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August 12, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Issue #13 with Downtown Whitby Food Tours, Minds-On Summer Fest, Soca on the Shore, nearby Pickering picks, and three featured scheduled events for the week.
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August 12, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Issue #13 with Downtown Whitby Food Tours, Minds-On Summer Fest, Soca on the Shore, nearby Pickering picks, and three featured scheduled events for the week.
July 29, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: July 29, 2026
Issue #12 for a quieter week before Civic Holiday Monday: Saturday S'mores camping night and Sunday puppet-making at Pickering Museum Village, plus free RONA workshops and the Kids Safety Village drop-in close to home.
July 22, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Issue #11 with the Home Sweet Home Festival downtown, Kids Yoga and Lavender Local at Tranquility Trails, Culture Pop-Up Waterfront Wellness, nearby picks across Durham, and featured scheduled events for the week.
July 15, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Issue #10 with the Whitby Yacht Club 60th anniversary, Downtown Whitby Food Tours, Movies in the Park, Garden of Vendors, nearby picks in Ajax and Pickering, and three featured scheduled events for the week.
July 7, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Issue #9 with Whitby Ribfest PLUS, a sensory-friendly Minions 3 screening, Culture Pop-Ups, family-friendly nearby picks in Pickering, and three featured scheduled events for the week with more on the Whitby calendar.
June 30, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Issue #8 with Canada Day festivities close to Whitby, storm backup and indoor play ideas, fireworks and celebrations across Durham, plus Minions 3, Family Paint Party, Movies in the Park, and Garden of Vendors.
June 24, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Issue #7 with Canada Day plans, free Michaels piggy bank craft Saturday, Brooklin Farmers' Market and community picnic Sunday, Legion patio party July 1, Newcastle's early Canada Day festival, Culture Pop-Ups, and Indigo Summer Play Days.
June 17, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Issue #6 with Father's Day brunch and BBQ, Pickering Ribfest, Midsummer Night's Dream Market, Strawberry Festival, free Michaels crafts, and new play places on Things to do.
June 10, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Issue #5 with Cedar Park opening, Bowmanville Rockin' Ribs & Brews, Brooklin Farmers' Market opening day, free Father's Day crafts, and Durham Region events from Ajax to Pickering.
June 3, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Issue #4 with Brooklin Spring Fair, new surrounding-town events on the calendar, Michaels Father's Day crafts, RONA butterfly feeder workshop, and kids yoga at Tranquility Trails.
May 27, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Issue #3 with Playloola in Oshawa, Rotary Food Truck Frenzy, open farmers markets, Garden of Vendors, and a look ahead to Brooklin Spring Fair.
May 20, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Issue #2 with wildlife at Jeffery Park, free Michaels crafts, farmers market and food trucks, Ajax and Bowmanville library outings, and parent-tot swim times for the week.
May 14, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: May 14, 2026 issue
Our first Whitby issue, with spring activities, family events, and a few directory picks for local outings.