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Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Temporary Exhibitions
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa is excited to invite local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall, located outside Council Chambers at City Hall (50 Centre Street South).
Up to four artists will be selected. All forms of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, including multidisciplinary artworks, are eligible for submission. Exhibitions will be on display from October 2025 to January 2026. Submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Friday, May 9,...

Come together for Community Cleanup Week
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 11:15 AM
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect opportunity to be outside and active in our community by participating in the City’s annual Community Cleanup Week.
The kick-off week takes place April 22-25 and welcomes groups of all sizes who are interested in volunteering to clean up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will be provided free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to the...

Get ready for summer camp registration!
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 10:51 AM
Summer camp registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8—be prepared to secure your spot!
Due to high demand, website delays may occur. To enhance your experience, the City has increased system capacity and added a queue on activeOshawa Online.
Be PreparedExplore camp options at oshawa.ca/Camps. Registration is available online and in person (phone-in registration is not available). Service Oshawa can assist with questions about the registration process.
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Oshawa’s Events Shine Bright at FEO Awards 2025
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 04:10 PM
The City of Oshawa is proud to announce its success at the Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Awards 2025, with five of its premier festivals recognized among the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. This prestigious designation highlights excellence and visibility in the festival and event industry.
The five Oshawa festivals named to the FEO Top 100 are:
- Indigenous Cultural Celebration
- Peony Festival
- Canada Day
- Kars on King
- Convergence (organized by Oshawa Tourism)
These events represent the best of Oshawa’s...
South Oshawa Community Centre Pool Reconstruction Project
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 09:31 AM
The South Oshawa Community Centre is a vital recreational and community resource for our residents, serving as a hub for fitness, community meetings, aquatic activities and more and supporting the adjacent high school. We share with you in being greatly disappointed that the pool is currently closed and will be providing you with updates on the pool closure.
At its January 27 regular Council meeting, City Council committed to approving the necessary funding and a reconstruction plan for the S.O...