Experience it all in a 1km stretch.

What’s Happening Downtown: 

 

  • Closing Day Sale! Starting July 3 – July 30, 2026
    Irish Daisy Candle Co., is hosting a 25% OFF Closing Sale both in-store and sitewide! Grab your favorites and enjoy the savings while they last!

  • Youth Pop-Up Market 2026 – Hosted by the PBIA – Every Friday, starting July 10 – August 7, 202611 – 1  pm.
    The Youth Pop-Up Market features amazing young entrepreneurs (ages 4–17) running their very own mini-businesses, from handmade crafts to yummy treats. 

  • Pottery Workshop for Adults: Vase Making July 9 & 16, 2026, 6-9 pm
    Unleash your creativity and get your hands dirty in our upcoming two-part pottery workshop! Perfect for beginners and intermediate creators alike, this adult-only workshop will guide you through the process of handcrafting your very own unique ceramic vase.

  • 3rd Annual Barket Night Market – Hosted by Pembroke Night Markets & OSPCA – July 10, 2026 from 5 – 9 pm.
    Bring your four-legged friends out for a paws-itively amazing evening! Whether you have a dog, a cat, or another furry family member, all pets are welcome to join in on the fun.

  • Food and Drink- Pub Trivia Night SOPAJuly 11, 2026
    Get ready to test your culinary knowledge on the one thing that everyone absolutely has in common: Food and Drink! Whether you are a seasoned chef, a craft beer connoisseur, or just someone who really, really loves snacks, this trivia night is cooked up just for you.

  • Join SOPA for the Fifa World Cup Games! Watch any Portugal or Canada soccer games on a 100 sq. ft. projector and Portuguese snacks and tapas.
  • Let’s Fill & Decorate Cakes July 15, 2026 from 5-7 pm

    Learn the art of professional cake decorating from scratch? Join us at Alma Sweets for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll go from bare layers to a stunning, bakery-worthy masterpiece!  **Register now**  almasweetsbakery@gmail.com  

  • Experience the 11th Annual Pembroke Multicultural Festival! Co-hosted by The City of Pembroke. July 17 (4 – 8 PM)Saturday, July 18 (12 – 8 PM)
    This family-friendly event brings the world to the heart of the Ottawa Valley through stunning live performances, delicious food, unique art, music, dance, and storytelling.

  • Authentic Chilean Meat (Pino) Empanadas Class July 22, 2026 from 5-7 pm
    Bring a taste of Chile to your kitchen! Join us at Alma Sweets for an exciting, hands-on cooking workshop where you’ll learn the art of making traditional Chilean empanadas de pino entirely from scratch. **Register now** almasweetsbakery@gmail.com

  • Get Ready for Ottawa Valley Buskerfest 2026! August 14 (Waterfront Park) 5 – 10 pm & August 15 (Downtown Pembroke) 11 – 6 pm
    Join Downtown Pembroke -PBIA and the Ottawa Valley Buskerfest team for two unforgettable days of world-class street performers, live entertainment, and family fun.
  •  Yoga in the Park – Hosted by White Pine Yoga- Every Wednesday (June, July, August) | 6-7 pm. Pembroke Waterfront Park. Enjoy a free energizing yoga experience while soaking in the beautiful  waterfront view. Participants of all skill levels welcome.

  • The Pembroke Farmers’ Market is now open for the season stop by weekly. Every Wednesday, from 2 – 6  pm, & every Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm. (Only until Thanksgiving weekend.)

  • Pembroke Night Market – Every Friday, from 5-9 pm (June, July and August.) Hosted by: Valley Markets & Events and Downtown Pembroke ~ PBIA. *Check their facebook page for weekly themes*

  • Waterfront Live is Back! – Every summer evening (except Tuesday’s), starting at 7 pm.
    Get ready for a full summer of exciting live music featuring incredible local talent! Join us at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre every week for a series of fantastic outdoor concerts—completely free of charge.

  • Every Tuesday night, starting at 9 pm, grab your blankets and join us for Movie Nights in the Park. Enjoy blockbuster hits and family favourites under the stars, all for free in a beautiful waterfront setting. * Go to the link above to view weekly movies*

  • Check what’s happening at Festival Hall the largest performing arts theatre between Ottawa and North Bay, presenting a diverse lineup of concerts, comedy, theatre, films, and live entertainment year-round.