Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; May 26 - 28

photo courtesy of the Peterborough New Horizons Bands

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from May 26 to 28!

Meet the author!

Trent Valley Archives will be hosting ‘Author! Author!’ a Meet the Author event at The Mount Community Centre May 27 with featured authors Rosemary McConkey, Bob Reid and Elwood Jones.

The free event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will also feature the music of Allan Kirby and his Backwoodsmen sharing some of the tunes from their recent CD, ‘Cross Cut.’ This features many classic folk songs from the area, some of which were referenced in Dr. Alan Kirby’s ‘Fowke Songs’.

There will be refreshments and discussion, as well as a chance to buy the books and to have them autographed.

More information is available on TVA’s website or by calling 705-745-4404.

When: May 27, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Mount Community Centre (1545 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough)

Opening of the Legacy Space - Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack fund

The Peterborough Public Library will be celebrating the opening of the Legacy Space on May 27 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

You can follow along as they build the space, plan the launch, and develop programs and collections to support their commitment to ReconciliACTION on the the Legacy Space webpage and on social media channels.

Legacy Spaces are safe, welcoming places where conversations and education about Indigenous history – and our collective journey towards reconciliation – are encouraged and supported. They also serve as symbols and reminders of the important work each of us needs to undertake in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

When: May 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Alymer St. N, Peterborough)

Crescendo: Kawartha Youth Orchestra

Kawartha Youth Orchestra presents Crescendo: A Concert to Conclude the season featuring the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Youth Orchestras.

When: May 28, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: All Saints Anglican Church (235 Rubidge St., Peterborough)

Tickets: $20 at the door, children 5 and under free (cash and credit cards accepted)

League 1 Ontario Women's Home Game - Electric City FC VS Woodbridge Strikers

The Electric City Football Club Women’s Team host the Woodbridge Strikers for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: May 27, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

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 Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: May 27, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Feast on the Farm at Lang Pioneer Village

Feast On the Farm is a unique event series that brings together chefs, purveyors and food lovers!

Indulge in creations by some of the best chefs in Ontario serving up incredible food inspired by the innovation, hard work, and creativity of local farmers. This intimate event allows foodies from across Ontario the opportunity to indulge in culinary creations by some of the best chefs in the province.

Featured Chefs include: Chef Brad Watt, Chef Tyler Scott, and Chef Lisa Dixon

Every ticket includes a selection of dishes curated by participating chefs, a variety of beverages from local purveyors, a behind-the-scenes experience, and a $25 Feast On Gift Voucher that can be redeemed at participating Feast On restaurants.

When: May 28, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Where: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene)

Tickets: $125 (plus taxes and fees)

Concert for Cool Cats and Dogs

Come to the Peterborough New Horizons Bands "Concert For Cool Cats and Dogs" on May 26 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Church in Peterborough. 

Proceeds shared with the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. For more information go to nhbpeterborough.com or email pnhb.music@gmail.com

When: May 26, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Where: Calvary Church (1421 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)

Tickets: Tickets sold at the door for $15, children under 10 free.

Live Harness Racing

Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in Ontario. At Kawartha Downs, we feature harness or Standardbred racing where the horses are attached to a race bike (called a sulky) and are steered by drivers through a one mile race.

Kawartha Downs is a five-eighths mile track which means the races start on the far side (away from the grandstand) of the racetrack, pass by the grandstand and race once more around the track with the exciting finish right in front of the fans and grandstand.

The horses which compete in harness racing have two distinct gaits. Pacers, the most common, move with both legs on the same side operating together. The front and hind legs on the right and left side move together. The majority of pacers wear equipment called hopples which help them maintain their gait.

When a trotter races their opposite legs work together – the front right and left rear come forward at the same time and vice versa.

The Standardbred horse is noted for its versatility and even temperament. Many harness horse that don’t make the racetrack can be found in the Mennonite communities, working as police horses and used in therapeutic riding programs. Standardbreds also make great riding horses and can be trained to compete in a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage etc.

When: May 27, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs (1382 County Rd. 28, Fraserville)