Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; June 23 - 25
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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from June 23 to 25!
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent University
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is an unjuried, uncensored festival for independent Indigenous performers in theatre, dance, music and comedy. Participants send in applications and are chosen by lottery. Performers receive 100% of the box office proceeds. NIFF is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
NIFF is committed to providing a space for people to experience and embrace the arts and community with an extensive commitment to the development and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice.
When: All weekend
Where: Trent University
Five Counties Backyard Summer Social
The Backyard Summer Social will be in full bloom on Saturday, June 24, as it returns for a second year to Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough. The inaugural event held in 2022 raised more than $45,000 for critical, high-demand treatment services for children/youth at Five Counties. Now the Centre’s signature fundraising event is back with music, food, entertainment, fun activities and more as it offers a high-end gala experience for adults with a fun summer twist.
“Our Backyard Summer Social is an adults-only gala event that celebrates the arrival of summer, lets you be like a kid again, and allows you to swap out the tux, gown and heels for T-shirt, shorts and sandals all the while supporting a great cause,” says Lyn Giles, Director of Fund Development at Five Counties. “Our initial Backyard Summer Social was a smashing success, and we plan to make it even bigger, bolder and better in 2023!”
Tickets to the Backyard Summer Social are now on sale for $125/person. Tickets are available online or through Five Counties (email development@fivecounties.on.ca or call 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300). Along with a charitable tax receipt, each ticket purchased to the Backyard Summer Social includes all food, one drink ticket, live music, access to all activities, and a chance to win fantastic door prizes.
People attending the Backyard Summer Social on June 24 can look forward to:
Fantastic food/fare catered by La Mesita, SKH Catering and Loaded Pierogi.
Sweet treats from Central Smith and Flossophy.
Drinks from Rolling Grape and Brock Street Brewery.
Musical performances by Irish Millie and the Boogie Time Ramblers.
Live auction and door prizes.
Axe throwing, lacrosse shootout, inflatable jousting, old-fashioned picnic games and more.
Behind-the-scenes tour of Five Counties’ Peterborough location.
When: Saturday June 24, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough
Beatlemania at Market Hall
Join us at The Market Hall in Peterborough for a truly unforgettable show! The Beatles – From early Ed Sullivan to Let it be, you’ll get all the hits. Experience a live Beatles show through all eras of their career, live on stage with their high energy, impeccable musicianship, showmanship, and humour.
The Liverpool 4, Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles has been delighting audiences for nearly two decades with their live high energy performance! They have played thousands of shows across North America including appearances with Global TV morning show, Maple Leaf Gardens, Universal Pictures, The British Isle’s shows as well as countless theaters and festivals.
The show performance is 2 acts with a 20-minute intermission. It must be seen to be believed. Come together and sing and dance along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, or just rattle your jewelry!
When: Saturday June 24, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Market Hall
League 1 Ontario Women's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Darby FC
The Electric City Football Club Women’s Team host the Darby FC for a regular-season match at Fleming College.
When: Saturday, June 24 noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)
Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.
When: Saturday June 10, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
Peterborough ComicCon
