A Spooktacular Day for Families!
Join us on Saturday, October 25th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Halloween in the Booro brings the magic of trick-or-treating to life across our entire downtown core, featuring over 40 participating locations ready to welcome little ghouls and goblins with treats and surprises!
Your Spook-tacular Downtown Trick or Treating Adventure!
What Awaits You:
Epic Trick or Treating Trail Explore over 40 downtown businesses, each decorated and stocked with Halloween treats. From cozy cafes to bustling shops, every stop offers a new adventure for costumed kids of all ages.
Costume Contests (STAY TUNED for more info!) Show off those creative costumes! We’re crowning winners in multiple categories:
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- Kids Costume Contest
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- Pet Costume Contest
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- Best Family/Group Costume
Photo Memories Capture the magic at our professional photobooth setup provided by Seven Events, perfect for sharing the fun and adorable costume moments with family and friends. The Photobooth and Costume Contest Entry Booth will both be set up at the Peterborough Square on the corner of George and Simcoe Street. Click here to view it on Google Maps
Minion Mayhem Keep your eyes peeled for mischievous Minions (and maybe even Gru!) roaming the streets. Our BIA staff and crew of volunteers will be bringing some despicable fun to the festivities… you never know where they’ll pop up next!
This event is perfect for:
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- Families with children of all ages
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- Pet owners looking for Halloween fun
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- Anyone who loves community celebrations and events
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- People looking to show off their Halloween fit!
Join us for three hours of safe, supervised Halloween excitement right in the heart of downtown. With 40+ locations participating, there’s enough candy and fun to keep everyone’s Halloween spirits soaring!
Mark your calendars: Saturday, October 25th, 4:00-6:00 PM
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Coldwell Banker Electric Realty
The Coldwell Banker® brand is a true global force with the power to showcase exceptional properties and reach affluent buyers around the world. They currently have a presence in over 40 countries and territories worldwide. The Coldwell Banker team fuses Canadian sensibility and market insight with their leading edge to provide our clients with the Ultimate Service they deserve.
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Rawscoe's Sport Collectibles
Owned and operated by Ross Elson, Rawscoe’s Sport Collectibles offers autographed memorabilia, jerseys, collectible sports cards, and so much more.
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BST Vacations/ Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd.
BST Vacations is full-service travel agency located in downtown Peterborough. They pride themselves on exceptional service, and creating extraordinary travel experiences for their clients.
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Naka Japanese
Japanese comfort food, including everything from ramen, fried chicken, appetizers and oysters to a plethora of vegetarian options and a selection of cocktails, mocktails and beer.
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Whimsy & Wonder
A dreamy art boutique right in the heart of downtown Peterborough. Whimsy & Wonder has art, vintage, decor, and more!
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The Chill Desire
The Chill Desire has everything from waffle sandwiches, sundaes and smoothies to cold indulgent Indian treats such as Kulfi and urban desi waffles.
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The Vine
The Vine offers "Plant-Forward" (Pescatarian) cuisine with an enticing and diverse menu that caters to a variety of palettes and dietary needs.
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Couture Candy PTBO
Couture Candy's mission is to spread kindness through candy and community! Candy-Grams, boxes, mystery bags and all the best retail candy and snacks!
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Agave by Imperial
Trendy, authentic restaurant & bar with elevated Mexican plates, many tacos and a bar.
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Salti Yoga
Salti Yoga is a boutique yoga and Pilates studio in downtown Peterborough, offering a welcoming space for movement, self-care, and community. With a variety of classes—including hot yoga, aerial yoga, and Pilates—we help you build strength, flexibility, and balance, both on and off the mat. Whether you're a beginner or have been doing yoga for years, our supportive instructors make it easy to show up as you are.
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Iceman Video Games
Iceman is an independently owned and operated business, buying, selling and trading your favourite video games in southern Ontario for over 15 years.
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Needles in the Hay
Needles in the Hay is a place where you can find high quality natural fibres in a myriad of beautiful colours, and socialize with people who share your passion for fibre arts.
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The Vanilla Room
Indulge in a delightful selection of baked goods, croffles, fresh buns, and wraps, all made with care. Sip on expertly crafted specialty coffee, handcrafted sodas, and refreshing mocktails. Need something special? Vanilla Room creates custom cakes for any occasion. Visit this spot for a cozy café experience or plan your next event!
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Green Street
Green Street sells and services electric bicycles & scooters, and pedal bikes. Their eco-lifestyles department also carries a range of products such as yoga gear and essential oils.
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Ritual Apothecary
A curated selection of thoroughly tested, high quality skincare, beauty products, herbal remedies, and sustainable lifestyle goods.
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Chumleighs
Chumleighs Peterborough has been serving the area for 30 years and counting. They offer Video Games, Game Systems, Blu-Rays, DVDs and CDs between Toronto and Brockville.
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By the Books
By the Books is a unique used bookstore with carefully curated books with a wide selection of interesting reads.
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Lift Lock Escape
Lift Lock Escape in downtown Peterborough Ontario is an entertainment hub with 2 distinct fun-filled activities: Escape Rooms, and a Board Game Cafe. Lift Lock Escape is a great destination for a fun night out alone, for a date night, with family and friends, or for your next professional corporate team-building event.
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GRVTY Studio
GRVTY Studio elevates movement in a way that feels empowering, supportive, and effective. Through small-group classes blending Suspension Pilates, Aerial Hammock, kettlebells, and functional strength training, you’ll build lasting strength, improve posture, ease stiffness, and rediscover confidence in how your body moves.
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Black Cat Tattoo & Barber
Inclusive Barbershop and Tattoo Parlour. Message artists to book!
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Sugar Me Right!
Sugar Me Right is Peterborough's downtown, locally-owned beauty studio. They offer sugaring, kiss waxing, brow, brazilian, manscaping and other hair removal and spa services!
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Railyard Café
The Railyard Café & Taphouse is a cozy East City spot in Peterborough serving fresh comfort food, craft beer, and coffee in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
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The Jason Wilkins Factory
The Jason Wilkins Factory is the studio of Illustrator & Muralist, Jason Wilkins. The space is a creative hub for collaboration, workshops & classes for all ages. It’s where creativity punches in, where hard work, learning, positivity & fun are built, assembled, and polished.
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The Neighbourhood Vintage
The Neighbourhood Vintage aims to provide a fun, welcoming shop environment where anyone and everyone feels free to browse, try-on, and shop our curated vintage clothing.
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Yo Yo's Yogurt
Frozen yogurt shop located in the heart of downtown, on Hunter Street.
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Statement House
Statement House is fuelled by a passion for fashion and driven to be kind to the environment. Shopping at Statement House lets our customers satisfy both needs.
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John Roberts Clothiers
John Roberts Clothiers is a proudly local business owned by husband and wife team Gail and John Martin. They also offer private shopping by appointment Mon-Sat 9-11am, 5-7pm and anytime Sunday.
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Lavender Moon
Lavender Moon is a boutique shop selling crystals, tarot, clothing, locally made artwork and more! They also host regular workshops and tarot readings.
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The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge
The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge is Peterborough’s Place to Play.
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Summer Soul
Yoga and wellness studio offering a variety of classes for many ages and experience levels.
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Sweet Fern Floral Studio
Sweet Fern has flowers for any occasion, in whatever style or beautiful arrangement you envision. Or … leave it to the experts to custom design you something beautiful for your space, event, or someone special.
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Sullivans Pharmacy
Sullivan's Pharmacy in Peterborough offers friendly, reliable service and personalized care for all your health needs.
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The Toy Shop
Located in the heart of downtown Peterborough, we specialize in board games, specialization expansions, wooden toys, European toys and kites. We carry toys ranging from jack-in-the-boxes to Sesame Street plushies.
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Flavour
Flavour is a nationally recognized leader in the Canadian fashion industry thanks to 15 years of featuring cutting edge men’s and women’s street wear brands from all around the world.
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Providence
Downtown Peterborough's one-stop-shop for all of your style needs. Coffee, cocktails, and haircuts.
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SOS Save Our Soles
Independently run women's clothing boutique in downtown Peterborough. Clothes, shoes, accessories and more!
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Intrigue Books & Things
Fall in love with stories and the stories behind the things you buy. Intrigue is your cozy corner of fabulous fiction and swoon-worthy handmade treasures. From spicy page-turners to one-of-a-kind gifts made by incredible local artisans, everything is picked with heart and a touch of mischief.
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Wade Hamblin
Born and raised in Peterborough, REALTOR® Wade Hamblin brings over two decades of experience in real estate and a deep understanding of the Kawartha Lakes region. With a commitment to open communication, professional marketing, and skilled negotiation, Wade and his Client Experience Manager, Sandra Brown, provide a seamless, low-stress approach to buying or selling your home. From staging and inspections to top-tier digital and print marketing, every property is showcased with the utmost care and expertise.
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Brown's Classic Design
Since 1998, Brown’s Classic Designs has been helping clients transform spaces through expert decorating, custom draperies, and thoughtful home staging. With certifications in Relocation and Professional Organizing, owner Sandra Brown specializes in supporting seniors and families through the Right Sizing process, ensuring every step is handled with care and respect. From staging homes for sale to creating comfortable, functional living spaces, Brown’s Classic Designs brings professionalism and compassion to every project.
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The Gather Studio
Pottery Shop in Peterborough Ontario run by Potter Dustin Johnston. They sell handmade pottery and ceramics for an elevated dining and gift giving experience.
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Full Tilt Cycle
Full Tilt Cycle is Peterborough's hottest boutique spin studio, offering a fun and powerful workout that features REALRYDER articulating spin bikes, incredible music and the most motivating instructors.
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T-Elle Boutique by VSL
“Fashion is a Choice. Choose Wisely!” Specializing in casual to formal wears that make you stunning in all your memorable occasions.
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Tiny Greens
Tiny Greens Plant Shop is a local & family-owned business based in beautiful Peterborough Ontario. Tiny Greens offers many products and services all based around plants & community! Shop, Build, Learn, Explore and Party all in one space!
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Cozy Home; Designs By Lacey
Shop online and free delivery within Peterborough (no Furniture). Furniture can be purchased for future pickup once the crisis is over. E-Gift Cards can be purchased on the website to use for later + send as gifts.
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Watson & Lou
Watson & Lou is a place to experience the best of #ptbomakers and get crafty.
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Avant-Garden Shop
The Avant-Garden shop supports many Canadian and local artisans, gardening décor, bird feeders, greeting cards and gifts.
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Matsu Sushi Hunter
Located on the east side of Peterborough, Matsu Sushi Hunter brings you the best of Japanese and Korean cuisine, made with premium ingredients, bold flavors, and an authentic dining experience—all at a great value. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, they're there to serve up fresh, high-quality dishes and unforgettable moments.
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Mark Street United Church
Mark Street United Church is a welcoming and inclusive congregation that values individuality and community. Services are relaxed and meaningful, offering spiritual reflection and uplifting messages each Sunday at 10:00 a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship in Friendship Hall. Children are invited to take part in special programs designed just for them.
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Wing House
Wing House brings you more than 100 different flavours of wings in town. Whether you like them spicy or sweet, saucy or dry, there's something for everyone.
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Saigon Wrap & Roll
Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant with traditional taste. This authentic Vietnamese restaurant serves up traditional favourites made with fresh ingredients and time-honoured recipes. From fragrant pho to savoury bánh mì, every dish brings the rich flavours of Vietnam right to your table.
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Hi Ho Silver
Hi Ho Silver is a unique, “gem of a store”, featuring Canadian, local and international labels, custom design, vintage and estate style products, and more.
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Take Cover Books
Take Cover Books in Peterborough is a cozy haven and local gem for book lovers of all stripes, offering a curated selection of new and classic reads in a plethora of genres. They also host events, reading clubs, film clubs and more!
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Another World VR
Another World VR Arena is Peterborough’s first fully immersive virtual reality entertainment center, designed to bring cutting-edge digital experiences to the heart of downtown Peterborough. The arena offers high-quality VR gameplay, interactive adventures, and collaborative simulations for individuals, families, students, and corporate teams. The arena accommodates up to twelve players per session, featuring advanced motion-tracking systems, Meta Quest 3 headsets, and premium multiplayer games that blend physical movement with virtual environments. Visitors can experience everything from futuristic racing and zombie survival to creative exploration and educational simulations.
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Starks Barber Company
Starks Barber Company offers traditional barber services in an upscale and sophisticated setting.
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