💼 Halloweekend

Good morning, PTBO! We were gonna start this Brief with something profound about the change of seasons… but then we remembered the real reason we’re here: free events, good food, and mild gossip. Let’s skip the philosophy and get to the fun.

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Downtown’s about to get spooky this Saturday from 4–6 PM as the DBIA hosts its annual Halloween in the Booro across downtown and East City. Over 45 local businesses will be handing out treats while costumed characters roam George Street. Swing by the Family Zone for a Halloween-themed photo booth and costume contests for kids, adults, and even pets — a sweet way to spend the evening.

This Saturday starting at 9 AM, Kawartha Food Share’s “Porch Pirates” will be pillaging Peterborough for a cause. Residents are asked to leave bags of non-perishable food on their porches for pickup, helping refill KFS shelves as demand hits record highs. Top items include peanut butter, canned goods, cereal, and hygiene products — or make a cash donation to triple your impact.

The Ontario Land Tribunal has dismissed Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes’ appeal to build 24 sleeping cabins at 385 Lansdowne St. E. The ruling found the project inconsistent with planning guidelines, classifying the cabins as residential dwellings rather than an institutional use. The decision sides with nearby Toromont Industries, citing land-use compatibility and noise concerns — another setback for PATH’s proposed tiny home community.

⚾ World Series Watch Parties Downtown: Downtown’s going full Blue Jays this Saturday at 8 PM as Quaker Foods City Square hosts a free outdoor watch party for Game 1 of the World Series. The DBIA and City of Peterborough are streaming the Jays-Dodgers matchup on the big screen, with snacks, vendors, and Boro merch on site. Bring a chair, bundle up, and cheer loud.

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📚 Library Book Sale: Shelves filled with fiction, non fiction, kids books and rare gems, all priced to please any reader’s budget. 12 PM Peterborough Public Library

👻 Haunted Clubhouse: The Peterborough Rugby Club is turning its clubhouse into six rooms of pure fright with scares, laughs and creepy surprises around every corner. 7 PM Nicholls Oval Park

🎸 Ikons of Rock: Straight from Las Vegas, this classic rock tribute brings the legends to life with spot-on looks, voices and theatrics. Expect hits from Kiss, Queen, Def Leppard and more in one loud, over-the-top show. 7:30 PM Showplace Performance Centre ($)

🧵 Hand of Man Art and Craft Sale: The Kawarthas’ biggest craft show fills the Morrow Building with local makers, treats, and handmade everything from candles to carvings. 4 PM Morrow Building

🤠 Country Line Dancing Night: Rolling Grape is bringing back the boots and two-steps for an evening of wine, pizza, and dancing led by instructor Julie Fallis from 6 to 9. No experience needed, just good vibes and grape juice with a kick. 5 PM Rolling Grape Vineyard

🕯️ Soul Circle: Settle into the season with candlelit restorative yoga, a herbal spa workshop, and a tarot-and-tea station — all in support of the Lakefield Animal Welfare Shelter. 7 PM Summer Soul Yoga Studio

🎃 50 Shades of Fun: Halloween Style: The Venue is getting wild with bingo, prizes, dancing and plenty of laughs in this 19+ night out that mixes games with good times for a cause. 7 PM The Venue

🎃 Halloween in the Booro: Downtown turns into a trick-or-treat trail with over 45 stops handing out candy, photo ops, and costume contests for kids, families and even pets. 4 PM Downtown Peterborough

🌳 Jackson Park Cleanup: Volunteers are meeting in the Monaghan Road lot to split into teams and give Jackson Park a fall refresh. Bring gloves, snacks and energy garbage bags are provided. 10 AM Jackson Park

🤸 Halloween Howl: Kawartha Gymnastics is flipping into spooky mode with obstacle courses, games, face painting and a vendor fair for all ages. Costumes encouraged, candy guaranteed. 4 PM Kawartha Gymnastics

🎹 Epic Elton Tribute: Jeff Scott channels Elton John in a dazzling tribute packed with hits, costumes and piano flair that feels straight out of the Rocketman era. 8 PM Showplace Performance Centre

🕸️ Trick or Treat at the Barn: Kawartha Downs hosts a Halloween market and trunk-or-treat with spooky displays, candy, vendors and prizes for the best-decorated cars. 2 PM Kawartha Downs

🧶 Chunky Blanket Workshop: Learn to hand-knit your own cozy blanket with snacks, drinks and a surprise gift bag to top it off - no needles needed, just good vibes. 10 AM The Event Loft

🥧 Make Your Own Pie Dish: Get hands-on with clay and craft a custom pie dish complete with textures and glaze colours at this creative workshop. 1 PM The Art School of Peterborough

🎃 Spooky Adventure Halloween Party: A fun-filled afternoon of crafts, games and costumes for kids and families at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre — spooky vibes only. 4:30 PM Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

🎺 Sounds of Tomorrow: The Peterborough Concert Band performs a benefit concert supporting the Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s Upbeat! program, helping kids access music education and instruments. 2:30 PM Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

📖 Spooky Storytelling Book Club: Settle in for an afternoon of eerie tales and shared chills as readers swap their favourite spooky stories at Intrigue Books and Things. 4 PM Intrigue Books and Things

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Taylor Abrahamse | Black Horse Pub | 5 PM
Woodhouse Crooks | Black Horse Pub | 9 PM
Shuga | Crook & Coffer | 7 PM
Fittonia w/ Wily Era | The John at Sadleir House | 8 PM
Allura | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 7 PM
Cale Crowe | McThirsty’s Pint | 9 PM

Emily Burgess | Black Horse Pub | 5 PM
Four Lanes Wide | Black Horse Pub | 9 PM
The Skelligs | Crook & Coffer | 2:30 PM
Greg Thomas | Crook & Coffer | 7 PM
Illegal Aliens w/ Kidz, Blue Velour | The John at Sadleir House | 8:30 PM
The Wild Cards | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 4 PM
Excuses Excuses w/ Intimidators | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 9 PM
High Waters Band | Puck’n Pint Sports Pub | 8 PM
Georgia Rose | Springville Tap n’ Grill | 6 PM
Davey Boy | McThirsty’s Pint | 9 PM

Steve Stacey | Black Horse Pub | 4 PM
Mike Tremblett Jr. | Rolling Grape Vineyard | 2 PM
Glen Caradus & Phil Stephenson | 100 Acre Brewing Co. | 3 PM
Karaoke and Open Mic | McThirsty’s Pint | 8 PM

You stay classy Peterborough, and thank you again for reading!

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