June 10, 2026

Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Issue #5

Over the last week we have added many more events to the calendar from surrounding towns in Durham Region. We'll cover some key events in this newsletter but be sure to check out the homepage on the website to see all events!

A big update for this weekend is that Cedar Park opens for the season on Saturday, and Bowmanville Rockin' Ribs & Brews is happening this weekend too!

Every Wednesday we round up upcoming events, drop-in programs, and things worth booking early so your family doesn't miss out. Feedback and corrections are always welcome at admin@towndirectory.ca.

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Special Events

Upcoming Unique Events

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Michaels Kids Club: Father's Day Card

Free

Sat, Jun 13 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Two Whitby locations: Thickson Centre (1751 Victoria St E) & Taunton Gardens (330 Taunton Rd E)

Free in-store Father's Day card craft for kids at both Whitby Michaels locations this Saturday. No registration mentioned, just walk in and make something dad will actually keep. The Taunton Gardens location runs the same event at the same time.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Market

Free

Sat, Jun 20 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby

An evening market at Celebration Square with local vendors, live music, and food. A lovely early-summer outing if you want to browse with the kids before bedtime.

Strawberry Festival

Paid

Sat, Jun 20 · 2:00 PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane St, Whitby

A classic Whitby tradition: the annual Strawberry Festival at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Tickets from $5, perfect for a summer afternoon with the family.

St. Thomas Family Fun Day & Community Picnic

Free Register

Sun, Jun 28 · picnic follows 10:30 AM worship
St. Thomas Brooklin, 101 Winchester Rd E, Whitby

Games, music, popcorn, a bouncy castle, and a catered lunch from Da Taste, all free in Brooklin. RSVP is required since space is limited, so don't leave it too long.

Day Trips & Nearby

Just Outside of Whitby

Dive into Summer Reading Party

Free

Sat, Jun 13 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
John Aker Northview Branch, Oshawa

Drop-in TD Summer Reading Club kickoff at the Oshawa Public Library. Scavenger hunts, games, themed activities, and a special storytime at 2:15 PM. Great way to get the kids excited about reading all summer.

Ajax Fan Zone: Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina

Free

Fri, Jun 12 · 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ajax Fairgrounds, 1955 Audley Rd N, Ajax

Watch Canada's FIFA match on a big screen at the Ajax Fairgrounds, with live soccer, local food vendors, and family activities all afternoon. The Fan Zone returns to Pat Bayly Square (55 Bayly St W) for two more matches: Canada vs. Qatar on June 18, and Canada vs. Switzerland on June 24.

Family Music and Movement

Free

Sat, Jun 13 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ajax Public Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax

Drop-in music and movement for little ones ages 0–6 at the Ajax Public Library. Interactive songs, nursery rhymes, and musical instruments, perfect for a Saturday morning with a toddler.

Create & Cut: Father's Day Edition

Paid

Sat, Jun 13
STEAMOJI Pickering, 780 Kingston Rd, Pickering

A Father's Day family workshop ($40 for 2) where kids and a parent use real design software to create personalized wooden coasters, then the team laser-cuts them. A genuinely unique keepsake project.

Jun 10–16, 2026

This Week's Scheduled Events

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex: Pool Programs

Paid

Wed Jun 10 – Fri Jun 12 (multiple sessions)
Whitby Civic Recreation Complex, Whitby

Drop-in swim options running throughout the week at the Civic Rec. The one most useful for families: Parent & Tot Swim on Thursday 1:30–2:30 PM in the toddler pool (kids 3 and under free with adult). Recreational Swim (all ages) runs Wednesday 7:30–9:00 PM. Lane Swim (14+) runs Thursday mornings and midday. No advance registration needed for any session.

Anne Ottenbrite Pool, Iroquois Park Sports Centre

Paid

Wed Jun 10 – Fri Jun 12 (multiple sessions)
Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby

Parent & Tot Swim runs Wednesday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, with kids 3 and under free with adult admission. Lane Swim (14+) is available Wednesday evening (8:45–9:45 PM), Thursday morning (8:30–9:30 AM), and Friday morning (7:00–9:00 AM). No registration required for any session.

Free Drop-In Basketball (Ages 9–13)

Free

Fri, Jun 12 · 4:15 PM
8 Vipond Road, Whitby

Free drop-in basketball for kids ages 9–13 in a full gymnasium with 6 hoops. Capacity is 20 and it's first come, first served, so get there early.

Brooklin Farmers' Market (Opening Day)

Free

Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (opening day of the 2026 season)
Municipal Parking Lot 9, 3 Vipond Rd, Brooklin

This Saturday is opening day for the Brooklin Farmers' Market, running every Saturday through October 10. Fresh produce, tasty treats, and one-of-a-kind local creations, right across from the Brooklin Library and Community Centre.

Coming Up

Prepare to Register

The July Home Depot Kids Workshop needs advance booking. Registration opens June 15 at 10:30 AM and spots go quickly at both Whitby locations.

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Go Kart

Free Register

Sat, Jul 11 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Both Whitby Home Depot locations: 1615 Dundas St E & 1700 Victoria St E

Next month's free Home Depot workshop has kids building a take-home wooden Go Kart. Ages 5–12. Pre-registration required and spots go fast. Registration opens June 15 at 10:30 AM at both the Dundas and Victoria locations.