The Christmas season in Peterborough and Kawarthas region marks the return of stunning performances, festive music, and other creative events to warm up your winter this year.
Contents
- Santa Claus Parades & Holiday Light Displays In Peterborough & Kawarthas
- Christmas/Holiday Concerts
- Holiday Live Theatre
- Christmas Markets & Other Holiday-Themed Events
Santa Claus Parades & Holiday Light Displays In Peterborough & Kawarthas
Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees
See Kawartha Settlers’ Village transformed with beautiful lights, decorated Christmas Trees and gorgeous holiday displays. This year, the festival will offer an array of activities and attractions for the whole family, including wagon rides, a Candy Shoppe, and, as always, a magical visit from Santa Claus.
The main highlight, of course, will be the hundreds of exquisitely decorated and donated items displayed in the Village, all up for raffle and auction.
November 17 to 19, 2023
Kawartha Settlers’ Village – 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon
$15.00 +Fees
Christmas by Candlelight
Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas. Shop in the Christmas market, meet Father Christmas, and more. Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season! Details
December 2 & 3 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Lang Pioneer Village Museum 104 Lang Road Keene
$7 to $15
Havelock Santa Claus Parade
Join us for the nighttime parade of lights. Details
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parade departs HBM Community Centre (39 George St E, Havelock) proceeding through the eastside gate onto Mathison St E
East on Mathison St E turning south onto Park St to George St (County Rd 48)
West on George St to Quebec St and South on Quebec St (County Rd 48) to Ontario St
West on Ontario St (County Rd 48) to Union St and North on Union St to King St
East on King Street through the westside gate onto HBM Community Centre grounds, turning onto the roadway north of the arena and around to the east side of the community centre
Lindsay Santa Claus Parade
From sport to family traditions, this year’s parade theme – Festive Fun & Games – welcomes the community to highlight their favourite winter pastimes. Details
Sunday, November 19, 2023 | 2:00 PM
Starting at the Recreation Complex on Adelaide Street South and travelling North on Adelaide to Kent Street, the parade will continue East down Kent to Lindsay Street – right through the heart of downtown Lindsay.
Light Up Lindsay
Get in the holiday spirit and Light Up Lindsay this Christmas season!
Spread Christmas cheer this year by decorating your home or business.
Get some hot chocolate, buckle up, and tour the lights.
2023 Dates TBA – Registration Open | sundown until 10:00pm.
Various Venues, Lindsay (Light tour map will be available on the website)
Free
Lakefield Santa Claus Parade
Lakefield Lions Club Presents the Lakefield Santa Claus Parade! Join Santa at the Lakefield Legion for a visit and treats. Details
Sunday, November 19, 2023 | 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
From Legion on Nicholls St. to Concession St., to Queen St., and Queen St. back to the Legion.
Fenelon Falls Santa Day
Your child will love visiting Santa, getting their face painted, writing a letter to Santa, enjoying a pony ride, and more. Experience the magic of the Santa Day parade. Professional bands, dozens of illuminated floats, and lots of characters! The night time parade and firework display are the cherry on top of the delicious cake that is Santa Day in Fenelon Falls. Come a wee bit early to snag the perfect spot for you and your family to enjoy all the illuminated entertainment. Details
Saturday, November 25
Downtown Activities | 11 AM to 4:00 PM
Light Up The Night Parade | 5:00 PM
Spectacular Fireworks | 6:00 PM
Downtown Fenelon Falls; The parade starts at 5:00 PM at West & Lindsay St. (by Home Hardware) and crosses over the falls, continuing up Colborne St., ending at the ball diamonds.
Apsley Santa Claus Parade
The Apsley Lions Club hosts the annual Santa Claus Parade and Children’s Party. Everyone is invited to come to the NKCC where refreshments (hot chocolate, coffee, tea) are served along with “Loot” bags for kids 10 and under. If everyone has been good, there just might be a visit from Santa himself! Details
Saturday, November 25 | 2:00 PM
The Parade starts at 2:00 pm at the Apsley Public School, continues along Burleigh Street to Wellington Street, then along Jack Lake Road to the North Kawartha Community Centre, where more festivities ensue.
Asphodel-Norwood Santa Claus Parade
Hosted by the Norwood Legion Branch 300 0 Details TBA
Saturday, November 25 | 7:00 PM
From Norwood Fairgrounds, west on Alma St. to King St., south on King St. to Flora St., west on Flora St. to Queen St., north on Queen St. to Cedar St., east on Cedar St. to King St., south on King St. to Elm St., and east on Elm. St. to the fairgrounds.
Douro-Dummer Santa Claus Parade
Tree lighting ceremony follows the parade. Details
Saturday, November 25th | 5:00 PM
Public Works Depot at 1402 County Road 4, south to the Township Office before heading right on Ford Street, right on Peterborough Street. right on Mill Street, ending at the Public Works Depot, Warsaw
Free
Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade
The theme this year will be “A Story Book Christmas”. Details
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 4:45 PM
Downtown Peterborough. The parade begins at Peterborough City Hall on George Street, will turn left on Prince Street and end along the street.
Pontypool Santa Claus Parade
TBA
Pontypool Community Centre
Coboconk Santa Claus Parade
By Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce. Stick around afterwards for an after party celebration!
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 1 PM
The parade begins at 1pm along highway 35 and ending at the Coboconk Legion.
Little Britain Santa Claus Parade
TBA
Woodville – Details TBA
Keene Santa Claus Parade
Organized Keene Lions Club. Details
TBA
Begins from Pinecrest and south to Highway 2, east to four corners and north to the Lions Den, 1137 Heritage Line.
Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade & Fireworks
Organised by Bobcaygeon Kinette Club. To finish off there will be fireworks at the Bobcaygeon beach park. Details
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 5 PM
The parade starts on Prince at, to Main st, to Bolton st, to king st w, finishes on Mansfield st.
Washburn Island Santa Claus Parade
TBA
Hillside Drive
Millbrook Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 1 PM
Starts at the Millbrook Depot and travels King Street to the Old Millbrook School.
Woodville Santa Claus Parade
By the Woodville & District Lions Club. Details
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Woodville
Peterborough’s Christmas Lights Display Map
A compilation of Christmas lights in Peterborough area by 101.5 The Wolf and Wild Rock Outfitters. Details
December
Christmas/Holiday Concerts
Yuletide Cheer
What are your traditions during the Holiday Season? For many it includes attending Yuletide Cheer, Peterborough Singers’ annual celebration of all the best things about this special time of year: the lights, the candles, the tree and decorations, the sound of the pipe organ and brass, singing some favourite carols, and most of all hearing an exceptional choir perform traditional favourites and beautiful new selections. If that’s not part of your Hanukkah or Christmas tradition, why not start a new one and find out why so many mark the beginning of the holidays with Yuletide Cheer by the Peterborough Singers and their regular guests, Venabrass?
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 7 PM
Emmanuel United Church
534 George Street North (at McDonnel)
$10 to $35
Believe
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre
290 George Street North, Peterborough
$10 to $40
Welcome Winter Concert
Bonachord /Jubilaire annual Christmas Choir Concert. Details
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Murray Street Baptist Church
175 Murray Street, Peterborough
$25; Children 12 and under Free
A Lunch At Allen’s Christmas
A Lunch At Allen’s Christmas is an enchanting seasonal journey filled with stories, humour and a vast array of superbly-crafted songs – some traditional I’ll Be Home for Christmas, others thought-provoking, Marc’s Sober Up For Christmas, many familiar, like Murray’s Old Tin Star and Ian’s Zuzu’s Petals – creating a bluesy, jazz, pop synergy that warms the heart and soothes the soul. The true essence of Christmas! Details
Monday, December 4, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre
290 George Street North, Peterborough
$75
Christmas Songs and Carols of the Season
An afternoon or evening with Bob Trennum and Friends: Tom Bell, Blair MacKenzie, Kylie Martin and Carling Stephen. Classic carols and songs like: “It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, “Ave Maria”, “Ding, Dong, Merrily On High”, “When A Child Is Born”, “O Holy Night”, “Greensleeves”,”White Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “In The Bleak Mid-Winer”, and more.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 2 PM & 7:00 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$30
Choir!Choir!Choir!
Choir! Choir! Choir! presents.. “Un-Silent Night”
An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along! What could be better + more fitting than two
nice jewish boys leading you all through some of the greatest songs of all time to ring in the holidays? NOTHING, that’s what!
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas
The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season.
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$74.50
Elvis Wonderful World Of Christmas
Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, this Yuletide spectacular is hosted by none other than the man himself. Steve Michaels sings the Christmas classics as well as serenading you with the King’s own holiday season favorites. The Wonderful World of Christmas is a Graceland of wonderment, celebrating the most glorious time of the year.
Friday, December 8, 2023, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$50
In From The Cold
24th Annual In From the Cold, a seasonal concert for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families. In From the Cold presents an enchanting mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas and winter songs performed by acoustic strin
December 8 & 9, 2023 | 8 PM
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
$25 & up
Kawartha Lakes Concert Band Presents: C’est Noël
Our Christmas concert “C’est Noël” will bring a festive start to your holiday season showcasing musical selections such as Jing, Jing, Jingle, The Holly and the Ivy, and Under a Winter’s Sky. As well, high energy songs like A Mad Russian’s Christmas and Give It All You Got! Details
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm
Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge St N, Lindsay
$20
Boney M feat Liz Mitchell
Boney M. was not only THE disco cult band of the 70s and 80s but remains a living legend of the entire disco era. Originally founded in Germany by writer and producer Frank Farian, Boney M. was one of the disco-orientated pop acts which dominated the European charts throughout the late seventies and early eighties with a String of hits well remembered to this day. Details
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
$64.50 +fees
Wonderful World Of Christmas
Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, this Yuletide spectacular is hosted by none other than the man himself. Steve Michaels sings the Christmas classics as well as serenading you with the King’s own holiday season favourites. The Wonderful World of Christmas is a Graceland of wonderment, celebrating the most glorious time of the year.
Sunday, December 1o, 2023 | 2 PM & 7:00 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$50
The Soul of Motown Christmas Special
This cast of singers and musicians tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and more and features all your favourite songs of the Motown era! This special Christmas edition will also include wonderful renditions of Christmas classics recorded by Motown artists to bring you yuletide cheer.
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$49 – $59
A Cozy Christmas!
Join the Foley family and musical friends for the 20th edition of A Cozy Christmas! This years theme is Christmas Around the World. You’ll hear stories by Hugh Foley and your favourite seasonal songs by Bridget Foley and the Gospel Girls, Murray and Sibernie James-Bosch, Theresa Foley, Sheila Prophet and Norma Curtis, Colleen Anthony, Amelia Foley, Lochlan Craighead Foley, Vera Vandermey, Lizeh Basciano, Glen Caradus, The Woodhouse Crooks, The Men: Fr. Tony Barol, Fr. Martin Dalida, Lito Garcia, Oswaldo Bacareza and Marcelo Saplagio, and more!
Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 2:00 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$15 to $25
The Tenors: Christmas With The Tenors Tour
The Tenors is an international vocal group made up of four incredible musicians; Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Alberto Urso and Mark Masri. They perform operatic pop music which is a mixture of classical and pop, with original songs and tributes that range from new songs like “Miracle” and “Christmas Miracle” to classics such as “The Prayer”, “Nessun Dorma”, “Forever Young”, and “Hallelujah. Details
Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
$65.50 +fees
Victoria Yeh’s Timeless
Internationally acclaimed violinist, Victoria Yeh, presents “Timeless” – the final concert of her Travel By Sound 2023 series. Celebrate Winter Solstice with an evening that will lift your spirit out of the darkness of the longest night of the year.
Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
$20.00 – $35.00
Handel’s Messiah
First performed in Dublin, Ireland in April 1742, the Messiah premiered as an Easter oratorio, its three sections reflecting Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection. Nearly three hundred years later, Messiah has been transformed into a Christmas classic. Once again the Peterborough Singers, accompanied by brass, timpani, Ian Sadler at the organ, and some of Canada’s most exciting new and established soloists bring this beloved and magnificent work to life in the splendour of Emmanuel East United Church.
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 7 PM
Emmanuel United Church
534 George Street North (at McDonnel)
$10 to $40
A Next Generation Leahy Christmas
As with all forces of nature, the music and energy created by The Next Generation Leahy simply cannot be contained. The drive to create music has given rise to multi-instrumental talents, whose dynamic live performances have been described as “astounding” and “breath-taking.” A ‘Next Generation Leahy’ Christmas is sure to fill you with the spirit of the season; joyful, powerful, positive, and energetic. This live Christmas celebration affects audiences, having witnessed something truly inspiring and remarkable. Experience the magic of a “Next Generation Leahy” Christmas!
Friday, December 22, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$25 to $50
Holiday Live Theatre
A Christmas Story… of Murder
You are invited to spend Christmas with the Parker family and it’s going to be quite the occasion! Mr Parker has won a major award and the whole neighbourhood will gather to celebrate in all their finery – feather boas, fedoras and fishnets of course! But when the neighbourhood bully threatens to gatecrash and presents go missing from under the tree, party goers run amok, and the ensuing chaos threatens to have someone’s eye out.
November 15 to 25, 2023
Lakeview Arts Barn
2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon
$90 – Dinner & Show
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
Holiday Magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$50.85 – $45.20
A Christmas RockStory
“A Christmas Rockstory” is an electrifying and heartwarming stage show that combines the excitement of rock music with the festive cheer of a Christmas circus. The story follows a world-famous rockstar named Max, known for his legendary performances and larger-than-life persona. Max is flying in his private helicopter when a sudden storm causes the aircraft to crash land inside a quaint theatre on Christmas Eve. Details
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
$29.50
Masters Of Magic
This incredible show features the best of the best in Canadian magic, including magicians who have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller’s Fool Us and Canada’s Got Talent. Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don’t miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$31.20 – $46.80
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
This holiday season, bring your family to see the beloved classic tale, imagined for the stage in a whole new way. Set in a 1940s radio studio, five wonderful actors play all the roles and create all the sound effects in front of you, the live studio audience. Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer on George Bailey as he looks back on his life and ultimately remembers what a precious gift it is.
December 13 to 17, 2023
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
$20.00 – $40.00
Puss in Boots
In this traditional British panto Harry, the miller’s youngest son, has inherited a Cat. But not just any cat…this cat can talk! Join us as we go on an adventure with Harry and discover where Puss’ gift of the gab will take them. Into a world of madcap characters, dastardly villains and a Princess that Harry is determined to marry! Full of laughter, songs and audience participation. Fun for adults and children alike!
December 8 to 17, 2023
Lakeview Arts Barn
2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon
$30 to $80
Christmas Markets & Other Holiday-Themed Events
Merry Little Christmas Market
Join us along with over 30 unique vendors as we transform the Inn into a festive Christmas market and not to miss Christmas Tea Room. Details
November 17 to 19, 2023
Burleigh Falls Inn 4791 ON-28
Lakefield
$5 & up
CHRISTMAS TEA ROOM
Join us for a traditional High Tea to celebrate the Holidays. Details
Saturdays & Sundays | 1 PM – 4 PM
Burleigh Falls Inn 4791 ON-28
Lakefield
$30.00/ Adult; Children 4 – 16 $10.00
Primrose Hill Manor Christmas Tour
Experince the wonder of Christmas at Janetville’s Primrose Hill Manor (locally known as the Doctor’s House).
This heritage landmark property in Kawartha Lakes will be open during the holidays for small, guided tours. The one hour tour includes both architectural and historical information of the home, all while appreciating this stunning Victorian Queen Anne in all her festive glory.
Various Dates, November & December
746 Janetville Road, Janetville
$20 per person
Bobcaygeon Mingle and Jingle
Browse the shopping specials, craft vendor markets through the Mingle and Jingle website. Take advantage of one-day-only deals, flash sales, craft markets and early Black Friday deals. Shop at your leisure in person or online, don’t forget to use the Town Trolley. Live entertainment happening around town as well!
Don’t miss out on the self-guided Sips & Bites Passport Tour. Dine-in or Take-out and try menu specials and local craft beer, wine or a specialty cocktail created just for the day.
November 18, 2023
Downtown Bobcaygeon
FREE
Christmas Bazaar
An indoor/outdoor Christmas market offering a fine selection of local and handmade gifts and festive decorations to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs. Free photos with Father Christmas from 10 am – noon.
November 18, 2023 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
104 Lang Road, Keene
Admission by Donation
Christmas at the Marshland Centre
The Marshland Centre will be decked out for Lakefield’s Annual Christmas show and sale. A village tradition, Lakefield’s annual Christmas Show features works by local artisans. Nestled among the trees, the Marshland Centre will be brimming with original handcrafted items including pottery, wood turnings, gourd art, jewelry, rug hooking, metal sculpture, textiles, peppermills, herbal products, Christmas tree ornaments, jams, honey, and many other one of a kind unique works of art. Details
November 18 & 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
FREE
Market in the Barn
Shop from over 50 exceptional local vendors, take a stroll through the hiking trails, meet some Highland cows and other farm animals and snack on some delicious treats! Enjoy some drinks from the licensed bar, live music and so much more! Details
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Hollowbrook Highlands, 1020 Gray Rd., Kawartha Lakes
Free admission
“Shop for Joy”
November 23 – 26, 2023.
Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St.., Peterborough
Free
Outdoor Christmas Market
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience in a quaint backyard setting. We always have your warmth covered with a bonfire and hot drinks! The cozy outdoors features my work (for the garden lover) and beautiful fresh greenery decor for your outdoor urns and household decor. Details
November 25 & 26 and December 2 & 3, 20223
Garden Art by Sandy, 62 Moon Line N, Bobcaygeon
Free
Boyd Heritage Museum Gallery of Gifts
Browse the shopping specials, craft vendor markets through the Mingle and Jingle website. Take advantage of one-day-only deals, flash sales, craft markets and early Black Friday deals. Shop at your leisure in person or online, don’t forget to use the Town Trolley. Live entertainment happening around town as well!
Don’t miss out on the self-guided Sips & Bites Passport Tour. Dine-in or Take-out and try menu specials and local craft beer, wine or a specialty cocktail created just for the day.
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
21 Canal St. Bobcaygeon
FREE
Kawartha Potters Guild Holiday Show Show & Sale
This is the perfect time to get a locally crafted mug as gift to someone special (yourself included!). KPG members already know the joy and want to share the experience of drinking your morning cup of joe or cozying up with a hot chocolate in a handmade mug While you’re at guild, don’t just limit yourself to mug as there will also be ornaments, bowls, plates and a variety of creative pieces.
November 24- 26, 2023
Kawartha Potters Guild
993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough
FREE
Old Fashioned Christmas
Join the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Historical Committee for an Old Fashioned Christmas Event.
Vintage and Victorian Inspired
Holiday Decorations and Displays
Christmas Cheer & Treats
Crafts for Children and Adults
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Heritage Centre, 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line, Westwood
Free
Festival of Trees
Visit a unique market of local vendors while you take in the Festival of Trees. You can enter your tickets to win your favourite tree or home décor item sponsored by a local business. Enjoy a hot beverage and, for a small donation to the Buckhorn Community Centre, make your own mini-decoration for your home. Details
November 27 to December 11, 2023
Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn
Varies
Hutchison House Museum Christmas Market
Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our most popular items for pre-ordering as well including greenery and shortbread.
Saturday November 25, 2023 | 9am-12pm
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
Free
Hutchison House Museum Snowflake Tea
Hutchison House volunteers will host a Snowflake Tea! Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by a crackling fire in the historic Keeping Room.
November 25, 2023 | Sittings are at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
$15 each.
Modern Makers Holiday Market
Over mall businesses from all over our region are working so hard to bring you one of the best events in Peterborough. Sweet Treats, Savoury eats, home decor, apparel, products for baby and kids, jewelry, animal accessories, home fragrances, wellness, bath & body and SO MUCH MORE! Details
November 25 & 26, 2023 | 11 AM – 5 PM
The Morrow Building, Peterborough
$5
Cottage Country Christmas Lindsay show
Cottage Country Craft Show is a 140+ vendor craft show with many vendors selling handmade and gift creations for gift giving!
November 25th & 26th | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Linsay Fairgrounds 354 Angeline St S, Lindsay
$2
Christmas at O’Hara
A day when the homestead is decorated for Christmas. With music in the log house to join in some caroling, Hot chocolate and cider. Roasting marshmallows and more. Details
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
O’Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead, 638 Mill Road, Madoc
by donation
Christmas at Ken Reid
Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, a Christmas scavenger hunt, kids craft corner, Christmas story walks, visits with Santa Claus, musical entertainment, hot beverages and much more.
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ken Reid Conservation Area, 277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay
Free (donations are appreciated and welcomed).
Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
This Christmas, if you ask for the stars, your wish will be granted, as Stars on Ice brings a special holiday edition of its award-winning figure skating show to Canada. Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko is hosting a holiday celebration that promises to be the premier party of the season. Details
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
$30
Artspace Holiday Market and Fundraiser
We have an incredibly talented and unique group of vendors lined up for this event! From fine art, to pottery, to zines, and more, there is something for everyone! Details
December 1 & 2, 2023
Artspace, 378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough
$3
All Saints’ Christmas Market
Highlights of this community event include a lunchroom, bake table, and artisan vendors. Don’t miss the Kids Corner, which includes a free gift table for children to select a gift for parents or caregivers. Details
Saturday, December 2 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
All Saints’ Anglican Church, 235 Rubidge St., Peterborough
Free
Brunch With Santa
Ho ho ho! Get ready to have a jolly good time at Brunch with Santa! Join us for an incredible brunch by Kitchen Farmacy and a magical Santa experience and photo opt + Christmas on the farm! This in-person event is perfect for families and friends who want to enjoy a delicious brunch while spending quality time with the big man himself, Santa Claus!
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Farmhill Weddings
2709 Dillon Rd, Keene
$45 – $75
Christmas In The Village
Fun-filled event for the whole family that includes wagon rides, gingerbread house contest, caroling, pictures with Santa and much more!
December 7, 2023 | 5 PM to 7 PM
Downtown Millbrook
King St, Millbrook
Free
Kinmount Christmas in the Village
The lighting of the Christmas tree at the Kinmount Train Station also features carolling, a bonfire, and treats. Breakfast with Santa, and various activities.
December 7 & 9, 2023
Kinmount Train Station & Kinmount Legion Hall, Kinmount
Free
Lindsay Farmers’ Market Christmas Market
We hope to meet your Christmas shopping needs and provide you with a variety of foods, preserves, and last minute holiday gifts. Details
December 9 & 16, 2023 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent St. W., Lindsay
Free
Nutcracker Workshop
Enjoy a fun afternoon of tea and desserts by the fire, paint and decorate your own wooden Nutcracker and learn about its history.
December 10, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
$35
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Welcome the winter solstice with a night hike followed by a hot drink and an opportunity to warm yourself by a fire. Enjoy and embrace darkness and the longest night of the year. We will create smaller groups to explore the trails for those who are interested in walking. There is also the option to simply sit by the fire and enjoy the beauty of the night.
December 21, 2023 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre
2505 Pioneer Road, Peterborough
Free