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PolarFest is back January 31st-February 2nd, 2025!

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PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone to enjoy! A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition, and the enjoyment of winter.

Choose from activities for the young and the young at heart, including:

Opening Ceremony with fireworks display

Polar Paddle

Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game

Ice Carvings

For the very brave - the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge!

This year, the community spirit is getting an exciting boost with the PolarFest PolarPass!

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Celebrated local film festival returns in hybrid format with In-Person and Virtual Programs.  The 2025 festival will see screenings take place January 23rd to 26th at both Showplace and Market Hall. Then, from January 27th to February 2nd, the festival’s virtual on-demand program will be offered online Canada-wide.

With over 50 captivating documentaries spanning topics from resilience to identity, innovation to environmental justice, there is something for everyone. Discover new perspectives and encounter films that will enlighten and engage.

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Shop over 35 local vendors, enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, FREE pictures with Santa, treats from the concession stand and raffle table.  What a great way to get your holiday shopping done by supporting local businesses!

Entry fee is only $2 each or a donation to the food bank

Saturday December 14, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join Kawartha Downs for the first Kids Paint Day with Santa.  Santa will be joining the group as instructor Candace walks everyone through the festive gnome painting.  Concessions stands will...

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Lindsay Farmers’ Market invites you to explore one of Ontario’s finest Christmas Farmers’ Markets.

Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Saturday, December 21st, 2024

From 9am to 2pm at the Lindsay Victoria Park Armoury

Discover the incredible offerings from our dedicated farmers and local artisans, who have crafted a delightful array of products just for you. This market aims to fulfill your holiday shopping desires with a diverse selection of foods, preserves, honey, crafts, baked goods, jewelry, decorations, and perfect...

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Cozy up with Kate Suhr and Meg Murphy and enjoy festive stories and songs that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. There will be heartwarming and humorous original storytelling, foot tapping music with inspiring vocals, surprise special guests, and that magical feeling that happens when people gather in a theatre to share and be entertained. Bring your family and friends and join them on The Verandah this holiday season.

World Premiere created by Megan Murphy & Kate Suhr

Directed by Kim Blackwell

Musical Direction by Justin...

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Mark your Calendars for the return of Christmas at Ken Reid Conservation Area that takes place each year on the first Saturday in December. This holiday favourite has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors.

Located at 277 Kenrei Road in Lindsay

Saturday December 7^th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Family Event (donations are appreciated and welcomed)

Horse drawn wagon rides, Christmas Scavenger Hunt, Kids Craft Corner, Christmas Story Walks, Visits with Santa Claus, musical entertainment and much more!

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Help Kawartha Lakes Food Source fundraise in a fun and festive way, with the 15th Annual Lindsay Jolly Jog!

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Mark your calendars and pull out your running shoes because the 15th Annual Jolly Jog is happening this year on Saturday, November 16th!  Not only is the Jolly Jog a fun kick off to the holidays, it is also a great way to give back to the community.

From 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Located at 260 Kent Street West in Kawartha Lakes 

Help Kawartha Lakes Food...

The Lindsay Santa Claus Parade is back!

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The parade will go right through the heart of downtown Lindsay. This year's parade theme is - Holiday on the Farm- and they welcome the community to highlight local agriculture and holiday traditions, tying in with the 2024 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo which was hosted in the City of Kawartha Lakes in October 2024. 

Sunday November 17, 2024

Starts at 2:00 p.m.

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Starting at the Recreation Complex on Adelaide...

ComiCon and Live Wrestling is back in Lindsay on November 10th 2024!

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Linsday Comicon

A variety of vendors will be selling comic books, new & vintage toys, jewelry, DVD's, anime, manga, prints, and a variety of other awesome geek stuff. There will even be some Artists & Authors present with their own art / books and comics. Visit their booths and get some unique items and even some free autographs.  Some vendors will also be buying. Bring your unwanted comic books, toys, video games and anything else you are looking to clear out...

Fall Fun at the 17^th Annual Keene Pumpkin Festival!

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The idyllic countryside hamlet of Keene Ontario, located just 15 minutes east of Peterborough has played host to The Keene Pumpkin Festival since 2007. A family event that is fun for people of all ages. 

Be amazed at the giant pumpkin weigh-off, with some gourds weighing over 1000 lbs. Stop by the decorated pumpkin pyramid on display, and entertain the kids at the fun Kid Zone with bouncy castles, face painting and other great activities throughout the day.  Climb through...