The Kawarthas Tourism

Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market
2024-04-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-13 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | 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!

The Peterborough Home, Garden & Cottage Show
2024-04-06 09:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | The Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K5, Canada
The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show is the PREMIER Marketing Showplace. The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show has been in existence for 42 years, and was originally known as the Kawartha Home & Sportsman Show. It started at the Kinsman Centre and the show moved to the The Healthy Planet Arena after it was built, and has consistently attracted thousands of visitors each year.
Peterborough’s original – and STILL the largest – true Home Show is located east of Toronto and west of Ottawa, featuring over 160+ Home Show Exhibitors!
Saturday, April 6, 2024: 9am-8pm
Sunday, April 7, 2024: 9am-4pm

Galleria Extravaganza
2024-04-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Celebrate 50 years of the Art Gallery of Peterborough! Galleria Extravaganza offers a wonderful collection of artful items donated by members and volunteers, making this a great opportunity to find some treasures and support the AGP. This online auction and weekend event is inspired by a fundraising sale that was hosted annually by the dedicated group of AGP volunteers who supported us throughout our first decades. All proceeds from this fundraising sale will be directed to the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s Acquisition Fund, which supports the purchase of artwork for the Permanent Collection.

Artist in Conversation- Anahí González
2024-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Come out to view and learn more about Anahí’s exhibition, bienes importados / imported goods, and hear about the stories, processes, and meaning behind the work. Different than a traditional artist talk, this will be a wonderful opportunity to share and learn about the work, in conversation with the artist.
Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome!

Painting Date Night
2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:30 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
Explore something new together! Come try your hand at painting alongside someone special.
Share a special moment while learning the basic technique of putting acrylic paint to canvas.

Lunch In The Woods
2024-04-07 | TBD, ON
Join us on a guided hike in the Kawarthas! Arrive at a special GPS location for a pop-up camp lunch with Chef Tyler Scott. Enjoy local snacks, a heart warming meal and dessert.
This experience is for beginner level hikers all the way to experienced. Please let us know about any food allergies upon booking. Our menu is a surprise to add to the intimacy of the adventure and is influenced by seasonal ingredients.
Not all Lunch In The Woods experiences involve cooking over the fire. On protected land we love to use lightweight back country cooking equipment. We are passionate about respectfully using the land.
Every adventure is unique to the next. This is what makes booking with us so special and it’s the reason that we continue to be inspired by this signature experience.
You will receive an email approximately one week before your booking date with a detailed breakdown of the day and a weather update. We operate rain or shine (so long as there is no thunder/lightning). In this case, we will reschedule for a different date.
Depending on the location, there may be extra parking fees that are not covered. We often utilize public and protected land, but some excursions happen at provincial parks where there are day pass fees. We will give our guests a heads up on the experience update email if/ when parking will be an additional cost.

Yoga with Amanda
2024-04-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Grand Events, 861 Chemong Road, Unit 16, Peterborough, ON, K9H 5Z5
Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, these classes are well suited for all yoga journeys. Both classes offer the opportunity to explore mindfulness, movement, and breath work. Bring a mat and water.
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm Flow and Stretch
Sundays 9-10am Rise and Shine Yoga

2024 CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show
2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
It is with great excitement that we announce that on April 7th the floodgates will open and once again the CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show presented by Bubba will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and Morrow Building with thousands of Anglers in attendance! This year the CANCAST Fishing & Tackle show will feature over 170 Vendors on top of another 60 personal tables in the tackle swap and Boats on display from top local dealers. No matter what products you are looking for as an angler this show has it all from all the top brands in fishing to the custom bait makers from all over Canada. To top it off admission gives you access to both buildings and our outside vendors as well as free entry into four amazing seminars from top industry pros and professionals! From the biggest celebrities in fishing to Canada’s top pro anglers CANCAST has it all!As always we are a family friendly event and kids under 12 are free.
Purchase tickets here!

My Parent & Me
2024-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. Sessions will feature a Craft Project for you to explore.
After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child!
Come express yourself together. This session will feature a Pottery Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Pottery Heart bowl. Our instructors will lead you through a step by step process appropriate for any beginner and any age.
$45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child

Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Get creative with the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Family Sunday runs on the first Sunday of each month and offers fun, free, and seasonally themed art making activities, suitable for all ages. Explore the gallery’s current exhibitions and then drop in to the studio for a seasonally themed art activity.
Drop in from 1 pm to 4 pm.
No fee or registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Four By Four
2024-04-07 15:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
DIRECT FROM LAS VEGAS –
From the creators of “Oh What A Night”…
An exciting tribute to the music of:
THE BEACH BOYS
THE BEATLES
THE BEE GEES
MOTOWN
Remember that incredible “feel good” music from days gone by? Well now you can experience it again, live, in a form that is as authentic as it can be! Back by popular demand from the creative team that brought you the hit show “OH WHAT A NIGHT!” (a musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) comes the latest concept in tribute shows – “Four By Four”
Written by George Soloman, Directed by Michael Chapman, and Choreographed by Paul Holmquist, this stellar cast of four exciting performers presents the legendary hits of the most iconic musical stars of pop history all in one show instantly transforming you back to the days of The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees and Motown.
This exciting retrospective features over fifty legendary songs all in one Las Vegas style show – feel good songs like I Want To Hold Your Hand, Twist and Shout, How Deep Is Your Love, Stayin’ Alive, Surfin USA, Help Me Rhonda, Please Mister Postman, and Stop! In The Name of Love.
The stars of “Four by Four” sing and dance their way through a musical journey, taking you back in time to a somewhat forgotten but always loved era. Informative and often humorous banter ties all of this extraordinary music together for an evening of feel good, raise-the-roof entertainment.
“Four By Four”! There’s nothing quite like it!

Solar Eclipse PA Day Camp
2024-04-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
Looking for a fun activity for this upcoming PA Day Hutchison House Museum will host a solar eclipse themed Day Camp on April 8, 2024 from 9:30-12pm. Children will create a variety of eclipse themed crafts as well as decorate a pair of solar eclipse glasses that meet the international ISO 12312-2 standard and are approved by the American Astronomical Society. Children can then use these glasses for viewing the solar eclipse later in the afternoon. Cost per child is $25. Children are required to bring their own peanut free snack. Registration is required. This workshop is appropriate for children ages 6-12. For more information or to register a child please contact the museum at 705-743-9710.

Preschool Story Time
2024-04-09 10:15 - 10:45 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V7, Canada
The Peterborough Public Library invites families to join them for a fun and lively story time tailored for preschoolers. Attendees and their little ones will experience an engaging session where their child’s imagination and attention span will be nurtured through captivating stories and interactive songs. The focus will be on fostering early literacy skills in an enjoyable and welcoming environment.

Draw Together
2024-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V7, Canada
At the Peterborough Public Library, visitors are invited to drop by the Story Corner for an hour of creative coloring and drawing. The library will provide all necessary art supplies, along with new guided drawing activities each week to inspire creativity.

Trail Tales
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Come out for an evening family stroll along some of Peterborough’s lovely trails while Laura shares some oral stories, songs and rhymes that connect us to the natural beauty around us.
Please dress for the weather, we only cancel if there’s severe weather.
Jan 23 – Meet at Pioneer Memorial Park: Master’s College and Seminary
Feb 20- Meet at Sherbrooke Woods: Monseigneur-Jamot
Mar 12 – London Street Footbridge
Apr 9 – Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park parking lot
Apr 23 – Bridlewood Park (1684 Ramblewood Drive)
May 7 – Inverlea Park (18 Dennistoun Avenue)
May 21 – Little Lake Cemetery main gate (915 Haggart St)

Indigenous Culture Series - All about Ribbon Skirts
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V7, Canada
In this session, you’ll learn about traditional teachings on identity, clans, and colours that all go into the creation of the ribbon skirt.

Craft Café
2024-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V7, Canada
Bring your own needlework or papercraft projects for Peterborough Public Library’s weekly crafters’ meetup where we share tips, ideas, challenges, and successes!
They will have a Cricut machine available for those wanting to use this tool.

The Masters Pool & Champions Dinner
2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario, K0L1H0, Canada
On Wednesday, April 10th, the Lodge will transport you to Augusta National’s clubhouse to bring you The Annual Champions Dinner, served in honour of Mr. Jon Rahm. This year’s dinner menu boasts a distinctly Spanish feel, featuring several nods to Rahm’s Basque, Spain heritage.
Join us for Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, followed by Pool Selection & Dinner at Seven O’Clock.
Don’t delay, this is an exclusive event and reservations will close on April 5th at midnight. The restaurant will not be open to the public for regular dining.
Your ticket includes dinner and a welcome cocktail.

Pairings: Restwell Upholstery and The Buttertart Factory
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
Come and learn about custom upholstery, the steps in the process, with a focus on antiques. Learn about methods, tools, supplies and look at some of the samples Restwell has to offer. Come with specific questions regarding your own projects and Restwell will answer them.
Our tea and coffee pairing this evening will be Kawartha Buttertart Factory. They will have mini tarts to enjoy with your tea and coffee as well as some of their tasty, mouthwatering items for you to buy. Please bring cash for their purchases.
Join us to sample their delicious baking while learning about the art of upholstery.
Reserve your seat by calling (705) 743-9710 or info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

Maker Space Open Studio
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join us on Thursday evenings at Artspace for our weekly Open Studio program! Participate in a weekly activity or bring your own project, and come make some art in a calm, creative, community space!

What is Open Studio?
Open Studio is a FREE weekly art program, where community members of all ages and skill levels can come out and make art together! Registration is required to participate.
What can I make?
Each week, we have a set artmaking activity, facilitated by a volunteer instructor. Community members can also bring their own project, OR utilize Maker Space materials such as collaging, zine making, mending, embroidery, colouring, knitting, or crochet.
February Activity Schedule:
Thursday, April 4th 2024: Monoprinting
Thursday, April 11th 2024: Painting with Acrylics
Thursday, April 18th 2024: Painting with Acrylics
Thursday, April 25th 2024: Bring Your Own Craft

Pub Night Thursdays
2024-04-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario, K0L1H0, Canada
Join us every Thursday in the Pub for live music, classic pub fare and cold beers!
Feeling peckish? We will be releasing our pub-approved $13 bites menu, filled with classics like devilled eggs, cheeseburger sliders, tacos & more, alongside beverage specials that will be available exclusively in the pub.
Come one, come all and join us for Pub Night Thursdays at the Lodge

Trans-Canada Highwaymen
2024-04-11 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
19+ Event
The Trans-Canada Highwaymen (TCH) is a super group (your words – not mine) consisting of Moe Berg (TPOH), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds) and Steven Page (Ex-BNL). Four guys who have known each other for (ahem) decades now all of whom have written songs that have contributed to Canadian culture.
The TCH live show will include songs from Explosive Hits Vol. 1 but the emphasis of the TCH live show will still be the songs these guys have written.
Don’t worry, you’ll still hear Moe sing “I’m An Adult Now”, “Hard to Laugh” and “She’s So Young”. You’ll still hear Chris sing “Underwhelmed”, “The Other Man” and “The Rest of My Life”. You’ll still hear Craig sing “It Falls Apart”, “Someone Who’s Cool” and “Make You Mad”. You’ll still hear Steven sing “The Old Apartment”, “Brian Wilson” and “Jane”.
And you know what Vol. 1 means …

67th Annual Kawartha Stamp Show
2024-04-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, K9K 2J1

Fibre Arts Festival & Sale
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K0B8, Canada
Door prizes, live demos, craft supplies, quality handmade items, spin-in area, bake sale table. Register for courses.

Crafternoon - Knotted Pantry Bags
2024-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V7, Canada
Set aside an afternoon to craft and learn new skills along the way.
Clear up some counter space while adding texture and style to any corner of your kitchen with knotted pantry bags. You’ll have the option of making one of two types of these macrame-knot bags – a bag from cotton rope that is superb for onions, avocados or large citrus, and a small twine bag best suited for garlic, shallots or limes.

I Heart Beer & Taco Festival
2024-04-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Join the 2nd annual I ❤︎ BEER & Taco Festival presented by Cowbell Brewing Co. and in collaboration with Fury Hot Sauce on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Join a fun filled day or night of beer, cider and spirits sampling, games, dancing and tacos!
19+ Event (Toddlers are permitted – No kids & No Animals)
Cash Only at the Event (3 ATM’s onsite)
This is a one day event with 2 sessions
If you don’t like beer, there are plenty of non beer options like cider and spirits.
Buy Tickets HERE
