The Kawarthas Tourism

New Works: Heryka Miranda and Norma Araiza
2025-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

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.

Backcountry Bio Blitz
2025-03-10 - 2025-04-30 | 122 MacKenzie Lane, Coe Hill, ON K0L 1P0, 122 MacKenzie Lane, Coe Hill, Ontario, K0L1P0, Canada
In partnership with Blazing Star Environmental, we are pleased to be holding the Backcountry Bioblitz at Land’escapes again this year!
Come for a 24-hour fundraising event where teams of volunteers work together to find and identify as many species as possible. All proceeds will go to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTTC). Attendees have the option to come just for the days or camp at our backcountry sites on June 7th.
A Bio Blitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area in one day. They are a biological inventory or biological census done with the help of community members, naturalists, and knowledgeable locals. The primary goal of a BioBlitz is to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place.
The winning team with the most species ID’s will win a weekend trip of their choice back at Land’escapes sometime this summer! There will also be other prizes for identifying new species, most fungi, most snakes, and most invertebrates.
This event benefits the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center, which operates a turtle hospital that treats, rehabilitates, and releases injured turtles. It also aids many conservation initiatives by conducting extensive research and by running a comprehensive education and outreach program.
To review all the details and to register, please visit the organizer’s website: https://landescapes.org/backcountry-bioblitz/

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | 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

Kawartha String Orchestra Presents: Annual Free Spring Concert
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | St James United Church, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough
The Kawartha String Orchestra (KSO) is pleased to present their annual spring concert on Sunday April 27 starting at 2pm at St. James United Church (221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON).
The theme of the concert is “Stage and Symphony”. Award-winning conductor and music director Tak Kwan and the KSO will play selections from Mozart, pieces from popular musicals such as Les Miserables and The Sound of Music, as well as two new compositions by local composer and KSO bassist Marcus Quin. Guest soloists include Tak Kwan (violin) and Marcus Quin (clarinet).
Admission is free; monetary donations to Upbeat! Downtown are gratefully accepted. UPBEAT! Downtown is an after school music program for children living in Peterborough who are interested in music and face barriers accessing music education.
For more information, please visit us at www.kawarthastring.com or email us at kawarthastring@gmail.com.

Bellydance Series at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Join Anna-Lisa for a vibrant and welcoming Beginner Bellydance course tailored specifically for new dancers! In this energetic four-week series, you’ll explore fundamental bellydance movements and techniques while mastering the art of isolating your chest, shoulders, and hips. With step-by-step instructions and a fun, supportive atmosphere, you’ll be dancing to the rhythm in no time. Let’s get moving and embrace the joy of bellydance together!
🌟 HIP SCARF 🌟
Each participant will receive a colourful hip scarf to enhance their bellydance experience. This scarf will be used during classes and for at-home practice. Best of all, it’s yours to keep once the series ends!
* Regular & Plus Size scarf options
🍷 BEVERAGE 🍷
Each class includes a glass of wine, cider or non-alcoholic sparkling cider. ✨ Anyone under the age of 19 will be served a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling cider.
👚 CLOTHING 👚
Yoga pants and a comfortable top are great. Anna-Lisa encourages bare feet for the class, or people can also wear their runners – but no socks without shoes.
📅 DATES 📅
Wednesday, May 7th
Wednesday, May 14th
Wednesday, May 21st
Wednesday, May 28th

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-05-08 13:00, 2025-05-08 13:30, 2025-05-09 13:00, 2025-05-09 13:30 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Grab the special ladies in your life and come enjoy a fresh strawberry rhubarb scone, accompanied by a tea stand full of goodies!
This event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible women in your life.
Our heated marquee tent will be beautifully decorated for an elegant afternoon.
Afternoon tea will include a selection of premium loose-leaf tea, but we’ll also have a full bar featuring all our Rolling Grape wines, sangria and mimosas available for purchase.
Please visit the event webpage to buy tickets and view the menu.

Mother’s Day Wine Tours at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Ready for an exclusive look at our wine-making process?
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wine Tours will officially open for the season on Mother’s Day weekend so that you can gift mom a behind-the-scenes look at Rolling Grape!
Limited tickets available, so act fast!
Guests will be welcomed with a three-flight tasting of our estate-made wine, followed by a short walk up to our production facility.
Here, your tour guide will show you a behind-the-scenes look into Rolling Grape Vineyard while sampling some of our wine straight from the barrel.
Lastly, guests will be guided on a brief educational walk through our rolling hills of vines, where the group will enjoy a full glass of wine.
Following your tour, we welcome you to join us for lunch or dinner on the patio!
Claim your spot today!

Mother's Day Market at the Lakefield Farmers' Market
2025-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | The Village Inn, 39 Queen St, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
The annual Lakefield Farmers’ Market Mother’s Day Market is set for Sunday, May 11th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This special market will take place in Downtown Lakefield beside The Village Inn of Lakefield.

Browse your favourite market vendors, treat yourself to fresh baking, and discover the perfect handcrafted Mother’s Day gift from local artisans.

Hiawatha First Nation 29th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | 221 Serpent Mounds Road, 221 Serpent Mounds Road, Keene, K0L2G0
Come celebrate our culture with us on the Saturday and Sunday of the May Long Weekend at our Annual Traditional Powwow.
Enjoy browsing at the many craft vendors and tasting the delicious traditional cuisine at some of the food vendors. Be delighted by the traditional dancing, singing and drumming. Join in the intertribal dances. Embrace this celebration!
Admission fees are as follows: ages 0 – 6 are free, ages 7 – 12 are $5.00 per day, ages 13 – 59 are $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass, and those aged 60 years and over are free.
Gates open at 11am. Grand Entry is at noon each day.
See you there!

Buckhorn Spring Craft Show
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
More than 70 artisans and crafters will be onsite for the annual Buckhorn Spring Craft Show on Victoria Day Weekend at the Buckhorn Community Centre. General admission is $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. The show runs from 10am to 5pm on May 17 and 10am to 4pm on May 18. For more information, visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com.
