The Kawarthas Tourism

2024 Apsley Autumn Studio Tour
2024-09-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Apsley Autumn Studio Tour had its first rendition in 1994, and 2024 marks our 31st tour, with 4 new artists joining us. Please take some time to check out the artist pages on the website and download this years version of the Toureka App and start planning your Tour! The participating artists really appreciate the opportunity to share what they do in the places that they do it.
We look forward to having you visit our studios for the 31st rendition of the Apsley Studio Tour – September 21st and 22nd, 2024 from 10 am to 5 pm

Hemp & Hops
2024-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | 100 Acre Brewing Co., 390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9J 6X7, Canada
100 Acre Brewing is hosting “Hemp & Hops” on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11am to 1pm. In this hands-on workshop, Suzanne Valliancourt from Funky Buddha Collection will guide participants through the world of natural plant dyeing. Attendees will learn to eco-print beautiful fossil images onto a t-shirt using plant tannins, leaves, and flowers. Materials such as sumac, black walnut, and marigolds will be available to create unique designs. Tickets are $60 + HST and include a 16 oz. glass of beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Spots are limited, so visit the website to secure your place.

Queer Maker Market
2024-09-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Dreams of Beans, 141 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T6
There will be 14 incredible vendors at the event!
Additionally, 25 swag bags filled with small items donated by various vendors will be given to the first 25 attendees.
Queer Maker Market stickers and totes will also be available for purchase.

POUND Class & Lunch
2024-09-22 12:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Join Jess for the world’s first cardio jam session, POUND! This energizing workout combines drumming with Ripstix® drumsticks to create a fun and effective fitness experience. Suitable for all fitness levels, POUND provides a welcoming atmosphere for men and women to tone up and rock out.
Reminder: Bring your Yoga Mat. If you don’t have one, there are a couple extra available.
Lunch: After class, unwind on our deck with live local music and enjoy a delicious lunch. Indulge in 2 slices of pizza and a glass of wine or cider of your choice as you relax and soak in the vibes.

Public Skating in Havelock
2024-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | HBM Community Centre, 39 George St E, Havelock, K0L 1Z0, Canada
It will run every Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00pm and every Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Public skating is FREE and fun for all ages and skating levels!
We strongly recommend skaters wear a CSA certified helmet. All children under 12-years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Note: There are skate sharpening services on site, $5.00 per pair.
See you there!

Live Music at Rolling Grape
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Come out to Rolling Grape Vineyard Thursdays and Sundays to enjoy live music!
View Schedule Here

Carole Pope
2024-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Agent provocateur singer/songwriter Carole Pope is the co-founder of the band Rough Trade. Their signature electronic rock sound, rooted in influences as varied as Punk, Glam, Brel and Brill, coupled with lyrics and a stage show that pushed the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo, was designed to make you think and dance at the same time. It was a formula that clearly enshrined the band into the consciousness and playlists of fans the world over.
Pope is a 3-time Juno (Female Vocalist), 3-time CASBY, Genie Award-winning, Canada’s Walk of Fame, songwriters Hall of Fame, Indie Hall of Fame, and 4X Gold, Platinum, and Polaris Prize Nominee. Pope’s lyric’s and live performance was a clarion call to arms for a revolution that helped to pave the way for future Canadian female artists (gay and hetero) including Peaches, Tegan & Sara and k.d. Lang, while becoming a worldwide cult influence on artists from Madonna to Lady Gaga to David Bowie, the latter inviting Rough Trade, in 1983, to open the Canadian leg of the iconic Serious Moonlight Tour playing to capacity crowds as large as 60,000.

Flower Field Reiki + Reflexology
2024-09-24 13:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary Flower Fields, 89 Moloney Line, Ennismore, ON, K0L 1T0
Take your healing journey to the next level with a talented Reiki and Reflexology practitioner. Unwind in nature, leaving feeling calm and refreshed.

Candle-Lit Yoga
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating yoga session focused on cultivating balance, inner strength, and serenity. Flow through poses that promote stability, flexibility, and inner harmony, allowing you to find equilibrium both on and off the mat.
All levels are welcome and this is a donation based class.

Song Collecting in the Trent Valley: Fireside Chats Series
2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Trent Valley Archives, 567 Carnegie Av, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1N1, Canada
Join us for an evening of words and music on the topic of song collecting in the Trent Valley as part of our new Fireside Chats series. The first in a three-part series, this chat will tell the stories of song-collectors/scholars Edith Fowke, Maude Karpeles, and Niles Puckett who came to this region to record and document folk songs that were sung here between 1825 and 1925. Dr. Allan Kirby will give the presentation, and singers Rob Cory and Rob Niezen will perform a few samples of the 200 year old historic songs discovered here.
Refreshments will be provided, and a question and answer period will follow the presentation. NOTE: Each chat in our Fireside Chats series is ticketed seperately. Purchasing a ticket will only admit you into this specific fireside chat. If you would like to attend the other two chats, please visit their event listing to purchase tickets to them.

The Jack Matthews Fellowship Community Speaker Series Lecture featuring Marie Wilson
2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, K9L 1P8
Join Marie Wilson, the 2024 Jack Matthews Fellow, at the new Canadian Canoe Museum for a reading, Q&A, and signing of her new book “North of Nowhere, Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner”.

About “North of Nowhere, Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner”:
“The incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada told by one of the commissioners who led it.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established to record the previously hidden history of more than a century of forced residential schooling for Indigenous children. Marie Wilson helped lead that work as one of just three commissioners. With the skills of a journalist, the heart of a mother and grandmother, and the insights of a life as the spouse of a residential school survivor, Commissioner Wilson guides readers through her years witnessing survivor testimony across the country, providing her unique perspective on the personal toll and enduring public value of the commission. In this unparalleled account, she honours the voices of survivors who have called Canada to attention, determined to heal, reclaim, and thrive.
Part vital public documentary, part probing memoir, North of Nowhere breathes fresh air into the possibilities of reconciliation amid the persistent legacy of residential schools. It is a call to everyone to view the important and continuing work of reconciliation not as an obligation but as a gift.”

About the Jack Matthews Fellowship:
The Jack Matthews Fellowship is named in honour of one of the founders of The Canadian Canoe Museum, who also founded the International Program at Trent University and was a Headmaster of Lakefield College School. Every year a fellow is chosen who embodies the value of those institutions, and the legendary spirit of Canadian global citizenship that was Jack Matthews’ vision.
As part of the Jack Matthews Fellowship, The Canadian Canoe Museum hosts an annual community event in the fall alongside Trent University and Lakefield College School.

Patio Pints
2024-09-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Farmhill Weddings, 2709 Dillon Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X8
PATIO PINTS – free concert series offered every Wednesday from JUNE – SEPTEMBER 6:30 – 9:30 pm (open from 5:30 – 10:30 pm)
First come first serve, pub style. Reservations are only accepted for groups over 8.
Cafe at Millen + Smith acres will be offering food truck style food options + cool treats!
July Artists
17th – Ty Wilson
24th – Homestead Elite
31st – Erin Blackstock
August Artists
7th – Jeff Biggar
14th – Cadence Grace
21st – Ty Wilson
28th – Rachel & Ayden
September Artists
4th – Kevin Foster
11th – Deanna Earle
18th – Joanna & Danny Bonson
25th – Alyssa & Kyler

Lakefield Farmers' Market
2024-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, 20 Concession St, Lakefield, Lakefield, K0L 2H0
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
May 16 – October 10, 2024
This seasonal market brings together farmers offering locally grown food, talented artisans providing crafts & entertainment and food vendors who used locally grown produce in the delicacies they serve.
The market provides locals a fun, friendly atmosphere. It is a great place to mingle, enjoy music, try a variety of foods and shop for local produce.

Date: Thursdays (mid-May to October – Rain or Shine)
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Address: Lakefield Arena Parking Lot – 20 Concession Street, Lakefield
Email: info@lakefieldfarmersmarket.net
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Line Dancing Class (Dinner Included!)
2024-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Enjoy dinner at 6:00pm and boot scoot and boogie into our new line dancing class at 7:15pm
Event inquiries can be sent to events@kawarthadowns.com

Bellydance Class
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
Join us for a fun-filled beginner’s bellydance for all fitness levels. This class also included a glass of wine or cider!
Open to attendees ages 14+. Anyone under the age of 19 will be provided non-alcoholic sparkling cider as their beverage option.

Toronto Maple Leafs Bingo
2024-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Delta Bingo & Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, K9J 5Y2
BINGO FOR TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS TICKETS!
Join Delta Bingo & Gaming in Peterborough for an exciting evening of Bingo where there are 20 pairs of tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game to be won! Get ready to shout “Bingo!” and score big at this in-person event on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Bring your friends for a fun-filled night of friendly competition and the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Toronto’s beloved Leafs in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to cheer on your pals while enjoying exciting mini-games and great prizes!
The details:
Cost: $40* (includes cost of Bingo package)
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: Must arrive by 6 pm.
Address: 1019 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2
Event features: Bingo and mini-game challenges
*Plus applicable fees. All guests must be 18+ for entry and 19+ to be served alcohol. Guests must be able to present valid government-issued photo identification. Health cards are not accepted. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Hockey tickets must be accepted as awarded. Please play responsibly.

Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
2024-09-26 19:30, 2024-09-27 19:30 | Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough, K9H 1W7
The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays.
The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women ahead of their time. Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, seeks the advice of her dead mother, feminist and author of A Vindication of the Rights of Women, Mary Wollstonecraft.
How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse is a multi-award-winning, sellout spoof seminar, in which four members of the School of Survival will teach you everything you need to know to thrive and survive when the Dead revive.

PA Day Camp Teddy Bears
2024-09-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
A hands-on activity, children will love making their very own teddy bear. Many different skills are involved in the creation of this toy, from cutting and sewing to drawing and decorating, the final result is oh, so satisfying.
The Camp is Friday September 27, 2024 from 9:30am – 12pm and are suitable for children ages 6-12. The cost is $25 per attendant and pre-registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own peanut free snacks. For more information or to register phone 705-743-9710.

Oktoberfest at Haven Brewing Co.
2024-09-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Haven Brewing Company, 687 Rye St, Unit 6, Peterborough, K9J6X1, Canada
Oktoberfest at Haven Brewing Co. | September 27th-29th
Join us at Haven Brewing Co. for three days of Oktoberfest fun! Whether you’re a beer lover, a fan of live music, or just looking for a good time, we’ve got something for everyone! Your ticket includes your first pint and a custom 4-pack of our limited-edition Oktoberfest-labeled beer to take home.
Event Highlights:
Friday (12-9pm) & Sunday (12-6pm):

Pint deals, games, and snacks

Saturday Main Event (Sept 28th):

Live music

Games, prizes, and snacks

Optional Dinner (5-7pm) (separate ticket required)

Don’t miss the best weekend of beer, games, and good vibes at Haven Brewing! Grab your tickets now, and get ready for a weekend filled with music, prizes, and, of course, amazing beer!

PA Day at the AGP
2024-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
The Art Gallery of Peterborough offers PA Day programs that explore a wide variety of media and techniques. From painting and drawing to sculpture and printmaking, there is something fun to explore for all artistic interests and skill levels. These single day programs emphasize creative exploration in a lively, fun, and supportive atmosphere led by an experienced art education team.

Dance in the Boro
2024-09-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2T7, Canada
Come join us for the free outdoor dance class!
Open for all ages and family friendly.
📩 For more info visit peterborough.ca or call 705-742-0050
September 27 & 28 – Line Dancing
October 4, 5, 11, 18 – Zumba
October 12 – Bollywood
October 19 – Salsa

Vitals
2024-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Starring Katherine Cullen, the Dora-nominee for Outstanding Performance (Vitals).
New Stages is thrilled to launch our 2024-25 season of professional theatre with a unforgettable stripped-down version of the Dora-award-winning play Vitals by Rosamund Small.
Meet Anna, a Toronto paramedic who has reached her breaking point. Based on interviews and stories with real EMS workers, Vitals is masterfully written, and anchored by an incredible performance from Katherine Cullen (who originated the role in Outside the March’s award-winning production in Toronto).
This is an edge-of-your-seat, visceral theatre event that you won’t want to miss!
Content advisory: Vitals contains intense scenes, themes of suicide, and coarse language. Not for children.

Rock Steady - Canada's Bad Company Tribute
2024-09-27 20:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Paul Rodgers is considered, by many, to be one of the most iconic rock vocalists of our generation. This 5 piece tribute band brings a high energy tribute show, performing his hits like Alright Now, Rock and Roll Fantasy, Shooting Star, Feel Like Making Love and much more. A one of a kind tribute to a rock legend. Not too be missed!

Reimagining Vermeer: Shifting Perspectives
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | platformD, Studio 5, 129 1/2 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2K7
Don’t miss this dynamic showcase in Peterborough!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of art and inspiration.

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
2024-09-28 10:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour (KAST) is a free, self driven weekend event that welcomes over 5,000 visitors annually.
KAST is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year! Since 1984, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has offered visitors the opportunity to explore the working studios of artists, get behind-the-scenes tours, watch artist demonstrations, learn about various artistic practices and techniques, and purchase artwork directly from the artist to add to their collection.
Be sure to check out the accompanying exhibition at the Art Gallery of Peterborough that features one work from each participating artist on the tour. Map brochures are available for pick up at the gallery, or go mobile with the Toureka! App.

Fall Fest Sip & Shop Artisan Market
2024-09-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Rolling Grape’s Fall Fest Sip & Shop Artisan Market is Saturday, September 28 from 12:00 – 6:00pm and Sunday, September 19 from 12:00 – 5:00pm.
Enjoy our gourmet food stations and live music while you shop from over 30 local vendors!
