12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 16 - 18

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Photo by Luke Best

Welcome to the weekend!

Looking to stay indoors? Looking to spend time outside? There is a lot happening in the Peterborough area; check out our list below!

 

Head To The Lake Show And See The PTBO Lakers Play In The Mann Cup

The Lakers play against Langley Thunder at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the Mann Cup!

Tickets: Available through the Grant Thornton Box Office

When: Fri., Sept 16. 8 p.m. (and if needed Sat., Sept. 17th, 7 p.m.)

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4

See The Historic Lang Pioneer Village By Lantern Light!

Tour the village by the soft glow of lantern light during this family-friendly event and learn how settler families spent their time after dark.

Tickets: Online

When: Fri., Sept 16. & Sat., Sept. 17th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Where: Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd.
Keene, Ont. K0L 2G0

 

Listen To The Canadian Rocker, Bif Naked!

Bif Naked will be playing at the Venue with Cassie Noble & Burning Bridges.

Tickets: Available through Eventbrite

When: Fri., Sept. 16th, at 7 p.m.

Where: The Venue, 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2

 

Go See The Bowie Lives!

It’s been over two years since the pandemic and The Bowie Lives sold out the Market Hall performance on Jan. 10, last year and they are excited to resume touring and return to Market Hall on Sept. 17!

The Bowie Lives, pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, put on Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your Bowie on plus photo opportunities and so much more!

Come in costume dressed as your favourite David Bowie persona! Fun for all ages.

Tickets: Here

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.

Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2T8

 

See Some Queens At Spanky’s Angels

The Angels are coming back to Peterborough and the Spanky's patio to bring you a night of fun and festivities!

Hosted by Van Goth and headlined by Canada's Drag Race star Jada Shada Hudson!

This show also includes Betty Baker, Sahira Q, Nicki Nastasia, and Madeleine.

Tickets: Pre Sales are available online, or at the door.

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 9:00 p.m.

Where: Spankys Pub and Patio, 201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1

 

Head To Jethro’s For The Sad Boi Variety Hour

Caitlin Currie, VanCamp and Gamekeeper will play some songs at Jethro’s Bar + Stage, for what they’re calling the Sad Boi Variety Hour.

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Where: Jethro’s Bar + Stage, 137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2K7

 

Find Some Treasures In East City!

Residents of East City have come together to host a multi-household yard sale throughout their neighbourhood.

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.

Where: Various Locations

 

Get Some Ink And Some Bubble Tea!

The artists from North York Ink will be bringing a little taste of Toronto, featuring custom flashes, giveaways, merchandise and not to mention an exclusive (limited time only) MILK + TEA x North York Ink collaborative bubble tea!

More info here.

When: Fri., Sept. 16 - Sun., Sept 18. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day

Where: MILK + TEA, 360 George St. N. #57, Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2H6

 

Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.

When: Sat. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: PTBO Square Courtyard, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 7E8

 

Check Out Field Blur And Van The Man

Field Blur is performing at Sadleir house with some special guests!

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.

Where: Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 3T2

Head To Millenium Park for PTBO VegFest 2022

Peterborough's annual celebration of all things VEG is back!

Peterborough VegFest is a local expression of a global movement, celebrating the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of a delicious plant-based lifestyle.

Peterborough VegFest is a family-friendly festival, all are welcome to come and enjoy delicious vegan food and goods in beautiful downtown Peterborough.

No animals were harmed in the making of this festival!

When: Sun., Sept. 18, 11 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Millenium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 0A5

 

Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market

A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.

When: Sat., 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 1Y6