June 3, 2026

Town Directory Whitby Newsletter: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Issue #4

It's already June, which means the Brooklin Spring Fair is here. It starts Thursday and runs through Sunday, make sure to check it out!

We've done a ton of additions to the Town Directory website and events calendar this week. We've added some events from surrounding towns that you can easily toggle on or off if you're looking for events in the general area. Don't forget to use the age filters if you're looking for specific age groups too!

Feedback and corrections are always welcome at admin@towndirectory.ca, we're building a place where local families never miss what's happening.

Act Now

Register Before It's Gone

Spots at these events are limited, so don't wait until the week of to sort out registration.

RONA Kiddos Workshop: Butterfly Feeder

Free Register

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RONA+ Whitby, 4005 Garrard Rd, Whitby

Kids ages 5–12 build a butterfly feeder to take home, only children need to register, and parents stay on-site. Spots are limited, so grab one now.

Special Events

Upcoming Unique Events

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Brooklin Spring Fair

Paid

Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Baldwin Street, Brooklin, Whitby

The 115th Brooklin Spring Fair is happening right now. Four full days of fair food, rides, agriland, homecraft exhibits, and live entertainment. Saturday brings the parade through downtown Brooklin at 10:30 AM, and Sunday wraps with the Brooklin Rawhide RODEO plus all-day ride passes. Check brooklinspringfair.com for full hours and details.

Michaels Kids Club: Father's Day Card

Free

Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Michaels (Thickson Centre), 1751 Victoria St E, and Michaels (Taunton Gardens), 330 Taunton Rd E, Whitby

Free drop-in kids craft at both Whitby Michaels locations. Kids make a Father's Day card to bring home, no registration needed, just show up.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Art Experience

Free

Tue, Jun 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St, Whitby

The Town of Whitby marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with Connect to the Artwork at Station Gallery, an immersive evening exploring Indigenous stories on canvas, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and cultural celebration with the artist.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Market

Free

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby

A midsummer-themed evening market in front of the Whitby Central Public Library, with local artisan vendors, food, and live music to kick off summer. Free to attend.

Culture Pop-Up: Rhythms of Africa

Free

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (rain date Jun 25)
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, 269 Water St, Whitby

Fit and Dance Dimensions brings a free outdoor African music and dance celebration to the waterfront, with live performances, interactive dance sessions, and freeform movement for all ages.

Day Trips & Nearby

Just Outside of Whitby

Ajax Markets Opening Day

Free

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ajax Community Centre (north parking lot), 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax

The Ajax Markets season kicks off today with farms, bakers, artisans, hot food, live music, and charity vendors. Free admission, and it returns weekly from here through the summer.

PA Day Craft & Movie: Hoppers (Ajax Library)

Free

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Ajax Public Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax

Free PA Day drop-in at Ajax Library: a quick craft from 9:30–10 AM, then the PG-rated film Hoppers (a teen uses tech to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver). Also running 1:30–4 PM at the Grandview Kids Express Branch, 1461 Harwood Ave N.

Ajax Creative Arts Summer Art Fest

Free

Fri, Jun 5 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026
22 Sherwood Road West, Ajax

Celebrating 60 years of Ajax Creative Arts with a fine art and craft sale featuring local artists, a kids craft table, free coffee and treats, and a chance to win free art. Free admission and parking all weekend.

Clarington Farmers' Market

Free

Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (runs Sundays through Oct 25)
Newcastle Memorial Arena, 103 Caroline St W, Newcastle

A relaxed Sunday morning farmers' market just west of Whitby. Free admission, with local produce, baked goods, and vendors every week through late October. Great family Sunday tradition if you haven't made it out yet this season.

Guided Greenhouse Tour at Parkwood Estate

Paid Register

Dates vary (book online)
Parkwood National Historic Site, 270 Simcoe St N, Oshawa

A one-hour guided walk through all six of Parkwood's historic greenhouses, with stories about how they were used from 1917 to 1972. All ages welcome, every guest gets a watercolour print keepsake, and there's tea along the way.

Jun 3–10, 2026

This Week's Scheduled Events

RONA Kiddos Workshop: Butterfly Feeder

Free Register

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RONA+ Whitby, 4005 Garrard Rd, Whitby

Kids ages 5–12 build a take-home butterfly feeder at this free in-store workshop. Only children need to register (parents stay on-site). Limited spots, register in advance at rona.ca.

Whitby Farmers' Market

Free

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (every Wednesday through Oct 14)
Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby

Your Wednesday morning market is back in front of the Whitby Public Library. Pick up locally grown produce, baked goods, and artisan finds from your neighbours. Free admission, no registration required.