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Events in the Park schedule

Tuesday, July 15 

Happy Feet Dance Studio
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. 

Spice up your evening and kick off the season with rhythm, laughter, and community! Join us for a fun-filled family date night featuring a dazzling live performance by professional Latin dancers, followed by a beginner-friendly Merengue lesson that’ll get everyone moving. No partner? No problem! Whether you're dancing solo or with friends, this is your chance to step into the world of Latin dance and make some joyful memories together.

Tuesday, July 22

Raquel's Riot
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. 

Get ready to dance the night away with Raquel's Riot—the ultimate high-energy party band that knows how to bring the fun! Their electrifying performance of top 40 hits from the '60s to today will have everyone on their feet. Spanning genres and generations, Raquel's Riot delivers an unforgettable live music experience that turns any gathering into a celebration to remember. Come feel the energy and let the good times roll!

Tuesday, July 29

Shooter
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. 

Saddle up and head on down for a night of high-energy entertainment with Durham's premier Country Western band! This is one show you won’t want to miss as it will have you singing along and two-stepping all night long. Grab your boots, bring your friends, and join us for a night of authentic country flavour right here in the heart of Oshawa!

Thursday, August 7

Barns2Beaches Music Tour, presented by Durham Tourism 
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.

Experience the future of music in action with the Canadian Musicians Co-operative! This innovative, not-for-profit organization champions emerging and independent artists, empowering them to build lasting, meaningful careers in today’s ever-evolving music landscape. Join us for over 16 performances that showcases the talent, passion, and creativity of the next generation—crafted with purpose, supported by community, and brought to life by the artists defining the sound of tomorrow.

Thursday, August 14

Theatre on the Ridge
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.

Step back in time and experience the spirit of the Porcupine Gold Rush like never before! "Mine! True Stories and Legends of the Porcupine Gold Rush" is a song-filled, multimedia performance that brings to life the incredible real tales of grit, determination, and adventure from 1909. Through story and song, meet the unforgettable characters—prospectors, pioneers, bootlegger-bandits, moonshiners, and more—who shaped a forgotten world of courage and chaos and celebrate the unsung heroes behind this legendary chapter of Canadian history.

Thursday, August 21

Performance to be confirmed
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.

Stay tuned for more details!  

Thursday, August 28

Durham Youth Orchestra's Heart Strings Quartet
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.

This dynamic group of inspiring talents brings together passionate young performers from across our community to share the joy and beauty of classical music. Come support the next generation of musical excellence and feel the magic of live orchestral music close to home through a lovely mixture of both classical and popular pieces.

Friday, September 12

Family Movie Night, presented by Wellings of Whitby  
Dusk, approximately 8 p.m.
Columbus Park, 3265 Simcoe St. N

The excitement is building—and your voice counts! Keep an eye out for upcoming details on how to cast your vote for your favourite family-friendly movie. You will be able to help choose the film for this fun-filled movie experience everyone can enjoy. Stay tuned—it’s almost showtime!

Join the Oshawa Civic Band this summer

Memorial Park Bandshell will also host the Oshawa Civic Band on July 16, August 6, and August 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Also, enjoy a unique lakeside performance as the Oshawa Civic Band performs at the Oshawa Museum, located at 1450 Simcoe St. S., on July 19 at 1 p.m. 

 

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Events in the Park - Draw Rules and Conditions

As a thank you, community members who attend any of the City of Oshawa’s Events in the Park series will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw at each event (the "Events in the Park Draw") for the chance to win a prize pack consisting of the following items: one (1) City of Oshawa centennial gift bag; one (1) City of Oshawa branded travel picnic blanket; one (1) pair of City of Oshawa branded “Events” sunglasses; one (1) City of Oshawa branded ice pack; and one (1) $25 gift certificate to a downtown Oshawa business (collectively the “Prize Pack”). There are a total of eight Prize Packs to be won – one at each eligible event. The eligible Events in the Park event dates are as follows:

  • Tuesday, July 15 at Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S.
  • Tuesday, July 22 at Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S.
  • Tuesday, July 29 at Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S.
  • Thursday, August 7 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
  • Thursday, August 14 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
  • Thursday, August 21 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
  • Thursday, August 28 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.; and
  • Friday, September 12 at Columbus Park, 3265 Simcoe St. N. (each individually an “Eligible Event" and collectively the “Eligible Events").

The three (3) Eligible Events at Memorial Park and the four (4) Eligible Events at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park will occur between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The final Eligible Events at Columbus Park will commence at 8 p.m.

For the three (3) Eligible Events at Memorial Park and the four (4) Eligible Events at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, all ballots must be received by the City by 8:15 p.m. The Events in the Park Draw for each of these Eligible Events will occur at the end of the event at approximately 8:30 p.m.

For the final Eligible Event at Columbus Park, all ballots must be received by the City by 7:45 p.m. The Events in the Park Draw for this event will occur at approximately 8 p.m.

Events in the Park Draw Rules and Conditions

The Events in the Park Draw is open to anyone 18 years of age or older.

Participants may enter the Events in the Park Draw by completing and submitting a ballot in person at any of the Eligible Events. Participants may enter the Events in the Park Draw at each Eligible Events.

Only one (1) ballot per person, per Eligible Event shall be submitted.

No purchase is required to enter the Events in the Park Draw.

The City reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these Events in the Park Draw Rules and Conditions.

The winner of each Prize Pack will be selected by random draw and announced by the City at the times specified above – at approximately 8:30 p.m. for the three (3) Eligible Events at Memorial Park and the four (4) Eligible Events at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, and at approximately 8 p.m. at the final Eligible Event at Columbus Park. The odds of being selected to win the Prize Pack will depend on the total number of eligible entries received by the deadline for each Eligible Event.

Prior to claiming the Prize Pack at each Eligible Event, the potential winner must show valid government-issued photo identification, and any other information required, to City staff containing a current photograph and name to confirm their identity and eligibility for the Events in the Park Draw.

Employees of the City of Oshawa are not eligible to enter the Events in the Park Draw or win the Prize Pack.

Substitute prizes are not available, and the Prize Pack is non-exchangeable, non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash.

By participating in the Events in the Park Draw, Entrants agree that all decisions of the City in relation to the Events in the Park Draw, including the determination and awarding of the Prize Pack, are in the City's sole and absolute discretion and are both final and binding upon the Entrant.

The City reserves the right to cancel the Events in the Park Draw at any time for any reason without further notice and without any compensation to any person.

The Entrant acknowledges and agrees that as a condition of accepting the Prize Pack, the Entrant agrees to indemnify the City from and against any and all actions, charges, claims, costs, damages, demands, liabilities, losses, suits, proceedings, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, claims for personal injury or for property damage, resulting from or relating to the Entrant's participation in the Events in the Park Draw or the acceptance, use or misuse of the Prize Pack by the Entrant or any other person. 

By participating in the Events in the Park Draw, the Entrant hereby releases and holds harmless the City from any and all actions, charges, claims, costs, damages, demands, liabilities, losses, suits, proceedings, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, claims for personal injury or for property damage, resulting from or relating to the Events in the Park Draw or the acceptance, use or misuse of the Prize Pack.

By participating in the Events in the Park Draw, the Entrant acknowledges and agrees that personal information may be collected and disclosed by the City pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended. 

The Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the Entrant shall be entitled to no compensation for the Entrant's participation in the Events in the Park Draw.

By participating in the Events in the Park Draw, the Entrant represents and warrants that the Entrant has read and understood and agrees to be bound by these Events in the Park Draw Rules and Conditions.

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