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Events & Activities



Check out our Durham Region & GTA Events Calendar for lots of free and inexpensive events and activities for Durham & GTA kids and families in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Brock, Scugog, Bowmanville, Toronto, Markham, Scarborough, Uxbridge, Cobourg and more...

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Ongoing Events and Activities


  • Sunday, January 17, 2010 | Brock Library Events

    Event Details:

    Date: See website
    Time: Various
    Venue: Varies
    Cost: FREE
    Monthly ongoing events visit our website for details.

  • Sunday, January 17, 2010 | Pickering Library

    Event Details:

    Date: see website
    Time: VARIOUS
    Venue: VARIES
    Cost: FREE
    Monthly library activities visit our website for details.

Upcoming Events and Activities


  • Saturday, January 09, 2010 | Annual Open House

    More info:
    Date: Saturday, January 9
    Time: 10:00 am
    Venue: Pickering Recreation Complex
    Cost: FREE
    Annual open house with free activities throughout the day.

  • Wednesday, January 13, 2010 | Family Day

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday
    Time: 1pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5y5
    Cost: $5 Studio Fees plus the cost of pieces
    Every Wednesday at Ceramics Canada is FAMILY Day. All painters pay a discounted studio fee of $5 per person plus the cost of bisque pieces. Limited to our basic colours only.

  • Friday, January 15, 2010 | National Hat Day

    More info:
    Date: January 15th, 2010
    Time: 1pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5y5
    Cost: Free!
    It's National Hat Day! Wear any hat today at the Ceramics Canada Studio in exchange for one free studio fee! Come on out and have some creative fun! Bring the whole family! (Bisque purchases not included)

  • Saturday, January 16, 2010 | Family Cross-Country Ski Day

    More info:
    Date: January 16th, 2010
    Time: sessions; 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m
    Venue: See website for directions
    Cost: $8 per person fee, ski rentals are included
    Test your skills on the trails, or to learn how to ski for the first time. Participants must be over ten years old, dress in warm layers. In case of poor ski conditions, the alternate day will be Saturday January 23rd, 2010.

  • Saturday, January 16, 2010 | Snowman Crazy

    More info:
    Date: Saturday
    Time: 10am to 11am
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $17
    The greatest thing about these snowmen– the only thing they´ll melt is your heart! During this workshop you´ll learn to create your very own family of snowman! You´ll have enough clay to create a baby, Mama & Papa. Additional clay may be purchased to create more. Snowman families will be ready 10 days later for you to come back and paint them.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | Beat the Winter Blues Party

    More info:
    Date: Tuesday January 19
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Venue: Northview Branch Library, Nonquon Room
    Cost: FREE
    Are you already tired of the winter? Come turn those winter blues into winter woo-hoos by thinking ahead to summer! We will be making Leis, playing Beach Bingo and more at this exciting party. For ages 12 – 18.

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | Detoxification

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday January 20th, 2010
    Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Venue: 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 208
    Cost: Complimentary
    Join us and you will learn: To create a balanced lifestyle and mealsA natural approach to banish excess weight gainWhy detoxifying your body is crutial to better health.-Learn how to support your body´s detoxification capacity in just 30 days !

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | Penguin Awareness Day

    More info:
    Date: January 20th, 2010
    Time: 1pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5y5
    Cost: Free!
    Join us in celebrating Penguin Awareness Day on Jan. 20th. We will be giving away one free penguin ornament for children to paint while quantities last. No purchase necessary... come have some fun for free!

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | 360ydc Youth Basketball League

    More info:
    Date: Sundays (January 17-March 21st) & Wednesday (January 20-March 24th)
    Time: Midget (6:00-7:15pm); Junior (7:15-8:30pm); Senior (8:30-9:45)
    Venue: 387 Simcoe St. South
    Cost: $125 or register for both nights for $225
    Youth Basketball Leagues for ages 7-18. Detailed information and registration forms can be found at www.360ydc.com.

  • Thursday, January 21, 2010 | Disney Playhouse Live

    More info:
    Date: January 21
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Venue: 99 Athol St E, Oshawa
    Cost: tickets for sale
    In this live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends (Pooh, Tigger, Handy Manny, & the Little Einsteins)

  • Friday, January 22, 2010 | Clearance Blowout Days

    More info:
    Date: Friday January 22 through Sunday January 24
    Time: see website for store hours
    Venue: 75 Bayly St West
    Cost: n/a
    Three days only! 75% off red-slashed Winter items Bonus: 10% off all newly arrived Spring & Summer clothing FREE Thermos water bottle with purchases $75 or over (while supplies last) Great prizes to be won!

  • Friday, January 22, 2010 | Kids Night Out!!

    More info:
    Date: Friday
    Time: 6pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5y5
    Cost: $25 (plus taxes)
    Drop the kids off or join them for a fun night of painting, pizza and dessert! Pre-registration is required no later than January 21st. Cost is $25 and includes studio fee. Bisque valued upto $10, pizza slice, drink, dessert & a quick craft!

  • Saturday, January 23, 2010 | Family Literacy Day: Sing for Literacy

    More info:
    Date: Saturday January 23
    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    Venue: Main Branch Library - Rotary Room, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax
    Cost: FREE
    Sing out in the name of literacy! Join Wayne and his guitar at the Main Branch Library in Ajax for a very special afternoon of songs and stories. Cuddle up this January and share books as a family.

  • Saturday, January 23, 2010 | Family Literacy Day: Sing for Literacy

    More info:
    Date: Saturday January 23
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
    Venue: Whitby Public Library
    Cost: FREE
    Join Beatrice and friends as we celebrate this year's Family Literacy Day theme, "Sing for Literacy". At this family event we will sing along with Beatrice, followed by karaoke! There will be a draw for 3 free copies of Beatrice's CD.

  • Saturday, January 23, 2010 | Winter Wonderland

    More info:
    Date: Saturday
    Time: 10am to 12:30pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25 (plus taxes)
    Come and create your very own winter wonderland. This is an advanced workshop that is recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger ages are welcome with a parent helper. This project takes about 3 hours to create and almost as long to paint. Participants can come back anytime 10 days later to paint their Wintry Wonderland.

  • Sunday, January 24, 2010 | President

    More info:
    Date: Sunday, January 24, 2010
    Time: Start time: 6:05pm
    Venue: General Motors Centre - 99 Athol St. East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1J8
    Cost: $16.00
    The Greenbelt is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with the Oshawa Generals. Tickets are $16. Order by Friday, January 22nd with the code GREENBELT and receive $2 off . Call 905-433-0900 ext. 2238 or visit http://www.oshawagenerals.com/greenbelt

  • Monday, January 25, 2010 | Sing Together for Literacy (all ages)

    More info:
    Date: Monday January 25
    Time: 9:30am
    Venue: Central Library
    Cost: free
    Come celebrate “Family Literacy Day” at the library. Join us for some Canadian children´s favourites in music, songs and two fun puppet shows. All ages welcome. Free Library Program for children.

  • Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | Sing Together for Literacy (all ages)

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday January 27
    Time: 9:45 am
    Venue: Petticoat Creek Library
    Cost: free
    Come celebrate “Family Literacy Day” at the library. Join us for some Canadian children´s favourites in music, songs and two fun puppet shows. All ages welcome. Free Library Program for children.

  • Thursday, January 28, 2010 | Five Best Foods for Winter

    More info:
    Date: Thursday January 28
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Venue: Central Libaray
    Cost: Free
    What is the best food to eat for the colder weather? Come and see how proper nutrition can raise your spirits! Registration is required. Free Library Program for adults.

  • Friday, January 29, 2010 | Be Mine Valentine

    More info:
    Date: Thursday
    Time: Anytime between 1pm and 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $15
    Come have fun while we make this cute Valentine Piece! Great for all ages! We´ll have enough left over clay to make a few mini valentine tokens too!

  • Saturday, January 30, 2010 | X-treme International Ice Racing

    More info:
    Date: Saturday January 30
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Venue: 99 Athol St E, Oshawa
    Cost: tickets for sale
    Professional Racing Tour on Ice, Speedway bikes and quads are modified and compete on an indoor ice arena.

  • Saturday, January 30, 2010 | Valentines

    More info:
    Date: Saturday
    Time: 10am to 11:30am
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $20
    This workshop is perfect for all ages! We´ll be cutting out mini valentine shapes to give out to all your friends and family in place of paper valentine cards. Make them as tokens, medallions or necklaces. We´ll also make a large Valentine piece to hang!

  • Saturday, January 30, 2010 | Tender Years OPEN HOUSE

    More info:
    Date: Saturday January 30, 2010
    Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Venue: 100 Westney Rd South
    Cost: FREE
    Come visit our newly opened Tender Years ChildCare centre, conveniently located by the GO Train in Ajax. Join us at our OPEN HOUSE from 11-1. Every child gets a gift and special offers and promotions will be available.

  • Saturday, January 30, 2010 | ROM FREE Child Admission on weekends

    More info:
    Website: www.rom.on.ca
    Date: January 30-31
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:30pm
    Venue: 100 Queens Park Cres, Toronto
    Cost: see website for details
    One FREE child admission (aged 4-14) with each regular paying adult, senior or student. Weekends until February 7, 2010

  • Sunday, January 31, 2010 | ROM FREE Child Admission on weekends

    More info:
    Website: www.rom.on.ca
    Date: January 30-31
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:30pm
    Venue: 100 Queens Park Cres, Toronto
    Cost: see website for details
    One FREE child admission (aged 4-14) with each regular paying adult, senior or student. Weekends until February 7, 2010