City Events
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Bring a chair, blanket or a picnic and join us for free entertainment all summer long!
Tuesdays at Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S.
Thursdays at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
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Do you own a classic vehicle 1991 or older in mint condition? Register today to show off your ride! Registration is free and closes August 5.
Join us for this this free annual award-winning event that features classic vehicles, music, art, family activities and more!
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The City of Oshawa Events team invites merchandise and food vendors to apply for space at The Bright and Merry Market event. As this year is Oshawa's centennial, event space rental fees have been waived. Licensing fees are still applicable.
Applications close July 28.
To apply:
City of Oshawa Events
The City of Oshawa hosts numerous free events for the community. In addition, there were over 400 events hosted in our community by other event organizers! Our city is a vibrant, rich, diverse community that has so much to offer! If you are hosting an event, be sure to check out our Host an Event page, and post it on our free Events Calendar listing.
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All City-run events are bigger this year to celebrate the whole year! In addition, there are also stand alone activities to celebrate our community.
Tree Tour - July 13
Centennial Tree Planting - September 29
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Bring a chair or a blanket, and a picnic and join us for free outdoor entertainment in a park near you.
Join us on Tuesdays at Memorial Park and Thursdays at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.
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Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Oshawa
Vehicle registration is open until August 5!
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Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: North side of City Hall, parkette - 50 Centre St. S.
Join the Mayor’s cleanup event and help beautify your community. Volunteer your time and make a difference in local parks, green spaces, trails, and schoolyards.
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Date: Monday, November 11
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Memorial Park Cenotaph, 110 Simcoe St. S.
This ceremony is led by The Royal Canadian Legion Branches 43 and 637 in partnership with the City of Oshawa.
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Date: Friday, November 15
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Centre St. S. to Memorial Park
Kick off the festive season with a visit to our annual market and tree-lighting! Fun for young and seasoned!
Planning in progress!
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Date: Tuesday, December 31
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: Delpark Homes Centre
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Date: Saturday May 3, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locations: Various sites throughout Oshawa
Join us to learn more about Oshawa! See behind the scenes at some of Oshawa's most interesting places!
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Save the Date!
Dates: June 7 and 8, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
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Significant Stakeholder Events
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These community stakeholder events see upwards of 3,000 visitors and are significant tourism events in Oshawa and Durham Region.
Convergence - Oshawa Tourism
Santa's Parade of Lights - Oshawa Tourism
Oshawa Rib Fest - Rotary Club of Oshawa
Aquino Tank Weekend - Ontario Regiment Museum
Fiesta - Oshawa Folk Arts Council
Want to host your own event?
We are here to help guide you through the planning process, we can advise you on locations, licenses and permits.
Photography at City of Oshawa events
The City of Oshawa hosts open, free public events. Photographers will be present taking photos and video footage at these events. These images may be used without further notification on City-owned and non-City-owned property, print media, digital media, the Internet, social media sites, media releases and broadcasts. By attending, you consent to such use.