10 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; September 9th to September 11th

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With the first week back to school we’ve been hard at work!

Now the weekend is coming and it’s time to have fun! There is a lot happening in the Peterborough area!

 

Check out the rides at Volksfest in the Kawarthas


Volksfest in the Kawarthas has returned to 500 Towerhill Road. Join Peterborough Volkswagon for a classic VW cruise through the Kawarthas with Music, Food, Fun!

Free Admission

The cruise leaves Peterborough Volkswagen at 10, returning for a BBQ, music and of course a classic VW Car Show.

For more information, confirmation of attendance or vendor inquiry please contact Josh.Bagshaw@Peterboroughvw.ca

When: Saturday, Sept 10th, starting at 10am!

Where: Peterborough Volkswagon, 500 Towerhill Road Peterborough, ON, Canada K9H 7R8

 

Cheer on the Lakers at the Mann Cup!

The Petes play against Langley Thunder at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the Mann Cup!

Tickets: Available through the Grant Thornton Box Office

When: Saturday, Sept 10th, at 7 pm!

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4

 

Learn About Monarch Butterflies at The Zitacuaro Summit

An opportunity to learn more about how the community is protecting monarch butterflies, and how the monarch butterfly influences Zitacuaro Indigenous culture, including clothing, music, and traditions like the Day of the Dead. Zitacuaro is located at the foothills of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, and the community has already planted 200,000 trees in the forest sanctuaries to help protect this species at risk.

When: Saturday, Sept 10, 6 pm - 9 pm

Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8

 

Watch a Pete’s Pre-Season Game!

Petes take on Sudbury Wolves at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre

When: Saturday, Sept 10, 4:05pm

Where: 986 Peterborough County Rd 10, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0

 

See Some Local Talent!

Borderless Music & Arts Festival is turning 5 years old on Sept. 9. Come celebrate with us! Music for your heart, soul, and spirit.

Featuring: The Colton Sisters, Little Fire, Effigy Girl, and Shahrazi

Tickets: $15 in advance: www.eventbrite.ca/e/borderless-little-fire-the-colton-sisters-effigy-girl-shahrazi-tickets-407452339917

or $20 at the door

When: Friday, Sept. 9. Doors at 7pm

Where: Gordon Best Theatre, 216 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1

 

Check out the Modern Makers Market

The Modern Makers Market returns to the Morrow Building with over 80 small businesses! Tickets are $5 that includes a ballot to win an incredible door prize! 85 vendors have donated an item with a minimum retail value of $15 and you get a chance to win this!

When: Sunday, Sept 11, 11am - 4pm

Where: Morrow Building, 151 Lansdowne Street Peterborough ON K9J 0A4

 

Make the Trip to Norwood to see the Hot Rods for Hospice

Join Norwood Hospice at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre for an Antique Car Show, Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Vendor Booths!

They are pleased to collect any items you would like to donate to the yard sale. If you love to bake, they would also appreciate any baked goods!

Also looking for volunteers to assist at the event.

When: Sunday, Sept 11, 10am to 4pm

Where: 88 Alma St, Norwood, ON K0L 2V0

 

Pick up some produce at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.

When: Saturdays from 8 a.m - 1 p.m.

Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8

 

Head To Millbrook for the Zucchini Festival!

After two years the Millbrook Zucchini Festival is back!!

All events and activities are free! Please bring your own zucchinis if you have them!

Along with the undeniably exciting Zucchini Boat Races in Baxter Creek, we will be offering prizes for the best Zuperhero Zucchini Decorating, and a host of Zuperhero themed activities, utilizing the other-worldly powers of the Great Green One itself!

When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Click here for the full schedule

Where: Needler's Mill, 1 Needlers Ln, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0

 

Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market

A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.

When: Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: 136 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6