Events

Bring your friends. Dance along to some great tunes. Be part of a moment in Peterborough history. Our community is at its best when we celebrate together – whether it is at big annual festivals and small, intimate gatherings. Check out festivals and events taking place in all four seasons.

Looking to add your event to our calendar? Submit your event to our Calendar of Events.

We also encourage event organizers to tap into supports available to host, organize and plan your event in Peterborough. Visit our dedicated page for Event Organizers.

Upcoming Events in Peterborough

Peterborough and District Farmers' Market November 15, 2025
Local farmers' market taking place each Saturday year-round. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal items.
Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market November 15, 2025
Community market featuring regional produce, meats, and crafts.

Takes place indoors at the Peterborough Square during the winter months, and outside at the Quaker Foods City Square in the summer.
28th Annual Sledarama: Snowmobile and Off-Road Show November 16, 2025
Sledrama Snowmobile Show, Swap Meet and Show & Shine has become Peterborough’s largest consumer trade show, and it’s known for its famous Swap Meet and Show & Shine.

The last of it’s kind; the Peterborough Sledarama Show is a grassroots of snowmobiling gathering, a one-day Snowmobile event on Sunday November 16, 2025. Located at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Morrow building, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Ontario. Parking is FREE.

If you are a sledder at heart then the Peterborough Sledarama is your show. Much like the iconic Markham Snowmobile Show was in the past, the Peterborough Sledarama has that real family feel.
Shop for Joy at the Art Gallery of Peterborough November 20, 2025
Join the Art Gallery of Peterborough to launch the season of gifting and celebration!

The Gallery Shop at the Art Gallery of Peterborough is renowned for representing the best artists and makers from our region, plus designers from across Canada. Find something unique for someone special on your holiday shopping list. The AGP Gallery Shop will be brimming with exceptional artwork and handmade items to suit the season.

Make your shopping experience extra special during Shop for Joy:
Guests will be entered to win a holiday package inspired by local makers featured in the Gallery Shop.

Buy or renew your AGP Membership – 20% discount on non-consignment items for gallery members at all levels
There is something new to discover every year!

For more information, visit https://agp.on.ca/event/shop-for-joy/
YETI Presents: A Community Film Night with Wild Rock November 20, 2025
Join Wild Rock and YETI for an evening of YETI Presents films celebrating adventure, storytelling, and community.

Featuring: The Trapline, The Polar Passage & Japan to Jamaica

On Thursday, November 20th, we’re hosting YETI Presents: A Community Film Night with Wild Rock. Only 40 exclusive tickets are available: just enough to make it feel like you’re among friends, not strangers.

The films are short, sharp, and beautifully made. The food and drink are included. And the door prize odds? Excellent.

Bring in a piece of used outdoor gear or clothing for Wild Again (our trade-in and resale program) and donate the credit to the ComPassion Project and we’ll thank you with a raffle ticket for some incredible YETI giveaways.

Tickets are $10, and every dollar supports the ComPassion Project.

We’re calling it a community film night, but really it’s just a good excuse to get together. You in?

DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday, November 20th
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM
- Location: Wild Rock Outfitters, 169 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON
- Tickets: $10 - all proceeds go to the ComPassion Project
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE, before they sell out!
Artist Talk and Tour: CAMP November 20, 2025

Join exhibiting artist, Couzyn van Heuvelen, alongside curators Erin Szikora and Leila Timmins, for a tour of the exhibition: CAMP at the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

Tour begins at 7:00 pm. No registration is required.

This event is free to attend and open to the public.
All are welcome.

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