18 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.
10:00 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
Join us for Tuesdays on the Trail to unleash your creativity with art; learn about biodiversity; and explore science. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) offers a variety of FREE, fun and educational programs running on select Tuesdays throughout July and August. This week: Join Scientists in School for fabulous hands-on explorations that will blow your mind and spark your curiosity! This year, we're creating our own amusement park with bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! We'll get in touch with…
11:30 a.m.
The event is held on August 11, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - Jess Hann Branch in Oshawa, ON.
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.
4:00 p.m.
The event is held on August 11, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - McLaughlin Branch in Oshawa, ON.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for Events in the Park, a free family friendly series of events held across various parks within Oshawa. July through September, community members enjoy live outdoor entertainment, including various music genres, interactive theatre, dance and a movie night. August 117 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (169 Harbour Rd. Oshawa) Entertainment details to be listed at a later date.
Explore how nature keeps our water clean by building your own mini water-filtration system. Drop-in, ages 9-12.
Sing your heart out, cheer your friends on, and have a blast! No experience needed, just bring the energy! Snacks provided. Allergy alert. Ages 13-18.
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.
Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Address: Pat Bayly Square 55 Bayly St W, Ajax, ON View on Google Maps Category: Community Diversity and Community Engagement Family Child and Youth Event Details: 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®. Please check out the Town of Ajax's event page for more details about our 2026…
Jul 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - Aug 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Do you want your kids to dive into creativity this summer? We have got you covered! Our fun-filled, fine art camps are packed with inspired projects, interactive gallery activities, and active outdoor play! Here’s the best part: your children will come home with lots of creative art and stories while we take care of the mess! Come and discover the endless artistic possibilities that the RMG has to offer. Choose from 2 different weeks. Each week…
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…
7:00-9:00am
Lane Swim at Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Schedule slot: Tuesday 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. Hey kids, got a lot to say? Drop a beat in the Makerspace, or come record your own podcast. Learn the steps involved and how to become the next internet sensation. Event type: TD Summer Reading Club.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Intended for grades 5–8. Hosted at Main Branch. Advanced registration required. Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach is proud to offer free coding programs at Ajax Public Library! Our library workshops introduce youth to the fundamental concepts of coding through hands-on, fun, engaging activities, with the goal of inspiring youth to learn more about coding and gain confidence in their own abilities. This is a beginner program, so no coding experience is required! Event type: TD Summer…
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Appropriate for adults and teens. Hosted at Mc Lean Branch. Advanced registration required. Slay monsters, enjoy free snacks, and connect with other tabletop gamers by joining one of our D&D groups! Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new, we will link you up with a DM and a group and provide dice, refreshments, and space to play. Interested in attending? Contact carly.midgley@ajaxlibrary.ca. Event type: General.