July 22, 2026

Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Issue #11

This Saturday, the Home Sweet Home Festival takes over all of Downtown Whitby, turning the entire core into a pedestrian-friendly celebration of everything that makes this town home. Out at Tranquility Trails Farm in Ashburn you can catch Kids Yoga and browse the Lavender Local market among the blooms.

Later in the week, don't miss the Culture Pop-Up: Waterfront Wellness on Wednesday evening, July 29. Bohemian Bliss Yoga leads a free, all-levels outdoor yoga right by the water at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park. Weather looks warm and mostly sunny through Saturday before some drizzle rolls in Sunday, so this weekend is worth getting outside for. The full calendar is always at towndirectory.ca/whitby/calendar.

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Home Sweet Home Festival

Free

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · All Day
Downtown Whitby

Whitby's entire downtown core goes car-free for the day as the Home Sweet Home Festival fills the streets with local businesses, entertainment, food, and community good vibes. It's a full day worth building your Saturday around.

Kids Yoga

Outdoor and barn yoga for kids at Tranquility Trails Farm in Ashburn. Advance registration is recommended. Check session times and book at tranquilitytrails.ca/yoga.

Culture Pop-Up: Waterfront Wellness

Free

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, 269 Water St, Whitby

Bohemian Bliss Yoga leads a free, all-levels outdoor yoga flow followed by a sound bath right by the waterfront. Part of the Town's summer Culture Pop-Up series. Drop in, bring a mat, and unwind.

Day Trips & Nearby

Just Outside of Whitby

Uxbridge Scottish Festival

Paid

Fri, Jul 24 (5:00 PM) & Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Elgin Park, 180 Main St S, Uxbridge, ON

A proper Scottish festival in Uxbridge with live music (Mudmen kick things off Friday night at 7 PM), Scottish food, local breweries, and all the tartans you could ask for. It's a great excuse for a family road trip about 30 minutes north.

Kids Cookie Club

Paid

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Greenwood, Pickering

Kids get to bake and decorate cookies at the heritage Pickering Museum Village. A sweet, hands-on outing that pairs well with a walk around the historic site. Around $20 per child.

Family Crafternoon!

Free

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
George Ashe Library, 470 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON

Free drop-in crafting for all ages at the George Ashe Library in Pickering on Saturday afternoon. Easy to combine with the morning at the Uxbridge festival if you want a full day out.

Lee Valley Tools: Carve a Critter Kids' Workshop

Paid

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM
1755 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON

Kids carve their own little critter at Lee Valley's Pickering store on Sunday afternoon. Around $15, and the kind of hands-on workshop kids actually talk about after. A nice low-key Sunday outing.

In Tune & In Bloom Family Yoga

Paid

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Ave, Bowmanville, ON

An outdoor family yoga and meditation morning at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, led by instructor Candace Mohammed and supporting the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. From $25, and a lovely Saturday morning activity for families with young kids.

Jul 22 – Jul 28, 2026

This Week's Featured Scheduled Events

Here are two drop-in and recurring programs happening this week. We rotate featured picks each issue so you see different options over time.

Brooklin Farmers' Market

Free

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Municipal Parking Lot 9, 3 Vipond Rd, Brooklin, ON

The weekly Brooklin Farmers' Market runs every Saturday through October 10, right across from the Brooklin Library and Community Centre. Free to browse, with fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers. A great early-morning stop before the day fills up.

Lavender Local Market

Free

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tranquility Trails Farm, 5240 Lakeridge Rd, Ashburn (Whitby area)

The Lavender Local outdoor market runs Saturdays through July at the farm, presented by The Brightside Collective. Free admission, local vendors, and actual blooming lavender fields around you. It smells as good as it sounds.

There are always more scheduled events. See the full calendar at towndirectory.ca →