Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

Celebrate Public Works Week with a free family-friendly event at the Consolidated Operations Depot. Come explore vehicle displays, live entertainment, children's activities, delicious food and tours of the facility. Meet with City staff as they share engaging information about their important roles in the community.

LINDSAY AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

Held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds, this exciting weekend brings together auto enthusiasts, collectors, vendors and families for one of the largest automotive swap meets in the region!

ADMISSION: $10 per person / Kids under 12 - FREE

HOURS: May 23rd - 8am - 5pm / May 24th - 8am - 3pm

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Automotive Flea Market
• Classic Car Show
• Car Sales Corral
• Over 500 Vendors
• Family Friendly Atmosphere
• Camping Available

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Come to Scugog Shores Museum for their opening weekend event on May 23 and 24!

Spring is here and rain or shine, there is always something happening. Plants are growing and animals are more active and our staff are here to share their knowledge of local ecology and how the environment of Scugog has changed over time.

Join us to see new exhibits and to take home your own native plant seeds to start your own spring garden!

Celebrate creativity and community at Artfest, in Esplanade Park! This two-day festival showcases the vibrant work of emerging and local artists, artisans, independent authors, and performers, offering something for everyone.

Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

For more information visit pickering.ca/artfest

Join us at Pickering ArtFest at the south-east corner of Esplanade Park.

• 1,000 locally grown plants on sale at great prices.
• Expanded Bargain Boutique with lots of garden-related goods.
• Gardening experts available all weekend.
• Free seminars and workshops daily- Adults @ 1 pm.
• Kids (ages 5-12) Seed-Planting Workshops @ 2 pm. Register kids at pickeringgardenclubinfo@gmail.com.

Proceeds help support our club and our community programs. We value your support!

With nearly 50 years and 5,000+ shows across the globe, The Rolling Stones Experience featuring the Blushing Brides is no ordinary tribute...it’s a rock ‘n’ roll phenomenon. Masters of the Stones’ vast catalogue spanning seven decades, the Brides don’t just play the songs — they embody the raw energy, attitude and soul of The Rolling Stones. Every show is a unique journey through rock history, filled with spontaneity, passion and high-octane performance. 

More than a concert, every performance becomes a shared experience, where the audience helps shape the magic unfolding on stage. If you’re a true Stones fan, this is more than a tribute —it’s the next best thing to the real thing. Don’t miss the show that keeps the spirit of The Rolling Stones alive—louder, bolder and more unforgettable than ever!

Concessions and cash bar available.

Tickets are only $38 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc

LINDSAY AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

Held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds, this exciting weekend brings together auto enthusiasts, collectors, vendors and families for one of the largest automotive swap meets in the region!

ADMISSION: $10 per person / Kids under 12 - FREE

HOURS: May 23rd - 8am - 5pm / May 24th - 8am - 3pm

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Automotive Flea Market
• Classic Car Show
• Car Sales Corral
• Over 500 Vendors
• Family Friendly Atmosphere
• Camping Available

Celebrate creativity and community at Artfest, in Esplanade Park! This two-day festival showcases the vibrant work of emerging and local artists, artisans, independent authors, and performers, offering something for everyone.

Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

For more information visit pickering.ca/artfest

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

Come out for your Broadway favourites with the Durham Philharmonic Choir. Do You Hear the People Sing, A Century of Broadway Favourites will include highlights from Les Mis, Rent, Sweeney Todd, My Fair Lady and many others

The Whitby Historical Society Presents The Tea & History Speaker Series

Charles Fothergill was a naturalist who came to Upper Canada in 1817 with the express intention of compiling a complete natural history of the British Empire. During his residence in Upper Canada, he became involved with most aspects of the local community, from settlement issues to politics to environmental concerns to cultural life. He compiled extensive notes on the fauna and flora and, in Pickering Township, created one of Ontario's earliest museums.

The speaker, John Sabean, is a co-founder and the President of the Pickering Township Historical Society. He is a cultural historian with interests in natural history, Canadian art history, and heritage preservation. A retired professional book editor, he now spends his time researching and writing about local history.

Register by phone or online at lyndehousemuseum.com/events. Admisssion by donation.

DENC is hosting its 3^rd annual Spring Into Success Durham Job Fair, a platform to connect with top recruiters and discover exciting opportunities.

Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

Quizzes and Cocktails – The Series
Calling all supposed know-it-alls, intrepid quiz masters, self-proclaimed professors of random knowledge and those who just want to have a good time and a good laugh! Test your brain's ability to retain random knowledge and fun facts in an "anything goes" trivia night where all skills are welcome! Join us as an individual or with a team of up to four people as we test your knowledge of movies, music, TV, cartoons, superheroes, pop culture, history, science, sports and more! 

NOTE: Each team will need to bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop to play. 

The series includes four dates – November 12, January 28, March 25 and May 27. Register for as many events as you like, but let’s be honest, we know you want to be part of the whole series! Our 2023, 2024, and 2025 events all sold out. Seats are limited! Don't miss out! Get your tickets today!

Prizes awarded. Concessions and cash bar available.

Tickets are only $5 per team member, per event, and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc

Spend the evning with Dr. Peter Adamson, OOnt, on Thursday, May 28th at the Granite Club, in support of humanitarian surgical missions worldwide.

Enjoy a 6:30 reception, followed by dinner, presentation, and dessert as we celebrate three decades of transforming lives.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Come celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous History Month in Canada with a variety of energetic performances, storytelling, spoken word artists, traditional dancing, hand drumming, and interactive workshops led by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis presenters and storytellers.

INDEPENDENCE RESTORED-LIVES TRANSFORME! You can help make this happen by joining or donating to the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides A family & pet friendly 5km loop walk along the waterfront trail, or stay and socialize with us. Learn about the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, meet some Future Dog Guide Puppies and their volunteer fosters Light refreshments, prizes and lots of community spirit. All proceeds go to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, who provide these life changing Dogs to Canadians with disabilities at no cost and with no government assistance

Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

Join us for the TIFF Ajax Film Circuit at the St. Francis Centre

Here’s your chance to watch films from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) without driving into the city, dealing with traffic jams and paying for parking—it’s all right here in Ajax! Film selections include Canadian and foreign made films, contemporary cinema and thought-provoking independent films.

The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet is a joyful comedy of errors that reimagines Ang Lee's 1993 film, exploring the complexities of relationships between two LGBT couples. It follows a gay man, Min, who makes a deal with a lesbian couple, Angela and Lee, to obtain a green card in exchange for her partner's IVF treatments. Their plans are disrupted when Min's grandmother surprises them with a traditional Korean wedding banquet. The film delves into the challenges and evolving dynamics within these couples, balancing humor and emotional depth.

Concessions and cash bar available.

Tickets are only $12 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc

Another year of Canoe the Nonquon!

Join as a registered participant and paddle down the Nonquon River and across Lake Scugog. More information about registration on the Museum website https://www.scugog.ca/parks-recreation-culture/museums/museum-programs-and-events/canoe-the-nonquon/ 

Or join as a spectator on the shore and enjoy community festivities. 

56th Annual Canoe the Nonquon, Port Perry, Ontario

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Scugog – The 56th annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking place on Saturday, June 6, in Port Perry. The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA). Canoe the Nonquon was started by the Lake Scugog Historical Society as a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and continues to support the Museum and Archives each year. This race is open to all ages and all skill levels.

The course starts on the twisty Nonquon River. For the first few kilometers, there are many tight bends to challenge your rudder turns. There are also some dead-end channels along the river section (when in doubt always keep right). There is 12 km of river paddling followed by an 8 km sprint along the shores of Lake Scugog to the finish line.

Participants race the clock and can start anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. This is a well attended race with a long-standing history in the community. Amateurs and professionals, young and older, may compete in several competitive or recreational categories. Shuttle vans are available to take participants back to their cars upon concluding the race at either Robinglade Park (river only) or Palmer Park (full course).  

Pre-registration Opens on Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Pre-registration opens online on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 a.m. The first 25 online registrants will be entered into a draw for a Canoe the Nonquon merchandise package including a shirt, hat, patch and a family season's admission to the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Participants can still register in-person at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen Street, Port Perry, on Friday, June 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Saturday, June 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All participants, pre-registered or in-person, must complete their registration by checking in with event staff and receiving their race number at the Latcham Centre on Friday, June 5 or Saturday, June 6 before proceeding to the start line. You will not be permitted to start the race without this number. All race forms and pre-registration will be available on our Canoe the Nonquon page. 

The registration fee is $65 per vessel (canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board). Pledge forms are available, and participants are encouraged to raise additional funds for the Museum and Archives. 

Start Location

Bridge on Scugog Line 12, between Old Simcoe Road and Simcoe Road North near the village of Seagrave, 10 minutes north of Port Perry.

Finish Location

Robinglade Park (if racing river only), or public pier in Port Perry, at the Latcham Centre (if racing full course).

Canoe the Nonquon is the largest annual fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Minimum race entrance fee is $65, but all participants are encouraged to raise more money through sponsorship to support our community and the Museum as we celebrate the 56th running of the race!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors.

• Durham Tourism
• Brock's Department Store
• Tudor Pines Bed and Breakfast
• Vos Independent

The Annual Canoe the Nonquon event is made possible through the support of our community, and we are currently seeking sponsors and volunteers to help make this year’s event a success. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to get involved by providing sponsorship support or volunteering their time on race day. Your contribution will help us continue this long-standing tradition, support local recreation, and bring our community together along the water. Anyone interested in sponsoring or volunteering is encouraged to contact us at museum@scugog.ca.

Join us for our 22nd annual award-winning Peony Festival. Featuring over 300 varieties of beautiful peonies, a juried flower show, artisan market, cultural performances, live entertainment and food vendors.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Join us for our 22nd annual award-winning Peony Festival. Featuring over 300 varieties of beautiful peonies, a juried flower show, artisan market, cultural performances, live entertainment and food vendors.

Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

The theatre lights dim. There's a hush in the air as the stage is suddenly bathed in bright lights. The music starts and the diva makes her grand entrance onto the stage. The time has come - the extravaganza begins!

Celebrate June as Pride Month with a glorious mix of glitzy, glamourous music and dance featuring fantastic, fun and feel-good drag performances. It's a celebration of love and all that is FAB-U-LOUS!

NOTE: Drag is a tipping industry and tips are greatly appreciated. If you would like to tip a performer, please bring cash. We will have $5 bills to change out larger bills if needed.

Concessions and cash bar available.

Tickets are only $20 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc

Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

Join the Mayor's Cleanup events this year to help beautify our community. Volunteer your time and make a difference in local parks, green spaces, trails, and schoolyards.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Join us for the TIFF Ajax Film Circuit at the St. Francis Centre

Here’s your chance to watch films from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) without driving into the city, dealing with traffic jams and paying for parking—it’s all right here in Ajax! Film selections include Canadian and foreign made films, contemporary cinema and thought-provoking independent films.

Ninan Auassat: We, the Children
In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the St. Francis Centre presents a free screening of Ninan Auassat: We, the Children. Told entirely from a child’s perspective, Ninan Auassat: We, the Children is a powerful and immersive documentary that reveals the dreams of a new generation ready to take flight. Renowned for her intimate and compelling films, director Kom O’Bomsawin takes us deep into the world of Indigenous youth, capturing the stories of children from the Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree and Innu Nations over a period of more than six years. Without adult narration or expert commentary, the film offers an unfiltered look at childhood as it unfolds, from everyday life to defining moments on the path to adulthood. It’s a bold cinematic statement — one that gives space to a generation eager to be heard. Their voices ring out, not just as personal stories, but as a call to action, demanding recognition and the chance to thrive on their own terms.

Concessions and cash bar available.

This film presentation is FREE to attend, however, registration is required either online at www.ajax.ca/sfc, by email at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS).

Nature-Inspired Afternoons

In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David Salazar's: Bird Botanicals exhibit, each week blends creativity with nature discovery.

Weekly Themes:
May 20: Feathered Friends - Bird mask-making, feather science, bird call games.
May 27: Botanical Prints - Leaf printing, nature walk, plant identification.
June 3: Nest Builders - Build nests with natural materials, egg experiments.
June 10: Pollinator Party - Butterfly crafts, pollination relay, garden scavenger hunt.
June 17: Birds & Botanicals Collage - Mixed media art, storytelling with bird characters.
June 24: Nature Journals - Drawing exhibit favourites, nature walk sketches.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Pickering!

Join us for a full day of celebration featuring live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, and family-friendly activities as we come together to honour Canada’s birthday. Daytime and evening programming will offer something for everyone, from lively performances to festive community experiences.

Wednesday, July 1
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

For more information visit pickering.ca/canadaday

Join our pop up booth at Palmer Park along side other activities organized by the Township of Scugog. Or join as at Scugog Shores Museum for historic tours and arts and crafts!

The City of Oshawa's Canada Day celebration is a free family friendly event at Lakeview Park. Come celebrate Canada's 159th birthday with live music, entertainment, delicious food, activities and displays. Recognized as a Top 100 event by Festivals and Events Ontario, the fun begins at 2 p.m. concluding with a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Ontario at 10 p.m.

Join us for a full day of celebration featuring live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, and family-friendly activities as we come together to honour Canada’s birthday. Daytime and evening programming will offer something for everyone, from lively performances to festive community experiences.

Wednesday, July 1
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kinsmen Park

For more information visit pickering.ca/canadaday

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

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.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Workshop running on July 11 and 12

Come see the beautiful stained glass held in the Scugog Shores Museum Head Church and learn about the history behind the craftmanship. Then paint your own stained plexi glass to take home and hang in the sun!

Tickets will be available on the Museum website https://www.scugog.ca/parks-recreation-culture/museums/museum-programs-and-events/ 

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.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

North Oshawa Farmers' Market - 2024 market season starts Sat. May 11 - 9am to 2pm - Lots of awesome

vendors and products. 

This is  a weekly market - every Saturday from May 11 to October 12.

North Oshawa Farmers' Market - 2024 market season starts Sat. May 11 - 9am to 2pm - Lots of awesome

vendors and products. 

This is  a weekly market - every Saturday from May 11 to October 12.

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.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

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.

Yoga in the Garden is back! Get your Zen on in the beautiful Henry House Heritage Gardens this summer!

Starting Friday, June 7, at 9 am, we’re on the mat and ready to flow. Classes are free drop-in 1 hour-long sessions, with donations accepted. All proceeds go to the Oshawa Museum. This series continues every Friday morning, rain or shine, through September (temperatures permitting.)

All levels of yogis are welcome! Please bring any props that support your practice. Also, not all yogis enjoy pets and animals during their practice. If you bring a pet, they must always be on a short leash.

To see a complete list of instructors, visit the Oshawa Museum website or our Facebook page.

About the Oshawa Museum: The Oshawa Museum preserves and promotes awareness and appreciation of Oshawa’s history for a diverse audience's education, enrichment and enjoyment. As the only community museum in Oshawa, we take great pride in showcasing our city's history from the earliest First Nation occupation to the end of WWII. The OM is administered by the Oshawa Historical Society, a not-for-profit charitable institution, as an external agency of the City of Oshawa.

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

Workshop running on August 1 and 2!

Take a tour through the Museum’s Print Shop and learn about the old ways of crafting newspapers, ads, and books. Then stitch, glue, and design your own hardcover booklet. 

Tickets will be available on the Museum website https://www.scugog.ca/parks-recreation-culture/museums/museum-programs-and-events/ 

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.

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.

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.

Hundreds of classic vehicles line downtown streets for this outdoor festival, bringing together generations of vehicle enthusiasts, vintage car clubs, and car lovers from the young to the young at heart. Tour the event footprint observing vehicles, listening to live music, exploring children's activities, enjoying delicious downtown eats, and visiting Touch a Truck at Tribute Communities Centre and the Canadian Automotive Museum.

Try your hand at crafting items that were needed in daily life in the past. From envelopes to baskets, everything was made by hand.

Craft at each station and collect stamps as you go for a final prize!

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

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.

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.

Join the Mayor's Cleanup events this year to help beautify our community. Volunteer your time and make a difference in local parks, green spaces, trails, and schoolyards.

Celebrate Pickering's diversity with unique tastes from local food vendors, interactive activities, live entertainment, roaming performances, and a vendor market. 

Saturday, September 12
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre

For mor information visit pickering.ca/culturalfusion

Over 30 artists, live music all day and amazing food – all in one place.

Check out the amazing lineup of artists at this year’s Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival plus great food and live music in the Gazebo all day. Come out and enjoy the Museum Grounds and the artists.  

Paintings, Ceramics, Sculpture, Fibre Arts and more.

Over 30 artists, live music all day and amazing food – all in one place.

Check out the amazing lineup of artists at this year’s Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival plus great food and live music in the Gazebo all day. Come out and enjoy the Museum Grounds and the artists.  

Paintings, Ceramics, Sculpture, Fibre Arts and more.

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

Fall Fling celebrates all things Fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, fall décor, miniature train rides, Halloween costume contests, trick-or-treating, hands-on crafts, and local artisans in the vendor market.

Saturday, October 17  and October 24
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Millennium Square

For more information visit pickering.ca/fallfling

Fall Fling celebrates all things Fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, fall décor, miniature train rides, Halloween costume contests, trick-or-treating, hands-on crafts, and local artisans in the vendor market.

Saturday, October 17  and October 24
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Millennium Square

For more information visit pickering.ca/fallfling

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

City of Oshawa Remembrance Day Celebration.

Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive lights and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, art installations, instagram-worthy photo ops, vendor market, and roaming characters. Bring the whole family out for some

Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

For more information visit pickering.ca/wncl

Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive lights and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, art installations, instagram-worthy photo ops, vendor market, and roaming characters. Bring the whole family out for some

Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

For more information visit pickering.ca/wncl

Yoga in the Garden is back! Get your Zen on in the beautiful Henry House Heritage Gardens this summer!

Starting Friday, June 7, at 9 am, we’re on the mat and ready to flow. Classes are free drop-in 1 hour-long sessions, with donations accepted. All proceeds go to the Oshawa Museum. This series continues every Friday morning, rain or shine, through September (temperatures permitting.)

All levels of yogis are welcome! Please bring any props that support your practice. Also, not all yogis enjoy pets and animals during their practice. If you bring a pet, they must always be on a short leash.

To see a complete list of instructors, visit the Oshawa Museum website or our Facebook page.

About the Oshawa Museum: The Oshawa Museum preserves and promotes awareness and appreciation of Oshawa’s history for a diverse audience's education, enrichment and enjoyment. As the only community museum in Oshawa, we take great pride in showcasing our city's history from the earliest First Nation occupation to the end of WWII. The OM is administered by the Oshawa Historical Society, a not-for-profit charitable institution, as an external agency of the City of Oshawa.

Santa Claus is coming to Pickering! With extravagant floats from Pickering businesses and community groups, marching bands, and Santa Claus himself, the Santa Claus Parade is the spectacle to kick off everyone’s holiday season. The parade will begin at Dixie and Glenanna and end in Pickering’s City Centre.

Saturday, November 21
10:00 am start
Dixie Road and Glenanna Road, Pickering

For more information visit pickering.ca/santaclausparade

Calling All Crafters!

The Oshawa Museum is hosting a craft circle for all ages on the last Sunday of each month. Bring your latest work in progress and hang out with museum volunteers and other like-minded crafters. This is the perfect chance to try something if you’re new to handicrafts or solve a mystery, like how to actually fix slipped stitches and how the heck to hold a crochet hook properly.

This is a free experience, but the Oshawa Museum always welcomes donations. Come to Guy House, the yellow museum building in Lakeview Park, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.

Dates are subject to change due to holidays or museum events.

Celebrate the season at Pickering’s Waterfront!

Experience the magic of the holidays in Nautical Village and Millennium Square. Enjoy live ice carving displays, festive music and buskers, roaming characters, s’mores stations, giveaways, and more.

From holiday markets and photo stations to arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Millennium Square

For more information visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland

Celebrate the season at Pickering’s Waterfront!

Experience the magic of the holidays in Nautical Village and Millennium Square. Enjoy live ice carving displays, festive music and buskers, roaming characters, s’mores stations, giveaways, and more.

From holiday markets and photo stations to arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Millennium Square

For more information visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland