September 3
🎶 Terry Fox Benefit Concert
6:00–9:00 PM | Kawartha Settlers' Village, Bobcaygeon
Enjoy an evening of live music by The Vintages, a silent auction and snacks in the Murphy Barn. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Terry Fox
September 5–6
🎨 Kawartha Arts Festival
Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds
One of the area's largest arts festivals, featuring artists, demonstrations, the Young@Art showcase and more. Admission is free.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 5
🎤 REIGN: The Queens of Blues, Soul & Rock 'n Roll
7:30 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
A big-band production celebrating the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Gloria Gaynor and other legendary performers.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 10
🎺 My Son The Hurricane
7:30 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
The 12-piece Canadian brass-funk group brings its high-energy combination of horns, drums, guitar, keys, percussion and vocals to Lindsay.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 11–20
🎭 Having Hope at Home – Lindsay Little Theatre
September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 | Lindsay
A funny and heartwarming Canadian comedy by David S. Craig about three generations of a family, a home birth and a dinner that doesn't exactly go according to plan. Evening performances are at 7 PM with Sunday matinees at 2 PM.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 12
🪵 Kawartha Carving Competition & Exhibition
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Bobcaygeon Curling Club
See judged carving competitions and demonstrations, plus carvings, tools, specialty wood and books for sale. There's also a silent auction, door prizes and more. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free with an adult.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 12
🚗 Vintage Wheels & Timeless Feels Car Show
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Aspira Kawartha Lakes Retirement Living, Bobcaygeon
A community car show featuring vintage vehicles in Bobcaygeon. The scheduled rain date is September 13.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 12
🚪 Doors Open Peterborough
10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Various Locations, Peterborough
Explore normally inaccessible or lesser-known spaces around Peterborough for free. This year's program includes a dozen sites and two guided historic walks.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 12
🎶 A Musical Night with Joanna & Danny Bronson and Jake Lauzon
7:30 PM | Ennismore Curling Club
An intimate evening of live music in Ennismore featuring folk, covers and original music.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 12
🎸 Killer Dwarfs
7:30 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
Canadian hard-rock band Killer Dwarfs takes the stage at the historic Academy Theatre.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 13
🚪 Doors Open Kawartha Lakes
10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Various Locations, Kawartha Lakes
In celebration of Kawartha Lakes' 25th anniversary, visitors can explore eight sites associated with the area's civic and community history. Participating locations include the Academy Theatre, Kawartha Lakes City Hall and Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 13
🪶 Celebrating Indigenous Arts & Artists
Peterborough
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 18–27
🏳️🌈 Peterborough Pride Week
Various Events | Peterborough
Ten days of community programming and celebrations take place throughout Peterborough, culminating during the final weekend.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 18
🎸 A Celebration of Ozzy – Crazy Babies
8:00 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
A live tribute celebrating the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 20
🏃 Terry Fox Community Run – Bobcaygeon
Registration 9:30 AM | Aspira, 60 West Street, Bobcaygeon
Walk, run or bike marked 1, 2, 5 or 10 km routes in support of cancer research. Dogs are welcome on leash, and the morning includes a BBQ, music and prizes.
September 19–27
🎡The Lindsay Exhibition — The LEX| Lindsay Exhibition Grounds
One of Kawartha Lakes' biggest fall traditions returns for 2026. The LEX celebrates agriculture and community with livestock shows, midway rides, vendors, food, homecraft exhibits, entertainment, competitions and special events throughout the fair.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 25
🎤 Jeff Leeson Live
8:00 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
Canadian comedian Jeff Leeson brings his improvisational stand-up show to Lindsay.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 26
🎹 Piano Man – Billy Joel Tribute
8:00 PM | FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay
Jeff Brewer and his band recreate Billy Joel favorites including Piano Man, The Stranger, You May Be Right and more.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 26–27
🎨 Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Peterborough & the Kawarthas
A free, self-guided driving tour that lets visitors meet local artists and explore working studios throughout Peterborough and the surrounding Kawarthas.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
September 26–27
📸 Victoria County Studio Tour
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Kawartha Lakes
A separate studio tour taking place throughout Kawartha Lakes, giving visitors another opportunity to meet artists and explore their work. The tour returns for a second weekend on October 3–4.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
🥕 Farmers' Markets Throughout September
Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market
Wednesdays & Saturdays | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Quaker Foods City Square | 215 Charlotte Street, Downtown Peterborough
Shop local farmers, food producers and artisans for seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, handmade items and more. The outdoor market runs at Quaker Foods City Square from May through October.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursdays | Lakefield
The outdoor market continues through October with local produce, baking, prepared foods and artisan products.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market
Saturdays | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Bobcaygeon
The Saturday market continues through October 10, with vendors coming from within 100 km of Bobcaygeon.
👉 VIEW EVENT HERE 🔗
We're always looking for great events happening throughout Peterborough, the Kawarthas and surrounding communities.
Know about an upcoming festival, fundraiser, concert, market, school event, community gathering or something else our neighbours might enjoy?
We'd love to hear about it and help spread the word!
👉 HAVE A LOCAL EVENT TO SHARE?
Email the details to kelda@reynoldsrealestate.ca
💙 Helping You Stay Connected to Our Community 💙
We created this page to make it a little easier to discover what's happening close to home. New events are added regularly, so check back often to see what's coming up around Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
**Event dates, times and details can change. We recommend checking the event organizer's website before heading out.**
