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Kick off Indigenous History Month with the Indigenous Cultural Celebration

The City of Oshawa is excited to invite all community members to the Indigenous Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 31, at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (169 Harbour Rd.). This event marks the beginning of Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. 

Recently recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario, the Indigenous Cultural Celebration has received awards for Best New Festival, Top 100 Festival and the FEO Impact Award.

The...

Go behind the scenes with Oshawa’s 1st Annual “Public Works at Work” event

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming new event, Public Works at Work: Trucks, Tools and More! This family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Consolidated Operations Depot, 199 Wentworth St. E.

In celebration of National Public Works Week (May 18 to 24), community members will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with site tours, see the impressive trucks, enjoy the family zone, indulge in delicious offerings from...

South Side of Donevan Recreation Complex Closed for Roofing Project

The Donevan Recreation Complex is undergoing a roofing project. As a safety precaution, the south side of the building, including the graffiti wall, will be closed off for the duration of the project. The Donevan Skate Park will remain open during this period.

The project is expected to be completed by June 27, 2025, weather permitting.

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...

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...