Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Family Day Long Weekend; Feb. 17 - 20

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Family Day weekend fun for the whole fam!

Here are 7 things to do in Peterborough City and County from February 17 to 20.

 

Kick off the festivities at Snofest

The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre will be hosting a free Fun Swim with special guest Snofest Pete!

Bring your family and friends for a free fun swim, admission rules still apply: 

  • Swimmers age 15 and under are required to wear wrist bands for Fun Swims. 

  • Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult age 16+ (maximum of 3 children to one adult).

  • Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.

  • The maximum capacity for this swim is 175 (therapy pool 44 persons max); access cannot be guaranteed if capacity is met. 

When: Friday Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.

 

Five Counties’ Winterfest

Five Counties’ Winterfest has in-person events at the following locations:

  1. Feb 18 – Lansdowne Place Mall (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

  2. Feb 19 – Lindsay Square (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

  3. Feb 20 – Peterborough Memorial Centre (2:05 p.m.) – tickets are on sale through Five Counties for $15 each with all proceeds supporting the kids!

There are tons of auction items available on the website, as well as virtual events over Family Day weekend.

More information: Here

 

Cheer on your Peterborough Petes against the Sudbury Wolves

Watch the Peterborough Petes take on the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Tickets: Available online

When: Monday Feb. 20, 2:05-4:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St.,

 

Tebey with special guest Five Roses

The Venue, Modo Live and Pure Country present Tebey – Shotgun Rider Part II Tour with special guests Five Roses at The Venue.

When: Friday Feb. 17, 8 p.m-2 a.m.

Where: The Venue, 286 George St N.

Tickets: $25 available online

 

Outdoor Skating Downtown Peterborough

Enjoy some outdoor skating at the Quaker Foods City Square or the Peterborough Lift Lock.

Please check the City of Peterborough website daily to see if skating at the canal and Quaker City Foods Square is open or closed.

Where: Charlotte St. (Quaker Foods City Square) and Hunter St. E (Liftlock)

 

Come see Grease on the Showplace stage!

Join the 1959 senior class of Rydell High with Danny Zuko, Sandy Dumbrowski, the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies as they sing and dance their way through such memorable songs as "Summer Nights," and "Greased Lightnin'" at the Showplace Performance Centre. With an eight-year run on Broadway and innumerable school and community productions, Grease remains among one of the world most popular musicals.

When: Saturday Feb. 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N.

Tickets: $28.50 available online

 

Crafternoons Winter Sweater Wreath event at Peterborough Public Library

The Library’s registered Crafternoon program features guided creative projects you can complete at the Library. Set aside an afternoon to craft and learn new skills along the way.

Banish the winter blahs and create a colourful, cozy winter wreath, to bring some cheer to your front door.

Tickets: Available online

When: Saturday Feb. 18, 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N.