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Thursday, July 30, 2026

10 events in Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Bowmanville, and Pickering

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

10:15 a.m.

Family Story Time

Where: Oshawa Public Libraries - Northview BranchPrice: See link for details

The event is held on July 30, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - Northview Branch in Oshawa, ON.

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

11:00 a.m.

Around the World by Sea

Where: Oshawa Public Libraries, Delpark BranchPrice: Free

The event is held on July 30, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries, Delpark Branch in Oshawa, ON.The event is free.The cost is 0.00

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ajax Markets

Where: Ajax Community Centre (north parking lot)Price: Free admission (pay vendors)

Ajax Markets at the Ajax Community Centre north parking lot, 75 Centennial Rd. Every Thursday, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. June through October 2026. Farms, bakers, makers, hot food, artisans, live music, and more.

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Fun Factory Play Cafรฉ: 50% Off Admissions

Where: Fun Factory Play CafรฉPrice: 50% off regular admission (Tue/Thu afternoons)

50% off admissions every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until closing at Fun Factory Play Cafรฉ on Bayly Street in Pickering. Indoor playground and party centre. Regular socks-only play rules apply. (647) 824-8389, info@funfactoryplay.ca.

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

6:15 p.m.

Cuentos Encantados / Enchanted Tales

Where: Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin BranchPrice: Free

The event is held on July 30, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch in Oshawa, ON.The event is free.The cost is 0.00

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Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

Culture Pop-Ups

When: Thu, Jul 30, 2026Where: WhitbyPrice: Free (unless noted)

Culture Pop-Ups Celebrate Culture in Whitby. Join us as we dive into the vibrant heartbeat of Whitby this summer! Culture Pop-Ups will be taking place at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park (North of the Whitby Harbour Lighthouse Pier) at 269 Water Street. Rhythms of Africa - June 24, 2026 Join Fit and Dance Dimensions for a vibrant journey through Africa! Experience captivating performances, interactive dance sessions, and freeform dance jams that will let you express yourself through rhythm andโ€ฆ

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Kids (5-12)

Kids Cookie Club

When: Thu, Jul 30, 2026Where: Pickering Museum VillagePrice: From $20.57

Whisk up some summer magic with our Kids' Cookie Club, a hands-on baking and crafting adventure for kids ages 5 to 12, set in the heart of our museum village's brand-new outdoor kitchen! Your young baker will mix, roll, and bake a fresh batch of cookies from scratch - no nuts, just sweet fun! From gooey chocolate chip to jam-filled thumbprints, every week features a new recipe that's easy, delicious, and perfect for little hands. While the cookies bake in our outdoor propane oven, kids willโ€ฆ

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Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Adults (25-64)

Kids in the Square

When: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026Where: AjaxPrice: Free (unless noted)

Kicking off on July 14 and running every other Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. until August 25, Pat Bayly Square is your kid-friendly Tuesday night free entertainment destination.

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Summer in the Square - Presented by TD Bank Group

When: Tue, Jul 7, 2026 - Sep 1, 2026Where: AjaxPrice: Free (unless noted)

Pat Bayly Square (75 Bayly Street W.), Ajaxโ€™s downtown urban hub, will bring a vibrant energy to the community this summer with free family-friendly concerts, childrenโ€™s performances and Zumbaยฎ. Kicking off on July 7 and running every Tuesday evening until September 1, join us for your Tuesday night entertainment. Check out the accordions below for more details! All performances take place rain or shine. Performances will move indoors (Ajax Community Centre - HMS Room or Ajax Community Centreโ€ฆ

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Kids (5-12)

Wave Riders

When: Thu, Jul 30, 2026Where: Oshawa Public Libraries, Jess Hann BranchPrice: Free

Explore rivers, oceans, lakes, and streams through great books and bring them to life with creative science experiments, engineering challenges, art projects, and tech fun. Drop-in, ages 9-12.

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