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October 15
Pumpkinville
Greenwood Conservation Area (Located north on Westney Road, north of Taunton Road.)
There will be nominal fees for some activities, pumpkins,
food and beverages. Don't miss out on Pumpkinville. An annual event hosted by the Town of
Ajax (Recreation & Culture). There are lots of exciting activities for the whole
family, including:
- Activities & Crafts (Hosted by the Ontario Early Years
Centre)
- Face Painting
- Food and Beverages at the Pumpkinville Grill
- Haunted House
- Inflatable Rides
- KenJen Petting Zoo
- Marshmallow Roast
- Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Carving Contest
- Spooky Science Experiments (Hosted by Girls Inc.)
- The Librarians have gone batty at Pumpkinville! Visit the
Ajax Library tent to create your own bat or spider bracelet
- And don't miss the West Coast Lumberjack Show (Showtimes:
Noon and 3 p.m.)
- More to be announced
Contact: Lisa Warth, 905-619-2529, ext. 7243 or
lisa.warth@townofajax.com. |
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October 15-19
Imagine Film Festival
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health SciencesThis year's Imagine Film Festival kicks
off on Saturday, October 16 with a Family Day, art exhibit and film screening. The
festival runs from October 16 to October 21 and features a variety of unique and thought
provoking feature films and documentaries that touch on mental health. Thursday, October
21 2 p.m. - No Numbers: Identity Beyond Measure 7 p.m. - Something is Killing Tate
Contact:
For more information please visit www.ontarioshores.ca/imagine or call 905-430-4001 to
book tickets. |
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October 27
Zombie Fest
Oshawa Public Library, Jess Hann Branch
ddolan@oshawalibrary.on.ca, www.oshawalibrary.on.ca
Are you prepared for a Zombie attack? Make your own survival gear, become a zombie, win prizes and more at the Zombie-tastic event! 7:00 pm. Ages 10-16. Free registration at any branch.
Contact Name: Dina Dolan
Phone: 905-579-6111, ext. 5863 |
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October 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
Harvest Fun Fair
610 Monarch Avenue, Ajax
swhitfield.milestone@gmail.com
Cost: FREE
Harvest Fun Fair at Milestone Christian Ministries, 610 Monarch Avenue, Ajax, ON. Saturday October 29th, 2011, 6:00pm-9:00pm. Proceeds going to Hope Worldwide of Canada. MILESTONE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES will be hosting its 4th annual Harvest Fun Fair. This community event wishes to welcome families with children aged 2- 13 years to come and enjoy a safe environment, clean fun and fellowship. THEME Our theme this year is Super Heroes. ADMISSION Free will offering – Proceeds going to HOPE Worldwide of Canada. EVENT SCHEDULE 6-8 PM The Vault games room for older children, our lounge Mini Vault for the younger children, face painting, and make a favourite fall treat 8–9PM “See Who’s Smarter Than An Ajax Kid “ |
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November 5
Radiance of India Festival
Oshawa Public Library, McLaughlin Branch Auditorium
koreilly@oshawalibrary.on.ca, www.oshawalibrary.on.ca
Are you ready to discover the beauty and wonder of India’s traditions? From music to henna to samosas, come to this festival to delight your senses and explore the wonderful food, fabrics and songs of India. Learn how to combine Indian-inspired fashions with your jeans; learn to wrap a sari. Family Programme. 1 pm. Free registration at any branch.
Contact Name: Kim O'Reilly
Phone: 905-579-6111, ext. 5232 |
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December 3
Darklit Fest of Durham
esaether@oshawalibrary.on.ca, www.oshawalibrary.on.ca
The Oshawa Public Libraries presents its second annual Darklit Fest of Durham with New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding as the Guest of Honour. Renowned authors, editors and publishers gather during this special one-day event to discuss such topics as pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Fans will have opportunities to talk with top names in the mystery, fantasy and horror genres and to listen to author readings. After the Meet and Greet reception, there will be an opportunity to sit down with a publisher to pitch your manuscript! Registration for pitch sessions begins November 1. There will be book signing and sales as well as door prizes and light refreshments! 10:15 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking. |
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| March |
March
Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
Purple Woods Conservation Area - Simcoe St. & Coates Rd.With the approach of spring
a person may be sure of several things: birds will be singing and pancakes flipping at
Central Lake Ontario Conservation's Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods
Conservation Area in Oshawa. A visit to the Festival makes a great family outing!
The Festival is open from 10:00am to 2:30pm each day. Sorry no pets allowed.
Visitors to the Festival will be able to compare maple syrup production methods from
over 400 years ago through the modern methods of today. With many special features, there
is something for the entire family. Features include horse-drawn wagon rides, historical
displays and more. A schedule of special features is located on the Authority's website at
www.cloca.com.
Do you have a sweet tooth? The Sugar Store will be open daily for visitors to purchase
maple syrup and maple products such as sugar candy and fudge.
General admission does not include pancakes or wagon rides.
For further information:
Email: mail@cloca.com
Website: www.cloca.com
Phone: 905-579-0411 |
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April
Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
Purple Woods Conservation Area
Rates: Family:$7, Adult:$3, Children/Senior:$2
Amenities: Children's Planned Activities, Flush Toilets/Washrooms, Food Available, Picnic
Tables/Area, Planned Events, Public Washrooms, Scenic Location
With the approach of spring a person may be sure of several things: birds will be singing
and pancakes flipping at Central Lake Ontario Conservation's Annual Maple Syrup Festival
at Purple Woods Conservation Area in Oshawa. A visit to the Festival makes a great family
outing!
The Festival is open from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day. Sorry, no pets allowed at the event.
Visitors to the Festival will be able to compare maple syrup production methods from over
400 years ago through the modern methods of today. With many special features, there is
something for the entire family. Features include horse-drawn wagon rides, historical
displays and more. A schedule of special features is located on the Authority's website at
www.cloca.com.
Do you have a sweet tooth? The Sugar Store will be open daily for visitors to purchase
maple syrup and maple products such as sugar candy and fudge.
General admission does not include pancakes or wagon rides.
Email: mail@cloca.com
Website: www.cloca.com
Phone: 905-579-0411 |
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ANNUAL OSHAWA-WHITBY KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice
At ten different locations in Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice.
There are four separate Free Concerts and Award Ceremonies featuring the final choices of
the adjudicators and this year's Award Winners. The caliber of performances is
outstanding.
Come and join us as we celebrate the successes of this year's students at the final
playoffs.For more information or to volunteer
please contact Festival Coordinator, Tina-Marie Schaaf – 905-430-1455 or email: info@oshawawhitbykifest.ca |
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April
Fire Hydrant Festival
Downtown Oshawa
The Downtown Oshawa Board of Management is proud to support the annual Fire Hydrant
Festival, partnering with the visual art students from O'Neill Collegiate. Under the
direction of Visual Arts teacher Craig Wildman, approximately thirty students come down to
paint the fire hydrants in the central business district of downtown Oshawa. Fire hydrants
last painted in November 2009 in holiday scenes, will be transformed into colourful and
creative Spring scenes! The event starts at 10am and runs until about 4pm. Rain date is
the following Saturday (April 24th.). Come down and support the visual art program and
downtown Oshawa by shopping in the many retail stores or enjoying yourself at one of our
diverse restaurants! Everything's Here For You!
Email: downtownoshawa@rogers.com
Website: http://www.downtownoshawa.ca
Phone: 905-576-7606 |
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| June |
 June
TBA
ROTARY RIBFEST
The Esplanade
Ajax Rotary Club and Pickering Rotary Club host the third annual RibFest to raise fund for
our community. Visit: http://www.pickeringribfest.com |
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June TBA
Port Hope Festival Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Port Hope Festival Theatre proudly presents its 14th Season of Professional Theatre at the
Capitol in historic Port Hope. From June 9th until September 3th, the stage will be alive
with three exciting productions. Call the Box
Office at 800.434.5092 or 905.885.1071 or purchase online
Our goal is to provide high quality entertainment in an environment that offers the BEST
customer service anywhere. We want you to keep coming back.
Remember: the best seats in the house are yours.
We hope you will visit us often and enjoy all that Port Hope Festival Theatre and the
Capitol Theatre has to offer. |
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June TBA
The Pretty Funny Festival!
Riley's Pub, 104 King St EA night of laughter with
improv and stand up comedy starting on Friday night at 6pm and all day Saturday with
additional events such as open, drop-in improv workshops. Tickets: $10.00. The
performances will be made up of professional comedy troupes from Toronto, Peterborough,
and Durham as well as groups from the Teen Improv Tournament and Durham's first Mixed
Abilities improv troupe!
Contact Name: Stephanie Herrera
Phone: (647) 899-3342
Email: info@durhamimprov.com
URL: www.durhamimprov.com |
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June TBA
Annual Stellar
Literary Festival
Parkwood Estate A one day event, celebrates
established and emerging Durham Region / GTA writers, poets, readers, story tellers,
script writers; screen writers; songwriters. Just as musicians need listeners, so do our
poets and writers. Something for everyone! We are not a book fair in which the primary
objective is to sell books. This is a celebration/festival for everyone in the community
in an informal atmosphere encouraging discussion and conversation among all of those in
attendance. No Entry Fee.
For more information contact, 905-721-2232. |
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16, 17
Peony Festival
Oshawa Botanical GardensA celebration of Canada's
largest contemporary peony collection. The festival times are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on both
days. Admission is free and don't forget to bring your camera. |
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June TBA
Soakerfest
Ajax Community Centre - North Soccer FieldCost: Admission is $2.00
and a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Foodbank
Join us for the world's largest water gun fight to set a new world record! Admission is
$2.00 and a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Foodbank serving Ajax and
Pickering. Pre-registration is required at www.gethope.ca
Contact: matt_t@rogers.com |
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Fiesta WeekFiesta Week could simply be described as "A TASTE OF
DURHAM". It's an annual week-long Multicultural Family Festival that gives the
residents of Durham Region the opportunity to experience European, Asian and Caribbean
cultures and foods without having to get on a plane.
Fiesta Week starts each year on Father's Day with the
Fiesta Parade (starting at 12:30 p.m.), immediately followed by the Fiesta Concert in
Memorial Park. The rest of the week you can sample the food and entertainment at the
various pavilions located around Oshawa. |
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June TBA
MÉTIS HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Oshawa Memorial Park
The Oshawa Metis Council anticipates over 2000 guests for their 3rd annual Metis Heritage
Celebration. OSHAWA AND SURROUNDING AREA FAMILIES ARE ALL INVITED! Metis, native,
aboriginal or not; ALL ARE WELCOME! We are planning a wide variety of entertainment,
music, dance, interactive activities and demonstrations throughout the day. Featuring: -
award winning artists - fiddlers, drummers, jiggers, singers - artifiacts and sacred
medicines - aboriginal gifts - story telling - games - demonstrations COME OUT AND ENJOY A
CULTURE FILLED WEEKEND WITH YOUR LOCAL METIS COMMUNITY
Contact Name: Cecile Wagar
Phone: 905-668-1612
Email: cecilewagar@gmail.com
URL: www.oshawametiscouncil.piczo.com |
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July TBA
Oshawa International Festival
Oshawa Botanical Gardens
Join us at Oshawa's lakefront for Durham's largest and most inclusive, global arts
festival. Over 30 pipe and drum bands from across Canada in sanctioned competition along
with ethnic groups that are in our community.
Contact Name: SUSAN BOWERS
Email: OSHAWA FESTIVAL @ROGERS.COM |
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Oshawa Gospelfest 2012
Oshawa Memorial Park (John St. W. & Simcoe St. S)
Everyone is invited to join us for a LIVELY GOSPEL CONCERT AND FREE COMMUNITY BBQ. This
open-air evangelistic gospel concert is sponsored by The Church of God Sabbath-Keeping
(Oshawa). Come out and join us for lively, soul-stirring gospel music and free hamburgers
and hotdogs.
Contact: collettegeorge@rogers.com |
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August TBA
Durham Pet Fest
Cullent Central Park, Whitby
The Durham Pet Fest is back. In our second year, on August
27 and 28, we looking forward to another great weekend. Our goal is promote responsible
pet ownership, with our outdoor event where pets are allowed, come and celebrate All Pets
In the Park. With our many dog demonstrations, charity BBQ, silent auction, Pet Fashion
Show and Talent contest. As well all our fabulous pet vendors.
Contact: info@durhampetfest.com |
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August TBA
Celebrate Ajax by the Lake
Various locations across the waterfront
Cost: FREE (Nominal fees may apply for food and beverages).
The Town’s
Celebrate Ajax by the Lake event is the Region’s largest-spanning waterfront
festival. Taking place on Saturday, August, 27, 2011 from noon – 4:00 p.m. Residents
and visitors can spend the day enjoying activities for all ages. This is the only festival
in Durham where people can experience an entire waterfront. Take pleasure in visiting the
different sites across the waterfront, some activities include: Taste of Ajax Kite Flying
Children’s Activities Ajax Heritage There is no admission for this event and only
nominal fees for food, and beverages.
Contact: sheena.beckles@townofajax.com |
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Oshawa Jazz and Blues
Festival
Various Locations In Oshawa
7th Oshawa Jazz and
Blues Festival features the best of Canadian Jazz and Blues performers, local artisans,
children's entertainment, food vendors, and much more. Clear your schedule from August 4th
- 10th and join us for a week of music, culture and community in the heart of Downtown
Oshawa at the 2009 Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival, Durham Regions premiere summer
festival. |
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August TBA
Autofest
Downtown Oshawa
Enjoy live entertainment and over 400 classic cars during this free community event.
Entertainment starts at 5pm and ends at 10pm. Road closures apply from 2pm on.
Contact Name: Vivian Sled
Phone: 905-576-7606
Email: downtownoshawa@rogers.com
URL: www.downtownoshawa.ca |
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August TBA
Celebrate Ajax By the Lake
Various locations across the waterfront
Admission
is FREE!
The Town’s Celebrate Ajax by the Lake event is the Region’s largest-spanning
waterfront festival. Taking place on Saturday, August, 27, 2011 from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Residents and visitors can spend the day enjoying activities for all ages. This is the
only festival in Durham where people can experience an entire waterfront. Take pleasure in
visiting the different sites across the waterfront, some activities include: Taste of Ajax
Kite Flying Children’s Activities Ajax Heritage There is no admission for this event
and only nominal fees for food, and beverages.
Contact: sheena.beckles@townofajax.com |
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September TBA
Oshawa Rotary Ribfest
Lakeview Park
Come to Durham's originial, largest
and most successful Ribfest, the 8th annual Oshawa Rotary Ribfest hosted by the Rotary
Club of Oshawa. All proceeds from Ribfest are used by the Rotary Club of Oshawa to support
children and youth activities and services in our community. |
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September TBA
Durham Region Comedy Festival
Durham Region Comedy Festival (DRCF) will be the #1 talked event in 2011 in Durham Region.
The festival is being created to entertain the local community and increase traffic for
the local businesses. The event is being designed to assist in driving traffic and
customers into the local businesses as well as build an annual event that will entertain
our friends, families and the local tourists. DRCF is a proud supporter of Make-A-Wish®
Canada.
For more information, please visit http://www.drcf.ca/ |
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September TBA from Noon -
4:00 p.m (unless otherwise noted)
Doors Open Oshawa 2012
Celebrate Oshawa's History - Visit our Cultural Treasures
Doors Open is a province-wide celebration of community heritage designed to create access,
awareness and excitement about our heritage. Doors Open provides residents and visitors
with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting
places and spaces in our cities, towns and villages - all free of charge! Call
905.436.5636 x 2108 or email us for more info. |
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September TBA
Durham Children's Groundwater Festival
Camp Samac, Oshawa
Launched as part of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s (CLOCA) 40th
anniversary theme of “Water Quality” in 1998, the goal of the Festival is to
increase the awareness of grade four students concerning water issues and motivate them to
become water stewards in their home, classroom and community. The Festival will be held at
Camp Samac in Oshawa from September 26th to September 30th and consists of 40 hands-on,
interactive activities with messages relevant to the student's daily lives.
Through the activity centres students will discover the importance of water in their lives
and how their actions affect the watershed in which they live. The objective is for
students to enjoy themselves while learning about important water issues. In 2011 over
4,000 students are expected to visit the Festival. To organize this event a Durham
Children’s Groundwater Festival Organizing Committee was established in 1998
consisting of community partners and at the conclusion of the 2010 Festival over 51,000
grade four students and 4,200 high school volunteers will have participated in the event.
All activities are designed to compliment the Ontario curriculum expectations.
For more information, visit http://www.cloca.com/gfestival. |
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Fall Art Festival
Camp Samac, Oshawa
Event is free.
Oshawa Art Association members Art show & sale. Fri, Sat and Sun. 10 am to 5 pm each
day. Paintings and prints by local artists.
Website: http://www.oshawaartassociation.com
Phone: 905-435-0575 |
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A Taste of Durham
St. Paul's United Church 65 King's Crescent Ajax
St. Paul's United Church 65 King's
Crescent Ajax is having a farm awareness day on Sunday Sept. 26th. 2010. The day will
consist of a sunday service honouring farmers followed by a mini market of 6 to 8 vendors.
The market will run from noon to 4pm. There will be Lamb products, wild bird seed,
veggies, hydroponic tomatoes and cucumbers, etc.
Contact: Brian Sheppard, 905-239-2965 |
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