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Get ready for summer program registration!

The City of Oshawa offers many summer recreation programs, including camps, swimming, arts, fitness, and more.

Registration Dates:

• Swimming lessons: Opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13
• General programs: Opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 15

Summer Camps for ages 4 to 16 are still available. Visit Register.Oshawa.ca to browse and register.

Due to high demand, users may experience delays during registration. To help, the City has increased system capacity and added a website queue to manage traffic on...

Celebrating Asian and South Asian Heritage Month

The City of Oshawa invites you to an inspiring evening of music, dance, stories, and community in celebration of Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. This free event will take place on May 20 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre and welcomes residents and visitors of all ages to come together, connect, and celebrate.

The evening will feature dynamic performances, engaging speakers, and light refreshments. Tickets are free and are available first come, first served online through

Call for Artists: Live painting at Convergence 2025

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce a unique live painting opportunity for artists at the Convergence Music and Art Festival 2025. Presented by Oshawa Tourism, this vibrant festival will take place in downtown Oshawa on September 20, 2025. The event celebrates Oshawa’s rich history of music and art by showcasing contemporary talents within our community. 

We are calling on local artists to submit proposals to live paint plastic Muskoka chairs during the festival using acrylic paint. The...

Plan for every season – know your risks

Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) is May 4 to 10, 2025 and the City of Oshawa reminds us that emergencies such as severe weather events or prolonged power outages can occur anytime, anywhere.

Community members are encouraged to be ready for an emergency by preparing an emergency kit for their home. The kit should have enough food, water and any applicable medications to last at least 72 hours (three days). Remember to think of pets in your 72 hour plan. At minimum, have food and water, proper...