Quaker Foods City Square to Hold Tree Lighting Ceremony This Saturday
/Quaker Foods City Square is becoming a hub for the holidays and community as for a second straight year, they are hosting a tree-lighting ceremony and market event on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
The City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will partner to host this year's event.
“Quaker Foods City Square has become a winter downtown destination for locals and visitors alike where people can come together and enjoy getting active with a skate on the outdoor rink.,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The return of the tree and the illuminated ‘PTBO’ sign creates a perfect backdrop for festive fun, and I look forward to celebrating the season with the community.”
“The tree lighting ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square is a great way to bring our community together to celebrate the season during one of the most exciting times of year in Downtown Peterborough,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. "We're excited to partner with the City of Peterborough to host this event with skating, music and festive treats, while showcasing all that downtown Peterborough has to offer.”
Tree lighting ceremony activities include:
Official opening of the outdoor rink (weather dependent) with Learn to Skate programming from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Open Skate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Live DJ playing upbeat and family-friendly music
Giant board games from the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge
Kids activities including colouring pages and photo opportunities with Peterborough Petes’ mascot Roger
Merchandise and gift cards for sale from The Boro, as well as Petes’ merchandise from downtown retailer Rawscoe’s Sports Collectibles
Downtown vendors with food and beverage items available for purchase including hot chocolate from The Vanilla Room, beverages from BOBO Tea, and cookies and treats from The Chill Desire and Em and Oms Cookies
Peterborough Regional Health Centre presents promoting “The Sharing Tree” holiday fundraising campaign
Free skate sharpening by Runner’s Life
