15 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 23 - 25

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Photo by Luke Best

Happy Pride Weekend!

Whether you are heading out to some of the PTBO Pride activities this weekend or not, there sure are a lot of events going on in Peterborough and the surrounding areas!

 

Grab A Pre-Pride-Parade Brunch At The Emmanuel United Church

Pflag Peterborough is hosting a Pre-Parade Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome – bring a friend! Donations are kindly accepted.

When: Sat., Sept 24. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3S2

 

Listen To A Story, Told By Local Drag Queen, Betty Baker!

Betty Baker will be at the Peterborough Public Library sharing some of her favourite stories that explore diversity, inclusion, and respect.

When: Sat., Sept. 24 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library, 45 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7

 

Rally For The Trans Day Of Resiliency

Friday is the Trans Day of Resiliency; show your support by meeting at the King St Pavilion in Millennium Park and march along the preplanned route.

A free, all-ages community meal and social will be held back at the King St. Pavilion afterwards.

When: Fri., Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.

Where: Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON K9J 0A5

 

Join the Pride Parade! Or grab a seat and watch it go past!

Bring a friend, the family, yourself and most of all your pride! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be out and proud in your own community!

🏳️‍🌈Reading of the Pride Proclamation will be followed by the annual Pride Parade.

after the parade join everyone at Millennium Park for entertainment, food, information and vendor booths.

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N. Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9

 

See Some Queens And Win Some Prizes

Gather your friends for an unforgettable night out with hilarious entertainment and great prizes! Ms. Madge Enthat and Miss. DivaLicious take the stage once again at Delta Bingo Peterborough to host Drag Bingo & Comedy Show! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Tickets: Tickets on sale now

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 5:00 p.m.

Where: Delta Bingo and Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2

 

Dance The Night Away, At The Offical Pride Afterparty

Pride After Dark is the one and only Pride Week Afterparty! Hosted at The Venue

Tickets: $20 Advance or $25/pay what you can at the door.

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 9 p.m. - Late

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

 

Learn To Make Your Own Walking/Hiking Stick

Join artist Lori Richard in creating your own hiking/walking stick.
This free workshop runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is for people 12 and up.

Limited space:
Please register for this workshop by emailing creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8

 

Get Crafty At The Fall CraftShow

Come to the Peterborough Morrow Building this Sunday and you will take in the WONDEROUS SIGHT OF 110+ VENDORS waiting to share their AMAZING CREATIONS with you!

When: Sun., Sept 25. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Morrow Building, 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6

 

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. until 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 Against The Wind

Against The Wind: The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience is back!

Tickets: Available Here

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2

 

Head To Millenium Park To See Heirloom’s Mixed Arts Performance!

Come gather in the vibrant and scenic city of Peterborough for a site-specific celebration of dance, music and physical storytelling grounded in the rhythms of percussive dance and drumming. Gaze up at the open sky and breathe in the fresh autumn air. Let the pulse of the performance absorb you. Artists of Heirloom unite us in a landscape of movement and invite us to renew our relationship with the natural environment.

Tickets: Here

When: Sun., Sept. 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square Courtyard, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8

 

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, ON. K9J 1Y6

 

Feel The Thunder From Down Under!

Direct from Vegas – the PERFECT Girl’s Night Outback! Australia’s HOTTEST Export – Thunder From Down Under – hits the stage showing off chiselled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humour and boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist!

Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the best male revue show on the Vegas Strip! This show is the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girl’s night out destination! 

Tickets: More info and tickets are available here.

When: Fri., Sept 23, 7 p.m.

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

 

Listen To Blues, Drink Bourbon, & Eat BBQ

Head to Chemong Lodge for a day filled with incredible music, mouth-watering bbq and beverage stations, a bouncy castle for the kids, and all in support of a great cause!

Tickets are $65 and include 2 premium beverage tickets and a choice of a Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork or Chicken Meal, complete with maple molasses beans and southern slaw.

Children 12 and under are free to enter!

A portion of proceeds in support of PATH: Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes, aiming to house 15 people this winter with a vision of 50-home community.

Tickets: Available Here

When: Sat., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0

 

Listen to Elliot Brood At The Red Dog

Elliott Brood performs live at the Red Dog with support from Jerry Leger.

Tickets: Through Ticketscene

When: Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Historic Red Dog, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1