Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: The Community Youth Market returns to Downtown Pembroke this Friday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Support young local entrepreneurs as they showcase and sell their products in the heart of downtown.
TODAY: Friday Nights at the Petawawa Container Market returns this Friday, August 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Browse local vendors, artisans, food vendors and handcrafted products while enjoying one of Petawawa’s signature weekly summer gatherings.
TODAY: Pembroke’s free Waterfront LIVE! concert series continues this Friday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre, featuring Homemade Jam performing an evening of retro soft rock. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy another free summer concert beside the Ottawa River.
TOMORROW: The annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Derby takes place on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pembroke Waterfront Park. Children aged 12 and under are invited to enjoy a free catch-and-release fishing experience alongside members of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP.
TOMORROW: The Pembroke Farmers’ Market runs this Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, preserves and handcrafted products while supporting Ottawa Valley growers and artisans.
TOMORROW: Saturday at the Petawawa Container Market runs this Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Browse local vendors, artisans and food while enjoying another day of shopping in Civic Centre Park.
TOMORROW: The Upper Ottawa River Race takes place this Saturday, August 8, at Petawawa Point Beach, welcoming paddlers of all skill levels for canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard and outrigger races on the Ottawa River as part of the Water and Dirt Festival.
TOMORROW: Get to the Point takes place this Saturday, August 8, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Petawawa Point Beach. Enjoy free live music, a catered lunch for participants, boat tours, the Civitan Duck Race and performances by BLAKDENIM, Yan-nick Michaud and The Arsenals as part of the Water and Dirt Festival.
TOMORROW: Pembroke’s free Waterfront LIVE! concert series continues this Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy another free evening of live music along the Ottawa River.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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