Events

Local farmers' market taking place each Saturday year-round. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal items.

Community market featuring regional produce, meats, and crafts.

Takes place indoors at the Peterborough Square during the winter months, and outside at the Quaker Foods City Square in the summer.

An annual tradition where talent that is both homegrown and nationally-acclaimed take the stage. Join Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy as they guide the audience through a lively exploration of the festive season.

A Celtic Family Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, December 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

This is just one of the great performances hitting the stage at Showplace over the holidays, head over to the Showplace Performance Centre website to see all of the details.

Help us ring in the New Year at Hutchison House with a Hogmanay celebration from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on, January 1, 2026. Our first-footer will be “piped in” at precisely 1 p.m. January 1^st with a rousing rendition of ‘Burns’ Address to a Haggis’ to follow shortly thereafter. Visitors will 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 will round out the day. Plan to drop in to wish new friends and old neighbours the best for the coming year.

 Admission prices: adults $15.00; children $10.00; family rate $40.00 (2adults/2+ children). Athol Brose sold separately. This is a ‘drop-in’ affair. Space at the museum is limited and in order to accommodate visitors to this popular event and we would respectfully ask participants to keep the length of their visit as short as possible to avoid overcrowding. For more information call the museum at (705) 743-9710.

Local farmers' market taking place each Saturday year-round. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal items.

Now in its 22nd season, ReFrame Film Festival is one of Peterborough’s most celebrated arts and culture events. International documentary festival rooted in social justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility. Each year, ReFrame brings the community together through powerful storytelling, meaningful dialogue, and creative collaboration.

ReFrame 2026 features over 40 thought-provoking documentary films from around the world, along with live performances, artist talks, workshops, media arts exhibits, and panel discussions. The festival continues its hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual ways to experience the lineup:

In-Person Festival: January 30 – February 1, 2026
Screenings and events take place at Market Hall and Showplace in downtown Peterborough. Doors open at 4 PM on Friday, January 30, with the first screenings beginning at 4:45 PM. Visitors can enjoy a weekend of curated films, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with filmmakers, artists, and community partners.

Virtual Festival: February 3 – 8, 2026 (no virtual screenings on February 2)
Enjoy a selection of more than half of the festival’s films from the comfort of home—available on-demand from anywhere in Canada.

Passes
Hybrid Pass: Full access to all in-person events (Jan 30–Feb 1) plus the complete virtual program (Feb 3–8).
In-Person Pass: Access to all films and festival events taking place onsite at Market Hall and Showplace.

Rooted in the heart of Nogojiwanong / Peterborough, ReFrame honours the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg, whose stewardship of this land makes the festival possible.