Event Archive
August 20, 2025
Picnic in the Park
There will be signs and people at the entrance guiding you down to the parking by Shelter One at the River Park and Zoo. To start us off there will be a game that will test your knowledge of the 3 Little Pigs story, so you might want to brush up on that a little. We will have water, pop, snacks and cake!! There will be lots of games, contests with prizes, including for your most creative Canada Hat and best "egg salad sandwich". If it is pouring rain, I will send out an email to cancel by 8:30 in the morning. In the meantime stay cool, practice your egg salad sandwich recipe and add a few embellishments to your Canada Hat! Remember to bring your lunch, sunscreen, sunhat, garden chair, and enthusiasm for fun!
July 8, 2025
Little Lake/Lift Lock Boat Tour
You will be entertained by the Captain's colourful commentary on the history of Peterborough and the Trent Severn Waterway. The tour takes us across Little Lake, past the Peterborough Centennial Fountain and into the City of Peterborough portion of the 118 year old system, the first tradition flood lock raises us 12 feet, to the highlight of our trip where we we go up and over the Peterborough Lift Lock, which is the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, lifting us 65 feet above the city! Join us for Lunch after the cruise at Jack's Family Restaurant just across the street.
June 25, 2025
Kingston Penitentiary Tour
Kingston Penitentiary housed maximum security inmates from 1830-2013. A guided tour by former staff will share the history, routines, riots, escapes, and visits to many of the unique features of the insititution.
June 5, 2025
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden Tour
A unique setting on 550 acres of rolling hills near Bethany. The Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in the largest Buddhist institution in Canada. It features a main Buddha Hall fronted by an enormous Buddha. The hall construction is based on ancient Chinese large interlocking wooden brackets (no nails) made of rosewood. The hall has many Buddhist features including 22,000 smaller carved buddhas. Across the landscape are platforms and gardens to visit throughout the property.
April 30, 2025
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Peterborough Theatre Guild presents one of the most enduring shows of all time. It is a re-imagining of the Biblical Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of may colours. Told entirely through song, lyrics by Time Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
A night of fun, colour, dance numbers, those enduring songs, this is one of those shows you won't forget.
February 26, 2025
Culinary Adventure Thru Spain at Fresh Dreams
Come join us for a culinary adventure through Spain, right here in the heart of Peterborough. We will the guests of Monica and Alvaro at their restaurant, Fresh Dreams. Our friendly hosts will guide us through the varied and remarkable cuisine of the ancient country. They have selected each dish to tell a story and give us an insight into one of the most iconic cuisines.
January 11, 2025
Tribute to Neil Diamond
Sway to the rhythm of Will Chambers and a tribute to Neil Diamond! All the favourites and encouraging a high-spirited sing-a-long including: Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blue, Cracklin Rose, Solitary Man, etc. Delicious dinner at the Olympia Restaurant in Lindsay is included followed by the musical performance at Lindsay's Academy Theatre. Transportation is provided to avoid driving on slippery winter roads.