Experience it all in a 1km stretch.

What’s Happening Downtown:

  • Youth Pop-Up Market! | Support our youngest entrepreneurs (ages 4–17) as they showcase their mini businesses with fresh veggies, lemonade, cookies, hand-painted nails, 3D printed items & more! Come shop, cheer them on, and help them shine! Fridays, July 11 – Aug 22 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
  • First Responders Night @ the Night Market! | Friday, July 11 (5–9PM) with OPP & Fire Dept vehicles, 25+ vendors, DJ Jamie, hot food & beer from NorKi’s, treats by Swagger Snacks, and a pet photo booth by pRAWper Pet Treats. Bring a donation for the Ontario SPCA! At Pembroke Farmers’ Market, 101 Victoria St.
  • Christmas in July at the Market! | Saturday, July 12 (9AM–1PM) with Summer Santa visits, gifts for the first 100 kids, festive tunes, and all your favourite local vendors at the Pembroke Farmers’ Market!
  • Paint Night at East Side Mario’s! | Unleash your creativity and paint “One Small Step For Cats” with us in Pembroke! No experience needed – all supplies provided for a fun, guided night out. Sunday, July 13 (7PM) | Tickets $35: https://bit.ly/3ZWSriq
  • Multicultural Festival – 10th Anniversary! | Celebrate with us at Pembroke Waterfront Park! Free two-day festival with workshops, vendors, food, bouncy castles, face painting, live music & performers. Friday, July 18 (4–8PM) & Saturday, July 19 (12–8PM).
  • Introduction to Pottery for Teens | Bumpy Roads Studios will be offering youth aged 13-17 years a unique opportunity to learn basic pottery skills during 5 half-day workshops. July 7th to 11th, 10am-1pm.
  • Movie Nights in the Park – Tuesdays, Starting June 17
    Grab your blankets and join us for Movie Nights in the Park! Enjoy blockbuster hits and family favorites under the stars, all for free in a beautiful waterfront setting. | 9:00 PM at Pembroke Waterfront.
  • Waterfront LIVE! – Starting Saturday, June 21 | Enjoy free live entertainment on the banks of the Ottawa River every summer evening (except Tuesdays). Time: Evenings (exact times vary) at Pembroke Waterfront.
  • Pembroke Farmers’ Market | Every Wednesday & Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Corner of Lake St. & Victoria St. Support local growers and makers while exploring a vibrant mix of seasonal goods, delicious treats, and artisan creations.
  • Ottawa Valley Buskerfest | Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23
    Friday at the Waterfront Park and on Saturday at Downtown Pembroke.
    Experience incredible street performers, musicians, food vendors & family fun at the Valley’s most exciting summer festival!