What is happening for families in Durham?
Find real programs, free or low-cost recreation, community events and registration information across all eight Durham municipalities — starting with official sources you can trust.
Ajax winter program registration is opening
Town of Ajax confirms residents: aquatics November 17 at 7 a.m.; other programs November 19 at 7 a.m. Non-residents: November 25 at 7 a.m. Confirm eligibility and program spaces with the town.
View Ajax official registration detailsOfficial family resources
Open the source to confirm current dates, prices, age restrictions and remaining registration spaces.
Low-cost & subsidized recreation
Durham Region's official guide to free and affordable activities for families
Explore →02Pickering library programs
PA Day activities, kids' workshops and library registration calendar
Explore →03Ajax registration calendar
Swimming, kids' activities, inclusion services and seasonal program deadlines
Explore →04Oshawa events
Official city celebrations, public activities and event calendar
Explore →05Whitby events & outings
Local events, seasonal activities and places to explore
Explore →06Scugog events
Official community calendar and festivals
Explore →Choose your community
These link to municipal or official tourism sources; they are not yet a live GTAFN merchant or event inventory.
Pickering
City events and festivals
Official source →DURHAMAjax
Programs, swimming and registration
Official source →DURHAMWhitby
Official local events and activities
Official source →DURHAMOshawa
City events calendar
Official source →DURHAMClarington
Community events and recreation
Official source →DURHAMUxbridge
Events calendar and local recreation
Official source →DURHAMScugog
Community festivals and events
Official source →DURHAMBrock
Community calendar and recreation
Official source →Our Durham guide is growing.
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