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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.

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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...

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...

Unlock Oshawa’s history: Explore hidden gems during Doors Open

The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Oshawa’s rich history with free admission during Doors Open. Join the community on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate and explore the architecture and heritage of Oshawa by visiting unique buildings and sites across the city.

This free event offers residents a chance to discover and learn more about the buildings and sites that shaped Oshawa’s history and culture. Many of these locations are not typically open to the...

Come together for Community Cleanup Week

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...