The Pembroke 48

Here is a look at what’s going on in the town for the next 48 hours!

MAY 7

Cookbook Club – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Make a recipe that was given to you by your mum, or one that you love making for your kids and come share at our Cookbook Club. Please take note that foods are prepared in non-commercial kitchens.

Pottery Workshop – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – In this 3hr workshop, MJ from Bumpy Roads Studio will guide participants in using hand-building methods to make a coffee pour-over

DIY Melt & Pour Soap Making – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Learn the basics of melt-and-pour soap making in this hands-on class. Create your own with colours, scents and natural additives. Take home your hand-made creations!

Sean McCann — Sink or Swim Tour – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – This spring, Séan McCann, the Shantyman of Great Big Sea, returns with a new set of original songs, alongside the trusted Great Big Sea favourites audiences know and love!

Cooking It Forward – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank.

MAY 8

Friday Nights at the Container Market -3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Friday Nights at the Container Market are your go-to way to kick off the weekend in Petawawa!

Container Market Season Kick Off – 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Join us for an evening of local shopping, live music, hot food, and community spirit as the Container Market opens for the season in the heart of Petawawa. As a unique business incubation space, the market is home to a growing collection of local entrepreneurs, makers, and small businesses offering handcrafted goods, specialty products, and one-of-a-kind finds!

Prediction Walking / Running – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Predict your time and walk or run as we progress in distance each week. No watches, no racing. Accuracy wins! Open to all fitness levels!

Mom Prom 2026: The Roaring 20s – 8:00 PM – Slip back in time and step into the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20s! Think flapper dresses, fringe, feathers, pearls, pinstripes and bold red lips. Join us for Mom Prom 2026: A Roaring 20s Affair.

Pembroke Community Expo – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Come and join your local Expo to allow yourself to learn more about the community! Local businesses, vendors, giveaways, and kids’ activities are all ready to go!