Downeyville: "Peter Robinson Settlers" Play
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Downeyville Hall, 340 St Lukes Road, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
Join us for a three-act play revolving around the history of the Peter Robinson Settlers for two showings on Friday May 9, 2025 and Saturday May 10, 2025 starting at 7:00PM.

Research Weekend by ANCHC
2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Westwood, 1818 3rd Concession, Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, Canada
Join ANCHC for a unique weekend opportunity – with their upcoming Research Weekend on May 10 and 11, 2025.
Mark the departures of the first two ships that left Ireland on these dates in 1825 with the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural and Heritage Committee.

Find self-driving tour maps
Displays featuring Irish Heritage information
and Assistance with Family Research

Open Saturday and Sunday May 10 and 11 from 10:00 AM to 2:00PM
Located at the Heritage Centre 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line Westwood
A special GIS story map will be available as well as entertainment

Hiawatha First Nation: Powwow
2025-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Serpent Mounds Park, 221 Serpent Mounds Road, Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0, Canada
29th Annual Traditional Powwow on the May long weekend: Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00PM to 5:00PM. Experience traditional drumming, dance exhibitions, craft and food vendors, Intertribal and Social Dances and more.Theme to be announced
Rough camping available. No fires allowed at campsites. Admission cost at the entrance.

Hiawatha First Nation: Powwow
2025-05-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Serpent Mounds Park, 221 Serpent Mounds Road, Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0, Canada
29th Annual Traditional Powwow on the May long weekend: Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 12:00PM to 5:00PM. Experience traditional drumming, dance exhibitions, craft and food vendors, Intertribal and Social Dances and more. Theme to be announced.
Rough camping available. No fires allowed at campsites. Admission cost at the entrance.

A Play: "Crossing Over" The Voyage of the HMS John Barry
2025-05-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Market Hall
A play. Join the Nagle, Owen, O’Grady, Regan, Ryan, Slattery, Sullivan, and other Peter Robinson families on their perilous journey. Narrated by able seaman and Peter Robinson settler John Kelleher.
Thursday May 29, Friday May 30, and Saturday May 31, 2025
Three evening shows @ 7:30PM and Saturday Matinee @ 2:00PM

Picnic Reunion by ANCHC
2025-06-22 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Westwood Park, 665 Carlisle Street, Omemee, Ontario, Canada
Asphodel-Norwood Homecoming Picnic: All welcome to our Homecoming Picnic (11AM-4PM) – it’s a Free event in Westwood Park (313 Centre Line)! Bring your lawn chairs as there is limited seating available! Guests can pack a picnic or purchase a hamburger, hotdog, fries or a cold drink from the Norwood Lions Food Truck. The Westwood Library will have coffee & tea available by donation. Serving complimentary celebration cake and freezies for children – while supplies last!
Full details on Township of Asphodel-Norwood social media platforms and Asphodel-Norwood Historical Society Facebook page.

Douro 200th Anniversary: Pub Trivia Night
2025-07-04 17:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Douro Arena, Douro-Dummer, Ontario, K9J 6Y2, Canada
In the spring of 1825, 60 Irish families embarked on a long and perilous journey across the sea, arriving in late fall in Douro Township.
Join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Douro community as we honour our rich heritage, celebrate our vibrant present, and look forward with hope to our promising future.
Friday July 4: Pub trivia night at the Douro Arena
Other Events:
Saturday July 5:
Village of Douro
Throughout day:

Historical Displays
Village Tour
Cemetery Tour
Rail Splitting, Square Dancing, Quilting, Baking, Fence demonstrations
Children’s activities
Food truck available

5-7pm Knights Beef BBQ Served
Douro Arena
Evening: Concert/Dance
Sunday July 6:
Village of Douro

9am Prayer Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery
10am Commemorative Mass

Following mass:

Memorial unveiling & dedication
Luncheon
Historical speakers
Historical displays
Closing remarks

Douro 200th Anniversary: Variety of Events
2025-07-05 | Douro-Dummer, Douro-Dummer, Ontario, Canada
In the spring of 1825, 60 Irish families embarked on a long and perilous journey across the sea, arriving in late fall in Douro Township.
Join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Douro community as we honour our rich heritage, celebrate our vibrant present, and look forward with hope to our promising future.
Saturday July 5:
Village of Douro
Throughout day:

Historical Displays
Village Tour
Cemetery Tour
Rail Splitting, Square Dancing, Quilting, Baking, Fence demonstrations
Children’s activities
Food truck available

5-7pm Knights Beef BBQ Served
Douro Arena
Evening: Concert/Dance
Other Events:
Friday July 4: Pub trivia night at the Douro Arena
Sunday July 6:
Village of Douro

9am Prayer Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery
10am Commemorative Mass

Following mass:

Memorial unveiling & dedication
Luncheon
Historical speakers
Historical displays
Closing remarks

Douro 200th Anniversary: Commemorative Events
2025-07-06 | Douro-Dummer, Douro-Dummer, Ontario, Canada
In the spring of 1825, 60 Irish families embarked on a long and perilous journey across the sea, arriving in late fall in Douro Township.
Join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Douro community as we honour our rich heritage, celebrate our vibrant present, and look forward with hope to our promising future.
Sunday July 6:
Village of Douro

9am Prayer Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery
10am Commemorative Mass

Following mass:

Memorial unveiling & dedication
Luncheon
Historical speakers
Historical displays
Closing remarks

Other Events:
Friday July 4: Pub trivia night at the Douro Arena
Saturday July 5:
Village of Douro
Throughout day:

Historical Displays
Village Tour
Cemetery Tour
Rail Splitting, Square Dancing, Quilting, Baking, Fence demonstrations
Children’s activities
Food truck available

5-7pm Knights Beef BBQ Served
Douro Arena
Evening: Concert/Dance

Bicentennial Mass: St. Joseph's, Douro
2025-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Joseph’s Church, 300 County Rd 8, Douro, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
10 AM – Bicentennial Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father Thomas Lynch.

Ennismore Heritage Days: Entertainment and Demonstrations
2025-07-12 | Ennismore, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
Saturday: Entertainment program (Paul Crough & Friends) Antique display, Shanty building, Pioneer Demonstrations (quilting, logging) Live Entertainment on a wagon (Dignitary remarks)
Sunday: Holy Mass @ St. Martin’s Parish offered for our Irish Ancestors 11:00AMFollowing Mass – Parish Picnic Pot Luck Lunch with music and Children’s Bouncy Castle

Ennismore Heritage Days: Mass and Picnic
2025-07-13 | Ennismore, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
Sunday: Holy Mass @ St. Martin’s Parish offered for our Irish Ancestors 11:00AM. Following Mass – Parish Picnic Pot Luck Lunch with music and Children’s Bouncy Castle
Saturday: Entertainment program (Paul Crough & Friends) Antique display, Shanty building, Pioneer Demonstrations (quilting, logging) Live Entertainment on a wagon (Dignitary remarks)

Bicentennial Mass: St. Martin's Church, Ennismore
2025-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Martin’s Church, 513 Ennis Rd, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
10 AM – Bicentennial Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father William Moloney.

Ennismore Shamrock Festival: Garage Sale and Dance
2025-07-18 15:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Ennismore Community Centre Arena, 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
Friday: Garage Sale from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, hosted by the Ennismore Curling Club, Dance at The Quarry Golf Club (age of majority event)
A three day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) packed event with so much going on! The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. Featuring truck and tractor pulls, pancake breakfast, a BBQ, petting zoo, bouncy castles, games, foods, a garage sale and more.

Downeyville Heritage Day
2025-07-19 | Downeyville Hall, 340 St Lukes Road, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
Downeyville Heritage Day featuring building and farm site tours of the blacksmith shop and tools, quilt display at St. Luke’s Church, a Shanty Build and more! On July 19, 2025

Ennismore Shamrock Festival: Family Fun Day
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ennismore Community Centre Arena, 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
FREE Family Fun Day from 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore)
A three day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) packed event with so much going on! The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. Featuring truck and tractor pulls, pancake breakfast, a BBQ, petting zoo, bouncy castles, games, foods, a garage sale and more.

Ennismore Shamrock Festival: Truck and Tractor Pull
2025-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ennismore Community Centre Arena, 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
Sunday: Truck & Tractor Pull beginning at 12 Noon
+ craft show later at the arena. Food and drinks available for purchase through vendors.
A three day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) packed event with so much going on! The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. Featuring truck and tractor pulls, pancake breakfast, a BBQ, petting zoo, bouncy castles, games, foods, a garage sale and more.

4th Line Theatre: 'Wild Irish Geese' - Outdoor Theatre
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 4th Line Theatre, 9 Tupper Street, Millbrook, Ontario, L0A 1G0, Canada
4th Line Theatre: ‘Wild Irish Geese’ – Outdoor Theatre
Location: 9 Tupper Street, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Times: Tuesdays through Saturdays from July 29 – August 30th with an added Monday performance on August 25th
Details: Experience a captivating evening of theatre with the World Premier of Wild Irish Geese, written by Megan Murphy. A portrayal with social and political perspectives of the impoverished Irish emigrants’ journey to settle in the region in 1825 and Peter Robinson, the face of the emigration scheme. This play, of epic historical proportions is set in the breath-taking backdrop of 4th Line Theatre’s open air stage.
Purchase theatre tickets directly at: https://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/2025-summer-season

Bicentennial Official Opening - Ceremony & Irish Flag Raising
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City Hall Peterborough, 500 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3R9, Canada
1:00 PM – Bicentennial Official Opening – Ceremony & Irish Flag Raising
Location:Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site of Canada, 220 Murray St., Peterborough
Time: 1PM to 2PM
Details: Join in the official opening of the Bicentennial to commence these commemorative days from August 1st to 10th, dedicated to the legacy of the Peter Robinson settlers. Following speeches from dignitaries, along with traditional music, the Irish flag will be proudly raised.
Good to Know:This event is complimentary but requires registration in advance and is subject to availability.
Register

Bicentennial Heritage Fair & Welcome Hub - Opening and Blessing
2025-08-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Knights of Columbus Hall, 317 Hunter St. West, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2M1, Canada
3:00 PM – Bicentennial Heritage Fair & Welcome Hub – Opening and Blessing
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall • 317 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Details: The Bicentennial Heritage Fair will be a one-stop headquarters for visitors from near and far from August 1st – 8th, to access resources on local communities and attractions, history displays and books by authors of a local historic and heritage nature. The opening and blessing of this hub on August 1st will include a welcome from dignitaries, traditional Irish and regional folk music, social time and light refreshments.
Good to Know: This ‘Opening’ event is complimentary but requires registration in advance and is subject to availability. Please note, the Bicentennial Heritage Fair will be open to the public without registration from August 2-8th from 10-4pm. Closed August 9th and 10th.
Register

Peterborough Musicfest: Acrobat - The U2 Tribute Band - Live Outdoor Concert
2025-08-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Del Crary Park, 100 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J393, Canada
8:00 PM – Peterborough Musicfest – Live Outdoor Concert
Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough
Time: 8:00 PM
Details: From timeless hits like With or Without You, Where the Streets Have No Name, and Beautiful Day, to deeper cuts that hardcore fans will love, Acrobat performs the songs that defined generations with unmatched energy and authenticity. Peterborough Musicfest is Canada’s longest-running free-admission music festival, presenting eight weeks of concerts by top Canadian and international artists at Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake in Peterborough’s downtown. For more details about this concert date please visit: https://www.ptbomusicfest.ca/concert/acrobat-the-u2-tribute-band/.
Good to know: No registration or tickets are required for this event. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, if you wish. Chair rental available at park for a nominal fee.

Bicentennial Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Young's Point – Attend Independently
2025-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Our Lady of Good Counsel, 2761 River Road, Young's Point, Ontario, Canada
Location: 2761 River Rd, Young’s Point
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Details: Mass will be held in the small church where many descendants of Peter Robinson emigrants attended for generations. The homily will be given by Fr. Keith Wallace, descendant of Young’s Point. Following mass, guests are welcome to do a self-guided cemetery walk. The Young’s Point 200 Years on the Water outdoor activities will continue at Lock 27 throughout the afternoon (see below).
Good to Know: This event is organized and hosted by the community group of Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water. No pre-registration required, however seating in the church is quite limited.

Bicentennial Mass: Our Lady of Good Council, Young's Point
2025-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Our Lady of Good Counsel, 2761 River Road, Young's Point, Ontario, Canada
10 AM – Bicentennial Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father Keith Wallace.

Gaelic Football: Demonstrations and Friendly Match
2025-08-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Location: Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough
Time: 10am to 3pm (exact time subject to change)
Details: The Peterborough Gaelic Football Association and its members will present demonstrations and a friendly match so the public can enjoy witnessing the fun and community around the sport during the Bicentennial events of August 1-10th. More info to follow.
Good to Know: No registration or tickets are required for this event.
