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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.

Are you a local event organizer? Submit your event to our Calendar of Events.

Upcoming Festivals and Events

First Friday Art Crawl

First Friday of each month

Reframe International Film Festival

January 24-26, 2025

Peterborough Snofest

February 14 - 17, 2025

Events for Arts & Culture Lovers

  • Peterborough Musicfest July 19, 2025

    Canada's longest-running, free-admission summer concert series, showcasing Canadian and international artists.

    This season kicks off with Serena Ryder, the Juno Award winning artist grew up just down the road in Millbrook and went to high school in Peterborough.

    Opening night takes place on June 28.

    Summer 2025 schedule to be updated here as it is announced.

  • Scottish Tea July 20, 2025

    Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas. The cost for tea is $12.00 for adults and youth, $8.00 for children under 10 years of age, children under 5 are free.

    Registration is required if you are a group of more than four. This year Hutchison House Museum would like to give a big Thank You to LLF Lawyers for sponsoring our Scottish Tea program. For more information or to reserve a seat please contact the museum at info@hutchisonhouse.ca or phone us at 705-743-9710.

  • Peterborough and District Farmers' Market July 26, 2025

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

  • Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market July 26, 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.

  • First Friday Art Crawl August 01, 2025

    Monthly arts event showcasing local artists, galleries, and live performances.

  • Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough August 03, 2025

    Get creative with the Art Gallery of Peterborough! Family Sunday runs on the first Sunday of each month and offers fun, free, and seasonally themed art making activities, suitable for all ages. Explore the gallery's current exhibitions and then drop in to the AGP studio for a seasonally themed art activity.

    Drop in between 1 pm and 4 pm.

    No fee or registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    Please note: Our Family Sundays are very popular and studio space is limited. There may be wait times for the art-making activities.

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