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The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF), in partnership with Peterborough Memorial Centre are excited to present Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario, a charity hockey game Friday November 6 at the Peterborough...

Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Ottawa Senators Alumni

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The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month, between the hours of 6pm-11pm*

The First Friday Art crawl provides a welcoming energy and encourages everyone to come and enjoy the multifaceted creative culture of downtown. Each of the gallery, studio, and shop owners go out of their way to ensure the vibe is light, friendly, and completely unpretentious. The best way to experience Art Crawl is to set out on foot and explore. Each month is different – you never know what you will stumble across. Check out the schedule for participating locations.

FREE
Each venue may have their own rules and regulations.

6pm-11pm
Individual location hours might vary.

INCLUSIVE
 Promoting inclusivity, equity & diversity. 

FAMILY FRIENDLY
Each venue may have their own rules and regulations.

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A fundraising event supporting the Artisans Centre Peterborough, showcasing the best artisan craft of Peterborough and the Kawarthas! Discover exquisite, locally handmade gifts and artistic home decor.

Join us on Friday November 6th from 12 pm-9 pm and Saturday November 7th from 9am-3pm, located on the lower level of Peterborough Square. Admission is free! There is free 1-hour underground parking available behind Galaxy cinemas. Parking is free on Saturday. 

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Discover the full student experience and scenic views of the Otonabee River on our one-of-a-kind Peterborough campus.

Friday, November 6, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON

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World-renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky creates stunning photos that explore large-scale social, political, and economic issues, including water, oil, and the upheaval caused by rapid industrialization and climate change.

THE JACK MATTHEWS FELLOWSHIP 

The Jack Matthews Fellowship was created in 2008 to honour the founding contributions former Headmaster Jack Matthews made to Lakefield College School, Trent University and The Canadian Canoe Museum. The Fellowship has brought together our three institutions and the resulting collaboration has benefitted our diverse communities and varying missions. The legacy of Jack Matthews’ extraordinary vision and leadership allows us to continue to grow and learn as global citizens in a uniquely Canadian way.

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The month of October would not be complete without the Halloween tradition. Look out for young ghostly ghouls and goblins on Saturday, October 31st from 1pm - 3 p.m. when Hutchison House Museum will host Halloween tours of the museum. Enjoy a spooky tour of the museum, make a fun craft, have your fortune told, enjoy and special treat and more! Admission for the Haunted Halloween spooktacular event is $8 per person children under 3 is free. Costumes are encouraged and an adult must accompany young children. While we do make the upper levels of the house a little spooky, it is not our intention to scare anyone. For more information contact the museum at 705-743-9710.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

In the winter months, it heads indoors at the Peterborough Square. 

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Local farmers' market taking place each Saturday year-round at 151 Lansdowne St. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal items.

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The Peterborough Petes take on the Brantford Bulldogs in regular-season action at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

In the winter months, it heads indoors at the Peterborough Square. 

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Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are proud to announce that global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever. The brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, will hit an unprecedented 31 cities across the country, a first for an international comedian. The tour will play coast to coast, kicking off in Victoria on September 16, 2026 and wrapping up in St. John’s on November 22, 2026. 

Known worldwide for his lightning-quick wit, dark one-liners and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr remains one of the most successful and best-selling comedians on the planet. A master of razor-sharp humour, he has toured to over 40 countries, sold millions of tickets, and continues to be one of the most streamed stand-ups of the last decade. His most recent tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, surpassed one million tickets worldwide and saw him perform 293 shows across 145 cities in a single year—cementing his reputation as one of the hardest-working acts in comedy.

This tour will see Jimmy returning to Peterborough for a performance at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on October 25, 2026. Tickets on-sale on ticketmaster.ca. 

Prices range from $45.75* - $75.75*
*All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change.

Please note:

• There is a limit of 8 tickets per customer

• The floor is not accessible for this show

• The capacity for this show is 4,579

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Peterborough, this is your night.

Roney takes over The Venue for a one-night live experience bringing together the sound, energy, and atmosphere of Ontario hip-hop. Featuring Connoisseur Ghost + Special Guests, with an intimate room, live performances, and an experience built for the people in it — not the people watching from home.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Venue • Peterborough, ON
Doors 7PM • Show 8PM

GA — $35 |
Meet & Greet — $60 |
GROUP ( 5 people) – $150 |

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Limited capacity. Once you’re in, you’re part of the night.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

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The Friends of the Peterborough Public Library will host their Fall Book Sale on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th. The Sale begins on Friday at 12:00 noon and continues until 7 p.m. The hours on Saturday are 10:00 a.m. until 3 p.m.

There will be rare books dating from the early 20th century right through to current bestsellers. Many categories of non-fiction books can be found, as well as a wide and varied selection of mysteries. We have an extensive selection of children’s books from baby’s first book to young adult fiction. Many books are only a dollar.

Whatever category of book you're looking for, there's a good chance you'll find it at our Sale. All proceeds from our sale will be donated to the Peterborough Public Library for a variety of special programs.

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🔥 LIVE COMEDY IS COMING TO PETERBOROUGH 🔥

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs with Debra DiGiovanni — one of the sharpest, funniest voices in comedy right now.

📅 October 22
🚪 Doors: 6:00 PM
🎤 Show: 7:00 PM
📍 The Venue - 286 George St N, Peterborough, ON
🔞 19+ Event

Originally from Toronto and now based in Los Angeles, Debra has taken her comedy worldwide, hitting major festivals like Moontower, High Plains, JFL Sydney, and JFL Montreal.

🏆 Her album Honourable Intentions took home the 2025 Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year, and Lady Jazz was also a Juno-nominated hit.

You’ve seen her on CONAN, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central’s Stand Up Featuring, Epix’s Unprotected Sets, and the Amazon series Last One Laughing.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to see her LIVE — this will sell out.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

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Join us Tuesday October 20, 2026  from 7:30-9:00pm for Bo Pickett’s Presentation ‘A Life's Work on Ice: Preserving the Flooded F.L. Roy Film Collection.’ Bo Pickett is a Peterborough (or at least Keene) local with a passion for film and photographic history. After getting his Bachelor's in History from the University of Ottawa in 2023, Bo attended Toronto Metropolitan University's Film + Photography Preservation and Collection Management graduate program, earning his Master's in 2025. Since 2018, Bo has been with the Peterborough Museum & Archives through repeated internships and short-term contracts, and is currently the Archives Assistant at the PMA.

Bo will deliver a talk on the subject of the PMA's current exhibit, "A Life's Work on Ice: Preserving the Flooded F.L. Roy Film Collection", which was itself based on his 2025 major research project to complete his Master's in Film Preservation at TMU. His talk will trace the history of the films, from their creation by local photographer-filmmaker F.L. Roy, to their ordeal in the 2004 flood, and ultimately the project designed to preserve and restore the films for future audiences. Accompanying the talk will be a presentation of one of the restored films, with a demonstration of how restoration tools can be used to reverse damage and decay to motion picture film. 

The Peterborough Historical Society monthly speaker series takes place on the third Tuesday of September, October, November, January, February, March, and May. The meetings are being held at the Lions Club Centre on Burnham Street, starting at 7:30. Members, guests, and the general public are welcome.

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The Peterborough Petes take on the Barrie Colts in regular-season action at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

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The Peterborough Petes take on the North Bay Battalion in regular-season action at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Your favourite fun, free and foolish event is back this year to take over the streets of Peterborough!

6 pm Dance Lesson, 6:30 pm DANCE
Wear a witchy-ish costume; even a hat will do. Bring a broomstick too.

Where:Canadian Family Health Counselling
155 Hunter Street East,
At the corner of Hunter and Rogers in East City Peterborough

Zero Dance Experience Required!

Our Witches Flash Mob dance lesson takes place behind the gate at Canadian Family Health Counselling, corner of Hunter and Rogers in East City. Use the Rogers Street gate to enter.

At 6pm, Tori Kelcey will provide a brief dance lesson, although we've provided a video below if you'd like to practice ahead.  Please know that even our event organizer Kim Sargent cannot dance, but does.

6:30 pm we will perform just in front of the counselling practice but you might also find us around the Railyard.

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

In the winter months, it heads indoors at the Peterborough Square. 

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As long as there’s a bar… there’s a reason to grab your tickets! 🎸🔥

Gord Bamford is bringing the As Long As There’s A Bar Tour to The Venue – Peterborough on October 10, 2026, and trust us—you don’t want to be the one hearing about it the next day.

⭐ Featuring special guests:
🎤 Dallas Alexander
🎤 Hunter James

Don’t wait until the barstools are full and the tickets are gone. Secure your spot before the crowd beats you to it. Buy your tickets now!

Doors 7pm 

19+ Event 

Bottle Service Areas Are Available For Groups 5 -10 People email events@venueptbo.ca for more information. 

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Buy directly from farmers who grow, raise, harvest and forage. This year-round farmers' market takes place in Quaker Foods City Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - to 1 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall.

In the winter months, it heads indoors at the Peterborough Square. 

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🤠🍻 Country music has always been about having a reason to gather… and this is yours!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Canadian country music, cold drinks, great friends, and incredible live performances as the Cowboy Up Tour rolls into The Venue – Peterborough!

Featuring Peterborough’s own Elyse Saunders alongside special guests Catto & Josh Dillon, this is your chance to experience some of Canada’s rising country stars all on one stage. From heartfelt stories to crowd-favourite singalongs, every artist brings their own style, passion, and unforgettable songs.

This isn’t about flashy productions—it’s about authentic country music, good company, and creating memories that last long after the final encore.

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
📍 The Venue
286 George St. N., Peterborough

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW at VenuePTBO.ca!

Round up your crew, grab a drink, and join us for a night where strangers become friends and every song feels like home. 🤠🎶

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The Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) is pleased to announce that tickets for the Roy Studio Film Gala go on sale at noon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. 

Tickets will be available through the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org. 

Presented by CIBC Private Wealth, Schiller Investment Group, the special fundraising Roy Studio Film Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St.

Guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at newly restored archival films captured by local filmmaker Frederick Lewis Roy, featuring footage documenting life, people, and landmarks in Peterborough and the surrounding region from the 1920s through the 1940s. The evening will also highlight the remarkable project that preserved these historically significant films after they sustained water damage during Peterborough's 2004 flood. 

In 2025, the Roy family formally gifted the films to the PMA, which partnered with Bo Pickett, Master of Arts student, Toronto Metropolitan University, to undertake an ambitious preservation project. Together, the team developed an innovative process to safely thaw, clean, dry, digitize and restore the damaged films, preserving these important historical records and sharing them with the community once again. 

"This project represents an extraordinary effort to preserve and share Peterborough's visual history," says Susan Neale, Director of the Peterborough Museum & Archives. "These films offer a unique window into our community's past, and we are excited to celebrate both the collection itself and the innovative work that brought it back to life." 

The Roy Studio Film Gala will raise funds to support the ongoing digitization and preservation of the PMA's motion picture film collection, helping ensure these invaluable community records are protected for future generations. 

In addition to the Gala, the Peterborough Museum & Archives will present an exhibition this fall from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, November 1, exploring the film preservation process, and highlights from the film collection of F.L. Roy’s filmmaking career. 

Event Details 

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 

Time: 7 p.m. 

Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St. 

Tickets: $40. Available through the Market Hall Box Office beginning at noon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, 140 Charlotte St., by calling 705-749-1146 or online at markethall.org. 

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Community Care Peterborough is hosting its 8th annual Golf Fore Care tournament at Wildfire Golf Club. This event is typically sold-out, and they’ve had few spots open up for this year. 

The Tournament includes: a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, full course dinner, prizes, raffle draws, and a putting contest. Cost per golfer is $300, with a partial tax receipt issued after the event.

Funds raised support our programs and services for clients from across the Apsley and Lakefield regions - helping keep our neighbours safe and healthy in their own homes.

For more information, or to register, please call Katie at: 705-656-4589 or Lorri at: 705-652-8655.

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Fundraising Walk in support of Community Care Peterborough

Walk With Us

10am-12pm, Wednesday, October 7th @ Nicholls Oval, Peterborough (weather permitting)

10:00am - Welcome & DanceFit class with Angela 

11:00am - Walk the track or seated Walk Fit option with Krista

11:45am - Closing remarks 

Donate to KM's for Care online at www.commcareptbo.org/kmsforcare

All funds support our vital programs and services that help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity in the City and County of Peterborough.  

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