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Canada Day Celebration at Lakeview Park

The City of Oshawa invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at Lakeview Park on Tuesday, July 1. Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, the City’s celebration promises a fun-filled day for all ages.

Event Highlights

• Activities and Entertainment: The celebration begins at 2 p.m. with activities and entertainment, including family-friendly options such as inflatables, K9 Dog Show, Reptilia, Club Carib of Oshawa steel pan drumming,...

Oshawa announces the 2025 Culture Counts Awards recipients

The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.

The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...

South corridor closed at Civic Recreation Complex

The south corridor of the Civic Recreation Complex is closed until further notice. Affected areas include the main floor washrooms, meeting room #3 and pool viewing gallery. 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

21 years in bloom: Oshawa Peony Festival continues to grow

The City of Oshawa is excited to present the 21st annual Peony Festival on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens (155 Arena St.). Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events for the 12th year running, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features one of Canada’s largest contemporary peony collections, along with hundreds of cut blooms displayed inside the arena during the Canadian Peony Society judged show.

Activities for all ages

Pedal into June: Celebrate Bike Month in Oshawa

Throughout June, Oshawa community members are invited to participate in the annual Bike Month celebrations and (re)discover the fun of riding a bike.

Cycling offers both physical and mental health benefits. It is a focus of Oshawa’s Active Transportation Master Plan, to improve walking, cycling, and other modes of active transportation opportunities and to promote active lifestyles.

Join us for the following cycling opportunities:

• Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m.: Oshawa Community Ride starting at the...