Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: The Pembroke Horticultural Society’s Flower and Vegetable Show takes place this Friday, August 21, with the public exhibition running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pembroke Waterfront Park. The judged show gives local gardeners a chance to show off their best flowers and vegetables and gives visitors an opportunity to see some of the area’s horticultural work.
TODAY: Hugs, Snuggles and Rhymes takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Young children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and early-literacy activities together.
TODAY: Tech Time runs at the Pembroke Public Library from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., giving residents a chance to get help with everyday technology questions and devices.
TODAY: Friday Nights at the Petawawa Container Market returns from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with local vendors and small businesses offering food, products and other goods in a relaxed outdoor setting. The Town’s calendar confirms the event as a recurring Friday program.
TODAY: Drop-in Summer Activities are offered at the Petawawa Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon and again from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The library’s summer program gives visitors an opportunity to drop in and take part in the day’s activity.
TODAY: Nomination Day for Ontario’s 2026 municipal elections is taking place Friday, August 21, with candidates in Pembroke and Petawawa able to file nominations until 2:00 p.m. This is a civic deadline rather than a community event, but it is an important local date.
TOMORROW: BIAK Story Time and TDSRC Wrap-Up takes place at the Pembroke Public Library at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. The program combines a story-time session with a wrap-up of the library’s summer reading program.
TOMORROW: The Knitting Circle meets at the Pembroke Public Library from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, giving knitters a chance to work on projects and spend time with other local crafters.
TOMORROW: Saturday at the Petawawa Container Market takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Petawawa Container Market. The regular Saturday market brings together local vendors, makers and small businesses.
TOMORROW: Heritage Blacksmithing Demonstrations take place at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Skilled blacksmiths will demonstrate traditional forging techniques, giving visitors a close-up look at historic metalworking and the chance to see items such as hooks, hinges and square-cut nails being made. Admission is $8 for adults and includes access to the museum’s historical buildings and grounds.
TOMORROW: Skylight Drive-In is showing Spider-Man: Brand New Day along with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Saturday night in Pembroke. The double feature is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:15 p.m., offering a classic drive-in movie experience.
TOMORROW: An Automotive, Lawn, Shop, Tools and Vehicles Auction is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday at 246 Black Bay Road in Petawawa. The live auction includes vehicles, lawn equipment, automotive parts, shop tools, machinery and other items.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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