Five Counties and Peterborough Lakers Again Team Up for Family-Friendly Night of Lacrosse Action
PETERBOROUGH, ON (July 15, 2025) – A fan-favourite event is back as Little Lakers Night returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre this month for a three-peat performance.
Little Lakers Night is set for Thursday, July 24, at the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ final regular season home game. This special evening, now in its third year, is a collaboration between Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers, celebrating community, inclusion, and the joy of sport.
“Each year, Little Lakers Night has grown in impact and excitement, and it’s certainly become a highlight of the summer season for us,” says Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Lakers for their continued generosity and for giving our kids the chance to be part of something so special. It’s more than a game — it’s a celebration of community.”
“It’s an honour to again team up with Five Counties to host Little Lakers Night and support children’s treatment services in our community,” says Len Powers, board chairperson of the Peterborough Lakers . “We encourage everyone to come out to Little Lakers Night and show their support for the home side – cheering on the Lakers to victory as they prepare for the playoffs, and supporting the incredible work done by Five Counties in the Peterborough region.”
Little Lakers Night kicks off with pre-game festivities starting at 7 pm, one hour before the Lakers take on the Brampton Excelsiors. Families can enjoy face painting by donation, freezie sales, a “pass the bucket” fundraiser, and the chance to buy commemorative Little Lakers Night T-shirts in support of Five Counties. During the game, a silent auction will offer exciting prizes, including two tickets to Canada’s Wonderland, a Crayola Prize Pack, and VIP passes to the 2025 Swimming World Cup.
Tickets for Little Lakers Night on July 24 are available now through the Memorial Centre box office. Fans are encouraged to use the promo code FIVECOUNTIES at checkout to ensure that $3 from every ticket sold is donated to support kids’ treatment services at Five Counties.
Little Lakers Night will also shine the spotlight on the children and families supported by Five Counties. Many of them will be in attendance cheering on the Lakers, with some also participating in special roles such as the ceremonial pre-game ball drop and a behind-the-scenes experiences with the team. Thanks to the Ticket Assist Program, sponsored by Imprinted Apparel and White Cap, dozens of Five Counties families have enjoyed free tickets throughout the season and will once again be welcomed to the stands for Little Lakers Night.
Adding to the excitement, this year’s event will feature the debut of a specially designed warm-up jersey created by Kennedy, a local Grade 4 student. Lakers players will wear the jerseys during their pre-game warmup, and the jerseys will later be available for purchase through an online auction with proceeds supporting Five Counties.
All proceeds from Little Lakers Night will support Five Counties’ Building Abilities for Life campaign, which allows more kids and youth in the region to access life-changing treatment services that they need when they need it. Last year’s Little Lakers Night netted $15,295 to support children’s treatment services at Five Counties.
This year’s Little Lakers Night is sponsored by Merrett Home Hardware, Billyard Insurance Group, Pinchin, and LP Movers.
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