The Boro

The PSO presents: "Stars of the Silver Screen"
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3H2
The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra will transport its audiences back in time to the transformative era of the 1960’s. Music Director, Michael Newnham, has curated a hit list of fabulous film scores from iconic movies like Pink Panther, Mission Impossible, The Sound of Music, and, of course, James Bond. There will be so much more!
Due to the popularity of our film score events, the PSO will hold two concerts at Showplace on Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 8th at 3 p.m. Consider arriving 45 minutes early for Maestro Newnham’s pre-concert talk and get a sneak peek of what you will hear.
To help set the mood, audience members are encouraged to dress in their favourite ‘60’s style. Will it be the Jackie Kennedy look, mini-skirt, slim-cut suit, 007 attitude, go-go boots, geometric patterns or hippie fringe and headbands? We can’t wait to see!
Visit https://thepso.org/stars-of-the-silver-screen where you can purchase tickets and check out Maestro Newnham’s curated Spotify playlist to get you in the mood for this concert.

Craft your own greeting card! | Valentines Day Edition
2026-02-08 12:00 - 16:00 | COZY, 183 Charlotte St, Peterborough, K9J 2T7
Let’s get crafty for L O V E day!
There’s just something about a cute handmade card; made with love + intention, inside, a handwritten letter filled with meaningful words from the heart!
Freely create in a cozy, warm space with a plethora of crafting + scrapbooking supplies! Also, feel free to bring any photos you may want to include on your card (think cute polaroids/prints/photo booth pics!)
Bring your best pal(s) for a creative afternoon making your Valentines/Galentines/Love Day card(s), enjoy a cozy atmosphere with tunes, tea + treats!
$18 PER PERSON | Ticket fee includes:
(1) Card, with access to a wide range of curated + handmade crafting supplies, tools + doodads!
Access to a vintage typewriter, if you’d like to type up something lovely for your card! Lacey is also available to help with any cutting, drawing, calligraphy, etc. that you may need a an extra hand with!
Bottomless tea or hot chocolate + a sweet treat!
Additional cards can be made, simply add on another (or more!) at $10 each! You can also totally decide to add on another while you’re here, you don’t need to pre-book it.
Enjoy 15% off select goods in the shoppe while you’re here! (Excludes goods from consignment vendors*)
Any allergies or questions, or if you’d like to pay in CASH, pretty please send an email or leave a note at Checkout if you’re booking online!
Can’t wait to get crafty with you!! 🙂
– Lace

Board Together: LGBTQ+ Board Game Meetup
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Boardwalk Board Game Lounge, 261 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3G9, Canada
Board Together is an LGBTQ+ board game group that gets together on the second Wednesday of every month at the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge!
Join us at 6pm at The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge in downtown Peterborough for our first ever meetup! Connect with other people in the LGBTQ+ community, play some fun games, and maybe have yourself one of The Boardwalk’s amazing cookies while you’re at it.🍪If you can’t make it for 6, feel free to drop in later!
No board game experience needed, just drop in and folks will be happy to teach you! If you haven’t visited The BoardwaIk before, it costs $8 to stay and play as long as you like. It’s a licensed restaurant in addition to having a huge selection of games.

Galentine's Day: Snack & Sketch Night
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | ON
Open to any and all artists of every skill level, bring your iPad, sketchbook, or canvas, and join us in drawing the prettiest and tastiest still life ever! Think cakestands topped with meringue cookies, pastel cupcakes, succulents, and bouquets of flowers! You will have the option of bringing some goodies home at the end of the night, too. All plants provided by Plant Goals for the drawing session will also be for sale.
Spots are $25 per person. Claim your spot by emailing susiearmstrong90@gmail.com.

Galentines Vision Board Night
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The KO Studio, 142 Hunter Street W, Peterborough, ON, Canada
Raffles, giveaways, exclusive deals!
Vision board supplies, sweet treats, drinks and refreshments will be provided.
Must register before Sunday, February 1.
Limited spots! Text or call: (647) 673 0269 for registration!

Snofest Square
2026-02-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A2, Canada
Celebrate winter and enjoy some family-friendly community fun in the heart of downtown Peterborough!
Join us at Snofest Square in Quaker Foods City Square (215 Charlotte Street) on Saturday, February 14 from 11 AM–2 PM for a cozy, community-filled afternoon as part of Snofest weekend.
Enjoy free outdoor skating, warm up by the fire pits, and take in live programming.
12-12:30- Snoga (snow yoga) with Summer Soul
12:30-1 – Children’s Chorus led by Shannon McCracken
1-1:30 – Salsa Dancing with T-Elle.
Be sure to stop by our Love Notes to Downtown wall and share a message for a friend, loved one, or our community — then snap a photo and share the love!
Make a day of it by exploring nearby downtown shops, cafés, and restaurants for Valentine’s treats, warm drinks, and unique local finds.
This event is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone.

The Love Ball
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 | The Gordon Best, 216 Hunter St W,, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
A vibrant, affirming night of drag, music, and community in downtown Peterborough.
Come for the drag, respect one another, dress to express yourself, and dance your heart out—this event is hosted by The Drag Djinn of Nogojiwanong and @maddydoesdrag, funded by the Trent University Impact Micro-Grant Program, and features an incredible lineup of performers.

Snofest Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, K9H4V2, Canada
Snofest Family Sunday returns to the Art Gallery of Peterborough with an afternoon of art and discovery for visitors of all ages!
Begin with a scavenger hunt through the galleries, a playful way to look closely and explore, then head to the studio to create your own Snofest Pete.
Drop in between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
Free to attend and suitable for all ages. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: AGP Family Sundays are very popular, and studio space is limited. There may be wait times for the art-making activities.

Green Street Pre-Spring E-Bike Tune-Up Event
2026-02-17 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 | Green Street, 237 George Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Green Street Electric Bikes is celebrating the return of riding season with a Pre-Spring E-Bike Tune-Up Event.
Until March 31, enjoy 50% off Green Street’s Comprehensive E-Bike Tune-Up– just $94.99 + parts (regularly $189.99).
This full service includes a mechanical and safety inspection, brake and gear adjustments, wheel truing, drivetrain cleaning, electrical diagnostics, and a final test ride. Tune-ups take place at their downtown shop at 237 George Street North, Peterborough. Getting your e-bike ready now means when the weather finally opens up, all that’s left to do is charge up, hop on, and ride.

Beans Beatdown
2026-02-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Dreams of Beans, 141 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J2T6
Beans Beatdown is a monthly FGC local which features a variety of games like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising on an alternating monthly schedule that is voted by members of the community. We hold our events at Dreams of Beans at 141 Charlotte St, Peterborough. This month we are hitting the streets with Street Fighter 6 and Street Fighter 3 Third Strike!

Schedule:
*Time Subject to change
Doors open / Setup: 11am
Bracket starts Street Fighter 6: 12pm
Bracket starts Street Fighter 3 third Strike: 2pm
Bracket ends / Teardown: 5pm

Entry Fee:
$5 per event entering ($10 for both)
Spectating or playing friendlies between matches is free
Cash is preferred for entry.

Prizing:
1st: $40 Gift card to Iceman Videogames
2nd: $25 Gift card to Dreams of Beans
3rd: $15 Gift card to Chumleighs

United Way Peterborough & District’s sixth annual Peterborough Performs!
2026-02-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3H2
On February 26, join us at the Showplace Performance Centre for an unforgettable night of live music, entertainment, and community connection.

Fourteen incredible local artists will take the stage, coming together for one powerful purpose: to shine a spotlight on the realities faced by our most vulnerable neighbours, with a special focus on homelessness in our community.

Every ticket purchased, every bid placed in the virtual auction, and every donation made directly supports our partner agencies working on housing and homelessness initiatives right here in Peterborough. By taking part, you’re not just enjoying an amazing night out, you’re helping create safer, more stable living conditions for local residents.

Date & time: February 26th, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Location: Showplace Performance Centre
Ticket Price: 1 for $50 | 2 for $80

Showplace Presents: The 3 Impersonators
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3H2
The 3 Impersonators imitate the greatest hits of your favorite artists, from Celine Dion to Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli to Axl Rose, Aerosmith to Barbra Streisand and many more. The greatest hits of the last 50 years with electrifying and fast-paced songs giving you the ultimate nostalgic experience. Martin Dube, Steeve Diamond and Sylvie Fortin bring you 60+ hit songs in 90min!
Together, they’re acclaimed in some of the most prestigious theaters in 20+ countries, from The Academy Awards in Beverly Hills to Casablanca, Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas to Monaco, La Scala in Milan to the Moulin Rouge. The 3 Impersonators challenge each other in this thrilling fireworks display of rock, pop and disco mashups that will have you dancing. It’s THE energizing musical experience we’ve all yearned for.

The Tiffany Show’s International Women’s Day Party
2026-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | The Venue Peterborough, 286 George Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
The Tiffany Show’s 3rd Annual International Women’s Day Party is a free, community-driven celebration honouring local women, shared stories, and meaningful connection. Event runs 11am-2pm and doors open at 10am at The Venue Peterborough.

This local event brings together hundreds of women from across the region for a morning designed to feel welcoming, uplifting, and genuinely fun….. without pressure or pretense (Broadcast on Cogeco YourTv Peterborough-Lindsay).

Guests can expect:

-Free community access (must register for a ticket)
-Swag bags (limited auantity!)
-EPIC giveaways
-The return of the Self-Love Club Experience Zone (massage, golf, reflexology and MORE)
-Cash bar and beverages, light snacks, surprises and engagement.
-Stories and moments that spotlight local women

This event fosters confidence, connection, and vulnerability- empowering women to take action and share their authentic selves.

Whether you come with friends or on your own, you’re welcome here.

Doors open at 10:00 AM.Free to attend, open to all!

The Tiffany Show’s International Women’s Day Party is presented by Cogeco Ontario Yourtv Peterborough-Lindsay

GIVEAWAY BESTIE

Horizon Family Naturopathic Clinic, Horizon Family Dentistry

CLUB BESTIES

Miskin Law Professional Corporation, Pete 99.7, Peterborough Waterproofing

EVENT BESTIES

Peterborough Humane Society, Sugar-Me-Right, The Mane Intent, Outpost 379, Double Dz’s Doughnuts and Diner

Candid Besite (Photography sponsor) Jordan Lyall Photography

Event is for adults.
Limited Seating.

First come first serve, limited quantities, attitude of gratitude.
A public, welcoming event with positive energy, respectful connection, and lots of media, video, and social buzz throughout.

WHIMSICAL WOODLAND BIRDHOUSE
2026-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | COZY, 183 Charlotte St, Peterborough, K9J 2T7
Get creative by decorating a wooden birdhouse with nature’s beautiful baubles!
For this Workshop, you will creatively decorate a wooden birdhouse with foraged pieces of nature. Choose from an array of foraged natural materials like bark, sticks, moss, stones, pinecones, acorns + more! There will also be paints + other miscellaneous art supplies available for use if you wish!
Included:
a wooden birdhouse
pinecones, acorns, sticks, bark, stones, moss + more
paint + miscellaneous art supplies
tea + treats! (please leave a note at checkout, or by email, of any allergies!)
When:
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST | 12-4PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH | 12-4PM
Groups are more than welcome to join– if you’d like a separate date, please send an email and we can do our best to accommodate! 🙂
Where:
At COZY, our little shoppe located at 183 Charlotte St Downtown Peterborough/Nogojiwanog | Street Parking + King St or Simcoe St Parking Garages close by

Beans Beatdown
2026-03-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Dreams of Beans, 141 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J2T6
Beans Beatdown is a monthly FGC local which features a variety of games like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising on an alternating monthly schedule that is voted by members of the community. We hold our events at Dreams of Beans at 141 Charlotte St, Peterborough. This month we are playing Tekken 8 and Skullgirls: 2nd Encore!

Schedule:
*Time Subject to change
Doors open / Setup: 11am
Bracket starts Tekken 8: 12pm
Bracket starts Skullgirls: 2nd Encore: 2pm
Bracket ends / Teardown: 5pm

Entry Fee:
$5 per event entering ($10 for all both)
Spectating or playing friendlies between matches is free
Cash is preferred for entry.

Prizing:
1st: $40 Gift card to Iceman Videogames
2nd: $25 Gift card to Dreams of Beans
3rd: $15 Gift card to Chumleighs

Repair Cafe
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Dreams of Beans, 141 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J2T6
Repair Cafe Peterborough is hosting an event on March 28th from 1-4 pm.
Join the talented team of repair volunteers at Dreams of Beans (141 Charlotte St.) for a free day of fixing, mending, and mingling. Bring in your broken items – whether it’s a finicky toaster, a wobbly chair, a ripped seam or hole in a favourite piece of clothing. The repair volunteers will do their best to breathe new life into your cherished items or will help people make their own repairs. It’s a great way to reduce waste, learn new skills, and connect with your community. So grab your broken treasures and come on down to the Repair Cafe – they can’t wait to see what can be fixed together!
This is a free event but they gratefully accept donations to cover the cost of repair materials.
For more information, Look us up on Facebook at www.facebook.com/repaircafeptbo/, on Instagram @repaircafeptbo or email us at repaircafeptbo@gmail.com

Artisan Bizarre
2026-03-29 11:00 - 16:00 | The Vine, 165 Sherbrooke St, Peterborough, K9J 2N2
On Sunday, March 29th from 11:00am-4:00pm (165 Sherbrooke St, PTBO) The Vine is hosting their first Artisan Bizarre!
Free entry, live music, baked goods, beverages, on-site tattoos & a wide variety of local artists & creators.

Mac and Cheese Festival
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-25 20:00 | Downtown Peterborough
Peterborough Mac & Cheese Festival – April 1–25, 2026
Downtown Peterborough is serving up the cheese!
From April 1-25, explore 20 restaurants serving bold, creative mac & cheese dishes. From comforting classics to daring twists, including a mac & cheese dessert… there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Vote for your favourite dish and join us for the Grand Finale Event on April 25 at Quaker Foods City Square, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, and a fully licensed area for 19+.
➡️ Click here to see the full program and participating restaurants

Beans Beatdown
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Dreams of Beans, 141 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J2T6
Beans Beatdown is a monthly FGC local which features a variety of games like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising on an alternating monthly schedule that is voted by members of the community. This month we are hosting our yearly mystery game event ‘The BeanBoozler’!

If you have any questions, please email at ptbofgc@outlook.com.

Schedule:
Time Subject to change
Doors open / Setup: 11am
Bracket starts Mystery Event: 12pm
Bracket ends / Teardown: 5pm

Entry Fee:
$5 per event entering
Spectating or playing friendlies between matches is free
Cash is preferred for entry.
Top 3 will get prizes and draws will be done for the rest

Prizing:
1st: $40 Gift card to Iceman Videogames
2nd: $25 Gift card to Dreams of Beans
3rd: $15 Gift card to Chumleighs

Mac and Cheese Festival - Grand Finale
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A2, Canada
Join us for the Mac and Cheese Festival Grand Finale Event – a culinary showdown with vendors, live music, family-friendly fun… and more! This year’s event is fully licensed. Entry is FREE!
Location: Quaker Square (215 Charlotte Street)
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Artists
VANCAMP (12:00PM)
Marvelous (12:30PM)
Samara Johnson – one of this year’s Peterboroughs Got Talent winners! (1:15PM)
Dylan Ireland (1:45PM)
Siobhan Bodrug (2:30PM)
Vendors
The Vine (Crab Rangoon Mac and Cheese + Mac and No Cheeze)
Agave by Imperial (Mac Pastor)
The Back 40 Smokehouse (Smoked Sweet Whiskey Heat Mac and Cheese)
Call Creations
Dreams of Beans (Dreamy Mac)
Great Canadian Cheese Festival
Groovy Little Smoothie
La Mesita (Mexican Street Corn Mac)
Lola’s Cakes and Coffee (Biscoff and Mac Tiramisu)
Turnbull Cafe (The French Onion Maple Mac)
The Revy (Mac and Cheese Benny)
The Boardwalk Game Lounge (Mac-Cuterie)
The Good Baker
Beavertails
The Main Squeeze
Judges
Voula Halliday – Canadian Chef & Cookbook Author
Roland Hosier
Cairo McDonell – Fresh Radio Morning Show Host

2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | ON
Beans Beatdown is a monthly FGC local which features a variety of games like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising on an alternating monthly schedule that is voted by members of the community. This month is Street Fighter 6 and Super Smash Bros Melee!

Schedule:

(Time Subject to change)

Doors open / Setup: 11:30am
Bracket starts Street Fighter 6: 12pm
Bracket starts Super Smash Bros Melee: 2:30pm
Bracket ends / Teardown: 5pm

Entry Fee:

$5 per event entering ($10 for both)
Spectating or playing friendlies between matches is free
Cash is preferred for entry.

Prizing:

1st: $40 Gift card to Iceman Videogames
2nd: $25 Gift card to Dreams of Beans
3rd: $15 Gift card to Chumleighs

Free Comic Book Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Iceman Video Games, 390 George St N, Peterborough, K9H 3R3, Canada
Come and celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Iceman Video Games in Downtown Peterborough where they will have a selection of FREE event exclusive comic books to choose from! Plus, they will also be having a sale on comics and manga to celebrate!

Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
2026-05-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A2, Canada
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is where fresh meets local and the community comes to life.
Stroll through a vibrant lineup of vendors offering seasonal produce, baked goods, handmade items, and ready-to-enjoy eats—all sourced from the region.
Whether you’re picking up your weekly staples, discovering something new, or just soaking in the atmosphere, it’s a lively midweek (or weekend) ritual that brings people together in the heart of downtown.
Come hungry, stay awhile, and support the growers and makers that make our community thrive.
