Lake and Area Events
2026 Event Calendar
Check back frequently.
More events are added as they become known.
Farmers' Markets opening dates will be provided when confirmed. Please
note some markets are open more than once a week.
Wednesday 1:00 to 5:00 - Port Hope Farmers' Market
Thursday 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Lindsay Farmers' Market
Thursday - Lakefield (hours to be confirmed)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Port Hope Saturday Farmers Market
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Peterborough Farmers Market (Morrow Park)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Campbellford Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Cobourg Farmers Market
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lindsay Saturday Market
note some markets are open more than once a week.
Wednesday 1:00 to 5:00 - Port Hope Farmers' Market
Thursday 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Lindsay Farmers' Market
Thursday - Lakefield (hours to be confirmed)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Port Hope Saturday Farmers Market
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Peterborough Farmers Market (Morrow Park)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Campbellford Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Cobourg Farmers Market
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lindsay Saturday Market
JANUARY 2026
Thursday, January 1 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Hogmanay
Presented by Hutchison House Museum
270 Brock Street, Peterborough
Enjoy tours of the museum as well as samples of the
taste of Scotland throughout the afternoon.
Fiddle music, dancing and the skirl of the bagpipe and
drum round out the afternoon.
For more information visit the link below:
phs-hutchisonhouse.ca/news-events/hogmanay/
Saturday, January 24 - 10:00 a.m.
Apsley Winter Carnival
Hosted by the Apsley & District Lions Club
at the North Kawartha Community Centre
For more information call Brenda Lenson 705-656-9254
or email [email protected]
Saturday, January 24 - 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
"Make a Stained Glass Canoe"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Friday, January 30 - to Sunday, February 1
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Exciting Family Festival - including fireworks display, Polar Paddle,
Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey game, Ice Carvings and
the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge (for the very brave)
For more information call 705-292-9507 ext. 243
or visit the Link below:
www.selwyntownship.ca
FEBRUARY 2026
Saturday, February 7 - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Wooden Spoon"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, February 7 - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Wooden Spoon"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
MARCH 2026
Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 a.m.
Kawartha Halliburton Trappers Association "Carnival"
North Kawartha Community Centre
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Wooden Canoe Cup"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, March 28 - 6:00 p.m.
North Kawartha Figure Skating Club "Annual Skating Show"
Skating stars performing: "Be Our Guest"
For additional information please visit the North Kawartha
Community Centre or the link below:
northkawartha.ca
Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 a.m.
Kawartha Halliburton Trappers Association "Carnival"
North Kawartha Community Centre
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Wooden Canoe Cup"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, March 28 - 6:00 p.m.
North Kawartha Figure Skating Club "Annual Skating Show"
Skating stars performing: "Be Our Guest"
For additional information please visit the North Kawartha
Community Centre or the link below:
northkawartha.ca
APRIL 2026
Saturday, April 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Black Ash Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Friday, April 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Build a Wanigan and Sew a Tumpline"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, April 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Black Ash Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Friday, April 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Build a Wanigan and Sew a Tumpline"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
MAY 2026
Saturday, May 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Willow Foraging Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, May 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Willow Foraging Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
JUNE 2026
JULY 2026
July 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Canada Day Parade and Celebrations
Hosted by the Apsley & District Lions Club
Parade followed by festivities, Lions Food Booth
and fireworks show starting at dusk.
Saturday, July 4 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Willow Foraging Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, July 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Porcupine Quills on Birch Bark"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
July 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Canada Day Parade and Celebrations
Hosted by the Apsley & District Lions Club
Parade followed by festivities, Lions Food Booth
and fireworks show starting at dusk.
Saturday, July 4 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Weave a Willow Foraging Basket"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, July 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Porcupine Quills on Birch Bark"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
AUGUST 2026
Saturday, August 8 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Caribou Hair Tufting"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, August 8 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Caribou Hair Tufting"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
SEPTEMBER 2026
Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Canoe Paddle"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
OCTOBER 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
Saturday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Make a Leather-Bound Journal"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Saturday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Make a Leather-Bound Journal"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
DECEMBER 2026
Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 10 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Canoe Paddle"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 10 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Carve a Canoe Paddle"
Presented by the Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
For more information or to register, visit the Link below:
www.canoemuseum.ca
