The Christmas season in Peterborough and the 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. TThis 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 14 – 16, 2025
Kawartha Settlers’ Village – 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon
$15.00 +Fees
The Illuminated Forest
Illuminated Forest
Step into a realm of pure enchantment as you explore The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area this December. This captivating trail, adorned by thousands of twinkling white lights, transforms the natural beauty of the forest into a magical experience.
Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the month of December, this illuminated pathway offers a truly wonderful experience that transcends the ordinary. Wander beneath the canopy of trees, among the shimmering cascade of white lights, creating a winter dreamscape that will leave you in awe.
December 12–28, 2025 | 5 to 9 PM
Ken Reid Conservation Area, 277 Kenrei Rd, Lindsay
Free
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 6 & 7, 2025 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Lang Pioneer Village Museum 104 Lang Road Keene
$9 to $17
Havelock Santa Claus Parade
November 15, 2025 | 7 PM
Parade Route: From the Arena, East on Mathison St., Park St., George St., Quebec St., Ontario St., Union St., King St., Back to Arena
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 23, 2025 | 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.
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 16, 2025 | 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 29, 2025
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
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM
The Parade starts at 2:00 pm at 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.
Saturday, November 29 | 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. This year the theme is “Home for the Holidays”.
Following the parade, please join us at Millennium Park beside the Township Office (894 South Street) for hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas music, the tree lighting ceremony, and a visit with Santa.
Saturday, November 29 | 5:00 PM
The parade begins from Warsaw Public Works Depot (1402 County Road 4). It will head south on County Road 4 to the stop sign at Quirk’s Garage, then turn right onto Mill Road, make another left onto County Road 4, followed by a left on Ford Street, and then a final left onto South Street, ending at the Township Office.
Free
Cordova Mines Santa Claus Parade
Bring your letters and visit with Santa after the parade at the Community Centre! Enjoy a hot bowl of chili and a toasty drink with a non-perishable food donation for the Havelock and Marmora foodbanks.
November 29, 2025 | 10:30 AM
55 Alfred St E, Havelock
Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade
The theme this year will be ““Fifties on the 50th” Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 5:15 PM
Downtown Peterborough. The parade begins at Peterborough City Hall on George Street, will turn left on Prince Street and end along the street.
Omemee Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Scott Young School, Omemee. Heading East on King St to Colborne St.
Pontypool Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, December 7 | 6 PM
From Fire Hall, 287 John St.
Coboconk Santa Claus Parade
By Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce. Stick around afterwards for an after-party celebration!
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 1 PM
The parade begins at 1 pm along Highway 35 and ends at the Coboconk Legion.
Keene Santa Claus Parade
Organized Keene Lions Club. Theme: 200 years of Christmas in Keene Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10 AM
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 13, 2025 | 5 PM
Super Nova Fireworks will be at 6:30 pm at Beach Park.
The parade route begins at Kawartha Dairy and proceeds down Prince, Main, Bolton, and finishes on King Street West.
Washburn Island Santa Claus Parade
Join your neighbours for some festive merriment, and bring any non-perishable foods that Santa’s float will be collecting for the Little Britain Community Food Bank! Details
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 5 PM
Hillside Drive
Millbrook Santa Claus Parade
Presented by Township of Cavan Monaghan.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 1 PM
Parade starts at the Millbrook Christian Assembly and travels King Street to the Old Millbrook Arena
Dunsford Santa Claus Parade
Join your neighbours for a festive Santa Parade through Dunsford, ending at the Community Centre where the annual Santa Day event will be running.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6:30 PM
The parade starts at Dunsford Elementary School and winds through the town ending at the Community Centre.
Woodville Santa Claus Parade
Organized by Woodville and District Lions Club.
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 6:30 PM
From Woodville Elementary School, travels east on Argyle St. to Union St., to King St., north on Nappadale ending back at the school.
Christmas/Holiday Concerts
Kawartha String Orchestra
Sunday, November 30 2025 | 2 PM
Grace United Church, 581 Howden Street, Peterborough
By Donation
Yuletide Cheer
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 7 pm
Emmanuel United Church
534 George Street North (at McDonnel)
$10 to $40
The Fir Tree
Oh, to be a Christmas Tree! So wishes the ambitious young fir tree in Hans Christian Andersen’s literary fairytale, The Fir Tree. This bittersweet story of dreams and passage is brought wonderfully to life by radio personality, Dean Hollin and the 80 voices of the combined Westben Choruses (from the saplings to the mighty oaks!).
November 29 & 30, December 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Norwood United Church, 4264 Hwy 7
$5.65 to $33.90
The Once Christmas Tour
The NL folk trio The Once are back for another year of peaceful, harmonious holiday cheer. A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year and continue to take their music around the world.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
$45
Peterborough Concert Band Christmas Concert
Saturday December 6, 2025 | 3:45 PM
Peterborough Square, 340 George St N, Peterborough
Free
In From The Cold
In From the Cold is Peterborough’s well-loved seasonal concert in support of the YES Shelter for Youth and Families. Join us for our 26th year of enchanting traditional and contemporary Christmas and winter songs performed by acoustic string and vocal band Carried Away, the Convivio Chorus and Curtis Driedger + friends.
December 5 & 6, 2025
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
$29.00 to $34.00
THE BARRA MacNEILS – An East Coast Christmas
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre
290 George Street North, Peterborough
$84.75
Welcome Winter Concert
Bonachord /Jubilaire annual Christmas Choir Concert. Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray Street, Peterborough
The Fitzgeralds – A Canadian Christmas
The Fitzgeralds are Canadian Champion fiddling and step dancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald, along with award winning guest artists. Each holiday season, the group performs an engaging, live version of its “Ontario Folk Music Award” nominated album, The Fitzgeralds – A Canadian Christmas! Live performances feature the group’s signature triple fiddle arrangements of holiday favourites, songs by great Canadian composers, original compositions, and the crowd favourite…Ottawa Valley step dancing! Guest artists this year include Canadian Step Dance Champion Kyle Waymouth, Canadian Bluegrass Fiddle Player of the year Alanna Jenish, and percussionist James Law all the way from the Sunshine Coast BC! Dust off your ugly Christmas sweater, and join The Fitzgeralds as they provide a heart-warming, cheerful, and truly Canadian soundtrack to your holiday season!
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$57
A Buble Christmas – Jay Davis And Quartet
Canadian Musical Theatre star Jay Davis (Mirvish/West End) will usher in the holiday season backed by his world class Feeling Buble Band, crooning all of Michael Buble’s hits and Christmas classics. Known for his dazzling vocals and mischievous charm, Jay will have you tapping your toes and smiling your way into the Christmas spirit. Special guest Amberley Beatty known for her exhilarating interpretation of Shania Twain and The Upper Canada Chorus will be joining us on stage making this a Christmas Tribute to Canadian Legends.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$61.00 including fees
Good Lovelies Christmas Concert
The Good Lovelies’ much-loved Christmas concert is returning to Showplace this December, bringing holiday classics, winter favourites and a sprinkle of the band’s original songs that you’ve come to love.
Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore are JUNO award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, known for their rich harmonies and nostalgic sound. Blending folk-roots, old-time swing, bluegrass, pop, and soul, their music is a perfect fit for the season.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$30 to $55
The Barra Macneils – An East Coast Christmas
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$86.75 including fees
ELVIS WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS
Join award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Steve Michaels for Elvis’ Wonderful World of Christmas: Graceland Edition at Flato Academy Theatre, Saturday, December 13, 2025. Celebrating 25 years of festive magic, Michaels and his ensemble bring the warmth of Graceland to life with beloved holiday favorites like “Blue Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” and “Do You Hear What I Hear,” plus classic Elvis hits. A family-friendly, heartwarming night filled with timeless vocals, seasonal cheer, and authentic tribute flair—this is your perfect holiday tradition.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$45.00 – $55.00 including fees
A Cozy Christmas
Are you ready to embrace the wonderful feelings of the Christmas season? Join the Foley Family & friends as they host the 21st Annual Fundraiser for Teachers in a small village in Liberia W Africa. Stories by Hugh Foley, Musical performances by Bridget Foley and the Gospel Girls, Woodhouse Crooks, Asante (Theresa Foley, Sheila Prophet & Norma Curtis), Amelia Foley, Colleen (Foley) Anthony, the adorable Grandkids (Lochlan Craighead, Vera Vandermey, Henry and Charlie Anthony), Lizeh Basciano, Butter and more. Visit the “village” in the studio before the show to see vendors and a slient auction.
Sunday. December 14, 2025 | 2 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$15 to $25
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. This is another beloved choir traditionPeterborough Singers are joined by incredibly talented guest soloists Midori Marsh (Soprano), Jennifer Enns Modolo (Mezzo Soprano), Colin Ainsworth (Tenor), and Jonathan Liebich (Bass).
December 14 & 15, 2025
Emmanuel United Church
534 George Street North (at McDonnel)
$10 to $40
A Celtic Family Christmas…PARTY!
You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So, buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favourites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY
December 20 & 21, 2025
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$55.85 to $84.10
Jann Arden
Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release ‘A Jann Arden Christmas’.
Monday, December 22, 2025 | 8 PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$97.00 including fees
Holiday Live Theatre
THE DEBATERS LIVE – Holiday Special
The Debaters have been entertaining Canadians on the airwaves for 20 years! To celebrate all the great laughs and questionable facts from the past two decades we’re crossing the country with a holiday tour for all ye faithful fans and listeners. Joining host Steve Patterson on this hilarious sleigh ride are a couple of his favourite debating elves, Deborah Kimmett and Matt Wright, ready to deliver a delightful evening of stand-up comedy and two joke-filled debates in the format made famous on CBC Radio. Book your tickets now to avoid the holiday rush!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough
$58 – $78
The Little Balls Falls Christmas Fete (ality!)
Little Balls Falls is a quaint, rural town, and its Christmas celebrations attract visitors from miles around. There are treats a-plenty, traditions abound, and neighbours compete to see whose holiday decorations are the brightest and most beautiful on the block. But this year, the most wonderful time is about to change as rivalries spiral, family feuds fester, and it’s lights out for somebody. Help us solve the mystery… or the future of this fete is doomed.
November 13 to 22, 2025
Lakeview Arts Barn
2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon
Dinner & Show: $100
A Christmas Story – The Musical
Made up of a cast of exceptional local talent, directed by amazing local talent with live music provided by incredible local talent this will be the hilight of the Christmas season in the City of Kawartha Lakes!
Based on the beloved 1983 film, A Christmas Story: The Musical follows young Ralphie Parker (Jace Jolicoeur) in 1940s Indiana as he dreams of the perfect Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.
November 28 to 30, 2025
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$27.00 – $37.00 including fees
Jack and the Beanstalk
Full of laughter, songs, and audience participation!
Dame Trott and her son Jack are facing financial ruin. To pay the rent they will have to sell their beloved cow Patty. Instead Jack swaps Patty for a handful of beans and the resulting beanstalk brings more problems in the shape of a not-so-friendly giant… A comic retelling of the classic tale that is fun for adults and children alike!
December 3 to 17, 2025
Lakeview Arts Barn
2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon
Theatre Adult: $35
Theatre 16 and Under: $22.50
Dinner & Theatre Adult: $85
Dinner & Theatre 10 and Under: $42.50
Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas
This Christmas season, experience an unforgettable afternoon of mind-blowing magic, laughter, and jaw-dropping canine tricks as “Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas” takes the stage for one show only!
Starring one of Canada’s favorite magicians, Aaron Matthews—as seen on Disney Plus, YTV, the Calgary Stampede, CNE, and Canada’s Wonderland! Aaron’s award-winning magic and showmanship make this a must-see holiday event for all ages!
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$35.00 – $60.00 including fees
A Winter Dawn
Come out to the Kawartha Lakes Concert Band’s annual winter concert on December 13th! You will hear music to get you into the holiday spirit as we head into the dawn of winter – music from movies, traditional carols, pop/jazz, and more! This concert will also feature three original works meant to evoke the feeling of winter by JaRod Hall, Roger Zare, and Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell!
December 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge St N, Lindsay
$25
Merry Christmas Recital
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 11 AM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$27 including fees
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
By popular demand, we’re going back to Bedford Falls this December and bringing back our holiday hit from 2 years ago, It’s A Wonderful Life, featuring most of the original company. Come help Clarence get his wings again this year!
December 10 to 14, 2025
The Historic Market Hall, Peterborough
$44
Christmastime Is Here
“Christmastime Is Here” is a two-act holiday celebration. Act 1 presents T3’s junior company in A Charlie Brown Christmas, sharing Charlie Brown’s search for true Christmas spirit. Act 2 showcases Tom Collver and Sophia Mackey performing classic and new holiday music with dancers from Lindsay Dance Studio. A heartwarming, family-friendly show filled with festive joy.
December 21, 2025 | 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Flato Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay
$30.00 – $42.00 including fees
Christmas Markets & Other Holiday-Themed Events
Merry Little Christmas Market & Tea
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 15 & 16, 2025
Burleigh Falls Inn 4791 ON-28
Lakefield
$5 & up
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.
Saturday November 15, 2025 | 10am-9pm
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.
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9 am to 2 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 22 & 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
FREE
Market in the Barn
Kick off the holiday season at Hollowbrook Highlands with Market On The Farm. This is such an incredible event you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family and spend a day on the farm with us. We have 50+ extremely talented vendors showcasing their unique handcrafted products. Hike our spectacular trails, visit the super friendly goats and get up close to our majestic Highland Cattle. Details
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 11 am – 4 pm
Hollowbrook Highlands, 1020 Gray Road, Pontypool
Free
“Shop for Joy”
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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 29-30 and December 6-7, 2025 | 10 AM to 4 PM
Garden Art by Sandy, 62 Moon Line N, Bobcaygeon
Free
Kawartha Potters Guild Holiday 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 14 to 16, 2025
Kawartha Potters Guild
993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough
FREE
Festival of Trees & Decor
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 21 to December 10, 2025
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.
Saturday November 22, 2025 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
Free
Snowflake Tea and Dessert
November 23, 2025 | Sittings are at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
$15 each.
Cottage Country Christmas
Cottage Country Craft Show is a 115+ vendor craft show with many vendors selling handmade and gift creations for gift giving!
November 23 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Morrow Building, 151 Landsdowne St W, Peterborough
$2.00 entrance with kids under 12 free.
Cottage Country Christmas Lindsay
Cottage Country Craft Show with more than 150 Vendors. | 11 AM to 4 PM
November 29 & 30, 2025
Lindsay Exhibition Grounds – Commonwell Building, 354 Angeline Street S.. Lindsay
$2.00 entrance with kids under 12 free.
Naughty or Nice Santa Brunch
Join us for a festive brunch with Santa, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast made by Kitchen Farmacy! Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to take memorable photos with Santa himself. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with your family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
Farmhill Weddings
2709 Dillon Rd, Keene
Free to $59.91
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
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 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 6, 2025 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ken Reid Conservation Area, 277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay
Free (donations are appreciated and welcomed).
Christmas Workshop: Tea Cup Vignettes
Enjoy a fun afternoon of tea and desserts by the fire, and create your own Christmas scene in a tea cup and other smaller ornament crafts.
Saturday December 6, 2025 | 2-4 PM
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
$40+fees
Omemee Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas in the Hall
Start the evening outside of Coronation Hall with the tree lighting. Be part of the festivities as the holiday season is ushered in by Santa followed by Christmas in the Hall for the kids. Santa will also be in the hall. There will be treats, draws and giveaways. Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Coronation Hall, Omemee
Free
Millbrook Christmas in the Village
December 6, 2025 | 10 AM to 6 PM
Downtown 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 4 to 7, 2025
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 13 & 20, 2025 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent St. W., Lindsay
Free
Dickens and Dessert
We will be listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee will be served.
Sunday December 14, 2025 | 2-4 PM
Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St.
Peterborough
$15+fees
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Enjoy and embrace darkness on the longest night of the year at Gamiing Nature Centre near Lindsay. Welcome the Winter Solstice with a night hike that begins as the sun is setting and ends in beautiful darkness with an opportunity to warm yourself by a fire. 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. Dress for the weather! Boots, winter jackets, hats and mitts are a must!
December 21, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre
2505 Pioneer Road, Peterborough
Free