23 August
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Kids Cookie ClubWhisk 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 dive into a creative craft - decorating something to take home their creations in style.
Note that this program provides entry for 1 adult with each child, this is not a drop-off program. Additional adults require a general admission ticket. Each child requires their own registration. Guests are welcome to explore the museum grounds and available exhibits for up to 90 minutes after the program end.
Week 1 (July 5, 9): Classic Chocolate Chip
Week 2 (July 12, 16): Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Week 3 (July 19, 23): Snickerdoodles
Week 4 (July 26, 30): Chock-Full of Crunchies
Week 5 (August 2, 6): Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Week 6 (August 9, 13): Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Week 7 (August 16, 20): Molasses Cookies
Week 8: (August 23, 27): Lemon Sugar Cookies10:00am - 11:30am
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
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Strolls & Strollers: Mini & MightyYou and your little one will connect with nature in this interactive parent and tot program. Join us for a guided walk where you will engage in simple hands-on explorations and sensory-based activities designed to spark curiosity. Participants can expect a mild to moderate workout, as our journey will take us all over the museum property!
This week's program is all about the different sizes we see in nature!
Note that this program provides entry for 1 adult with each child, this is not a drop-off program. Additional adults require a general admission ticket. Each child requires their own registration. Entry includes admission to the Museum for the day.10:00am - 11:00am
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Heritage Day: NEW Craft the Past
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!
11:00am - 03:00pm
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Craft Circle at the Oshawa Museum
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.
12:30pm - 03:30pm
24 August
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
25 August
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
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Events in the Park
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.
07:30pm - 08:00pm
26 August
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
27 August
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Kids Cookie ClubWhisk 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 dive into a creative craft - decorating something to take home their creations in style.
Note that this program provides entry for 1 adult with each child, this is not a drop-off program. Additional adults require a general admission ticket. Each child requires their own registration. Guests are welcome to explore the museum grounds and available exhibits for up to 90 minutes after the program end.
Week 1 (July 5, 9): Classic Chocolate Chip
Week 2 (July 12, 16): Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Week 3 (July 19, 23): Snickerdoodles
Week 4 (July 26, 30): Chock-Full of Crunchies
Week 5 (August 2, 6): Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Week 6 (August 9, 13): Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Week 7 (August 16, 20): Molasses Cookies
Week 8: (August 23, 27): Lemon Sugar Cookies10:00am - 11:30am
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
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Pickering Paranormal TourJoin us at Pickering's picturesque waterfront, where not everything is as it seems. Led by a PMV guide, guests will step back in time to explore the darker side of Pickering's past. Hear tales of infamous criminals, supernatural occurrences, and even explore a historic local cemetery by lantern-light. Warning - not for the faint of heart!
This program will take place at the Millennium Square Pickering. More information will be emailed 2 days prior to the program start.09:15pm - 10:15pm
28 August
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Yoga in the Garden
Breathe deep, take a moment, and do a sun salutation in the summer sun with the Oshawa Museum's Yoga in the Garden, Friday mornings at 9 AM.
Starting May 8 at 9 AM, we're on the mat and ready to flow. Classes are free, drop-in, 1-hour long sessions, with donations to the Oshawa Museum gratefully accepted. The series continues every Friday morning, rain or shine, through September.
All levels of yogis are welcome! Participants are required to bring their own mats, water, and any props that support their practice.
Washrooms are available in Lakeview Park for participants. Not all yogis enjoy pets and animals during their practice. If you bring a pet, they must always be on a short leash.
09:00am - 10:00am
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Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show 2026 – “Shifting Perspectives” Visit and become inspired at the Scugog Arts Space from August 8th – September 7th, 2026 to view our Annual Juried Show.
You're invited to experience the creativity and talent on display at our Annual Juried Art Show! Featuring a dynamic selection of works from emerging and established artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic excellence across a variety of mediums. Come be inspired, discover new favorites, and support our vibrant arts community. Admission is free and all are welcome!
10:00am - 05:00pm
29 August
