💼This Weekend Looks Fun...

Good morning, PTBO! Happy Friday, everyone. Hope your week’s been treating you alright so far. Grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s ease into what’s happening around town today.

In today’s PTBO Brief:

🏗️ Railyard Development Now Complete
🧣 Marentette’s Mission Now Underway
🎁 Holiday Shopping Passports Downtown

Let's get to it.

— M&B

QUICK BITS

🏗️ Railyard Development Now Complete

Ashburnham Realty has wrapped up the Railyard Development on Hunter Street. The final building is already half leased, with four furnished suites ready to go. Residents have built a tight little community with game nights, potlucks, and trail walks. Nearby: Railyard Café, Grant Thornton, BMO Wealth, Ashburnham Ale House, Foodland, Hard Winter Bakery, Black’s Distillery, and more.

🧣 Marentette’s Mission Now Underway

Petes defenceman Thanasi Marentette has launched a winter gear drive to support local families, with donations accepted every Thursday home game from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11 in the PMC lobby or at the Petes Store. The first 100 donors get a signed print or collector card, and the Petes return to home ice this Thursday at 7:05 p.m. against the Sarnia Sting.

🌍 Fleming College Hosts Multicultural Showcase

Fleming College is celebrating cultures from around the world with a four-day Multicultural Showcase at the Sutherland Campus from Nov. 17 to 21. Expect singers, dancers and cultural demonstrations from countries like Myanmar, India, Vietnam, Nigeria, and more, along with performances from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. It’s free, open to all ages and runs daily in the main foyer from 11 AM to 4 PM.

THE BORO BUSINESS

🎁 Holiday Shopping Passports Downtown: The DBIA’s Holiday Shopping Passport is a simple way to earn rewards while supporting local shops. Nearly 200 businesses are handing out stamps with every purchase, plus Double Stamp Fridays starting Nov. 29. It’s an easy, festive way to explore the core and East City while stacking entries for Boro Gift Card prizes.

🍷 Rolling Grape’s Holiday Sip & Shop Returns: Rolling Grape Vineyard is kicking off cozy season with a three-day Holiday Sip & Shop featuring more than 30 local vendors, live music and plenty of good food and wine. It’s free to wander, family and dog friendly, and an easy way to shop local while soaking up the vineyard vibes.

LIFTLOCK LOWDOWN

Friday 11.14

🎨 Kawartha Potters Guild Holiday Show & Sale: Their studio transforms into a cozy holiday market filled with handmade mugs, bowls, platters and all the ceramic goodness you could want 10 AM 993 Talwood Drive

🎤 Karaoke at Crook & Coffer: Grab a drink and jump on the mic for a fun, low-pressure night of singing with a lively Hunter Street crowd 8:30 PM Crook & Coffer

🍷 Holiday Sip & Shop Artisan Market: Rolling Grape kicks off cozy season with 30 local vendors, live music and all the good vineyard vibes 5 PM Rolling Grape

🧠 Trivia at The Pig’s Ear: Round up your smartest pals for a cozy, chaotic and always hilarious night of trivia at the legendary Piggy 8:30 PM The Pig’s Ear Tavern

🎪 The Nutcracker Circus: A high-flying twist on the classic story with circus artistry, music and holiday magic all packed into one unforgettable show 7 PM Market Hall

Saturday 11.15

⚔️ Medieval Christmas Market: Blades of Glory is turning The Mount into a full medieval Christmas market with 20+ themed vendors, knights in armour, live music, dragons, falconers, Santa, the Grinch and all kinds of fantasy fun — costumes encouraged for the full experience 11 AM The Mount Community Centre

🔧 Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop: Learn the copper foil method and create your own stained glass suncatcher from scratch in this beginner friendly class with all materials provided 10 AM The Art School of Peterborough

🌽 Farmers’ Markets Saturday: Start your morning with fresh produce, baked goods and local makers at both PTBO markets. The Peterborough Farmers’ Market kicks things off at 7 AM Memorial Centre & 8 AM Peterborough Square

🏠 Holiday House Tour: Explore four west-end homes decked out for the season by local designers and enjoy complimentary treats at the Mapleridge Café while you wander 11 AM Mapleridge Recreation Centre

⚱️ Beginner Pottery Wheel Workshop: Try your hand at the pottery wheel and learn basic throwing techniques in this beginner friendly class with the chance to keep any finished pieces you create 5 PM The Art School of Peterborough

Sunday 11.16

❄️ Sledarama Snowmobile Show & Swap: A full day for sledders with two buildings packed with snowmobiles, ATVs, gear, clubs, tourism booths and the huge swap meet that people travel across provinces for 8:30 AM Peterborough Memorial Centre

📚 Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace: Author Yvonne Marie Garvey hosts an inspirational talk and book launch all about grace, what it means and where to find it, with partial proceeds supporting the Canadian Council of the Blind 2 PM Market Hall

🎤 Open Mic at McThirsty’s: Bring your talent or cheer on the brave souls who hop up to sing, play or try something new in a fun, easygoing Sunday night crowd 8 PM McThirsty’s

🧺 Freeform Basket Weaving Workshop: Learn organic, beginner friendly weaving techniques using local vines and natural materials to create one-of-a-kind sculptural baskets 1 PM The Art School of Peterborough

WHISKERS & WAGS

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LIVE MUSIC

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THANKS!

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

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