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Thursday, August 13, 2026

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

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Paid๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐Ÿ“… Event
Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

10:00 a.m.

Kids Cookie Club

Where: Pickering Museum VillagePrice: From $20.57

Stay informed on upcoming events and happenings in Durham Region communities. The latest information on concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and more.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐Ÿ“… Event
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 August 13, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - Northview Branch in Oshawa, ON.

Free๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐ŸŽจ Arts & Culture๐Ÿฆ† Nature๐Ÿ“… Event
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.

Paid๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐ŸŽจ Arts & Culture๐Ÿƒ Recreation๐Ÿ“… Event
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+)

6:00 p.m.

OPL Teen Advisory Group

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

Stay informed on upcoming events and happenings in Durham Region communities. The latest information on concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and more.

Free๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐Ÿƒ Recreation๐Ÿ“… Event
Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)

Baby STEM

When: Thu, Aug 13, 2026Where: Oshawa Public Libraries, Jess Hann BranchPrice: Free

Introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to your baby with fun activities. Drop-in, ages 0-2.

Free๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐Ÿ“… Event
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.

Free๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Kids & Family๐ŸŽจ Arts & Culture๐Ÿ“… Event
Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)Adults (25-64)Seniors (65+)

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

Free๐ŸŽจ Arts & Culture๐Ÿƒ Recreation๐Ÿ“… Event
Kids (5-12)

Wave Riders

When: Thu, Aug 13, 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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