Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
All Hands on Deck Food Drive
August 14 – 10 am to 6 pm
93.3 myFM and Classic Rock 107.9, in partnership with Elliott Insurance Services, announce the return of the All Hands on Deck Food Drive
Donation drop-off locations include:
Cobourg: Metro, Foodland, No Frills, & Walmart
Port Hope: Giant Tiger, Food Basics, & Independent
All donations will directly benefit Food 4 All Northumberland and the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, helping to fill shelves with high-demand items.
Today:
Peterborough Folk Festival
Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough
Thu Aug 14, 2025 6:00 PM – Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:00 PM (EDT)
Peterborough Folk Festival, Canada’s longest-running free-admission folk festival, runs from August 14-17, 2025 at downtown venues and Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough, Ontario. Celebrating 36 years of music, culture and community, the free-admission weekend portion of the festival features three stages of live music, a children’s village, 45+ artisan vendors, a food village, a licensed pavilion, and more.
For more information, please visit http://www.peterboroughfolkfest.com
Today:
School Bus Storytime
Thursday, August 14 10:30am to 11:30am
Mary J. Benson Branch
Brought back by popular demand! Join us for a school bus storytime. we will board the bus and read a couple of stories and then take a little tour. we might even sing a song about a bus!
There are limited seats so please ensure you pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Thanks once again to Century Transportation for providing us with the opportunity to run an exciting program like this for our Community!
Today:
Family Storytime Visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden
Thursday, August 14th – 10:30 a.m.
Join Library Staff for a special storytime at the Cobourg Ecology Garden. Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy the stories, songs, and rhymes outside in this local treasure.
The Cobourg Ecology Garden is located at 116 Hibernia Street, Cobourg, ON, K9A 3J8. www.cobourgecologygarden.ca
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Today:
Pickle Autopsy
Thursday, August 14 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch
In the dusty, brine-soaked town of Cucumber Gulch, something dill-iciously sinister has occurred. And it isn’t just any crime-it’s a full-blown… DILL-EMMA. You will perform a proper medical anatomical autopsy on your victim to help solve the case.
Please pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Today:
Pickle Autopsy
Thursday, August 14 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch
In the dusty, brine-soaked town of Cucumber Gulch, something dill-iciously sinister has occurred. And it isn’t just any crime-it’s a full-blown… DILL-EMMA. You will perform a proper medical anatomical autopsy on your victim to help solve the case.
Please pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Today:
Make Butter with a Dairy Farmer – Cobourg Library
Thursday, August 14th – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for this hands on program. Northumberland’s Dairy Educator, Diane, will teach you how to make butter.
Observe how the cream changes, from a liquid to a whipped consistency, and eventually a solid ball of butter.
Ages 6 to 12. Register to attend.
Tomorrow:
Peterborough Folk Festival
Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough
Thu Aug 14, 2025 6:00 PM – Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:00 PM (EDT)
Peterborough Folk Festival, Canada’s longest-running free-admission folk festival, runs from August 14-17, 2025 at downtown venues and Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough, Ontario. Celebrating 36 years of music, culture and community, the free-admission weekend portion of the festival features three stages of live music, a children’s village, 45+ artisan vendors, a food village, a licensed pavilion, and more.
For more information, please visit http://www.peterboroughfolkfest.com
Tomorrow:
Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON – Bewdley Branch
Fridays June 20th, July 28th and Aug 15th – 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. Drop-in program.
Tomorrow:
Northumberland Ribfest and Music Festival
Victoria Park, Division Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:00 AM – Sun Aug 17, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT)
Held at Victoria Park, Cobourg, the 16th annual Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival will be a blast! Each year, the number of visitors gets bigger, the food gets better and the Rotary Club of Cobourg is able to do more in the community and abroad because of your support. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and claim your spot in front of the bandshell. There’s free entertainment every afternoon!
This event is a fundraiser to help the Rotary Club of Cobourg support worthy causes at home and abroad.
A few of the contributions we have made in the past include:
Support of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, Ed’s House , Ongoing Development of Cobourg Heritage Harbour, Literacy Projects at Home and Abroad, Clean Water Projects, Polio Eradication and more!
Tomorrow:
Teen Tiny Food – Cobourg Library
Friday, August 15th – 2:00 p.m.
Are you captivated by the charm of perfectly miniaturized dishes?
This program offers a unique and hands-on experience where you will learn the art of creating adorable, edible, and utterly irresistible tiny food.
Get ready to unleash your inner miniaturist and satisfy your craving for all things miniscule!
Allergy Alert: This program may contain food allergens. We cannot guarantee an allergen free environment.
Ages 12 to 17. Register to attend.
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Northumberland Baseball Association
http://northumberlandbaseball.ca/
Northumberland Nemisis Lacrosse
https://www.northumberlandlacrosse.com/
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