Sunday Summer Concerts Return to Riverview Park and Zoo
Peterborough, ON – Sunday Summer Concerts in the gazebo are returning to the Riverview Park and Zoo.
This free bi-weekly event features local musicians and groups performing every other Sunday beginning May 24.
“The summer concerts at the gazebo are a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in a relaxed, welcoming outdoor setting,” said Community Services Co-Chairs Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk. “With a fantastic lineup of local talent and a beautiful natural backdrop at the Riverview Park and Zoo, these free concerts offer something for everyone. We encourage residents and visitors alike to come to the Zoo, enjoy the music and make the most of summer in our city.”
Concerts take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in an outdoor setting, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and a shade umbrella.
This summer's lineup is as follows:
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May 24: Donny Woods Band
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June 7: Fyd L Styx
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June 21: Wylie Harold and Radio Flyer
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July 5: Peterborough Concert Band
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July 19: Jazz Junction
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August 2: EC Swing
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August 16: Lizeh Basciano
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August 30: Knightshift
More information about the performers is available at riverviewparkandzoo.ca.
Parking at the Riverview Park and Zoo
Parking is limited at the Riverview Park and Zoo. Visitors are encouraged to take public transit, carpool, cycle or walk if possible.
Visitors are asked to park in designated parking areas only.
About Riverview Park and Zoo
Riverview Park and Zoo, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is owned and operated by the City of Peterborough. It is Canada’s only free-admission zoo accredited by Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA), meeting national standards for animal care and welfare, conservation, education and safety. The Zoo is supported through the City’s water service fees, along with essential donations, sponsorships and community fundraising initiatives. Open year-round, Riverview Park and Zoo spans 55 acres and is home to over 40 species across more than 20 animal habitats, offering educational and recreational opportunities and supporting wildlife and environmental conservation.
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