Peterborough Musicfest: Mudmen with Special Guest Irish Millie - Live Outdoor Concert
2025-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Del Crary Park, 100 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J393, Canada
Peterborough Musicfest: Mudmen with Special Guest Irish Millie – Live Outdoor Concert

Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough
Time: 8:00PM
Details: Get ready for a powerful night of Celtic rock and fiddling finesse as Mudmen take the stage, with opening act by special guest and rising fiddler, Irish Millie. The featured band’s founding bagpipe-playing siblings Robby and Sandy adopted the name “Mudmen” – a nod to their past lives as bricklayers. 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/mudmen-with-special-guest-irish-millie/.
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.

Community Roots: Keene, Westwood, Norwood & Douro - Bus Tour
2025-08-07 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G5, Canada
8:30 AM – Community Roots: Keene, Westwood, Norwood & Douro – Bus Tour
Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time.
Time: 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Details: Explore the communities of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Asphodel-Norwood and Douro, established by Peter Robinson Irish Emigrants and steeped to this day in regional heritage and folklore. Hosted by community members, you’ll visit key locations that provide both historic and present day contexts for those looking to reconnect with the land and people of their ancestral roots in the region.
Good to Know: This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include return transportation from the Holiday Inn and a light lunch.
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4th Line Theatre: 'Wild Irish Geese' - Outdoor Theatre with Transportation
2025-08-07 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G5, Canada
4:30PM – 4th Line Theatre: ‘Wild Irish Geese’ – Outdoor Theatre with Transportation
Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time.
Time: 4:30PM – 9:00PM
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.
Good to Know: This event WITH transportation requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include theatre performance and return transportation from Holiday Inn. Light dinner options available on site but NOT included. Please Note: you can experience 4th Line Theatre’s production of Wild Irish Geese independently during other evenings of your stay. Purchase theatre tickets directly at: https://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/2025-summer-season
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4th Line Theatre: 'Wild Irish Geese' - Outdoor Theatre
2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) and 2 more dates | 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

Kingston Encampment & Thousand Islands - Tour by Bus and Boat
2025-08-08 08:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G5, Canada
8:00 AM – Kingston Encampment & Thousand Islands – Tour by Bus and Boat
Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time.
Time: 8:00AM – 7:45PM
Details: Trod on yet another compelling place along the Peter Robinson emigrants’ journey in 1825, following their Atlantic crossing. Experience first hand the grounds at Fort Henry and Point Frederick where the Irish migrants encamped for over a month in the blazing summer heat, waiting for the next leg of their journey to Cobourg and on to Peterborough. Exhibits and displays portray hardships faced by the Irish during their stay. Following this guided tour, enjoy a cruise – in modern-day comfort – through the spectacular Thousand Islands.
Good to Know: This bus and boat tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include return transportation from Holiday Inn, admission to Fort Henry and Thousand Islands boat cruise. This is a full day experience with casual lunch and dinner options available for purchase (but NOT included).
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Peter Robinson’s Peterborough - Walking Tour
2025-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 499 George Street North, Peterborough, 499 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2V9, Canada
10:00 AM – Peter Robinson’s Peterborough – Walking Tour
Location: Starting Point – Confederation Square (centre sidewalk), 499 George St. N., Peterborough. Ending Point – Princess Gardens, 100 Charlotte St., Peterborough.
Time: 10AM to 12PM
Details: Locally based historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will lead a leisurely walk from Confederation Park along Water Street to Millennium Park. The focus is on what Peterborough (known to Peter Robinson as ‘the Depot’) looked like in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named ‘Peter Robinson Room’ of Princess Gardens for refreshments. This tour is hosted by Trent Valley Archives.
Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability.
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Open to Visitors: Family History Research with the Kawartha Ancestral Research Association (KARA)
2025-08-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | KARA Peterborough, 730 The Kingsway, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6W6, Canada
Join us all year for family history research, resources, books etc. located at 730 The Kingsway #3, Peterborough, Ontario. Open to visitors
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and Saturdays by Appointment.

Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Bus Tour
2025-08-09 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G5, Canada
9:30 AM – Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park – Bus Tour
Location: Pickup & drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time.
Time: 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Details: Known traditionally as Kinoomaage Waapkong, the Teaching Rocks is home to the largest concentration of pre-contact First Nations petroglyphs in Canada. Managed in partnership with Curve Lake First Nation and Ontario Parks, this significant site is recognized as a sacred and spiritual area for many First Nations. With over 1000 different carved images, ranging in age from 600 to 6000 years old, these petroglyphs speak to the rich cultural and spiritual life of the Anishinaabeg who carved them to provide teachings for our current and future generations. A guided tour of the Teaching Rocks will provide a glimpse into the spiritual lives of the Anishinaabeg through oral teachings surrounding traditional clan systems, responsibilities to one another and the land, the sacred connection between Anishinaabeg and the earth, and the spiritual and cultural history of Anishinaabeg of this area. Join us for an opportunity to experience this unique site and gain teachings that have been passed from one generation to the next for thousands of years.
Good to Know: This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include return transportation from Holiday Inn, guided tour and a box lunch from local provider Cheesy Fromage that can be enjoyed on site after the tour. There will be approximately 30 minutes of easy walking on accessible and level trails. You can visit Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park independently during your stay. Please refer to the Multi-Day & All-Week Activities listed on this calendar (link) for more details.
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Peterborough Musicfest: The Celtic Tenors - Live Outdoor Concert
2025-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Del Crary Park, 100 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J393, Canada
8:00 PM – Peterborough Musicfest: The Celtic Tenors – Live Outdoor Concert
Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough
Time: 8:00PM
Details: Join us for an unforgettable evening with The Celtic Tenors—a world-renowned trio whose music and message beautifully honour the Irish spirit, past and present. 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/the-celtic-tenors/.
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.

Chemong Lake Triathlon
2025-08-10 | Ennismore Waterfront Park, 981-1085 Ennis Rd,, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
Annual Event: The Chemong Lake Triathlon is a fun, family friendly event that offers something for everyone.
A grass-roots event in a beautiful location this is a unique triathlon experience.
Ennismore Waterfront Park, 981-1085 Ennis Rd, Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0
Free parking will be available nearby – watch for signs.
Please carpool if possible!

Bicentennial Mass of Celebration & Farewell
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, 411 Reid Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2M4, Canada
10:30 AM – Mass of Celebration and Farewell
Location: St. Peter’s in Chains Cathedral, 411 Reid St., Peterborough
Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Details: Mass of Celebration and Farewell celebrated by Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father Thomas Lynch at the location of the first church built by Peter Robinson settlers and where many descendants were baptized, married, and buried.
Good to Know: No registration or tickets are required for this mass.
Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough

Beyond the Ship’s Lists: Beyond the Ship’s Lists: St. Peter's Cemetery - Walking Tour
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | St. Peter’s Cemetery, 870 High St, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5R2, Canada
1:00 PM – Beyond the Ship’s Lists: Beyond the Ship’s Lists: St. Peter’s Cemetery – Walking Tour
Location: St. Peter’s Cemetery, 870 High St., Peterborough (corner of Lansdowne & Monaghan). Please be at the Cemetery Office at the start time
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Details: In 1859, thirty-four years after the emigration, St. Peter’s Cemetery opened for burials and has served the Catholic community in Peterborough City and County ever since, becoming the final resting place of some of the Peter Robinson emigrants and their descendants. On this tour, you’ll learn their names, their stories, and the overall impact their legacy has had on our region in the 200 years since their arrival.
Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. The cemetery is approx. a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from downtown Peterborough. It is NOT located at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
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Open to Visitors: Trent Valley Archives
2025-08-12 10:00 - 2025-08-16 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 2025-08-23 16:00 (America/New_York) | Trent Valley Archives, 576 Carnegie Avenue, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Trent Valley Archives welcomes visitors during their standard oporating hours Tuesday through Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Open to Visitors: Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2025-08-13 10:00 - 2025-08-15 15:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 2025-08-22 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, Ontario, Canada
Open to visitors for regular hours:
Wed 10 am to 3 pm, Thurs 10 am to 3 pm, Fri 10 am to 3 pm
“Learn about the history and culture of local First Nations at Aabnaabin Camp and the Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come from.”
Featuring a permanent exhibit in partnership with Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nation where the impacts of settlement on those who were here first are shared.
