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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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

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Paid👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family📅 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

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👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family📅 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 20, 2026 at Oshawa Public Libraries - Northview Branch in Oshawa, ON.

Free👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family🎨 Arts & Culture🦆 Nature📅 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.

Paid👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family🎨 Arts & Culture🏃 Recreation📅 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 Café: 50% Off Admissions

Where: Fun Factory Play CaféPrice: 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 Café on Bayly Street in Pickering. Indoor playground and party centre. Regular socks-only play rules apply. (647) 824-8389, info@funfactoryplay.ca.

Free🎨 Arts & Culture📅 Event🌿 Parks📅 Event
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, Aug 20, 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 and…

Free👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family📅 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.

Free👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family🎨 Arts & Culture📅 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.), 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…

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