all you fellow audience members and the actors as you try to discover which historical figure has been causing chaos at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.
Tickets are $20 + tax per participant
This is an 16+ event.

Game Day at Haven Brewing
2023-11-26 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
2023-11-26 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.

Sean Paul - Scorcha Summa Hot Tour with special guest Chi Ching Ching
2023-11-26 19:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
The Peterborough Memorial Centre is excited to welcome Sean Paul to the PMC stage on Sunday November 26, presented by Dutty Rock Productions. Sean Paul the Grammy award winning performer will be joined by Chi Ching Ching. With a career that has spanned multiple decades at the top of the charts earning 10 Grammy Award nominations along with more than 18 other Awards won, Sean has earned the title of the “Ambassador of Dancehall Music”. With hits like “Temperature” and “Get Busy” the show at the PMC is not something to miss.

Hunter Brothers
2023-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Real life brothers J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t always easy, but the brothers attribute much of their success to their rural upbringing in a home dedicated to faith, music and sport. With over 46 million video & audio streams to date, Hunter Brothers have amassed a large volume of industry credibility in a record amount of time, including multiple CCMA Award nomination, JUNO Award nominations and SCMA Award wins.
Hunter Brothers’ third studio album, Been A Minute, hit all digital platforms on June 30th, and is a compilation of their signature harmonies and up-tempo hits which delve into the heart of the times the world is presently walking through. Their sophomore album, State of Mind, was released in 2019 and remained the #1 selling country album for four consecutive weeks following its release. “Lost” ( their first #1 single at country radio), “Those were the Nights”, (from their debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified Gold in Canada. In 2020, Hunter Brothers were the #3 most played Group or Duo on country radio in Canada. Known for their energetic and entertaining live shows, the group has played major country festivals in Canada and the U.S., and toured with country icon Paul Brandt.

Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra
2023-11-26 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Sinatra. All that cool, classy style and energy from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday are right here, right now. Take a journey with Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum selling crooner Matt Dusk as he whisks you away to Las Vegas in 1966 where he pays homage to his hero Frank Sinatra.
With new arrangements by Grammy Award-winning arrangers Pat Williams and Sammy Nestico, Dusk transports you back in time to one of music’s most elegant eras. A time when Come Fly With Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me To The Moon and One For My Baby dominated the charts.

Festival of the Trees & Tea
2023-11-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-29 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

Ladies Night Out in Lakefield
2023-11-28 17:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-30 17:00 - 22:00 | Lakefield, 44 Queen St, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0
The merchants of downtown Lakefield are excited to announce the return of Ladies Night Out in Lakefield, this November.
Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of November we invite you to join us for an evening of shopping, food and fun. Each shop will have exclusive activities and promotions for Ladies Night Out attendees!
Your ticket includes:
1) Access to shop exclusive Ladies Night Out promotions at each of our participating shops
2) A chance to win door prizes generously donated by our downtown shops and community organizations
3) A Ladies Night Out map displaying the locations of all the participating businesses
4) A welcome email – We’ll send you an email detailing the evening’s activities, specials & discounts available at each of our participating businesses. So you can start planning which shops to hit first!
5) Post-shopping gathering at Canoe & Paddle (optional) where they’ll have food and drink specials exclusively for Ladies Night Out shoppers. Show off your shopping finds, spend time with friends and participate in the in-person prize draws
NEW this year… “Shop When You Like” — Our doors will be open at 5pm but feel free to arrive whenever is convenient for you, we’ll be open until 8pm for your shopping pleasure!
So grab the gals and choose your night (or two… or three!). Tickets are limited for each night so be sure to act fast!

Jethro's Stand Up Comedy Open Stage
2023-11-28 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!

Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market
2023-11-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2T7, Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
May 1st to October 30th
Wednesdays and Saturdays ~ 8am to 1pm
We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD YOU CAN TRUST.
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Wednesday and Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

Story-time with Santa
2023-11-29 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
2023-11-29 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!

Trivia at Haven Brewing
2023-11-29 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

Paul Brandt & Terri Clark: Homecoming '23 Tour
2023-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Two of Canada’s most dynamic country music artists and award-winning, chart-topping entertainers, Terri Clark and Paul Brandt have announced that they will embark on the co-headlining “Homecoming ’23 Tour,” – an intimate acoustic tour set to travel across Canada this fall. The multi-platinum selling Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees known for their amazing live performances and vast number of hits will share the stage in an intimate stripped back setting, making this an incredible co-headlining tour fans of both artists and country music will not want to miss.
Visit the Paul Brandt & Terri Clark event page for more information and to buy tickets

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
2023-11-29 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Holiday Magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.
Born from a collaboration with Kleinburg’s wold renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and with well over 100 costumes in richly coloured fabrics, The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition brings out the magic of Canada. 20th Century landscapes make up the stunning 30-foot backdrops, including Franklin Carmichael’s Church and Houses at Bisset (1931), Tom Thompson’s Snow in the Woods (1916), and L.L. Fitzgerald’s Trees and Wildflowers (1922).
This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the King of mice by E.T.A Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and our charming divertissements of raccoons, loons, dragonflies, and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure.
Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker is destined to become a national treasure that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

Jethro's Karaoke
2023-11-29 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!

Darts at Haven Brewing
2023-11-30 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.

Retro 1980s and 1990s Trivia Night
2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 402, 9 King Street E, Millbrook, L0A 1G0
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society (MCHS) presents a fun-filled evening where all your memorized Spice Girls lyrics and Charlotte Hornets Windbreakers can be resurrected to (sort of) impress your friends. Proceeds from this event help MCHS provide accessible community programs that bring local history to life.
👉 fabulous door prizes
👉 cash bar – 19+ event
👉 come as a team or join solo
👉 Free for MCHS members, guests are $5 per person.
👉 prize for best retro costume
Fun starts promptly at 7 pm; registration at 6:45 pm.
Pre-registration strongly recommended for teams of 4 or more (via Google Forms…) https://forms.gle/E2b4caxDYc3Xaqbp8

Terra Lightfoot Presented by Market Hall PAC
2023-11-30 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
In celebration of her new record, Terra will be performing with her full band.
Drop the needle on Healing Power, the bright, bold new album from acclaimed Canadian recording artist Terra Lightfoot, and you won’t be surprised to learn that it was inspired at high altitude.
Healing Power delivers the peerless pop-rock album that fans have long known that she always had in her. The set captures the crackling chemistry of the core live trio — most of the album finds Lightfoot backed by bassist Elijah Abrams and Blue Rodeo’s Glenn Milchem on drums. This compact and capable team of players reinforces the strengths of Lightfoot’s remarkable material. From hand-clapping head-turner “Cross Border Lovers” through the cinematic ballad “Out Of Time” that closes it, Lightfoot’s artistic range is again on full display, and her musical talents never short of dazzling. A buoyant pop-rock record at its core, Healing Power is a prismatic tour de force from the charismatic rocker.

Holiday Shopping at The Canadian Canoe Museum
2023-12-01 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.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Holiday Market
2023-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre, 270 George Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J3H1, Canada
Get into the holiday spirit at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre’s Holiday Market!
Join Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism and Peterborough Museum & Archives for a Holiday Pop Up Shop on December 1st from 11am to 2pm.
Check off your list with a unique selection of artisan and handmade gifts from local vendors, including Indigenously Infused.
Cash, debit, and credit are accepted at the Holiday Pop Up.
The Museum’s gift shop is a curated collection of apparel, home décor, children’s toys, stuffies, and keepsakes. Most of the items found in the Museum gift shop are either produced in Canada, made using sustainable materials, are ethically sourced, and/or are from a company that donates back to charity – so you can feel good about the gifts you buy. Start your holiday shopping by supporting the Peterborough Museum & Archives!
Some favourite brands carried in the Museum Gift Shop include:

Serendipity Soy Candles – Soy candles that are 100% natural and eco-friendly, hand-poured, made in Canada, and smell amazing!
Suzie Blue – Handcrafted jewelry made in Bali, Indonesia. Fair & responsible trade, using ethically and sustainably sourced materials.
Aviologie – Beautifully hand-carved birds from Albesia and Coffee wood, considered to be sustainable timber, and obtained through fair trade from Indonesia.
Gray Buck – Birch-themed beeswax candles, handmade in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.
Kikkerland – Supporting and representing independent, self-producing designers from around the world.
Indaba – Home and lifestyle brand, with designs sourced globally, focusing on goods from India.
More Joy – Environmentally friendly dishcloths, designed and printed in Finland.

Holiday Market and Fundraiser
2023-12-01 18:00 - 22:00 | 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.

The Enchanted Bookshop
2023-12-01 19:30 | Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough, K9H 1W7
During the day, “A Likely Story” may look like any other used bookstore. But at night, it’s a place where magic happens. That’s when the characters inside the books come alive.
Six of those characters long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. But the book fairy has made it very clear to them that they’re not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes. So when a pair of smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters are torn. Should they warn Margie and risk disappearing forever? Or can they find a way to defeat the crooks without being seen?
