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Celebrate the Holidays at the Lindsay Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 23^rd!

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The festive season kicks off in Lindsay this year with the much-loved Santa Claus Parade, happening on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This community tradition brings together families, local businesses, and volunteers to celebrate the magic of the holidays in the heart of downtown Lindsay.

Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Route: The parade begins at the Recreation Complex on Adelaide Street South, travels north...

A Full Day of Fun at Victoria Park Armoury – Lindsay ComiCon & GCW Wrestling!

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8th, 2025!  Victoria Park Armoury will be the hottest spot in town, hosting TWO epic events in one day. Whether you're into comics, cosplay, or body slams, there's something for everyone.

Lindsay ComiCon – Comics, Collectibles & Cosplay

Victoria Park Armoury located at 210 Kent Street West in Lindsay
Saturday, November 8th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$5.00 admission

Come out and celebrate all things geek culture! ...

The Keene Pumpkin Festival Is a Must-Do This Fall!

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If you’re looking for crisp air, giant pumpkins, family fun, and that cozy countryside kind of charm, make plans to attend the 18^th Keene Pumpkin Festival taking place in the quaint village of Keene just east of Peterborough.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

1137 Heritage Line in Keene

$5.00 for ages 13 years up

$2.00 for 12 and under

This annual festival is a celebration of everything we love about autumn: crisp air, colorful leaves, and pumpkins.  And not just any pumpkins.  We’re...

A Day on the Farm Awaits!

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The 23rd Annual Kawartha Farmfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. which is the weekend just before Thanksgiving.  The event is a self-guided, one-day driving tour of various family farms and rural attractions across Kawartha Lakes. It offers a mix of agricultural experiences, hands-on activities, and opportunities to purchase local farm products.

Tickets are priced at $5 per adult, and children under 14 are admitted free.

Tickets include...

Discover Local Art on the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour 2025

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As autumn leaves begin their annual performance across the Kawartha landscape, a different kind of transformation is also taking place behind studio doors, down country roads, in barns, cottages, and homes. The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, now in its 41st year, returns this fall, offering a rare opportunity to explore the creative spaces of over 50 local artists across 39 studio stops.

There’s a quiet magic in stepping into someone’s workspace, seeing what they see, and learning...

All Aboard for Fun: Two Big Collector Events Coming to Kawartha This Fall!

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Get ready, Kawartha! This fall, the region becomes a hotspot for collectors, hobbyists, and families with two exciting events that celebrate everything from model railroads to vintage toys, pop culture collectibles, and everything in between at Kawartha Downs!

The Kawartha Model Train Show 2025

Dates & Times: Saturday, September 27 (9:00 am–4:00 pm) and Sunday, September 28 (9:00 am–3:00 pm)

Approximately 81 vendor tables featuring model trains in all scales, with working layouts...

The 171st Lindsay Exhibition is Returning September 13–21, 2025!

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Get ready, Kawartha Lakes! One of Ontario’s oldest and most beloved fall fairs is back and bigger than ever. The 171st Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) is making its grand return to the Lindsay Fairgrounds from September 13 to 21, 2025 and you won’t want to miss a moment of the action.

Mark Your Calendar

Dates: Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, September 21, 2025
Location: Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, Ontario

This year’s event promises to be packed with...

The 22nd Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour is back to bring together seasoned riders, families, and first-time participants for a celebration of cycling, community, and charity.

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Saturday, August 23, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Oakwood Lions Mariposa Community Hall
1008 Eldon Road in Oakwood

Riders from across Ontario and beyond roll through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the province riding past sparkling lakes, historic farmlands, and vibrant small towns. With route...

The 36^th Peterborough Folk Festival is back!

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Canada’s longest-running folk festival is returning, drawing around 15,000 people over the August long weekend promising an unforgettable weekend uniting music, nature, and community through local artistry and shared values.  Since its inception in 1989, Peterborough Folk Festival has grown into a vibrant four-day celebration of folk music and it remains entirely free on the weekend stages.

August 14–17, 2025 at 725 Armour Road, Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough

When: Aug 14...

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Looking for a sweet escape close to home? The next generation of Bethany Hills farmers is growing something special for you.  Experience the simple joy of picking your own blueberries at Bethany Hills Blueberries.

Whether you're a seasoned picker or bringing the kids for the first time, there's something magical about stepping into rows of berry bushes, hearing the buzz of summer bees, and leaving with sun-warmed blueberries you picked yourself.

Bethany Hills Blueberries is located at 433 Bethany Hills Road in Bethany

Pick-your-own...