Kids head out to Tecasy Ranch to find and record as many living things as they can, insects, birds, plants, whatever turns up. It's a bioblitz format, so the goal is quantity and curiosity rather than expertise. A good outdoor day for kids who like poking around in nature.

The Selwyn Township volunteer firefighters are holding their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser on May 24. It's a long-running community tradition and a low-key way to support the people who show up when things go sideways. Bring the family.

The Peterborough Field Naturalists are running a guided drive out to the Lakefield Sewage Lagoons and Sawyer Creek Marsh. Ducks and marsh species are the main draw. It's one of those spots that looks unglamorous on a map but reliably turns up good birds.

Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele, both known from One Tree Hill and beyond, bring their acoustic pop songs to Market Hall on Sunday. The show starts at 8:00 PM and promises a small-room, up-close feel. If you grew up with either of their records, this one will land.

Market Hall is hosting a special film screening night on Monday at 7:00 p.m. The featured film and ticket details are listed at markethall.org, so check there before you head out.

Drop by to build a jar stocked with self-care essentials and get a look at what campus wellness supports are available. It's free and drop-in, so no registration needed. A low-key midday break on a Sunday.

Peterborough's New Horizons Band program is holding an open info session on Monday for adults who want to learn an instrument or return to one after years away. No experience required to show up and ask questions. If you've been thinking about joining a community band, this is the place to start.

Scholars Lorisia MacLeod and Dr. Ajamu Nangwaya discuss citation justice, covering both the goals and practical strategies for putting it into practice. The session is aimed at faculty, staff, and students. A two-hour conversation on a topic that doesn't get much direct attention in academic settings.

Leisa and her band run through a full night of ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Elton John, and more at the Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon on Tuesday. It's a high-energy show in a small theatre, which tends to make these kinds of tribute nights more fun than the arena version. About a 45-minute drive from Peterborough.

A midday drop-in at Trent built around creativity and connection. The details are light, but it's designed as a low-pressure way to step away from the desk for a bit. Free time during the Tuesday lunch hour.

Anna-Lisa is teaching a beginner bellydance class at Kawartha Country Wines on Wednesday evening. She's trained in authentic Egyptian Bellydance and runs the session as a welcoming, supportive space for anyone new to it. A fun reason to get out of the city mid-week.

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region is running a four-part hands-on workshop series on basic building techniques using reclaimed materials, starting this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the former Lakefield ReStore. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman, no experience required. All tools and materials are provided.

Toronto's Sadies have been making their strange, wonderful mix of alt-country, garage rock, and psychedelia for decades and they're still one of the best live acts in the country. They play Market Hall on Wednesday at 8:00 PM. If you've never seen them, this is the room to do it.

Trent is marking National AccessAbility Week with a trivia drop-in focused on accessibility and inclusion. It's casual and interactive, running over the lunch hour on Wednesday. Free to drop in, no team required.

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