Family & Kids

Looking to take in a children’s show or get the kids out of the house for a day of family fun? Here’s our listing of upcoming family friendly events in Peterborough. If none of these events fit your schedule, you may also want to see our list of kids attractions in Peterborough.

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Lang Pioneer Village

September 27, 2015 at 10:00 am
The sweetest event of the year is coming to Lang Pioneer Village on Sunday, September 27th! Join us at Applefest and tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come... More Information

Lindsay Fairgrounds

September 23, 2015 to Sep 27, 2015
The Lindsay Ex takes place this year from September 23rd to the 27th at the Lindsay Fairgrounds. Come and celebrate 161 years of excitement and fun! The Lindsay Ex features 120 acr... More Information

Armour Hill (Ashburnham Memorial Park)

August 12, 2015 at 8: 30 pm
The Peterborough Astronomical Association is hosting a viewing of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower on top of Armour Hill, weather permitting. This event is open to the entire publ... More Information

Lang Pioneer Village

June 21, 2015 at 10:00 am
Join us at Lang Pioneer Village for the 19th Annual Smoke & Steam Show this June! This special event at Lang features tractor and power equipment displays, games, a parade through ... More Information

Riverview Park & Zoo

May 27, 2015 to May 28, 2015
Join us this May at the Riverview Park and Zoo for the 14th annual Peterborough Children's Water Festival. This community event is held yearly with a goal to teach young studens ab... More Information
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Ashburnham Memorial Park (Armour Hill)

May 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Join the Peterborough Astronomical Association this may for the 8th anniverssary of Astronomy on the Hill. This free, family-friendly event gives you a chance to enjoy a night out ... More Information

Below the Peterborough Lift Lock

April 25, 2015 to Apr 26, 2015 at 9:00 am
Brought to you by Ducks Unlimited, 2015 marks the 28th year that the Peterborough Greenwing Fishing Derby will take place on the Trent Severn Waterway just below the Liftlocks. Bri... More Information

McLean Berry Farm

March 29, 2015 at 9:30 am
This is a recurring event
McLean Berry Farm's annual Buckhorn Maplefest runs for three weekends during March and features a wide variety of fun activities for the whole family. Events and activities include... More Information

Hutchison House Museum

March 17, 2015 to Mar 20, 2015 at 9:30 am
Hutchison House Museum is running a number of fun and educational programs throughout March Break including hands-on activities, games and tons of fun! Programs run daily from Marc... More Information

Peterborough Museum and Archives

March 16, 2015 to Mar 20, 2015
The Peterborough Museum & Archives are putting on their KinderKidz March Break program which is open to all SK/JK and Grade 1 children. Children will explore geography, animals, hi... More Information

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January 30, 2015 to Feb 01, 2015
Enjoy winter at PolarFest 2015, brought to you by the Township of Selwyn. PolarFest is a family winter festival that offers fun events and entertainment for all ages. Events and ac... More Information

PCVS Auditorium

October 18, 2014 at 1:00
TVOKids presents Read With Ranger Kara, a free show for kids at the Peterborough Collegiate Vocational Institute (PCVS Auditorium). Ranger Kara will be reading and giving away copi... More Information