19 events in Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Bowmanville, and Pickering
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10:00 a.m.
Stay informed on upcoming events and happenings in Durham Region communities. The latest information on concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and more.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free drop-in summer program at the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region. Bikes, scooters, and ride-ons, scavenger hunts, games, and exploring the miniature village. Bring your own bikes and scooters or use the ones on site. Helmets are required to ride; loaner helmets available. Parents must stay with children; this is not a drop-off program.
10:15 a.m.
The event is held on August 06, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - Northview Branch in Oshawa, ON.
10:30 a.m.
The event is held on August 06, 2026 at Clarington Library, Museums & Archives - Bowmanville Library in Clarington, ON.
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
2:30 p.m.
Stay informed on upcoming events and happenings in Durham Region communities. The latest information on concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and more.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
50% off admissions every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until closing at Fun Factory Play Café on Bayly Street in Pickering. Indoor playground and party centre. Regular socks-only play rules apply. (647) 824-8389, info@funfactoryplay.ca.
6:00 p.m.
Teddy Bears Under the Stars at Ajax Public Library McLean Branch & Makerspace. Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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.
Discover underwater worlds through engaging books, crafts, music, and games. Collect points and chart your progress by participating in fun summer reading activities! Drop-in, ages 3-5.
Join our online book club where YOU choose what to read! Read a book that fits the designated theme and meet on the Teen Discord Server to chat about your picks, find new favourites, and connect with other teens who love reading. Ages 13-18. Drop-in. July 16: The Game's Afoot Read a book that features a game. Chess, basketball, virtual reality - the type of game is up to you! August 6: Tales Retold Read a retelling. It could be a fairytale retelling, a reimagined Shakespearean story, or…
Pat Bayly Square (75 Bayly Street W.), Ajax’s downtown urban hub, will bring a vibrant energy to the community this summer with free family-friendly concerts, children’s performances and Zumba®. 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 Centre…
Join fellow underwater explorers for exciting activities featuring your favourite book characters, hands-on STEAM challenges, games, and more! Collect points and chart your progress by participating in fun summer reading activities! Drop-in, ages 5-9.
7:00-9:00am
Lane Swim at Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Schedule slot: Thursday 7:00-9:00am. Structured lap swim for ages 14+. Pool divided into lanes, circle swim enforced. No advance registration required.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Intended for ages 4–7 (accompanied by parents/caregivers). Hosted at the Makerspace at Mc Lean Branch. Advanced registration required. Learn how to sew using basic stitching patterns to create fun art! Event type: TD Summer Reading Club.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Intended for ages 6–12. Hosted at Audley Branch. Drop-in. Learn and explore with us at the Pizza Garden this summer! Join us once a week for gardening, science experiments, and fun stories as we watch our pizza ingredients grow, then, at the end of the summer, we’ll harvest the plants and have a pizza party! Registration is required for the pizza party on August 20. To receive a ticket for the party, attend one of the preceding Pizza Garden sessions. Spots are limited; first come, first served.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Intended for ages 0–2. Hosted at Audley Branch. Drop-in. Enjoy songs, poems, finger plays, and simple books that give your baby the words they need as we have fun together. Themes:. July 9: Dive In! July 16: Furry Friends; July 23: Music; July 30: At the Zoo; August 6: Birds; August 13: Beach Days. Event type: TD Summer Reading Club.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Great for children and families. Hosted at Audley Branch. Advanced registration required. Get to know some of the amazing reptiles from Reptilia Whitby in a fun presentation led by an expert host! This educational and engaging presentation is perfect for guests of all ages. Event type: TD Summer Reading Club.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Great for children and families. Hosted at Audley Branch. Drop-in. Get up close and personal with a variety of snakes, lizards, and turtles in a fun, interactive booth format. Spots are limited by room capacity, first come, first served. Event type: TD Summer Reading Club.