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December 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024

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Christmas Trivia Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St. Peterborough, ON

Are you ready to test your trivia skills? Ring in the holiday season with the Peterborough Historical Society and this fun night of Holiday themed Trivia on Friday, December 6th from 7:00-9pm. Test your knowledge on Santa Claus, Canadian and International Customs, Holiday movies and songs and more! Snacks and drinks will be ...

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Peterborough Concert Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough ON

The Peterborough Concert Band will perform on Saturday December 7th in Peterborough Square from 3:45 to 4:45 pm. The Band brings joy to the public of all ages. Come and see Santa Claus and enjoy the beginning of the Holiday Season with the Concert Band’s music. The program includes many well-loved holiday favourites, such a ...

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Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm

Downtown Peterborough - starts in front of 500 George St. N.

Join the Peterborough Kinsmen for the 49th Annual Santa Claus Parade! The parade starts in front of City Hall on George Street North and continues through downtown to Princess Street. On-street parking restrictions will be in place. To clear the way for Santa Claus and Santa’s fans who will be cheering on the Peterboro ...

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Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

250 Crescent St., Peterborough ON

Get creative with the Art Gallery of Peterborough! Family Sunday runs on the first Sunday of each month and offers fun, free, and seasonally themed art making activities, suitable for all ages. Explore our current exhibitions and then drop in to the AGP studio for a seasonally themed art activity. Drop in between 1 pm and ...

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Paint and Sip Nutcracker Workshop

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

270 Brock St. Peterborough, ON

In December the Museum will host a Paint and Sip Nutcracker Workshop on Sunday December 8 from 1-3:30pm. Enjoy a fun afternoon of tea and desserts by the fire, paint and decorate your own wooden Nutcracker and learn about its history. Workshop is $35 per person and includes materials and refreshments. Registration is requir ...

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Special General Committee

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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City Council Meeting

Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Toddler Tuesday at the Peterborough Museum and Archives

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON

Little ones and their caregivers are welcome to join us each Tuesday morning for a drop-in, tot-friendly Museum visit! This unstructured program allows children to play their way through the galleries, with opportunities to explore their senses, create art and make new friends along the way. Fall/Winter toddler Tuesday se ...

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Snapshots of Canada Exhibition Opening

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON

You're invited to the opening event of "Snapshots of Canada," a travelling exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of History and Canada’s History Society. The opening event will feature a Canadian-themed candy bar, a magnet-making station, and a special 20% discount in the gift shop. Peterborough Museum & Archives ...

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Paint Your Pet in Support of the Ontario SPCA's Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

1999 Technology Dr., Peterborough, ON

Join in the fun! Enjoy an afternoon out with friends and other pet lovers while painting a portrait of your pet! Just send in a photo of your pet before class and when you arrive it will be sketched onto your canvas and ready for you to fill in. Paint, brushes easels and apron will be supplied. No skill or experience requ ...

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Community Tree Lighting and Market

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St., Peterborough, ON

Quaker Foods City Square will once again come alive as a hub for festive fun and community togetherness with a tree lighting ceremony and market event planned for Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will be hosted in partnership by the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Busin ...

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Fireside Stories: Dickens and Dessert

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

270 Brock St. Peterborough, ON

Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 15thfrom 2-4pm. 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 serv ...

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Christmas In Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm

151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough ON

Step into a world where intergalactic wonder meets Yuletide joy in Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular. An electrifying extravaganza brought to you by Q Productions Las Vegas, you’ll want to hold onto your (space) seats because this show features an unparalleled cast of acrobats, daredevils, and cirque performe ...

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Peterborough Singers present Handel's "Messiah"

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3S2

The Peterborough Singers and special guests soprano Midori Marsh, mezzo soprano Jennifer Enns Modolo, tenor Colin Ainsworth, bass Jonathan Liebich, and pipe organist Ian Sadler present G.F. Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. Concert sponsored by Bussey Ainsworth. Tickets ($40/$10 students) available by calling 705-745-1820, thr ...

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Toddler Tuesday at the Peterborough Museum and Archives

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON

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Adult Art Camp: Paint Night at the Art Gallery of Peterborough

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

250 Crescent St., Peterborough, ON

Ever thought to yourself: “I wish I could go to art camp.” Well, now you can! Experiment and explore new techniques and materials in a fun, social, and supportive environment in our *NEW* Adult Art Camp series. Grab a friend, or bring a date, and get creative in the AGP studio while you learn something new. Explore por ...

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Saturday Art Club: Printmaking Cards at the Art Gallery of Peterborough

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

250 Crescent St., Peterborough, ON

Does your child have an interest in art? Are they looking to explore new materials and techniques? Then join the Art Gallery of Peterborough each month for this exploration-based studio program. Gallery instructors will lead activities designed to support and develop your child’s artistic interests and talents, while tak ...

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Hogmanay at Hutchison House

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

270 Brock St., Peterborough, ON

The Scots have been celebrating Hogmanay since the 16th century. Before the Reformation, the Scots celebrated a wide range of festivals from Christian, Norse and Celtic traditions. At the time of the Reformation, the Church of England cancelled all festivals except the most important feast days and by the mid-16th century, ...

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Winter Art Camp at the Art Gallery of Peterborough

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., Peterborough, ON

Explore your child’s creative side. Learn painting, printmaking, and drawing techniques while taking inspiration from the Art Gallery of Peterborough's current exhibitions. Suitable for Ages 7 to 11 This is a registered program. Fee: Half-day, $33 | $29.70 AGP Members

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