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Nov 27

The Avant-Garden Shop Customer Appreciation Event

The Avant-Garden Shop and the Pasta Shop on Sherbrooke Street are hosting their annual customer appreciation event! Drop by for door prizes, food sampling,...

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Nov 29

Peterborough Singers: Yuletide Cheer

The Peterborough Singers present Yuletide Cheer, the concert to kick off your local holiday season. Join the 100+ choir, the brass quintet Venabrass, and...

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Dec 5

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Peterborough is set to sparkle with holiday magic. Quaker Foods City Square, at 215 Charlotte Street will come alive once again for festive...

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Dec 5

Holiday Night Market

Live music, food & treats, hot drinks, handmade art & gift vendors, & more! Presented by: First Friday PTBO, The Neighbourhood Vintage, Peterborough DBIA...

Dec 6

Downtown Holiday Market

Holiday Market at Quaker Square Join us for a festive afternoon of local shopping at Quaker Square! Browse unique handmade crafts, locally-sourced goods, and...

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Dec 10

Board Together: LGBTQ+ Board Game Meetup

Board Together is an LGBTQ+ board game group that gets together on the second Wednesday of every month at the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge!...

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Shop Local. Collect Stamps. Win Big.

Holiday Shopping Passports

November 12th - January 7th

The Holiday Shopping Passport is back! Support independent shops and restaurants downtown while collecting stamps for amazing prizes. Three $500 early bird draws plus a $1,500 grand prize. Shop local, win big, and make this holiday season unforgettable.

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