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June 17, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Town Directory Whitby Newsletter
Everything Worth Doing in Whitby this week!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Issue #6
Don't forget this Sunday is Father's Day! We've included a section in this week's newsletter for some Father's Day events and lunches. Pickering is also hosting its Ribfest this weekend too (find it on our events calendar)!
Also worth noting, we've added some new places to our Things to do page. New play places just keep popping up everywhere! Funvilla opened in Oshawa, Jolly Bubble in Whitby opens on June 27th, we've added Playtoria, and more!
Father's Day
Father's Day Weekend Close To Whitby
Brunch, BBQ, blacksmithing, and a Saturday dinner show: ways to celebrate Dad in and around Whitby.
Paid
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Oshawa Portuguese Club, 520 Simcoe St S, Oshawa
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Oshawa Portuguese Club, 520 Simcoe St S, Oshawa
A Saturday evening dinner with your choice of seafood rice or pork and clams, plus live entertainment from DuoDT. Book ahead through the club.
Paid
Sat, Jun 20 or Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Pickering
Sat, Jun 20 or Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Pickering
Forge your own BBQ skewer and steak flipper with a professional blacksmith. Beginner-friendly, ages 16+. A hands-on Father's Day gift idea for teens and adults. Register through Pickering Museum Village.
Paid
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Farm & Founder Restaurant + Bar, Royal Ashburn Golf Club, 995 Myrtle Rd W, Whitby
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Farm & Founder Restaurant + Bar, Royal Ashburn Golf Club, 995 Myrtle Rd W, Whitby
Father's Day brunch at Farm & Founder on the Royal Ashburn grounds. Every dad gets a $20 off coupon for the pro shop. Brunch served until 1 PM. Reserve at farmandfounder.com/visit.
Free
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Michaels Thickson Centre, 1751 Victoria St E, Whitby
Michaels Taunton Gardens, 330 Taunton Rd E, Whitby
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Michaels Thickson Centre, 1751 Victoria St E, Whitby
Michaels Taunton Gardens, 330 Taunton Rd E, Whitby
Free in-store kids' craft at both Whitby Michaels locations this Sunday. Kids build and decorate a Hamm piggy bank, no cost, just drop in between 1 and 3 PM.
Paid
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wellings of Whitby, 368 Taunton Rd E, Whitby
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wellings of Whitby, 368 Taunton Rd E, Whitby
An evening smokehouse BBQ with brisket, BBQ chicken, ribs, sides, and dessert. $30 for members, $35 for guests plus tax. Reserve at 289-452-2867.
Special Events
Upcoming Unique Events
See all events →
Free
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
8 Vipond Road, Whitby
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
8 Vipond Road, Whitby
Staff fill the gymnasium with cars, blocks, and toys for a free unstructured play session for children infant to age 6. A great weekday morning out with the little ones.
Free
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby
A magical evening market with local vendors, live music, and food right at Celebration Square in downtown Whitby. Free admission — just show up and enjoy the summer evening.
Paid
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane St, Whitby
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane St, Whitby
The classic Whitby Strawberry Festival is back at St. Andrew's on Cochrane Street. Tickets from $5. A sweet, easy outing for the whole family on Saturday afternoon.
Free
Wed, Jun 24 and Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, 269 Water St, Whitby
Wed, Jun 24 and Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, 269 Water St, Whitby
Whitby's summer Culture Pop-Ups return to the waterfront at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park. Free performances and cultural programming right by the harbour — a perfect weekday evening outing.
Day Trips & Nearby
Just Outside of Whitby
Free
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM
Audley Branch, 1955 Audley Rd N, Ajax
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM
Audley Branch, 1955 Audley Rd N, Ajax
Two drop-in sessions of interactive songs, nursery rhymes, and musical instruments for kids ages 0–6 at the Ajax library's Audley Branch. No registration needed — just show up.
Paid
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM (every Tue & Thu)
Fun Factory Play Café, 1420 Bayly St Unit 15, Pickering
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM (every Tue & Thu)
Fun Factory Play Café, 1420 Bayly St Unit 15, Pickering
Half-price admission every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at this indoor playground in Pickering. A solid rainy-day option if the weather doesn't cooperate this week.
Paid
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lee Valley Tools, 1755 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lee Valley Tools, 1755 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering
A Lee Valley Customer Advisor guides kids through building their own wooden picture frame to take home. Tickets from $15 — a hands-on workshop worth the short drive to Pickering.
Free
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bay Ridges neighbourhood, Ajax (see vendor map for streets)
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bay Ridges neighbourhood, Ajax (see vendor map for streets)
A neighbourhood-wide sale across Bay Ridges in Ajax with garage sales, handmade vendors, and youth lemonade stands. Free to browse and a fun morning out with kids. Rain date is Sunday, June 21.
Free
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Downtown Newcastle, 20 King Ave W, Newcastle
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Downtown Newcastle, 20 King Ave W, Newcastle
Newcastle celebrates Canada Day a few days early with a free community festival in their charming downtown. Worth marking your calendar now for a family day out at the end of the month.
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