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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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

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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 27, 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.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family📅 Event
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.

Paid👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family🎨 Arts & Culture📅 Event📅 Event
Kids (5-12)

Kids Cookie Club

When: Thu, Aug 27, 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 will…

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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