What's Happening This Weekend in Peterborough & The Kawartha?

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show @ Kawartha Downs
May 30, 2025, 6pm
Learn More and Grab Your Tickets Here

Action 705 Improv: Morning after Night
The Action 705 Improv troupe is back for another round at The Theatre on King!
May 31, 2025, 8pm
Learn More Here. 

NIGHT OF HARNESS RACING @ Kawartha Downs
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Grab the Family and head out to a night of harness racing.

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
Quaker Square 215 Charlotte St.
May 31, 2025 - 8am until 1pm

100 Acre Gravel Race
100 Acre Brewing Co. 390 Ashburnham Dr
June 1, 2025 - 10am
Learn More Here.

Spring Sip & Shop Market
Rolling Grape Vineyard 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, ON, Canada
June 1, 2025 - 12pm until 5pm
FREE - Learn More Here. 

Can you believe that we are almost at the end of May...already? Whether you've been busy getting ready for the warmer months, or cozying up inside the house waiting for the rainy days to pass, I hope you're able to get out into the community this weekend and check out some of the great events taking place!

 

Here's a few ideas for you this weekend in our area.

 

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, Quaker Foods City Square
Music in the Museum: Old Man Luedecke
Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs, 6pm

SUNDAY, MAY 25TH
The Irish Arrive: 1825 (A Downtown Walking Tour Exploring the Arrival of the Peter Robinson Settlers in 1825), 2pm-3:20pm

 

Let’s be honest—real estate headlines can feel like a rollercoaster. One day it’s “prices are up,” the next it’s “market’s cooling,” and somewhere in the middle are people like you and me, just trying to figure out what it actually means.

So let’s zoom in on Peterborough—because the national news doesn’t always reflect what’s going on in our neighbourhoods.

Spring is bringing a little more energy to the market. Listings are slowly picking up, and while it’s not the frenzy we saw in past years, well-priced homes are still moving quickly. Buyers are being more intentional, and sellers are realizing that presentation matters (hello, decluttering!).

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, here’s my advice: don’t stress about timing the market. It’s about timing your life. Need more space? Want to simplify? Ready for something new? That’s your cue—not the headlines.

Even if you’re not planning to list anytime soon, I’m happy to offer a no-pressure, personalized home value snapshot. Sometimes it’s just nice to know where you stand.

Let’s keep it real—real estate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether we’re chatting over a coffee or from the front porch, I’m here to help however I can. Reach me at tmeldrum@cbelectricrealty.ca

– Tara 🏡