Open to Visitors: Trent Valley Archives
2025-07-15 10:00 - 2025-07-19 16:00, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 2025-07-26 16:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 2025-08-02 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: Family History Research with the Kawartha Ancestral Research Association (KARA)
2025-07-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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.

Open to Visitors: Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2025-07-16 10:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 2025-07-25 15:00, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 2025-08-01 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.

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

Peter Robinson's Peterborough - Walking Tour
2025-08-01 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 499 George Street North, Peterborough, 499 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2V9, Canada
9:30 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: 9:30AM 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. While in Millenium Park, the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club will reveal a commemorative plaque in honour of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to the region, in combination with the 50th anniversary year of the PCIC. 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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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.
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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.
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Archives & Open Air Museums - Bus Tour
2025-08-02 09:45 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G5, Canada
9:45 AM – Archives & Open Air Museums – Bus Tour
Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time.
Time: 9:45AM to 4:30PM
Details: Spend the day visiting with the keepers of museums and heritage sites in Peterborough City and County, in connection with the Peter Robinson immigration. At Peterborough Museum & Archives, view original passenger lists for the nine ships, along with some of Peter Robinson’s emigration documents. At Lang Pioneer Village Museum, enjoy the open air museum offering a glimpse of life in the region during the 19th Century. Take time at the exhibit, “Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come From”, shining a light on ‘the major impacts that settlement had on the local indigenous population’. Other stops include the village of Keene and Hope Mill on the scenic Indian River.
Good to Know: This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include return transportation from Holiday Inn, entrances to museums and a light lunch. Please note: you can visit these locations 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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Grand Irish Gathering - Canadian Canoe Museum
2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, K9L 1P8, Canada
7:00 PM – Grand Irish Gathering – Canadian Canoe Museum
Location: Canadian Canoe Museum • 2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
Time: 7PM to 11PM
Details: The Peterborough Canadian Irish Club presents the Grand Irish Gathering, celebrating its 50th anniversary in tandem with commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to the region. Come for an evening of socializing and sumptuous appetizers within Peterborough’s iconic Canadian Canoe Museum, overlooking Little Lake. An opening Honour Song will be performed by the Indigenous Women’s Hand Drumming and Singing Quartet, “Naandewegaan – Healing With Drums”. Other musical highlights include harpist Anne Norman, traditional Irish dancers from the Kelly School of Irish Dance and modern celtic band, ‘Hunt the Hare’. During the event, enjoy after hours access to the museum exhibits.
Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include appetizers and museum entrance for self-guided tours. A cash bar is available. This is a stand-up event with limited seating available. Attire recommendation is ‘smart casual’.
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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.
